Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Samyang XP 10mm f/3.5 10mm
Samyang
11 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 | Samyang XP 10mm f/3.5 10mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 10 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 18 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.73 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Manual Focus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 260 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.07x |
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
Samyang XP 10mm f/3.5 10mm
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average build (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.115score per dollar
vs
Samyang XP 10mm f/3.5 10mm0.007score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 16.4x better value for money
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Samyang XP 10mm f/3.5 10mm
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 20 specs.
