Re-watching this video in July 2019. Your comment on the price of the 18-135 will come down and become close to the 18-105 was dead on. Good job! Always enjoy your videos, keep up the the good work.
Thank you for your great reviews, comparisons and knowledge! I used your link for Amazon and just purchased the 18-105 f4. Looking forward to using it! All your videos are very insightful and like how they look. I look forward to posting a channel of my own in the future about guitar making that looks like yours. Thank you again!
I have been nothing but impressed with the 18-135, and it's compactness is a huge win for me, as that's one reason I got an APC camera. The 18-135 and the 1.8 35mm as a compact prime, covers all my needs so far.
Peak edge to edge sharpness for the 18-105 is f5.6 at 18mm, and f8 at 105mm. The aperture is going to affect the sharpness more than the focal length; just something to keep in mind when comparing lenses like this.
Thanks for doing this comparison. I couldn't decide between these two and wound up taking a chance with the 18-135. I love it and your review shows me that I'm not really missing anything with the 18-105. Not into making videos so the 18-135 is perfect for me....Your reviews are great.
Oh! You live in Austin. I’m not sure how I missed that in all of your previous videos. Always great to see the 360 bridge in photos (I now live in Dallas and miss Austin a lot). Great review on the two lenses. I own the 18-105 and noticed a huge jump in quality over the 55-210 I had bought previously. Much bigger difference than the 18-135 which I also considered buying at the time. I opted for the 18-105 for the video capabilities you mentioned. Thanks for the great review as always!
Thank you! I must confess just looking at the first two images I was blown away by the difference in colour and in contrast. Although I must confess the 18-135 mm seems to be a better option just looking at the lens, not the price tag, with a little more reach, smaller format and while the photos show it may be a little sharper at the wide end. The colour and contrast makes me want to go for the 18-105 mm, do doubt about it!
If I had the 18-105 I likely wouldn't change but since I don't I'm going for the 18-135 for my a6000. As a hiker who never gets out without a camera, the weight savings alone makes the decision a no-brainer. And that it's a try 18mm for landscapes is also a deciding factor. I am so glad I waited for this lens.
Wow! This result is really amazing, I thought that the quality of the G lens will be better than the 135 lens, but it seems that each has its own advantages. Thank you for taking this video! And your conclusion is also great, it is very useful to me.
I am glad to see this video and I think I made decision - 18-105 mm f/4. Two main advantages; constant aperture and constant lens length (for video and gimbal use). Aside that, it is good that 18-105 is sharper at the edges, although not an issue for video, especially during panning. Thanks.
Great reviee as always. I think I'm going to keep my 18-105. Was surprised the 18-135 opens up to f5.6 pretty low in the focal range. And the constant F4 works OK in low light if you are in a pinch and don't have time swap lenses or didn't bring any primes to shoot with.
I’ve been watching you for a while now and appreciate your experience and opinions - your wife is a saint! All of that micro examination :) she’s def a keeper!
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At this point I want to thank you so much for all your unboxing, comparisons, tips and so on!!! Love to see it! 🙏🏼 After this comparison I bought the 18-105mm f4. Such a good lense!!!
Thank you for this! I was seriously considering the newer 18-135mm (primarily for size/weight) even though I already have the 18-105mm lens, but thanks to your review, I'll hang onto what I have for a while longer (and maybe upgrade to the A6600 from the A6000 - or even the A6700 if it is ever to be more than a rumor!).
Great video once again! I've been waiting for this comparison for some time. Like someone already mentioned, Sony said sharpness from edge to edge and it's not the case. I was hoping for one of them to be significantly better than the other to help me to decide as I would like to replace my kit lens (and I do only photo)... Still can't make up my mind! 🤔 Let us know what you think of the new aRIIII. Keep up the great work!!!
Just wanted to say you convinced me to get the 18105 and I don't regret it. While it does have some strange perspective distortion, the overall image quality is super great. Thanks.
Excellent comparison, great to see both side by side. I've recently purchased the A6300 and want to replace the kit lens so I've considered 2 lens - the 18-135 and 16-70. Would you do a comparison video of those two please? Would be great to see how they compare as replacement kit lens. Thanks again for the great video and lens comparison.
Thanks for this video - exactly what i was after, I do think the 18-135 looks sharper and better for travel. I mainly do video so not sure if that would be a problem. I currently have a 24-105 on my canon so tempted by the 18-105 but it is so heavy and me switching to sony is to get a lighter setup. I may wait for this to come down in price and get the smaller kit for now...
Many thanks for your great videos. I recently converted to an A6000 and your videos have been invaluable for choosing lenses. I am looking at possibly getting either the 18-135 or the 18-105 as a walk around lens - especially for when travelling. I have always used primes in the past, and currently have the Sigma 16 and the Sony 35. Never been much of fan of zooms and never used the kit lens that came with the A6000. However, I might get a zoom just for convenience. But I have noticed that when you have shown us the gear you normally carry, there is no zoom in it! Usually two or three primes. Does this mean you are not a fan of zooms? I also wonder if the price of the two Sony zooms is just too much - especially here in Australia, where they are almost double the US price.
