Sony
DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
 vs
Canon
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Much more zoom 13.9x vs 7.5x
Help
 Around 90% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 250 mm vs 135 mm
Help
 Around 90% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly shorter 86 mm vs 101 mm
Help
 More than 10% shorter
Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Learn more about
the Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom range Incredible zoom Help
DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3:13.9x
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:7.5x
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to travel lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Travel lens

$479
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha

Travel lens

$449
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Zoom range Much less zoom
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM Sony-alpha

Travel lens

$399
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM Sony-alpha vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$800
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Travel lens

$848
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS vs the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$199
Length Shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$479
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly shorter
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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