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Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G vs Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS

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SonyE 16-55mm F2.8 GSonyE 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2019February 2018
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length16–55 mm18–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–36
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in twelve groupsSixteen elements in twelve groups
Special elementsTwo AA (advanced aspherical) elements, two further aspherical elements and three ED glass elementsOne aspherical element and two ED glass elements
CoatingsNano AR Coating and fluorine-coated front element–
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of view83°–29° APS-C76°–12° APS-C
Mount and compatibility
MountsSony ESony E
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
Image circle detailAPS-C coverage; 24–82.5 mm equivalent field of viewAPS-C coverage; 27–202.5 mm equivalent field of view
Teleconverter supportNot compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TCNot compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TC
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.33 m0.45 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.29×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailXD linear motor for autofocusLinear autofocus motor; no XD designation published
Focus distance detail0.33 m minimum focus; Linear Response MF0.45 m minimum focus
Magnification detail0.20× maximum magnification0.29× maximum magnification
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisationOptical SteadyShot; no maker lens-only stop rating published. Digital Camera World found approximately 2.5 stops in its test, not a maker guarantee
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter67 mm55 mm
Maximum diameter73 mm67.2 mm
Length100 mm88 mm
Weight494 g325 g
ControlsSeparate zoom and manual-focus rings, AF/MF switch and one customisable focus-hold button; no aperture ringSeparate zoom and manual-focus rings and AF/MF switch
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming; Photography Blog measured approximately 35 mm additional extension from 16 to 55 mmExtending zoom barrel; Photography Blog measured approximately 25 mm additional extension at 135 mm
Filter detail67 mm front filter thread; front filter does not rotate during focusing (Photography Blog)55 mm front filter thread; filter does not rotate during focusing (Photography Blog)
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proof–
Dimensions detail73 mm maximum diameter × 100 mm length67.2 mm maximum diameter × 88 mm length
Weight detailApproximately 494 g lens; separate hood and caps excludedApproximately 325 g lens; separate hood and caps excluded
Lens hoodALC-SH161 petal bayonet hoodALC-SH153 petal bayonet hood
In the boxALC-SH161 hood, ALC-F67S front cap, ALC-R1EM rear cap and soft caseALC-SH153 hood, ALC-F55S front cap and ALC-R1EM rear cap; no case listed
Release detailSony Hong Kong specified end of September 2019 availability. Photography Blog Mark Goldstein tested Alpha 6600. Digital Camera World Chris George and Matthew Richards identify Alpha 6600 sample images and Alpha 6400 lab testing. Their long-end corner assessments differ; Digital Camera World explicitly removed forced distortion correction for raw lab testing. Reviews’ historical stabilised-body lists are not used as a current compatibility restrictionSony Europe announced 5 January 2018 and specified February 2018 availability. Full independent reviews: Photography Blog Mark Goldstein on Alpha 6500 and Digital Camera World Matthew Richards. Their long-end edge sharpness and distortion/fringing results differ; raw and corrected-image impressions are distinguished. Sony’s 325 g weight supersedes Digital Camera World326 g, and no listed case supersedes Photography Blog’s supplied-case claim. Sony’s 27 mm equivalent wide end supersedes Photography Blog28 mm. No unconfirmed coatings or weather resistance imported

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