Great video as always Technology Mafia. Like others, I am waiting for a good fast mid range zoom; my new 'take everywhere' lens. My current lineup is Samyang 12/2.0, 16-50 kit lens, Sony 35/1.8 (brilliant lens- purchased based on your excellent review), and Sony 55-210 (might have sold this if either 18-105 or 18-135 performed throughout the zoom range, as I could always crop the occasional super wide angle shot). I use these on my A6300. I shoot mostly wide angle - when I leave the house for a day trip, and I only want to take one lens, I almost always reach for (drum role).. kit lens?! I still haven't found an obviuous replacement. I always thought that the kit lens performs as well as any at wide angle (assuming plenty of light), and your recent videos confirm this. Am I missing something?
Thank you for another excellent review and comparison. Recently started testing my a6500 with Viltrox EF-E II F booster with Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 for FF Canon (Model A09E). After reducing focal lenght by 0.71 I was able to reach the range of 20 mm - 53 mm with continuous f/2.0. Unfortunately this is only fine for video with manual focus only (no AF-C). For pictures I can use a very slow and hunting AF-S mode or manual as well. After this review, I will keep my Sony 18-105 mm.
I've just recently came across your channel and subbed. I was hooked on the 135 but after seeing this video i've decided to go with the 105 based on your video comment. Great vid and thanks for the advice
Thanks for your generally great and objective reviews. As a long term Nikon user, looking to travel light for vacations, I'm a newcomer to Sony aps-c. I have found your channel helpful in guiding my lens choices. It's interesting to see how many commentators want/think their choice to be best. I honestly feel most lenses are OK and it really depends more on how you use a camera-lens as a photographer. I came to Sony 3 months ago buying the a6500 with bundled 16-70 f4. I agonised whether 18-105 or 18-135 would make a better choice. I believe each have their strengths. Zeiss badged lens does seem to have suffered from variable quality, if reports are correct (not unlike 'G' badged 18-105). I'm lucky my Zeiss 'kit' is pretty good, so for me it's a keeper - I can't justify either of the 18-105/135 tested here. I bought both Rokinon 12mm and Sigma 16mm f1.4 encouraged by your testing. Still wanted a bit more top end reach for travel use which was why I had considered one of zoom lenses tested here. Eventually decided that prime 85 f1.8 was a better copramise and compensated for any slight weakness in Zeiss 'kit' at 70mm end. Plus great bokeh, really sharp, good in low light and portable too. As a combo it doesn't quite have reach of 135mm, but I'm biased against Sony 55-210mm. Will continue using my Nikon for 200mm+ sports shots but forgo that weight, save my back, for most casual travel use. It seems to me that Sony don't really support their excellent aps-c format. Full frame is OK (I can do that just fine with my N kit) but surely 'small and light' with great aps-c quality has to be a serious consideration for many. Fortunately Sigma recognise the potential and offer lens support where Sony appear reticent. Keep up great reviews.
Hey thanks for this comparison video I'm looking for a polyvalent zoom lens, I was wondering if the "Sony SEL 18 mm - 200 mm - F/3.5-6.3 OSS" is as good as the Sony 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS?
Thanks for all these great reviews. Personally, I would be interested in an extraordinary test. This is a comparison between the Sigma 30 mm 1.4 fixed focal length and the Sony 18-135 mm zoom lens in the setting of 30 mm. It would be very interesting to see how much better the Sigma is objectively actually in direct comparison. Personally, I am about to decide whether I should buy the Sigma 30 mm fixed focal length in addition to my new Sony 18-135 mm. If the sigma is actually much better, then this makes the decision much easier.
I was so hooked on the comparison and was bashing my head out with the whole photo comparison progress and then you dropped that 105 was superior for video and all my problems went away.
- 18-135mm is sharper in the range of 18-50mm while 18-105mm is sharper in in the range of 70-100mm. - 18-105mm is definitely better for video because of constant f/4 aperture and power zoom in/out Though not sure how much close we can get for the extra 30mm. I would also suggest you to compare this in your videos as that is also another factor to decide.
Awesome video as always! If I were to buy a telephoto zoom I'd pick the 18-105mm for shooting video. Though, I'd love Sony to release a 100mm f2.8 prime for aps-c...
I crop heavily because the middle is where I am focusing, therefore, corners don't matter to me and I only share the photos online. The 18-135mm was designed to replace the 16-50mm. Some have said that the 16-50mm is not good, however, as someone who only shoots landscapes, I have been able to get good shots with that lens also. As some have suggested, if you shoot manual, the shots might turn out a bit better. Thanks for giving us a comparison. I do already have the 18-105mm and the pictures turn out as I expected, my processing software does the rest. The 18-105mm stays on my a6400 most of the time.
Great real world comparison. I never shoot video and would pick the 18-135 for the size and weight. Would be curious, tho’, to see the 18-135 compared to the 16-70 Zeiss for travel and family shooting.
