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Pros Pros
  • Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance
  • Good central image sharpness and contrast
  • Compact and lightweight design ideal for travel
  • Versatile zoom range with effective built-in optical image stabilization
  • Convenient physical autofocus/manual focus toggle switch
Cons Cons
  • Significant distortion and vignetting requiring software correction
  • Soft corner performance, especially at the telephoto end
  • Lack of weather sealing or dust protection
  • Variable aperture that reaches f/5.6 quickly
  • Build quality feels plasticky or less premium

Launch price Launch price $600
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E · APS-C
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus 45 cm (0.29x)
Filter thread Filter thread 55mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Weight & size Weight & size 326g (11.5 oz) · 67.2 x 88 mm (2.65 x 3.46 in)

Announcement date Announcement date January 4, 2018
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $600
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage APS-C

Elements Elements 16
Groups Groups 12

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 18mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 135mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/3.5
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/5.6
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22–36
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 76° - 12°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 45 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.29x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Weight Weight 326g (11.5 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 67.2mm (2.65 in)
Length Length 88mm (3.46 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 55mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None

Lens hood Lens hood ALC-SH153 petal, included