Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSSvsSony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
18-135mm / F3.5-5.6
27-203mm equiv.
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E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
18-105mm / F4
27-158mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS suits you better
- Brightness0.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight102g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-135mm in a single lens
When the E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
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 PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS110mm long × 78mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 18mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 135mm | 105mm | +30mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F4 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F4 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 45cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.29× | 0.11× | +0.18x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 325g | 427g | −102g |
| Length | 88mm | 110mm | −22mm |
| Diameter | 67.2mm | 78mm | −10.8mm |
| Filter size | 55mm | 72mm | −17mm |
| Released | 2018 | 2013 | +5year |
| 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 PZ 18-105mm F4 G 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 PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
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