Please lets us know which one your going to keep once you have decided? Also I agree with a previous comment you made regarding Sony needing to release a faster wide angle zoom (16-55 or something similar)
I have both. Love the 18-135 but I did my first filming gig (novice non-professional). I could have really used a constant f4 and PZ. If using for video than the 18-105 is a must. Not sure if I'll keep the 135. Lightweight a.d sharp. I really need to test both photos side by side. The difference between 105-135 is not that noticeable so that wasnt taken into consideration for me.
For me, weight and size trumps almost everything so I'm very interested in the 18135. I think it'd be pretty much a perfect travel/kid activity friendly lens. I'm going to see how the prices shake down because $600 does seem like a lot for it but I think i'll end up picking one up.
You catched all the important points that I was interested for. • The comparison of the photo quality of both lenses. • And the point about the video. Your video helped me to make a decision. Thank you
@@IRFAN-po5sz I decided for 18-105, because the light sensitivy stays always at 4. Means, it doesn´t getting lighter or darker, if you´re zooming. And it´s perfect for videos. If you zoom, it´s always smooth. Zoom is also controlable by remote control. The zoom at 18-135 is not controlable by remote control.
Thanks for the review. I'm a wedding photographer and just bought an A6500 to go alongside my two 5D MKIII's. I plan to use it as a holiday / family camera for photo and video and also for some wedding stuff. I really appreciate the time that goes into the lightroom comparisons - it's really helpful as I've been struggling to decide on 10-18, 16-70, 18-105 or 18-135. If the 10-18 was 10-30 that would be a no brainer for me - but it's not.
Thanks. I bought an mc-11 too so am planning a weekend of testing (weather permitting here in England) with the various Canon L / Sigma / and Tamron lenses I have, including the newish Tamron 24-70. Hoping for good things but I've watched your videos about the mc-11 so am not expecting miracles. Thanks again for all your videos, I've found them really useful.
I just got back from a photo trip to VT and used this lens with the A6500 and it took very sharp pictures. (I left the 18-105 home.) Although I used my Nikons for most of the shots, it was very nice using this lightweight combination at times. I am with you though about a faster kit type lens.
Hello! It's very interesting video for me. Now I chose a lens for my a6000 to replace kit 16-50. And, I decided to buy 18-135, because it's less size. Thanks, my friend!
I'm an amauter so thanks for the great videos you post! Really helps me the way you explain things :) Have a question and I use an a6000 today and Sony Cam AX53 and only use that one to shot 4K video. I'm looking for an upgrade because I want really good picture quality and want a camera that works with point and shot mainly on my roadtrips. I want sharp, colorful pictures and great lowlight and mainly shot in landscape mode. When you travel like I do I don't want to stop and adjust every picture and not yet so good at that :( Sometimes it's sunny, then cloudy and then evening comes and searching for the best package without breaking the bank. However my eyes is caught on the new Sony A7III and what do you think for my use? Is that lens in package great or should I buy the 18-135 or 18-105 as allround lens. (Don't want to change depending on picture.) Also saw the great 4K video it does so maybe I can go from two cameras to one for great pictures and videos? Would really appreciate your thoughts in guiding me...thanks in advance!
Arthur R, excellent review as always! Thank you. I'm leaning toward the 18-135 here in January 2020. The 135 is currently $50 less expensive than the 18-105 on Amazon and for my use-case the 135's smaller size is a plus. largely based on your advice I very recently purchased the Sigma 16 1.4 for my a6000 and love it. I'm thinking the Sigma 16 and the Sony 18-135 will get me where I need to be.
I'm assuming these results are w/ lens corrections applied. If so, perhaps Sony will release firmware to better mitigate the C.A. w/ 18-135. I wouldn't hold my breath, though.
I have both lenses and came to the same conclusion...the 18-135 is sharper 18 to approximately 60mm, the 18-105 is sharper 70 up to 105. The difference is quite noticeable on multiple tests I ran.
While I agree that 18-105 can be soft, the constant f4 is so much better for me to use for videoing. Thus it's my go to lens. I am curious about the new tamron 28-75 f2.8 lens. I hope I can afford it
Excellent comparison. The 18-135 is a very nice lens but for its cost. Maybe you should also review the Tamron 18-200 as it gives the extra reach that would be something that an all-in-one travel lens can use plus the cost is comparable
I finally went for the 18-135mm and am very happy with it. I knew for the start that the different between constant apreture vs variable. But honestly, I don't think any one would shot within one video have to zoom between 18mm-135mm very often. At least to me almost never happen In contrast, the form factor has a ignificant impact. I would much enjoy a small size/weight and it's a benefit that you have all the time. So instead of worrying F/4 vs F3.5-5.6 (it's not a huge different anyway), better to get a 18-135mm. At least I definitely felt it's a right choice for me.
