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Sony 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS APS-C E-Mount

81.8 Budget Score
18-135mm f/3.5 Sony E IS
Why we recommend this

An 18–135mm zoom with Optical SteadyShot, housed in a mere 11.5‑ounce body, delivers a truly grab‑and‑go versatility. Its linear‑motor autofocus is quick and silent, while the f/3.5–5.6 aperture yields smooth background blur for casual portraits. With a strong 90.4 budget score, this lens is ideal for travel photographers who want a single, stabilized optic covering wide landscapes to telephoto candids.

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Price £472
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Sony 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS APS-C E-Mount lens

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Sony G SEL24105G

77.9 Budget Score
24-105mm 22 Sony E IS Weather Sealed
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Sony G SEL24105G lens
Price £769
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Sony FE SEL24240

76.3 Budget Score
24-240mm 22-40 Sony E IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

Covering a 10x zoom from 24mm to 240mm on full-frame E-mount, the lens packs optical stabilization and weather sealing into a 780g body suitable for varied conditions. Its linear autofocus motor and internal focus design keep handling consistent across the range, facilitating both stills and video without front-element rotation. This lens is best for landscape photographers needing a single, travel-friendly optic that can frame wide vistas or distant details without swapping glass.

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Sony FE SEL24240 lens
Price £679
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