Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm
Sigma
86 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Professional
Portrait
Video Cinema
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Landscape
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 15 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating, Water and Oil Repellent Coating (front element) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 385 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:7.9★ |
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
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
