The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS and the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS 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. Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS is the longer of the two lenses at 98mm. The Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS with a length of 88mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS also has a larger diameter of 76mm 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 Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS and Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS and the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS 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 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS weighs 325g, which means it is 165g (33%) lighter than the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS which has a weight of 490g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS:
Lens Mounts
The Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-135mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5-5.6 .
