Last updated at 11/09/2026 16:38:04
Read Sony Sal18135 Dt 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6 Sam Lens For A-mount 3506
Delivery $45.68
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originally posted on ebay.com
I bought one of this lens for my brother for his new a65 and after trying it out, I decided to get one for myself. It is very quite (relatively) in autofocus and I love that I can do direct manual focus without moving any switch. I haven't done any extensive test on it but from what I can see with my naked eyes, it is far better than the 16-105mm I had before.
originally posted on ebay.com
I replaced an old, failed 24-105mm lens with this unit. Obviously, 18-135mm give me additional wiggle room on both ends. I'm very pleased with the image quality. The larger diameter than my 24-105 is easier for me to grasp. Honestly, I couldn't be happier about buying this lens.
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LOVE this lens! It's perfect for when I don't want to carry extra lenses. I can get landscape shots as well as closeup ones. I shoot a lot of races, and this is perfect to get a shot of the crowd, then go straight to a runner's face. The range is fantastic, the shots are sharp, and it's a fairly fast (and quiet) lens.
| General | |
| Length | 8.6 cm |
| Diameter | 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 398 g |
| Lens System |
Read Sony Sal18135 Dt 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6 Sam Lens For A-mount 3506
Delivery $45.68
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
I bought one of this lens for my brother for his new a65 and after trying it out, I decided to get one for myself. It is very quite (relatively) in autofocus and I love that I can do direct manual focus without moving any switch. I haven't done any extensive test on it but from what I can see with my naked eyes, it is far better than the 16-105mm I had before.
I replaced an old, failed 24-105mm lens with this unit. Obviously, 18-135mm give me additional wiggle room on both ends. I'm very pleased with the image quality. The larger diameter than my 24-105 is easier for me to grasp. Honestly, I couldn't be happier about buying this lens.
LOVE this lens! It's perfect for when I don't want to carry extra lenses. I can get landscape shots as well as closeup ones. I shoot a lot of races, and this is perfect to get a shot of the crowd, then go straight to a runner's face. The range is fantastic, the shots are sharp, and it's a fairly fast (and quiet) lens.
Brilliant lens, with a great 7.5x zoom from wide angle to medium telephoto. You get good bokeh when at the longer focal length and the f5.6 minimum aperture at that length is still bright and responsive. If you currently have an 18-55 lens and want a better all purpose lens look no further.
Good quality and reasonable image given the optical zoom range and aps-c compatibility. The focal length range works well for most routine applications.
I had been looking for a general purpose everyday lens for sometime. Having researched various makes and focal lengths, I decided that the most practical for myself was the 18-135mm. It matches perfectly with my SLT-A68, and will be going with me on holiday.Used it recently at my daughters baby reveal party and got some excellent stills and video. Although not the fastest of lenses, it works really well in outdoor situations, sharp and fast focus with very little noise.If you are looking for an all rounder for travelling or just as a lens you leave on your camera as an upgrade from the kit lens, then this could be worth looking at.
I replaced my 35-90mm lens that seemed to have stripped gears. When I first tried this new lens I thought it was not working since I did not hear it working. When I looked through the viewfinder I saw it was working and it seems to focus quicker and very quiet. Works great and telephoto range covers any thing other than when needing a major telephoto lens.
I received this lens in just a few days from Japan. Condition was just as described - MINT. I have only used it to take a group of test photos, but the operation and photographic results are very good and just what I was looking for. This lens is a very good walkabout lens and will be on my camera most of the time.
Like many of Sony's in house SAL optics, this upper end consumer kit offering offers a lot of bang for the buck. My used sample was pristine and shoots beautiful images. AF is very quiet, zoom and manual focus are very smooth. The auto switching for AF to manual is a feature every lens should have. Build quality is as good as plastic can be which is essentially fragile in nature but adequate for consumer use with any care shown to it. Light weight, fairly compact and a competent performer in capturing images, this zoom is a cut above many models in IQ. Good center focus wide open with softish corners, the SAL18135 shapes up quickly once you start stopping down. Very good IQ throughout the focal range - not common on many zooms. Using f4/5.6 through f16 will produce ... MoreLike many of Sony's in house SAL optics, this upper end consumer kit offering offers a lot of bang for the buck. My used sample was pristine and shoots beautiful images. AF is very quiet, zoom and manual focus are very smooth. The auto switching for AF to manual is a feature every lens should have. Build quality is as good as plastic can be which is essentially fragile in nature but adequate for consumer use with any care shown to it. Light weight, fairly compact and a competent performer in capturing images, this zoom is a cut above many models in IQ. Good center focus wide open with softish corners, the SAL18135 shapes up quickly once you start stopping down. Very good IQ throughout the focal range - not common on many zooms. Using f4/5.6 through f16 will produce great images. Diffraction comes into play around f11-16 and ruins images using the smallest apertures. All in all, buying this item on eBay for half the retail price, I scored a mint sample of a current product - shipped from Japan, where Sony builds their better optics.