Thanks for the videos....are great...for general porpuse....90% photos and 10% videos, what would you buy considering than in Spain they both cost the same...? Thanks for your time
I know its a kind of obscure comparison, but could you compare the 18-135 vs the Sony 35mm? Im curious to see how it compares to the prime lens at 35mm
Which lens did you ultimately keep? I also preorder a64000 with 18-135 combo. Maybe I will sale 18-135 for Sony 35mm or Sigma 16mm. I’ve been shooting with Nikon and want to use A6400 for video. Thanks for great review.
Hi, what settings should be used when aperture is variable to avoid the picture going dark when zooming in when recording video as is demonstrated from the 11-12:00 minute points in the video? Is that possible or something that can be adjusted but not entirely eliminated? Thanks to TechnologyMafia for the video and anyone who can provide some guidance.
Hi Arthur, thanks for your videos, I always watch most of them. Can you please give me an idea of which is the sharpest lens for skyline night videos using the Sony A7C full-frame camera? Thank you
Nice review. I cant decide between the two. Using mostly for kite boarding, mountain biking and winter sports activities. How much more battery life do you think the power zoom lens consumes? My concern is that battery life might be an issue with the camera being in a pelican case on the back of a snowmobile all day.
Good job! I have the 18-105 and I like it. I guess I made the right choice.I don't understand why Sony came out with another mid range zoom anyway, but Nikon and Canon have different midrange zooms also. Sony, give us the 2.8 we want in the kit lens!!😀
Paparazzi Entertainment hey I've the same set-up, but I'm having trouble figuring out the video settings can you please help me with it, much appreciated. Below is the video link. ruclips.net/video/4rR3FiSYHTo/видео.html
The 18-105 is a great and often overlooked lens for sony apsc. It performs well, has smooth power zoom, constant aperture, great OSS and also looks great on the camera.
Hi, great video Arthur, I have a 6400, how good is the autofocus on both lenses? The 18/105 is it fast to keep up with the camera being an older model? I would use it for video possible on a gimbal and the constant aperture over focal length paired to the in body zoom attracts me
Hello from Italy. I think I saw almost all your videos and... you are doing an awesome job, really! I think that I will go for the 18-135 lens considering my traveler purposes. I would like to ask you, which prime lens would you advise to pair with the 18-135? For landscape and some portrait. Consider that for travelling I use the a6000. Thanks in advance for your answer! :)
Re-watching this video in July 2019. Your comment on the price of the 18-135 will come down and become close to the 18-105 was dead on. Good job! Always enjoy your videos, keep up the the good work.
Thank you so much for the time you take comparing all these lenses. You really made things very easy for me in my lens selections.
Thank you for your great reviews, comparisons and knowledge! I used your link for Amazon and just purchased the 18-105 f4. Looking forward to using it! All your videos are very insightful and like how they look. I look forward to posting a channel of my own in the future about guitar making that looks like yours. Thank you again!
I have been nothing but impressed with the 18-135, and it's compactness is a huge win for me, as that's one reason I got an APC camera. The 18-135 and the 1.8 35mm as a compact prime, covers all my needs so far.
Peak edge to edge sharpness for the 18-105 is f5.6 at 18mm, and f8 at 105mm. The aperture is going to affect the sharpness more than the focal length; just something to keep in mind when comparing lenses like this.
I’ve been waiting for this review! I’ve decided to just go with the 18-105.
Thanks for doing this comparison. I couldn't decide between these two and wound up taking a chance with the 18-135. I love it and your review shows me that I'm not really missing anything with the 18-105. Not into making videos so the 18-135 is perfect for me....Your reviews are great.
Ron, even with video's, you're fine. The problem is only for those shooting full manual. Anyone doing that wouldn't be using either of these lenses.
Oh! You live in Austin. I’m not sure how I missed that in all of your previous videos. Always great to see the 360 bridge in photos (I now live in Dallas and miss Austin a lot). Great review on the two lenses. I own the 18-105 and noticed a huge jump in quality over the 55-210 I had bought previously. Much bigger difference than the 18-135 which I also considered buying at the time. I opted for the 18-105 for the video capabilities you mentioned. Thanks for the great review as always!
Thank you! I must confess just looking at the first two images I was blown away by the difference in colour and in contrast. Although I must confess the 18-135 mm seems to be a better option just looking at the lens, not the price tag, with a little more reach, smaller format and while the photos show it may be a little sharper at the wide end. The colour and contrast makes me want to go for the 18-105 mm, do doubt about it!
If I had the 18-105 I likely wouldn't change but since I don't I'm going for the 18-135 for my a6000. As a hiker who never gets out without a camera, the weight savings alone makes the decision a no-brainer. And that it's a try 18mm for landscapes is also a deciding factor. I am so glad I waited for this lens.
Thanks, got the answer I was looking for. Excellent side-by-side comparison.
Wow! This result is really amazing,
I thought that the quality of the G lens will be better than the 135 lens, but it seems that each has its own advantages.
Thank you for taking this video! And your conclusion is also great, it is very useful to me.
