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Sony - E 10-18mm F4 OSS Wide-Angle Zoom Lens (SEL1018),Black

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Focal Length Description Ultra Wide Angle 10 to18 millimeters
Lens Type Wide Angle
Compatible Mountings Sony E
Camera Lens Description 18 millimetres

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  • Angle of View (APS-C) - 109 ° – 76 °
  • Minimum focal length of 10 mm (15 mm in 35 mm-camera equivalency)
  • Minimum Focus Distance : 0.82 ft (0.25 m), Maximum Magnification ratio : 0.1x
  • Superbly detailed images;Aperture Maximum: f/4 ; Minimum: f/22. 35mm equivalent focal-length (APS-C) : 15-27mm
  • In-the-box:Hood (ALC-SH123), Lens front cap, Lens rear cap
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Sony E
Sony E
Sony E
Sony E
Sony E
Sony E
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SEL1018
SELP1020G
SEL11F18
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4 f stop
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  • Sony SEL1018 10-18mm Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
  • Hood (ALC-SH123)
  • Lens front cap
  • Lens rear cap
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    Product Description

    Product Description

    Super wide-angle zoom lenses are ideal for taking photos of sweeping landscapes and producing striking images with emphasized perspective. For mid- to high-level users who seek a wider minimum focal length than offered by standard wideangle zoom lenses, the SEL-1018 is the ideal choice. NOTE:"35 mm equivalent focal length (APS-C)" and "Angle of View (APS-C)" are with interchangeable lens digital camera incorporating APS-C type image sensors. This super wide-angle zoom lens is perfect for taking photos of sweeping landscapes and producing striking images with emphasized perspective. Features incluse a constant maximum aperture of F4 and built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization. When changing your aperture to defocus the background, the light sources appear blurred. This ‘bokeh’ effect of the blurred background can be enhanced with circular aperture blades used in this lens. Conventional aperture blades have flat sides creating unappealing polygonal shaped defocussed points of light. α lenses overcome this problem through a unique design that keeps the aperture almost perfectly circular from its wide-open setting to when it is closed by 2 stops. Smoother, more natural defocusing can be obtained as a result. As focal lengths get longer, lenses built with conventional optical glass have difficulties with chromatic aberration, and as a result images suffer from lower contrast, lower color quality, and lower resolution. ED glass dramatically reduces chromatic aberration at telephoto ranges, and provides superior contrast across the entire image, even at large aperture settings. Super ED glass provides enhanced compensation for chromatic aberration. Aspherical lens design dramatically reduces spherical aberration while also reducing lens size and weight. Spherical aberration is a slight misalignment of the light rays projected on the image plane. This is caused by differences in refraction at different points on conventional spherical lenses which degrade image quality in large-aperture lenses. Specially shaped “aspherical” elements near the diaphragm restore alignment of light rays at the image plane, maintaining high sharpness and contrast even at maximum aperture and can also be used at other points in the optical path to reduce distortion. Well-designed aspherical elements can reduce the total number of elements required in the lens, thus reducing overall size and weight. Advanced Aspherical (AA) elements are an evolved variant, featuring an extremely high thickness ratio between the center and periphery. AA elements are exceedingly difficult to produce, relying on the most advanced molding technology to consistently and precisely achieve the required shape and surface accuracy, resulting in significantly improved image accuracy and quality. The distance encoder plays an integral part in ADI flash metering, which delivers high precision flash metering that is unaffected by the reflectance of subjects or backgrounds. The distance encoder is a lens component that directly detects the position of the focusing mechanism, and sends a signal to the CPU in order to measure distance to the subject. During flash photography, this data is very useful in calculating how much flash output is appropriate to the scene. Gyro sensors built into the lens detect even the slightest movement, and the stabilization lens is precisely shifted to counteract any image blur that might occur. The use of precision, quiet linear motors and technology inherited from high-end Sony professional camcorders results in exceptionally quiet, effective image stabilization that contributes to high-quality movies as well as stills. Only the middle groups of the optical system move to achieve focus, so the overall length of the lens does not change. Other important benefits include fast autofocusing and a short minimum focusing distance. Also, the filter thread at the front of the lens does not rotate, which is convenient if you’re using a polarizing filter. 2012 Sony Electronics All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographical and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony, BIONZ, BRAVIA, Exmor, InfoLITHIUM, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, PlayMemories Home, Smile Shutter, Stamina, Theatre Sync, Sweep Panorama, and the Sony make.believe logo are trademarks of Sony. AVCHD is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Mac OS and iMovie are trademarks of Apple Computers, HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing . All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

    From the Manufacturer

    10-18mm f/4 Wide-Angle Zoom Lens

    This super wide-angle zoom lens is perfect for taking photos of sweeping landscapes and producing striking images with emphasized perspective. Features incluse a constant maximum aperture of F4 and built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization.

