Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

$648
18-250 mm
autofocus 13.9x zoom lens
f/3.5-6.3
variable aperture Designed for APS-C Sony Alpha DT

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 51 users at B&H Photo Video

"Fantastic lens, great focal range,fast focus, very sharp. Perfect all around lens."

"Nice wide zoom range 18-250mm can cover just about everything on a crop sensor camera. Auto focus works well"

"Minimum aperture range is quite limiting. Not the best lens for low-light photography."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Sony SLT A57, Sony SLT A77 and Sony SLT A58.

horizontal angle of view
66.3 - 5.4°
27.5-383mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 vs other Sony Alpha DT lenses

	Telephoto lens
	250 mm

	Huge zoom range
	13.9x

Cons

The Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 vs other Sony Alpha DT lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

The Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 vs other Sony Alpha DT travel lenses

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	18 mm
	Max focal length	250 mm	above average
	Zoom range	13.9x	unique
	Magnification	1:3.5 (0.3x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/3.5
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/6.3	below average
	Tele maximum	f/40	unique
Features

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

	Lens mount	Sony Alpha DT
	Length	86 mm
	Diameter	75 mm
	Filter size	62 mm
	Weight	440 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	66.5°
	Telephoto horizontal	5.4°	above average
	Wide vertical	46.9°
	Telephoto vertical	3.6°	above average
	Wide diagonal	76.3°
	Telephoto diagonal	6.5°	above average

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(1:15 PM, December 04, 2012)

You give it a thumbs down because it lacks image stabilization. Hmmm the A65 has the stabilization in the camera, not in the lens.

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Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 vs other Sony Alpha DT lenses

Cons

The Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 vs other Sony Alpha DT lenses

The Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 vs other Sony Alpha DT travel lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 lens?

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