Just what im looking for, for a comparison. I think i would go with the 18-135 as my "go to" lens. Thanks for this video, very helpful
Thank you so much! That was SO helpful in deciding which lens to purchase!
So what you got . 18-105 OR 18-135
Great video. Love that part of Austin. The cliffs and lakes/rivers are stunning.
I am glad to see this video and I think I made decision - 18-105 mm f/4. Two main advantages; constant aperture and constant lens length (for video and gimbal use). Aside that, it is good that 18-105 is sharper at the edges, although not an issue for video, especially during panning. Thanks.
Great reviee as always. I think I'm going to keep my 18-105. Was surprised the 18-135 opens up to f5.6 pretty low in the focal range. And the constant F4 works OK in low light if you are in a pinch and don't have time swap lenses or didn't bring any primes to shoot with.
I’ve been watching you for a while now and appreciate your experience and opinions - your wife is a saint! All of that micro examination :) she’s def a keeper!
Cieszę się, że trafiłem na ten kanał, teraz mogę podjąć decyzję, który obiektyw kupić, tym razem większe znaczy lepsze 😀
At this point I want to thank you so much for all your unboxing, comparisons, tips and so on!!! Love to see it! 🙏🏼
After this comparison I bought the 18-105mm f4. Such a good lense!!!
How is it a good lens? It only achieves an f/4.0. A good lens would be at an f/2.8 like the new Sony GMaster 24-70 f/2.8.
RageCage1701 for its price, it’s a good lens. It’s not exceptional at any one thing, but does everything pretty well.
@@RageCage1701 sucker !
Thank you for this video, it really helped me choose which I should buy
Thanks for the video! We are all waiting for a comparison sony and tamron 18-200, sony 18-135, 18-105 !
Thank you for this! I was seriously considering the newer 18-135mm (primarily for size/weight) even though I already have the 18-105mm lens, but thanks to your review, I'll hang onto what I have for a while longer (and maybe upgrade to the A6600 from the A6000 - or even the A6700 if it is ever to be more than a rumor!).
Great video once again!
I've been waiting for this comparison for some time. Like someone already mentioned, Sony said sharpness from edge to edge and it's not the case. I was hoping for one of them to be significantly better than the other to help me to decide as I would like to replace my kit lens (and I do only photo)... Still can't make up my mind! 🤔
Let us know what you think of the new aRIIII.
Keep up the great work!!!
Just wanted to say you convinced me to get the 18105 and I don't regret it. While it does have some strange perspective distortion, the overall image quality is super great. Thanks.
Looking for to add a lens to my a6000 this was very helpful! ☺️
Excellent comparison, great to see both side by side. I've recently purchased the A6300 and want to replace the kit lens so I've considered 2 lens - the 18-135 and 16-70. Would you do a comparison video of those two please? Would be great to see how they compare as replacement kit lens. Thanks again for the great video and lens comparison.
Thanks for this video - exactly what i was after, I do think the 18-135 looks sharper and better for travel. I mainly do video so not sure if that would be a problem. I currently have a 24-105 on my canon so tempted by the 18-105 but it is so heavy and me switching to sony is to get a lighter setup. I may wait for this to come down in price and get the smaller kit for now...
Many thanks for your great videos. I recently converted to an A6000 and your videos have been invaluable for choosing lenses. I am looking at possibly getting either the 18-135 or the 18-105 as a walk around lens - especially for when travelling. I have always used primes in the past, and currently have the Sigma 16 and the Sony 35. Never been much of fan of zooms and never used the kit lens that came with the A6000. However, I might get a zoom just for convenience.
But I have noticed that when you have shown us the gear you normally carry, there is no zoom in it! Usually two or three primes. Does this mean you are not a fan of zooms?
I also wonder if the price of the two Sony zooms is just too much - especially here in Australia, where they are almost double the US price.
Thanks a lot. Nice review. Really helped me to make a decision. I will buy the 18-105 g.
Thanks mate, that answered my question! 18-105 it is!
Yeah me too
It is a great lens!
@Alfred Simon 😐bro what?
You miss 30mm!
serpentza is here? wow
Thank you! You definitely made up my mind to get the right one for video.
Great video as always Technology Mafia. Like others, I am waiting for a good fast mid range zoom; my new 'take everywhere' lens. My current lineup is Samyang 12/2.0, 16-50 kit lens, Sony 35/1.8 (brilliant lens- purchased based on your excellent review), and Sony 55-210 (might have sold this if either 18-105 or 18-135 performed throughout the zoom range, as I could always crop the occasional super wide angle shot). I use these on my A6300. I shoot mostly wide angle - when I leave the house for a day trip, and I only want to take one lens, I almost always reach for (drum role).. kit lens?! I still haven't found an obviuous replacement. I always thought that the kit lens performs as well as any at wide angle (assuming plenty of light), and your recent videos confirm this. Am I missing something?
Thank you for another excellent review and comparison.
Recently started testing my a6500 with Viltrox EF-E II F booster with Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 for FF Canon (Model A09E).
