Lensbaby LB-V56BX 56mm
Lensbaby
59 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Lensbaby LB-V56BX 56mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | — | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 4 | 16 |
| Groups | 3 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.6 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | Full-Frame★ | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.40 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 127 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Lensbaby LB-V56BX 56mm
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average optical (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Lensbaby LB-V56BX 56mm0.093score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.190score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 2.0x better value for money
Lensbaby LB-V56BX 56mm
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 6 of 19 specs.
