From the path to the distant detail.
Sony E 18-135mm
F3.5-5.6 OSS
18–135mm gives a Sony APS-C body a broad framing range for a day out.
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This guide covers the Sony E version available in our simulator. Confirm the mount and model generation before buying.
Choose the frame deliberately.
Try the two ends of the range from the same camera position. Moving the camera changes perspective; turning the zoom ring changes framing.
Compare a shorter constant-aperture zoom if you often photograph people indoors or after sunset.
An educational guide based on specifications, not a hands-on review. The simulator does not measure autofocus, sharpness or lens-specific bokeh.
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Specifications checked 2026-09-14.
Specification reference ↗
Focus distance is measured from the sensor plane. Zoom position and focus mode can change the closest focusing distance; see the manufacturer’s measurement notes.
- Focal length
- 18–135mm
- Maximum aperture · wide / tele
- f/3.5 / f/5.6
- Sensor coverage
- APS-C
- Lens mount
- Sony E
- Weight
- 325g
- Diameter × length
- 67.2 × 88mm
- Filter size
- 55mm
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Minimum focus · see notes
- 0.45m
Think about your subjects
Compare a shorter constant-aperture zoom if you often photograph people indoors or after sunset.
Check your camera’s format
Sensor size changes the field of view. Select your body above to compare framing with the sensor format Apertura supports for that combination.
About adapters
No adapted combinations are verified in this guide. Use the native mount shown above, or check an exact lens, adapter and body combination with the manufacturers before buying.
Check with Sony ↗A few useful answers.
Does the aperture change as I zoom?
The maximum aperture changes from f/3.5 at the wide end to f/5.6 at the telephoto end.
Which camera mount does this version use?
This page covers the Sony E version. The camera selector lists compatible native-mount bodies currently available in Apertura. A similar brand or focal length does not guarantee a compatible mount.
Can the simulator tell me how sharp it is?
No. It estimates framing, depth of field and exposure. Use manufacturer information and independent hands-on testing to assess rendering, autofocus and optical quality.