Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED 24mm
Nikon
80 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Nikon NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED 24mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 12 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Nano Crystal Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:6.67★ |
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 24mm f/1.4G ED 24mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED 24mm0.094score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
