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Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS

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Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS

Focal length
18–135 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–5.6
Weight
325 g
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm
Length
88 mm
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At a Glance

This compact superzoom for Sony E APS-C cameras runs from 18 to 135 mm, or 27-203 mm in full-frame terms. The zoom range is 7.5x, and an optical stabilizer is built in. At 325 g with a magnification of 0.29x, it suits travel and everyday shooting.

Good for

  • Travel
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
18 mm
Max. focal length
135 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
16
Groups
12
Weight
325 g (0.72 lb)
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm (17.72 in)
Max. magnification
1:3.4 (0.29×)
Length
88 mm (3.46 in)
Diameter
67.2 mm (2.65 in)
Released
February 2018

Manufacturer data: sony.co.uk

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS fit?

The Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 27-203 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSSSony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSSSony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSSSony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Focal length18-135 mm18-105 mm18-200 mm18-200 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-5.6f/4f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3
Weight325 g427 g524 g460 g
Filter diameter55 mm72 mm67 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance45 cm45 cm30 cm50 cm
Length88 mm110 mm99 mm97.1 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS: FAQ

Does the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS have autofocus?

Yes, the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS has autofocus.

Does the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS have image stabilization?

Yes, the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS weigh?

The Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS weighs 325 g. It is 88 mm long with a diameter of 67.2 mm.

What filter size does the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS use?

The Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS takes 55 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS a full-frame lens?

No, the Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27-203 mm in full-frame terms.

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