7Artisans Hope Series 2496PL+PL-E-FBA 16mm
7Artisans
52 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
Macro
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| 7Artisans Hope Series 2496PL+PL-E-FBA 16mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | multi-layer nano-coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.1 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.00 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 260 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans Hope Series 2496PL+PL-E-FBA 16mm
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong macro (77th percentile)
- Strong optical (71st percentile)
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %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
7Artisans Hope Series 2496PL+PL-E-FBA 16mm0.163score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
7Artisans Hope Series 2496PL+PL-E-FBA 16mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
