Sony 18-105mm F4 vs Sony 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 - Which One Should YOU Buy?
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- čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
- In this video I break down a comparison of the popular Sony 18-105mm F4 vs the Sony 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 to find out which one will work best for you!
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For anyone complaining about the power zoom on the 18-105, it's a lens meant for videographers and I love it because I don't need to rebalance my gimbal when changing focal lengths, the fixed aperture, and the flexible range makes this lens a great choice, it's not meant for photographers
18-105mm for video
18-135mm for photo
Both good but it was the 18-135 for me
I have an alpha 6000 and the 18-105 is my go to travel lens. I also carry the sigma 30 dc dn 1.4 for low light and the samyang 12 f 2 for the monuments and interiors. All this in a small bag which fits well inside my carry-on backpack.
Thanks for sharing, Stefan. Great content.
Hi Stefan. Nice review. I have owned the 18-105 now for a couple of years (2nd lens I purchased after the kit lens for my 6000 and now 6500. I've found it to be a reliable shooter and have been quite happy with the images produced as well as its versatility. One note, which i didn't hear in your review...The Power Zoom in the 105 means that the Sony Clear Image Zoom feature of the camera body (both the 6000 and the 6500) can be enabled via the camera menu so the lens gives what I estimate is about a 135mm crop field of view, if not a bit more...making it even more useful. This feature, I think, works only with Power Zoom lenses, so, it can be used on the 105 and also on the power zoom kit lens 16-50mm as well. Again, thanks for the review!
nice catch with Clear Image Zoom, I did a video test a while back & noticed that it is preferred to use 4k for video recording as 1080 gets soft fast with Clear Image Zoom
Rick Bingh
Clear image zoom is not a comparison for the 18-135. Clear image zoom ruins the quality and that only works in video not pictures, making the 18-135 the winner. I had the sell my 18-105 for the 18-135, wasn't disappointed.
When I picked up photography as a hobby I had no idea would be a lens hoarder, lol. I mainly do landscapes and wildlife. When I go hiking I usually have my 70-350 mounted and my Sigma 16 and 56 in my bag. I’m trying to decide between the 18-135 and 18-105 as my next lens so I can leave my 2 Sigmas at home. I’m really leaning towards the 18-135. Thanks for the awesome review. I love your channel.
Thanks my friend. If you dont shoot much video, the 18-135 is a better choice if you ask me. 🙂
I take fotos in Southeast Asia.I have problems with the Monsoon rain, everyday, and many times a day. I have both 18135 and 18105 but I use the most time the 18105 because of its protection of the Zoomtube
Good stuff man!
Can you review the Zeiss 16-70mm, and Zeiss 24 1.8 APS-c lens .. and how do they compare to the new lenses. Thanks
Great comparison! thanks again
Glad you liked it!
i prefer the build of 18135, metal zoom/focus ring is annoying, the paint can also wear off over time
18135 is also more compact, used both lenses for a while & did reviews on them a while back, it comes down to whats more important, for me it was the f4 aperture as I feel that a6000 series apsc sensors need all the light available
I’ve had no problems with Sony’s metal zoom/focus rings before. I had this 18-105 before, sold it after 4 years of heavy use and it looked brand new (only slight scuffs on the plastic hood). Same case with my 35mm f1.8 oss (more than 6 years of use)
I prefer the 18-135 for it’s mechanical zoom (power zoom lenses lag a bit when zooming)
I do like the internal zoom on the 18-105.
Image quality, i prefer the 18-105 slightly - mostly due to nicer bokeh.
Great video. Grabbing the a6700 for 60/40 in favor of video. Would you be able to suggest an everyday zoom ?
I got some nice images from the 18-105 f4 when I used it on my a6500. I am one of the people who liked the power zoom but I did find the lens a bit too big and unbalanced on the a6xxx series.
feel the same way, great lens but a bit too bulky for everyday usage
@@mirrorlessny it makes the whole camera front heavy. yes, it is 100g but because of the weight really out in the front part of the lens, it generates a lot of torque and make the camera very unbalanced for everyday hand held use. it maybe more easy to handle on a gimbal but for hand shooting, it isn't a lot of fun.
I’ve had the a6000. For about 6 years. I’m wanting to add a lens like the 18-135 for more versatile use rather than switching lenses. However the Sony is expensive. What would you suggest as a good alternative brand that does the same job?
i'd choose 18-105 f4
I find that 18-135 is good for photo taking
Was there an actual power zoom shot in there? I didn't see it. Is the Sony PZ parfocal? The animated zooms into still photos looked really smooth, though.
Well, i think we cant go wrong with either lenses. But since i always shop in used market, 18 105 is the winner.
18-135 mm len for sony a6400 is enough wide to show 2 people on the screen while i hold my stick close to me or i have to stretch a lot?
Hello 👋🏽
Would you recommend these lens over the sigma 16?
