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

Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony NEX-5N with the 18-55mm lens
Maker Sony
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  Yes
Weather-sealing  No
Lens-based stabilization  Yes
Aperture ring  No
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

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

Optical properties

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

References

  1. ↑ "Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS: Digital Photography Review". DPReview.com. 2010-05-11. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
  2. 1 2 3 Szymon Starczewski (2011-03-15). "Sony E 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS review - Build quality and image stabilization". LensTip.com. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
  3. 1 2 3 "Sony E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS (Sony NEX) - Review / Lens Test Report - Analysis". Photozone.de. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
  4. 1 2 Wolstenholme, Gary (2014-02-13). "Sony E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens Review". Ephotozine.com. 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. 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. 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. Retrieved 2017-07-12.


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