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Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS

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Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony NEX-5N with the 18-55mm lens
MakerSony
Lens mount(s)Sony E-mount
Technical data
TypeZoom
Focus driveStepper motor
Focal length18-55mm
Focal length (35mm equiv.)27-82.5mm
Image formatAPS-C
Aperture (max/min)f/3.5-5.6
Close focus distance0.24 metres (0.79 ft)
Max. magnification0.31x
Diaphragm blades7
Construction11 elements in 9 groups
Features
Manual focus overrideYes Yes
Weather-sealingNo No
Lens-based stabilizationYes Yes
Aperture ringNo No
ApplicationMultipurpose
Physical
Max. length60 millimetres (2.4 in)
Diameter62 millimetres (2.4 in)
Weight214 grams (0.472 lb)
Filter diameter49mm
History
Introduction2010
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

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The lens barrel is made of magnesium alloy,[2] and the zoom ring will scratch after some weeks of regular use.[2]

Optical properties

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.