After reducing focal lenght by 0.71 I was able to reach the range of 20 mm - 53 mm with continuous f/2.0. Unfortunately this is only fine for video with manual focus only (no AF-C). For pictures I can use a very slow and hunting AF-S mode or manual as well.
After this review, I will keep my Sony 18-105 mm.
Very good comparison, thank you! It makes me even more wanting to buy the Sigma 16mm 1,4 and Sony 50mm 1.8 OSS primes together with a new A6300 :)
I've just recently came across your channel and subbed. I was hooked on the 135 but after seeing this video i've decided to go with the 105 based on your video comment. Great vid and thanks for the advice
I just bought this lens and it is superb for an ALL IN 1 LENS to go for my travel vlog! Nice video man!
Thanks for your generally great and objective reviews. As a long term Nikon user, looking to travel light for vacations, I'm a newcomer to Sony aps-c. I have found your channel helpful in guiding my lens choices. It's interesting to see how many commentators want/think their choice to be best. I honestly feel most lenses are OK and it really depends more on how you use a camera-lens as a photographer.
I came to Sony 3 months ago buying the a6500 with bundled 16-70 f4. I agonised whether 18-105 or 18-135 would make a better choice. I believe each have their strengths. Zeiss badged lens does seem to have suffered from variable quality, if reports are correct (not unlike 'G' badged 18-105). I'm lucky my Zeiss 'kit' is pretty good, so for me it's a keeper - I can't justify either of the 18-105/135 tested here.
I bought both Rokinon 12mm and Sigma 16mm f1.4 encouraged by your testing. Still wanted a bit more top end reach for travel use which was why I had considered one of zoom lenses tested here. Eventually decided that prime 85 f1.8 was a better copramise and compensated for any slight weakness in Zeiss 'kit' at 70mm end. Plus great bokeh, really sharp, good in low light and portable too. As a combo it doesn't quite have reach of 135mm, but I'm biased against Sony 55-210mm. Will continue using my Nikon for 200mm+ sports shots but forgo that weight, save my back, for most casual travel use.
It seems to me that Sony don't really support their excellent aps-c format. Full frame is OK (I can do that just fine with my N kit) but surely 'small and light' with great aps-c quality has to be a serious consideration for many. Fortunately Sigma recognise the potential and offer lens support where Sony appear reticent.
Keep up great reviews.
Great review! Enjoying your videos
as always! great review!
Brother, THAT was an amazing comparison video, thank you so much!
The f4.0 is enough reason for me to buy the 105
Hey thanks for this comparison video I'm looking for a polyvalent zoom lens, I was wondering if the "Sony SEL 18 mm - 200 mm - F/3.5-6.3 OSS" is as good as the Sony 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS?
Thanks for all these great reviews.
Personally, I would be interested in an extraordinary test. This is a comparison between the Sigma 30 mm 1.4 fixed focal length and the Sony 18-135 mm zoom lens in the setting of 30 mm. It would be very interesting to see how much better the Sigma is objectively actually in direct comparison.
Personally, I am about to decide whether I should buy the Sigma 30 mm fixed focal length in addition to my new Sony 18-135 mm. If the sigma is actually much better, then this makes the decision much easier.
I was so hooked on the comparison and was bashing my head out with the whole photo comparison progress and then you dropped that 105 was superior for video and all my problems went away.
I like how you showed the difference doing video. This really helped me decide on which one I need. Thank you
So what you got . 18-105 OR 18-135
Lol...neither one but they are options. I just got a sigma 30mm.
- 18-135mm is sharper in the range of 18-50mm while 18-105mm is sharper in in the range of 70-100mm.
- 18-105mm is definitely better for video because of constant f/4 aperture and power zoom in/out
Though not sure how much close we can get for the extra 30mm. I would also suggest you to compare this in your videos as that is also another factor to decide.
Awesome video as always! If I were to buy a telephoto zoom I'd pick the 18-105mm for shooting video. Though, I'd love Sony to release a 100mm f2.8 prime for aps-c...
Am glad that I bought the 18-105.
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I crop heavily because the middle is where I am focusing, therefore, corners don't matter to me and I only share the photos online. The 18-135mm was designed to replace the 16-50mm. Some have said that the 16-50mm is not good, however, as someone who only shoots landscapes, I have been able to get good shots with that lens also. As some have suggested, if you shoot manual, the shots might turn out a bit better. Thanks for giving us a comparison. I do already have the 18-105mm and the pictures turn out as I expected, my processing software does the rest. The 18-105mm stays on my a6400 most of the time.
I've had the 18-105 on my a6000 for 1.5 years now. It has been a great everyday carry/travel lens. Love it.
Im relief buying the right one (18-105), but I still want to try the 18-135 by the way
Excellent video as always! Thank you! I'm look for a travel lens... And I'm between this two lenses or the Sony SEL 18-200. What do you prefer??
