Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSSvsSony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
18-135mm / F3.5-5.6
27-203mm equiv.
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E 35mm F1.8 OSS
35mm / F1.8
53mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-135mm in a single lens
When the E 35mm F1.8 OSS suits you better
- Brightness1.9 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight171g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS88mm long × 67.2mm diameter
- E 35mm F1.8 OSS45mm long × 63mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 35mm | −17mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 135mm | 35mm | +100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F1.8 | 1.9 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F1.8 | 3.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 30cm | +0.15m |
| Max magnification | 0.29× | 0.15× | +0.14x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 325g | 154g | +171g |
| Length | 88mm | 45mm | +43mm |
| Diameter | 67.2mm | 63mm | +4.2mm |
| Filter size | 55mm | 49mm | +6mm |
| Released | 2018 | 2012 | +6year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS relative to E 35mm F1.8 OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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E 35mm F1.8 OSS
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