Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR 12-28mm
Nikon
83 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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR 12-28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 12 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor | internal linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.21x |
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
Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR 12-28mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR 12-28mm0.264score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR 12-28mm offers 2.4x better value for money
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.