    Technology

    Circular Aperture

    When changing your aperture to defocus the background, the light sources appear blurred. This ‘bokeh’ effect of the blurred background can be enhanced with circular aperture blades used in this lens. Conventional aperture blades have flat sides creating unappealing polygonal shaped defocussed points of light. α lenses overcome this problem through a unique design that keeps the aperture almost perfectly circular from its wide-open setting to when it is closed by 2 stops. Smoother, more natural defocusing can be obtained as a result.

    ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass

    As focal lengths get longer, lenses built with conventional optical glass have difficulties with chromatic aberration, and as a result images suffer from lower contrast, lower color quality, and lower resolution. ED glass dramatically reduces chromatic aberration at telephoto ranges, and provides superior contrast across the entire image, even at large aperture settings. Super ED glass provides enhanced compensation for chromatic aberration.

    Aspherical lens elements

    Aspherical lens design dramatically reduces spherical aberration while also reducing lens size and weight. Spherical aberration is a slight misalignment of the light rays projected on the image plane. This is caused by differences in refraction at different points on conventional spherical lenses which degrade image quality in large-aperture lenses. Specially shaped “aspherical” elements near the diaphragm restore alignment of light rays at the image plane, maintaining high sharpness and contrast even at maximum aperture and can also be used at other points in the optical path to reduce distortion. Well-designed aspherical elements can reduce the total number of elements required in the lens, thus reducing overall size and weight. Advanced Aspherical (AA) elements are an evolved variant, featuring an extremely high thickness ratio between the center and periphery. AA elements are exceedingly difficult to produce, relying on the most advanced molding technology to consistently and precisely achieve the required shape and surface accuracy, resulting in significantly improved image accuracy and quality.

    Distance encoder

    The distance encoder plays an integral part in ADI flash metering, which delivers high precision flash metering that is unaffected by the reflectance of subjects or backgrounds. The distance encoder is a lens component that directly detects the position of the focusing mechanism, and sends a signal to the CPU in order to measure distance to the subject. During flash photography, this data is very useful in calculating how much flash output is appropriate to the scene.

    Lens-based optical image stabilization

    Gyro sensors built into the lens detect even the slightest movement, and the stabilization lens is precisely shifted to counteract any image blur that might occur. The use of precision, quiet linear motors and technology inherited from high-end Sony professional camcorders results in exceptionally quiet, effective image stabilization that contributes to high-quality movies as well as stills.

    Additional Features

    Internal focusing

    Only the middle groups of the optical system move to achieve focus, so the overall length of the lens does not change. Other important benefits include fast autofocusing and a short minimum focusing distance. Also, the filter thread at the front of the lens does not rotate, which is convenient if you’re using a polarizing filter.

    2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographical and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

    Sony, BIONZ, BRAVIA, Exmor, InfoLITHIUM, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, PlayMemories Home, Smile Shutter, Stamina, Theatre Sync, Sweep Panorama, and the Sony make.believe logo are trademarks of Sony. AVCHD is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Mac OS and iMovie are trademarks of Apple Computers, Inc. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    312 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, sharpness, and focus of the lens. For example, they mention it's an excellent lens, perfect for amazing cityscape and landscape shots, and it creates beautiful wide angle pictures with no distortion on the edges of the frame. That said, opinions are mixed on value and distortion.

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    62 customers mention58 positive4 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention it's an excellent lens, they're pleased with the build and performance, and it delivers extremely good results. The lens works well and has no problems.

    "...++ good build quality++ has a focus and a zoom ring for manual use++ good lens hood included++ not heavy-..." Read more

    "...indoors and allows me to zoom to compose quickly, and the F4 aperture is good enough especially considering OSS...." Read more

    "...Simply put, it is fantastic. Yes a little soft in the far corners, but really spectacular every where else. Great build quality...." Read more

    "...It feels solid in construction, with a metal skin over what I assume is a plastic frame...." Read more

    35 customers mention30 positive5 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the lens. They say it takes beautiful pictures, is perfect for amazing cityscape and landscape shots, and produces sharp, clear images without excessive chromatic aberration. The lens creates beautiful wide angle pictures with no distortion on the edges of the frame. It delivers great JPEGs with build in camera correction showing nice colors. The color and contrast are superb, and the lens is quite good optically.

    "...These two, when attached together, are actually quite good optically, for a total price about 300 bucks if you got the 16 in a kit...." Read more

    "...It delivers great JPEGs with build in camera correction showing nice colors and saturation...." Read more

    "...a very high number of 'keepers' with this lens, the shots produced are really very nice, the focal range is great for indoors and allows me to zoom..." Read more

    "...Nice feel to the focus and telephoto rings+Excellent photo quality, great color, a bit soft in the far corners..." Read more

    23 customers mention19 positive4 negative

    Customers like the sharpness of the lens. They mention that the image seems to be very sharp edge to edge, with crisp autofocus. Some say that the lens has too much chromatic aberration.

