Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Canon NIKKOR AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
Canon
31 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 | Canon NIKKOR AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | — |
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
Canon NIKKOR AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Strong optical (69th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
vs
Canon NIKKOR AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED0.023score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 4.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.
