The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II 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. Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II with a length of 30mm, is 58mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS also has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II 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 Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II 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. Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II weighs 107g, which means it is 218g (67%) lighter than the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS which has a weight of 325g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II has a filter size of 41mm whereas the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 41mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II and the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
Focal Range
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II has a focal range of 16-50mm and
3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-75mm 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.
