In this review, we will be comparing Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 and Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM, two SuperZoom lenses by Sony.
We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.
What type of photography are the Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 and Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM lenses good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 and the Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
| Photography Type |
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 |
Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| Bird/Wildlife | Good | Average |
| Sports | Good | Average |
| Portrait | Good | Good |
| Travel | Excellent | Excellent |
| Street | Good | Good |
| Wedding | Good | Good |
| Walk Around | Very Good | Very Good |
| Vlogging | Good | Good |
| Landscape | Good | Good |
| Macro | Average | Average |
Size and Weight Comparison
Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM weighs 398g, 9% (42g) lighter than the Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3's weight of 440g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'SuperZoom Lenses in Sony Alpha Mount for size comparison purposes.
SuperZoom Lenses in Sony Alpha Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 and Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM has the same Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58.
Focal Range
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 has a focal range of 18-250mm and 13.9X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27-375mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera. Sony DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM 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.