Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens

Covering a practical wide-angle to medium telephoto focal length, Sony’s E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens offers a versatile 27-202.5mm equivalent zoom range tailored for APS-C E-mount mirrorless cameras. Designed for flexibility across diverse shooting scenarios, it is an excellent choice for travel photography. The built-in optical image stabilization effectively reduces camera shake, delivering clearer, sharper handheld shots.

Optical Design

Incorporating two extra-low dispersion elements, this lens minimizes color fringing and chromatic aberrations to enhance clarity and color fidelity. A single aspherical element effectively controls distortion and spherical aberrations, improving sharpness and rendering precision. The rounded seven-blade diaphragm supports smooth, attractive bokeh when using selective focus.

Image Stabilization and Autofocus

The Optical SteadyShot stabilization system reduces camera shake, ensuring sharper handheld images at slower shutter speeds. It can be paired with compatible cameras’ sensor-shift stabilization for enhanced blur control. A linear autofocus motor delivers fast, precise, and quiet focusing, ideal for video recording. The dedicated AF/MF switch allows seamless switching between autofocus and manual focus. With a minimum focusing distance of 45cm and a maximum magnification of 0.29x, this lens is well-suited for close-up photography.