Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

$200
18-55 mm
autofocus 3.1x zoom lens
f/3.5-5.6
variable aperture Sony SteadyShot Image stabilized

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 4 out of 5 stars by 2 users at B&H Photo Video

"Thanks for the exellent design of low light performance of camera itself."

"Small and light compared with my bulky DSLR lenses. Excellent for traveling and everyday carry."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Sony SLT-A99.

horizontal angle of view
89.7 - 36.1°
18-55mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Sony NEX-5N, Hasselblad Lunar and Sony NEX-6.

horizontal angle of view
66 - 24°
27.5-84.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

	Great wide angle lens
	18 mm

	More advanced image stabilization
	Sony SteadyShot

Cons

The Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Narrow aperture
	f/3.5

	Poor telephoto lens
	55 mm

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

The Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) wide angle lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	18 mm
	Max focal length	55 mm	below average
	Zoom range	3.1x
	Magnification	1:3.3 (0.3x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/3.5
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele maximum	f/32	above average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	Sony SteadyShot	above average
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Sony Alpha (Full-frame)
	Length	Unknown
	Diameter	Unknown
	Filter size	49 mm
	Weight	194 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	90°	above average
	Telephoto horizontal	36.2°
	Wide vertical	67.4°	above average
	Telephoto vertical	24.6°
	Wide diagonal	100.5°	above average
	Telephoto diagonal	42.9°
Angle of view (On Sony Alpha DT APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	66.5°
	Telephoto horizontal	24.2°
	Wide vertical	47.4°
	Telephoto vertical	16.3°
	Wide diagonal	76.5°	above average
	Telephoto diagonal	29°

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Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

Cons

The Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

The Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) wide angle lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Sony Alpha DT APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens?

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