    "...++ sharp center and good corners wide open, corners improve stepping down to F5.6++ fast reliable AF..." Read more

    "...It focuses quickly and exhibit decent corner-to-corner sharpness slightly stopped down...." Read more

    "...All in all... sharp, small, nice handling." Read more

    "...The image seems to be very sharp edge to edge and auto focus is quick and snappy...." Read more

    22 customers mention20 positive2 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the focus of the lens. For example, they mention it's fast, snappy, and lightning fast. Some say that manual focus isn't an issue and that the lens has smooth focus and aperture rings. Overall, most are happy with the performance of this lens.

    "...However, it's more convenient and quicker; having a zoom allows one to frame shots and optimize the sensor area...." Read more

    "...considered 'fast', but this lens has OSS and I find it fast enough for indoor shooting in moderate light...." Read more

    "...+Good build quality though haven't owned it too long. Nice feel to the focus and telephoto rings..." Read more

    "...It focuses quickly and exhibit decent corner-to-corner sharpness slightly stopped down...." Read more

    17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

    Customers find the size of the lens to be light and not overly large. They say it's compact, wide enough for anything, and a great compromise between size and performance. Some mention that the lens is a little on the slow side but adequate for their use cases.

    "I use this lens on a NEX-6 and it's a great compromise between size and performance...." Read more

    "...I truly enjoy the smaller foot print, the live view on the LCD screen as well as the view finder, and the fact that I can nurture my toy addiction..." Read more

    "...It's light but well made, and it's not so big that it feels cumbersome...." Read more

    "...All in all... sharp, small, nice handling." Read more

    13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

    Customers find the weight of the lens to be light. They mention it's easy to travel with and not too large to easily carry in a backpack.

    "...even if doesn't fit into a pocket, but it's a great and lightweight set for traveling and outdoor activities with a small backpack." Read more

    "...+Excellent center resolution+Light weight+Good build quality though haven't owned it too long...." Read more

    "...The pics are as wide as a fish eye, but without the distortion. It's light but well made, and it's not so big that it feels cumbersome...." Read more

    "...The Sony E mount lenses are just fantastic - light weight and sharp with lots of useful built in functionality that ups the percentage of the..." Read more

    22 customers mention13 positive9 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the camera lens. Some mention that it's worth the price, while others say that it is pricey and not worth the money being asked.

    "...two converters taken together constitute a rather brilliant and cost effective set and I don't know why Sony promotes them so little...." Read more

    "...its price seems to fluctuate within a $200 band, this lens is very expensive for an ultrawide APS-C lens...." Read more

    "...Perfect for the price." Read more

    "...be right, but it certainly does a decent enough job to make it worth the money...." Read more

    10 customers mention5 positive5 negative

    Customers are mixed about the distortion of the lens. Some mention that it has very little distortion and great acuity, while others say that there is a little distortion noticeable on some wide shots. They also mention that the lens has vignetting and barrel distortion for some shots.

    "This is an excellent lens. Even at 10mm, there is minimal distortion and minimal vignetting. My NEX-7 may be doing some lens correction...." Read more

    "...lens is giving all post post processing advantages, but also shows CAs and distortion, easy correctable...." Read more

    "...10mm with very little distortion and great acuity. Fast focus and well integrated with the features of my Sony A6500...." Read more

    "...The only downsides are minimal. First, there is a little distortion noticeable on some wide shots (not a big deal to me), and secondly, there is a..." Read more

    Excellent Lens if a Bit Pricey
    4 Stars
    Excellent Lens if a Bit Pricey
    I enjoy this lens as a versatile wide-angle tool to go with my A6400. It focuses quickly and exhibit decent corner-to-corner sharpness slightly stopped down. It feels solid in construction, with a metal skin over what I assume is a plastic frame. I find the stabilization quite useful, as you're not always taking pictures from a steady tripod - planes, trains, and automobiles! The stabilization also helps with low light shooting, where a slower shutter speed can be used to lower your ISO.The big downside of this lens is price. While its price seems to fluctuate within a $200 band, this lens is very expensive for an ultrawide APS-C lens. Other brands offer excellent crop sensor ultrawides for half or a third of the price. For this much, you would expect Sony to weather seal the lens, but no...Sony refuses to add weather resistance to their APS-C lenses regardless of the price. Also, while this lens is marginally brighter than those cheap peers (which are usually F4-5.6), you can get F2 or brighter ultrawide primes - often for a tiny fraction of what Sony charges for the lens.Overall this is an excellent travel and ultrawide lens - if you're willing to pay for it.
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    I was looking for a wide angle lens until I saw this lens. This lens is awesome if you like to photograph wide vistas. Pretty sharp too. Colors are nice. Lightweight and compact. Absolutely love it.
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