Great real world comparison. I never shoot video and would pick the 18-135 for the size and weight. Would be curious, tho’, to see the 18-135 compared to the 16-70 Zeiss for travel and family shooting.
Please lets us know which one your going to keep once you have decided?
Also I agree with a previous comment you made regarding Sony needing to release a faster wide angle zoom (16-55 or something similar)
Get the 24-70 f/2.8 GM Sony lens -- if you have $2,000 to spare ....
I have both. Love the 18-135 but I did my first filming gig (novice non-professional). I could have really used a constant f4 and PZ. If using for video than the 18-105 is a must. Not sure if I'll keep the 135. Lightweight a.d sharp. I really need to test both photos side by side. The difference between 105-135 is not that noticeable so that wasnt taken into consideration for me.
For me, weight and size trumps almost everything so I'm very interested in the 18135. I think it'd be pretty much a perfect travel/kid activity friendly lens. I'm going to see how the prices shake down because $600 does seem like a lot for it but I think i'll end up picking one up.
I think it's a fair price, but have you been able to grab it cheaper? Also agree with you regarding size/weight for travel.
You catched all the important points that I was interested for.
• The comparison of the photo quality of both lenses.
• And the point about the video.
Your video helped me to make a decision.
Thank you
So what you got . 18-105 OR 18-135
@@IRFAN-po5sz I decided for 18-105, because the light sensitivy stays always at 4. Means, it doesn´t getting lighter or darker, if you´re zooming. And it´s perfect for videos. If you zoom, it´s always smooth. Zoom is also controlable by remote control.
The zoom at 18-135 is not controlable by remote control.
Thanks for the review. I'm a wedding photographer and just bought an A6500 to go alongside my two 5D MKIII's. I plan to use it as a holiday / family camera for photo and video and also for some wedding stuff. I really appreciate the time that goes into the lightroom comparisons - it's really helpful as I've been struggling to decide on 10-18, 16-70, 18-105 or 18-135. If the 10-18 was 10-30 that would be a no brainer for me - but it's not.
Out of your list, 18-105. I have tried them all and the 16-70 and 10-18 were both disappointing.
Thanks. I bought an mc-11 too so am planning a weekend of testing (weather permitting here in England) with the various Canon L / Sigma / and Tamron lenses I have, including the newish Tamron 24-70. Hoping for good things but I've watched your videos about the mc-11 so am not expecting miracles. Thanks again for all your videos, I've found them really useful.
I just got back from a photo trip to VT and used this lens with the A6500 and it took very sharp pictures. (I left the 18-105 home.) Although I used my Nikons for most of the shots, it was very nice using this lightweight combination at times. I am with you though about a faster kit type lens.
Hello!
It's very interesting video for me.
Now I chose a lens for my a6000 to replace kit 16-50.
And, I decided to buy 18-135, because it's less size.
Thanks, my friend!
I'm an amauter so thanks for the great videos you post! Really helps me the way you explain things :)
Have a question and I use an a6000 today and Sony Cam AX53 and only use that one to shot 4K video.
I'm looking for an upgrade because I want really good picture quality and want a camera that works with point and shot mainly on my roadtrips. I want sharp, colorful pictures and great lowlight and mainly shot in landscape mode.
When you travel like I do I don't want to stop and adjust every picture and not yet so good at that :( Sometimes it's sunny, then cloudy and then evening comes and searching for the best package without breaking the bank.
However my eyes is caught on the new Sony A7III and what do you think for my use?
Is that lens in package great or should I buy the 18-135 or 18-105 as allround lens. (Don't want to change depending on picture.)
Also saw the great 4K video it does so maybe I can go from two cameras to one for great pictures and videos?
Would really appreciate your thoughts in guiding me...thanks in advance!
Using 18-135 with A6400! Mostly using it for photos. I love it is so compact!!
I am also enjoing A6400 with 18-135, Great joy.
How is it for video?
@@s5hanom979 I only used it on a tripod. The quality is not so bad.
@@IRFAN-po5sz could you tell me what seeting you have set for photographs?
Well done, this is the lens comparison we've been looking for. Still can't decide what to buy though :-)
Arthur R, excellent review as always! Thank you.
I'm leaning toward the 18-135 here in January 2020. The 135 is currently $50 less expensive than the 18-105 on Amazon and for my use-case the 135's smaller size is a plus. largely based on your advice I very recently purchased the Sigma 16 1.4 for my a6000 and love it. I'm thinking the Sigma 16 and the Sony 18-135 will get me where I need to be.
Christopher Mitchell I have the Sigma 16 and am thinking the same as you 18-135.
Thank you for the review and comparisson, its helpful to make a decision.
Great review as always...
Great comparison. Very helpful 🙏
I'm surprised at the amount of CA that's in the 18-105. Great comparison, you beat me to it! My 18-105 is still lent out..... Soon!
I was expecting almost no CA with the 18-135, so I was very surprised!
I'm assuming these results are w/ lens corrections applied. If so, perhaps Sony will release firmware to better mitigate the C.A. w/ 18-135. I wouldn't hold my breath, though.
