Quick answer
A walk-around APS-C zoom for A-mount with 7.5x range. It weighs about 398 g and has a SAM motor and 62mm filter thread.
Pros
- Wide 18-135mm range
- SAM autofocus
- Reasonable weight at about 398 g
- Close focus of 0.45 m
Cons
- Slow aperture at the long end
- Not weather sealed
- APS-C only
Verdict
A handy one-lens travel solution for APS-C A-mount cameras, with modest weight and range.
About this lens
The Sony DT 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL18135) is a superzoom lens covering 18-135mm at f/3.5-5.6 for Sony A mount cameras. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Sony DT 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL18135) specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 18-135mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Superzoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2012
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- SAM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.25x
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Weight
- 398 g
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sony DT 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL18135)?
- All-in-one APS-C travel lens
- Family and event snapshots
- Hiking
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 27–203mm | 10.2–67.4° | 12.2–77.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the full-frame equivalent of the DT 18-135mm?
On an APS-C body it frames like roughly 27-200mm on full frame.
Is the Sony DT 18-135mm a good travel lens?
It is a sensible travel lens on APS-C A-mount bodies, with a useful 7.5x range and a weight of about 398 g.
Does the DT 18-135mm have image stabilization?
No. Stabilization comes from the camera body, so it works best on A-mount bodies with SteadyShot.
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