Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
OM System M.Zuiko 12-45mm f/4 PRO 12mm
OM System
51 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 | OM System M.Zuiko 12-45mm f/4 PRO 12mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 12 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | ZERO coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 120 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:4★ |
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
OM System M.Zuiko 12-45mm f/4 PRO 12mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.115score per dollar
vs
OM System M.Zuiko 12-45mm f/4 PRO 12mm0.060score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.9x better value for money
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 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
