Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
Nikon
76 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 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 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.48 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 305 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:8★ |
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 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED0.308score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED offers 2.8x 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 3 of 20 specs.