I’m a comedian and I record my comedy shows and comedy skits etc...so I need a lens that’s great in low light 💡 and ultra wide.
18-105 is more for filmmakers which will be my next cop
luving my 18-105!
Which the best for photograph?
I have sony a6000
16-105mm f4, NO powerzoom would be perfect :-) I dont like that powezoom. at least not for stills. I like the manual zoom much more. but constant aperture would be nice... but since sony wont give us another lens like what I mentioned above my favorit is the 18-135
I want to ask, if lens 18-105mm , i used it to my sony a7iii, its ok or not? The result foto and video, sharp or not ? Thanks , jeffrey indonesia
What would be your final decision on what lens to get for video usage? Anyone feel free to chime in here...thanks!
18-105 has too much distortion for regular photos and that is something I can't accept. Sadly, the 18-135 is not available at my Photography Supplier and probably Sony will not have more of them released, so, can't trade my 18-105 in on that.
Can't fix the distortion in post?
I'm happy with my 18-135.
Do you know if the zoom can be operated with the camera zoom lever or do you need to use the power zoom switch on the 18-105? Can it also be operated with a remote control to zoom?
If you mean the regular manual physical zoom as well as the power zoom switch then yes you have both options.
@@StefanMalloch Actually I want to zoom beyond 105 engaging the Sony clear image zoom feature. Normal it is done on camera after you hit the C1 program and use the on camera wheel. I want to use the bluetooth remote which has a C1 button. Thinking that hitting that button on the remote would engage it and could then use the remote zoom to go beyond the PZ 105 optical.
I got a free new in box a6500 .......no lens ...what do you think about used lens ...I’m looking to set up with trio of sigma lens 16mm , 30mm, 56mm.....then one of the Sony 18-105mm or 18-135mm ....does this sound like a good set .... I need help bad ...lol...
Sounds good! I have a comparison on the zooms if that helps. 😁
Gracias
i m a starter of a6100 with 16-50mm kit lens, i m looking for my second lens, but still dont know how to choose :(
Can't go wrong with either!
@@StefanMalloch thank you
The 18-135 is actually a bit wider when you check real photos.
wish they made a 16-1whatever cheap variable lens
They do. The 16-50mm power zoom kit lens. It is very inexpensive, especially if purchased on the used market. It's also quite compact on the 6xxx cameras. Not the greatest lens, but not as bad as some reviewers would post about either.
Man, I still can't decide even after watching several reviews. I primarily shoot stills but might need to use it for short films once in a while. Should I go for the 18-135mm?
Can you try them both?
@@StefanMalloch good idea!
Which is better ?
Wich lens is better for video quality
And low light in video in 18mm because i use 18mm
AF is about the same. The 18-105 has a constant F4 and is designed more for video.
@@StefanMalloch ok thx👍
18-135 has f3.5 at 18mm while 18-105 has f4 :( ,,,,but all that is a joke comparing to Sigma 16mm f1.4
The 18-135 wins for me and probably most of us here, you get more reach and that's $money$, plus a smaller footprint so easier to handle. Not sure why the video feels like a predetermined answer, since you showed us why the 18-135 is the better lens lol.
I’ve had both of these at the same time; and did a head to head comparison. I do like the size & weight of the 18-135, and i prefer the mechanical zoom, but in terms of image quality, i still prefer the 18-105 slightly. Sold both of them, though..
Which would be better for video on a6400
The 18-105 is more tailored for video.
i have alpha6300+sigma 16mm
but i wanna have a zoom lense for traveling but both 18-135 & 18-105 are two good lenses
i do more landscape photography and want to get into street and portrait photography .
so which one would you recommend the most?
ps: i don’t do videography.
i would appreciate your help ❤️
f/4.0 at 105 would be amazing but the sharpness of the 135 is also needed
really hard to decide
i just got sony lens 18-135 more cheaper than 18-105. In my country i see 18-135 more cheaper than 18-105 and I don't why.
Did you notice at 18mm, the 135mm lens is considerably wider than the 105. I wonder why?
The lens is an inch or so shorter at 18mm so the picture is taken further away assuming the camera body remains in the same place
0:57 18-105/f4 displayed 494g, then 1:31 displayed 427g ？？？？
18-105 does have autofocus ?
Yes.
help me choose the zoom. i used sigma. tired of changing them. I want one lens. I choose 16-55 2.8 g, tamron 17-28 18-105 g. I want a sharp lens. help me or advise your options
16-55 2.8 for overal good travel and photo lens and tamron for vlogs and landscape and 18-105 is a good overal video lens. Id go with 16-55 if money could afford and 18-105 for budget. Tamron is not so versatile though
You are mixing tamron and Sony … check time stamp 00:54… 18-105 with 67mm filter thread and tamron?
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18-105 is perfect
first
135, 105 has no chance against children running around
How so?
18-105 is perfect