Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
![]() Sony NEX-5N with the 18-55mm lens | |
Maker | Sony |
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Lens mount(s) | Sony E-mount |
Technical data | |
Type | Zoom |
Focus drive | Stepper motor |
Focal length | 18-55mm |
Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 27-82.5mm |
Image format | APS-C |
Aperture (max/min) | f/3.5-5.6 |
Close focus distance | 0.24 metres (0.79 ft) |
Max. magnification | 0.31x |
Diaphragm blades | 7 |
Construction | 11 elements in 9 groups |
Features | |
Manual focus override | ![]() |
Weather-sealing | ![]() |
Lens-based stabilization | ![]() |
Aperture ring | ![]() |
Application | Multipurpose |
Physical | |
Max. length | 60 millimetres (2.4 in) |
Diameter | 62 millimetres (2.4 in) |
Weight | 214 grams (0.472 lb) |
Filter diameter | 49mm |
History | |
Introduction | 2010 |
Retail info | |
MSRP | $299 USD |
The Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is a variable maximum aperture standard zoom lens for the Sony E-mount, announced by Sony on May 11, 2010. The lens is often bundled with various Sony α mirrorless cameras as a "kit lens".[1]
Construction
[edit]The lens barrel is made of magnesium alloy,[2] and the zoom ring will scratch after some weeks of regular use.[2]
Optical properties
[edit]The lens has significant distortion at 18mm and 35mm, but less so at other focal lengths.[3] Similarly, lateral chromatic aberration is particularly noticeable at these focal lengths, and increases as the lens is stopped down.[3][4] While center sharpness is high at all focal lengths, there is strong fall-off towards the edges and corners, particularly at 18mm.[3][4] Neither edge nor center performance improve much at other focal lengths.[5] Coma is well-corrected,[6] but "when it comes to flares, the Sony E 18–55 f/3.5–5.6 OSS fails spectacularly", according to reviewer Symon Starczewski of LensTip.com.[7] Optical stabilisation gives a benefit of two stops.[2]
See also
[edit]- Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
- Sony E 18-50mm F4-5.6
- List of Sony E-mount lenses
- List of standard zoom lenses
References
[edit]- ^ "Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS: Digital Photography Review". DPReview.com. 2010-05-11. Archived from the original on 2016-06-08. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
- ^ a b c Szymon Starczewski (2011-03-15). "Sony E 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS review - Build quality and image stabilization". LensTip.com. Archived from the original on 2016-05-20. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
- ^ a b c "Sony E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS (Sony NEX) - Review / Lens Test Report - Analysis". Photozone.de. Archived from the original on 2017-06-22. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
- ^ a b Wolstenholme, Gary (2014-02-13). "Sony E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens Review". Ephotozine.com. Archived from the original on 2015-06-24. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
- ^ Szymon Starczewski (2011-03-15). "Sony E 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS review - Image resolution". LensTip.com. Archived from the original on 2017-08-06. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
- ^ Szymon Starczewski (2011-03-15). "Sony E 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS review - Coma and astigmatism". LensTip.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-27. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
- ^ Szymon Starczewski (2011-03-15). "Sony E 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS review - Ghosting and flares". LensTip.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-27. Retrieved 2017-07-12.