Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Laowa Aurogon FF 10-50x NA0.5 Supermicro APO 10-50mm
Laowa
68 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Laowa Aurogon FF 10-50x NA0.5 Supermicro APO 10-50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | — | APO |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/0.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/0.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Manual Focus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 50X★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Laowa Aurogon FF 10-50x NA0.5 Supermicro APO 10-50mm
- Strong macro (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong bokeh (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.115score per dollar
vs
Laowa Aurogon FF 10-50x NA0.5 Supermicro APO 10-50mm0.028score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 4.1x better value for money
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Laowa Aurogon FF 10-50x NA0.5 Supermicro APO 10-50mm
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
