Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS APS-C Lens (2018)

MSRP 650 USD35% Neofiliac79% External
Keywords: all-in-oneaps-cautofocuse-mountexternal-zoomlensmirrorlesssonystabilizedzoom-lens

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Product Overview

Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is an all-in-one zoom lens for Sony E-mount. It covers the APS-C image circle. Introduced by Sony in 2018, it has 16 elements in 12 groups.
Like most zoom lenses, the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is externally-zooming. Unfortunately, Sony has opted to omit weather sealing for this lens, so owners should pay extra attention when shooting in incremental weathers.
An all-in-one zoom lens, the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS trades some performance for versatility, though the most discerning photographers may find the image quality hardly satisfactory. The lens is also stabilized, making it even easier to use.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 35% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Optically stabilized
  • Very useful focal range
Cons
  • External zoom without zoom lock
  • Lens hood not included
  • All-in-one lenses tend to offer lower IQ
  • Lacks weather sealing

What external reviewers found***

External score 79% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Compact, lightweight and versatile
  • Crisp results across the frame and throughout the range
Cons
  • Bokeh blobs at the long-end
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Specifications

Construction

Aperture Blades
7 blades
Colors
Black
Form Factor
All-in-One Zoom Lens
Image Size
APS-C
Lens Mount
Sony E-mount
Motor
Linear Motor
Optical Formula | Elements
16 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
12 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
1 aspherical + 2 ED elements groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
55 mm / 2.17 in
Size | Diameter
67 mm / 2.64 in
Size | Length
88 mm / 3.46 in
Weight
325 g / 11.48 oz

Function

Angle Of View
77.4° Diagonal | 67.4° Horizontal | 47.9° Vertical (wide) ~ 12.2° Diagonal | 10.2° Horizontal | 6.8° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/3.5–5.6 ~ f/22–36
Autofocus
Yes
Crop Factor
1.5
Focal Length
18 mm ~ 135 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
27.0 mm ~ 202.5 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
Yes
Weather Resistance
No
Zoom Type
External zoom

Performance

Max Magnification
0.29x
Min Focus Distance
450 mm / 17.72 in

Production

Accessory
Lens hood sold separately
Debut
2018-01-05
Model Name
SEL18135

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External Reviews

cameralabs[1]

Reviewer score 79%
Reviewers from cameralabs have found the following***:
, but step-back, zoom-into a longer focal length and you’ll enjoy some separation. I shot Steve here at 110mm f5.6 and there’s a little blurring in the background. If you want greater blurring, I’d recommend a much brighter prime lens, such as the 50mm f1.8. The seven aperture blades result in 14 diffraction spikes that are respectably crisp for a lens of this price.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Crisp results across the frame and throughout the range
  • Compact, lightweight and versatile
Cons
  • Bokeh blobs at the long-end

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References

  1. ^ Sony E 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/sony-e-18-135mm-f3-5-5-6-review/. Retrieved 2022-01-26.

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