This video is really helpful in choosing my next lens! Thank you so much :)
Thanks for your sharing review guys. Excellent
I have both lenses and came to the same conclusion...the 18-135 is sharper 18 to approximately 60mm, the 18-105 is sharper 70 up to 105. The difference is quite noticeable on multiple tests I ran.
How is the lense 18-200?
@@AliImranMalik 18200 non le version is quiet behind 18105 wideopen
While I agree that 18-105 can be soft, the constant f4 is so much better for me to use for videoing. Thus it's my go to lens.
I am curious about the new tamron 28-75 f2.8 lens. I hope I can afford it
which one for multi using? travel mostly and portrait
i cant afford buying many lenses
This review was fantastic! Thank you!
Excellent comparison. The 18-135 is a very nice lens but for its cost.
Maybe you should also review the Tamron 18-200 as it gives the extra reach that would be something that an all-in-one travel lens can use plus the cost is comparable
I finally went for the 18-135mm and am very happy with it. I knew for the start that the different between constant apreture vs variable. But honestly, I don't think any one would shot within one video have to zoom between 18mm-135mm very often. At least to me almost never happen In contrast, the form factor has a ignificant impact. I would much enjoy a small size/weight and it's a benefit that you have all the time. So instead of worrying F/4 vs F3.5-5.6 (it's not a huge different anyway), better to get a 18-135mm. At least I definitely felt it's a right choice for me.
Can you make a video showing the advantages or disadvantages of using FE lenses on a6000-a6500?
Thanks for the videos....are great...for general porpuse....90% photos and 10% videos, what would you buy considering than in Spain they both cost the same...?
Thanks for your time
I know its a kind of obscure comparison, but could you compare the 18-135 vs the Sony 35mm? Im curious to see how it compares to the prime lens at 35mm
Which lens did you ultimately keep? I also preorder a64000 with 18-135 combo. Maybe I will sale 18-135 for Sony 35mm or Sigma 16mm.
I’ve been shooting with Nikon and want to use A6400 for video. Thanks for great review.
Hi, what settings should be used when aperture is variable to avoid the picture going dark when zooming in when recording video as is demonstrated from the 11-12:00 minute points in the video? Is that possible or something that can be adjusted but not entirely eliminated? Thanks to TechnologyMafia for the video and anyone who can provide some guidance.
Fantastic review!
The constant f4 was my driving decision here to get the 105. However I do really like the idea of the weight on the 135.
Hi Arthur, thanks for your videos, I always watch most of them. Can you please give me an idea of which is the sharpest lens for skyline night videos using the Sony A7C full-frame camera? Thank you
Nice review. I cant decide between the two. Using mostly for kite boarding, mountain biking and winter sports activities. How much more battery life do you think the power zoom lens consumes? My concern is that battery life might be an issue with the camera being in a pelican case on the back of a snowmobile all day.
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How does the 18-135 compare to the 18-200?
Great vid… very well presented. Ty
Great review! I’m in atx and just got the tamron 18-200 if you want to borrow it for a review sometime. Cheers mate!
If set at 105mm what would be the max aperture of the 18-135? Would it fall already to 5.6?
Lens 18-105mm can use and nice pict if in full frame camera a7?
Good job! I have the 18-105 and I like it. I guess I made the right choice.I don't understand why Sony came out with another mid range zoom anyway, but Nikon and Canon have different midrange zooms also. Sony, give us the 2.8 we want in the kit lens!!😀
whats the best gimble lens? 18-105 or 35mm? or sigma 30mm?
i cant afford the 10-18 yet
Good review video. If I never need that range, I just grab my Panasonic FZ1000. However, I usually use my A6000 for casual photographing.
i have both as well, fz1000 is a beast. thinking of getting this was for sports though.
Thanks for the review I'm going to stick with my 18-105 LOL in my opinion not worth changing I only use my A6500 for video I love the 18-105
Paparazzi Entertainment hey I've the same set-up, but I'm having trouble figuring out the video settings can you please help me with it, much appreciated. Below is the video link.
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The 18-105 is a great and often overlooked lens for sony apsc. It performs well, has smooth power zoom, constant aperture, great OSS and also looks great on the camera.
I never thought of it as an "overlooked lens"..... I have it and I love it.
That’s fine because 18-105mm is mainly and first a video lens, but not the 18-135mm.
Hi, great video Arthur, I have a 6400, how good is the autofocus on both lenses? The 18/105 is it fast to keep up with the camera being an older model? I would use it for video possible on a gimbal and the constant aperture over focal length paired to the in body zoom attracts me
Which one is better for landscape photography?
Hello from Italy.
I think I saw almost all your videos and... you are doing an awesome job, really!
I think that I will go for the 18-135 lens considering my traveler purposes. I would like to ask you, which prime lens would you advise to pair with the 18-135? For landscape and some portrait.
Consider that for travelling I use the a6000.
Thanks in advance for your answer! :)