Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens vs Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens
Buy the 18-135mm if you shoot APS-C and want one light lens that covers wide to long telephoto for about $419 at eBay as of November 4, 2026. Buy the 24-105mm f/4 G if you shoot full frame and need a constant aperture, weather sealing and sharper G-series glass for $790 at BroTech Traders as of November 4, 2026. The 24-105mm costs roughly $371 more, and it will not mount usefully on an APS-C body as a wide zoom.
Today the Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens costs $291.00 less at its best price.
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Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens
4.6Choose the 18-135mm if you have an APS-C E-mount camera and want a single compact travel zoom reaching 202.5mm equivalent.
- Covers 18-135mm, a true all-in-one range for APS-C.
- Light and compact for a superzoom.
- Quiet linear AF works well for video.
- About $371 cheaper than the 24-105mm f/4 G.
What separates them
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens | Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor format | APS-C only; 27-202.5mm equivalent | Full frame; 24-105mm on full frame, 36-157.5mm equivalent on APS-C |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6, varies with zoom | Constant f/4 across the range |
| Zoom reach | 7.5x range, much longer telephoto | 4.4x range, wider at the short end on full frame |
| Weather sealing | Not weather resistant | Weather-resistant construction with fluorine-coated front element |
| Coatings and glass | Two ED elements, one aspherical; no Nano AR coating | Aspherical and ED elements plus Nano AR Coating |
| Autofocus motor | Linear motor, quiet, suited to video | Direct Drive SSM with internal focusing |
| Stabilization | Optical SteadyShot, pairs with sensor-shift IBIS |
Price history
- Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens: lowest $428.95 on Nov 1 at Walmart; $428.95 on Nov 4.
- Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens: lowest $1,349.00 on Nov 4 at Walmart.
Prices at every store
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens
- Willoughby's Photo EmporiumNew
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$499.00Observed at 12:12 PM - Abt Electronics & AppliancesNew
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$798.00Observed at 12:12 PM
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Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens
- BroTech TradersNew
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$790.00Observed at 12:12 PM - WalmartNew
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$1,349.00Free shippingObserved at 12:12 PM - Best BuyNew
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$1,398.00Free shippingObserved at 12:12 PM - CrutchfieldNew
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$1,398.00Free shippingObserved at 12:12 PM
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Specs compared
| Spec | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens | Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | Sony E | — |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 | — |
| Image Stabilizing | Yes | — |
| Specialty Type | Wide Angle, Telephoto | — |
| Aspherical | Yes | — |
| Color | Black | — |
| Type | Zoom | — |
What reviewers say
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens
Owners rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 326 ratings and generally treat it as the practical all-day lens for Sony APS-C bodies. Praise centers on the range, stabilization and quiet focus; complaints focus on the slow aperture and softness at the long end.
- Useful range that replaces two kit lenses
- Effective stabilization for handheld telephoto shots
- Fast, silent autofocus for stills and video
- Light enough to carry all day
- Slow aperture limits indoor and dusk shooting
- Sharpness drops at 135mm wide open
- No weather sealing at this price
Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens
Owners rate it highly, with a 5 out of 5 average from 6 ratings. It is widely regarded as a dependable, sharp all-purpose zoom for Sony full-frame bodies.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for travel?
- The 18-135mm is the easier travel lens on APS-C: one light zoom covers wide to telephoto. The 24-105mm f/4 G is the better travel lens on full frame because of constant f/4 and weather sealing.
- Is the 24-105mm f/4 G worth the extra money?
- If you shoot full frame and need constant aperture and weather sealing, yes. At $790.00 at BroTech Traders as of November 4, 2026 versus $419.00 at eBay as of November 4, 2026, the gap is about $371.
- Can I use the 24-105mm on an APS-C camera?
- Yes, but it becomes a 36-157.5mm equivalent zoom, so you lose wide angle. The 18-135mm gives 27-202.5mm equivalent on the same body.
- Which has better image stabilization?
- Both use Optical SteadyShot and pair with sensor-shift IBIS on supported bodies. Neither has a clear stabilization advantage.
- Which is sharper?
- The 24-105mm f/4 G is the sharper lens, with G-series optics and Nano AR Coating. The 18-135mm is a convenience superzoom and softens at the long end.
- Which is better for video?
- Both focus quietly. The 24-105mm's constant f/4 keeps exposure steady while zooming, which the variable-aperture 18-135mm cannot do.