I bought the Sony 18-135mm Alpha lens as an upgrade to the 18-55mm kit lens that came with my Sony A65 camera, as I wanted more flexibility and creative choice in my photography.I've had the 18-135mm lens for some time now and have really enjoyed using it and have got some excellent results. The lens itself feels sturdy and well made, (in Japan) with a metal lens mount and easy to use zoom and focus rings. This lens is quite a bit heavier than the kit lens but without making the camera feel unbalanced or too cumbersome.In general the images produced with the lens are very good, producing sharp images with quick focusing which is less noisy & smoother than the standard kit lens. I've used this lens for close ups, landscapes, action and low light photography and ... MoreI bought the Sony 18-135mm Alpha lens as an upgrade to the 18-55mm kit lens that came with my Sony A65 camera, as I wanted more flexibility and creative choice in my photography.I've had the 18-135mm lens for some time now and have really enjoyed using it and have got some excellent results. The lens itself feels sturdy and well made, (in Japan) with a metal lens mount and easy to use zoom and focus rings. This lens is quite a bit heavier than the kit lens but without making the camera feel unbalanced or too cumbersome.In general the images produced with the lens are very good, producing sharp images with quick focusing which is less noisy & smoother than the standard kit lens. I've used this lens for close ups, landscapes, action and low light photography and now use this lens for 80% of my shots taken with this camera.The extra focal length provided by this lens comes in very handy and so I think it would make a great choice as a single choice travel lens, when you might want to travel lighter rather than being weighed down by taking several lenses on a trip somewhere.Hope this helps a bit.Many thanks!
| General | |
| Length | 8.6 cm |
| Diameter | 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 398 g |
| Lens System |
DMF (Direct Manual Focus) functions previously offered mainly on Carl Zeiss, G and other high-performance lenses are included with the SAL18135. DMF allows users to quickly switch between AF (autofocus) and MF (manual focus) without removing their eyes from the viewfinder to easily seize fleeting photo opportunities with success. The SAL18135 reduced weigh of 14 oz./398 grams makes it easy to shoot while also finding ways to enhance the shooting experience. Its weight was especially reduced in the front of the lens to improve overall balance and make it easier to hold the camera steady when taking photos.
DMF (Direct Manual Focus) functions previously offered mainly on Carl Zeiss, G and other high-performance lenses are included with the SAL18135. DMF allows users to quickly switch between AF (autofocus) and MF (manual focus) without removing their eyes from the viewfinder to easily seize fleeting photo opportunities with success. The SAL18135 reduced weigh of 14 oz./398 grams makes it easy to shoot while also finding ways to enhance the shooting experience. Its weight was especially reduced in the front of the lens to improve overall balance and make it easier to hold the camera steady when taking photos.
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last seen 11 Sept 2026
The lowest price we last saw for Sony DT 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Sam Lens (SAL18135) was $59.47 at eBay.com.au (last seen 11 Sept 2026). Prices may have changed since.
The all-time low we recorded was $59.46 on 9 Sept 2026.
Prices last updated 11 Sept 2026.
Sony DT 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Sam Lens (SAL18135)
DMF (Direct Manual Focus) functions previously offered mainly on Carl Zeiss, G and other high-performance lenses are included with the SAL18135. DMF allows users to quickly switch between AF (autofocus) and MF (manual focus) without removing their eyes from the viewfinder to easily seize fleeting photo opportunities with success. The SAL18135 reduced weigh of 14 oz./398 grams makes it easy to shoot while also finding ways to enhance the shooting experience. Its weight was especially reduced in the front of the lens to improve overall balance and make it easier to hold the camera steady when taking photos.
DMF (Direct Manual Focus) functions previously offered mainly on Carl Zeiss, G and other high-performance lenses are included with the SAL18135. DMF allows users to quickly switch between AF (autofocus) and MF (manual focus) without removing their eyes from the viewfinder to easily seize fleeting photo opportunities with success. The SAL18135 reduced weigh of 14 oz./398 grams makes it easy to shoot while also finding ways to enhance the shooting experience. Its weight was especially reduced in the front of the lens to improve overall balance and make it easier to hold the camera steady when taking photos.
