The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS and the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS with a length of 88mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS's 67mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS and Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS and the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS weighs 310g, which means it is 15g (4%) lighter than the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS which has a weight of 325g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS and the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS have the same Filter thread size of 55mm .
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R50 V , Canon R100 and Canon R50 for the Canon RF Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS has a focal range of 18-150mm and
8.3X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
28.8-240mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS has a focal range of 18-135mm and 7.5X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27-202.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
