E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
- 18-135mm
- f/3.5
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- 325 g
- Min focus 0.45 m
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Quick answer
A 7.5x zoom for APS-C E-mount covering 18-135mm with Optical SteadyShot, in a lens of about 325 g.
Pros
- Wide range in one lens
- Optical SteadyShot
- Compact at about 325 g
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Image quality is average
Verdict
This is a flexible single-lens option for Sony APS-C. Not a replacement for a faster zoom.
About this lens
The Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is a superzoom lens covering 18-135mm at f/3.5-5.6 for Sony E mount cameras, with optical stabilization. A versatile walk-around zoom with optical stabilization for Sony APS-C E-mount cameras.
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 18-135mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2018
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.29x
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 325 g
- Length
- 88 mm
- Diameter
- 67.2 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS?
- Travel
- Casual everyday
- One-lens kits
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
Is the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS good for video?
It is usable for video thanks to Optical SteadyShot, though the slow variable aperture limits low-light footage.
What is the equivalent range?
About 27-202mm on a full-frame equivalent basis, which spans wide-angle to short telephoto in one lens.
Is the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS sharp?
Reasonably so for a superzoom, though not as much as a prime or f/2.8 zoom.
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