Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS vs Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS and Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS.

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Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Name Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL18135 SELP28135G
Release Date and Price
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Release Year 2018 2014
Release Date 2018-01-05 2014-09-12
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 648 USD 2498 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Lens Type Superzoom Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Linear Motor Stepper Motor
Focus Method Extends Internal
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 40 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,29 0,15
Aperture
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 135 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 18 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 aspherical + 2 ED elements No information
Focal Length
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Focal Length 18-135 mm 28-135 mm
Zoom Range 117 mm 107 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 67 mm 105 mm
Length 88 mm 163 mm
Weight 325 gr 1215 gr
Other
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony FE 28-135mm F4 G PZ OSS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 95 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH153 ALC-SH135
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A