Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 25mm
Zeiss
72 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Landscape
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 10 |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor | linear motors |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 200 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
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 25mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
vs
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 25mm0.053score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 20 specs.
