Lens Comparison
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary vs Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Key Differences
- Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS has a better weight (325g (11.5 oz) vs 1140g (2.51 lb)).
- Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS has a better min focus distance (45 cm vs 120 cm).
- Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS has a better length (88mm vs 196.6mm).
- Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS has a better maximum aperture (f/3.5 vs f/5).
- Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 100-400mm | 18-135mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | − | 16 |
| Optical Groups | − | 12 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/5 | f/3.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | 27-203mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | HLA | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 120 cm | 45 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 0.29x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $759 | $699 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 55mm |
| Diameter | 86mm | 67.2mm |
| Length | 196.6mm | 88mm |
| Weight | 1140g (2.51 lb) | 325g (11.5 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
