Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Thypoch Simera-C 28mm T1.5 16-75mm
Thypoch
37 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 | Thypoch Simera-C 28mm T1.5 16-75mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | — | Multilayer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 16★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Leica M |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.38 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | — |
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
Thypoch Simera-C 28mm T1.5 16-75mm
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.115score per dollar
vs
Thypoch Simera-C 28mm T1.5 16-75mm0.026score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 4.4x better value for money
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Thypoch Simera-C 28mm T1.5 16-75mm
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
