Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens
Lightweight All-In-One APS-C Zoom – 27-202.5mm Equivalent Focal Range, Optical SteadyShot Stabilization & Linear AF Motor

The Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is a versatile wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens engineered specifically for Sony APS-C-format E-mount mirrorless cameras. Providing a highly flexible 27-202.5mm equivalent focal length range, this well-rounded zoom serves as an ideal all-in-one optic for travel, daily walkaround photography, landscapes, and portraiture. Its compact, lightweight construction makes it an essential option for creators seeking broad reach without carrying multiple lenses.

The advanced optical design incorporates two Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements and one aspherical element to effectively control chromatic aberrations, color fringing, spherical distortion, and edge falloff for sharp, color-accurate imagery. To support handheld shooting in low-light environments or at full telephoto extensions, built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization mitigates camera shake. Driven by a fast and quiet linear autofocus motor, the lens provides accurate AF performance with smooth tracking for both stills and video, supported by a 1.5-foot minimum focus distance and a tactile AF/MF switch.

Key Features & Performance

Versatile 7.5x Zoom Range: Offers a 27-202.5mm full-frame equivalent coverage area to transition seamlessly from wide-angle landscapes to telephoto detail shots.

Optical SteadyShot (OSS) Image Stabilization: Compensates for camera shake during handheld shooting and pairs with in-body stabilization on select camera bodies.

Advanced Optical Configuration: Uses 2 ED glass elements and 1 aspherical element to eliminate chromatic aberrations, spherical distortion, and color bleeding.

Quiet Linear AF Motor: Delivers rapid, precise, and near-silent autofocus performance optimized for both high-speed stills and video recording.

Close-Up Shooting Capability: Focuses down to 1.5 feet with a 0.29x maximum magnification ratio to capture detailed close-up perspectives.

7-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: Features a rounded seven-blade iris to render pleasing, natural background blur when using selective focus techniques.

Tactile AF/MF Barrel Control: Equipped with a dedicated AF/MF toggle switch on the lens barrel for quick focus mode adjustments.

Technical Specifications

Lens Type: All-In-One Telephoto Zoom Lens

Lens Mount System: Sony E Native (APS-C Format)

Focal Length Range: 18 to 135 mm (35mm Equivalent: 27 to 202.5 mm)

Maximum Aperture: f/3.5 to 5.6

Minimum Aperture: f/22 to 36

Minimum Focus Distance: 1.48 feet / 45 cm

Maximum Magnification: 0.29x

Optical Construction: 16 Elements in 12 Groups (2 ED, 1 Aspherical)

Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot (OSS)

Autofocus Drive: Linear AF Motor

Diaphragm Design: 7-Blade Rounded Iris

Filter Thread Diameter: 55 mm

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 2.7 x 3.5 inches / 67.2 x 88.0 mm

Weight: Approx. 11.5 oz / 325 g