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Brand | Sony |
Focal Length Description | f/4.0 OSS PZ Zoom Lens |
Lens Type | Wide Angle, Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Sony E |
Camera Lens Description | 7 |
About this item
- High performance E mount lens with excellent contrast; Minimum Aperture (F): 22
- Minimum Focus Distance : 1.48 (Wide) 3.12 ft (Tele), Maximum Magnification ratio : 0.11x, Focal Length : 18 105 mm
- Versatile 27 158mm (35mm equiv.) zoom range. Angle of view (APS C): 76° 15°. Number of aperture blades are 7
- Constant F4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range. Filter diameter (mm):72 mm
- It is recommended that you use a lens hood to reduce flare and ensure maximum image quality.Focal Length (mm) 11/16 4 1/8 35 mm equivalent focal length (APS C) 1 1/16 6 3/16 inches
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Image stabilization | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 3.2 |
Auto focus | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Picture quality | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.6 | — | 4.5 | 4.8 |
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lens type | Wide Angle, Telephoto | Standard | Wide Angle | Standard | Standard | Standard |
compatible mountings | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Prime | Prime | Prime |
focus type | Stepper motor | Auto Focus | Auto Focus, Manual Focus | Auto Focus | Manual Focus | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 18 millimeters | 20 millimeters | — | — | 24 millimeters | — |
max focal length | 105 millimeters | 70 millimeters | — | 50 millimeters | 105 millimeters | — |
fixed focal length | 105 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 20 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 50 millimeters |
real angle of view | 76 degrees | 94 degrees | — | 47 degrees | — | — |
From the manufacturer
Compatible Models
ILCE-6600/ILCE-6100/ILCE-7RM4/ILCE-6400/ILCE-6400L/ILCE-6400M/ILCE-7M3/ILCE-7M3K/ILCE-7RM3/ILCE-9/ILCE-6500/ILCE-6500M/ILCE-6300/ILCE-6300L/ILCE-6300M/ILCE-7SM2/ILCE-7RM2/ILCE-5100/ILCE-5100L/ILCE-5100Y/ILCE-7M2/ILCE-7M2K/ILCE-7S/ILCE-6000/ILCE-6000L/ILCE-6000Y/ILCE-3500J/ILCE-5000L/ILCE-5000Y/ILCE-3000K/ILCE-7/ILCE-7K/ILCE-7R/NEX-5T/NEX-5TL/NEX-3NL/NEX-5R/NEX-6/NEX-F3K/NEX-5N/NEX-5NK/NEX-7/NEX-7K/NEX-C3K/NEX-3A/NEX-5A
Depending on the model, the operation may be restricted or additional accessory products may be required. Please refer the manufacture site for details.
Recommended Cameras
ILCE-6500 | ILCE-6400 | ILCE-7M3 | ILCE-7RM2 | ILCE-7SM2 | ILCE-7M2 | |
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Product Name
| α6500 Premium APS-C Camera | α6400 with APS-C Sensor | α7 III WITH 35 MM IMAGE SENSOR | α7R II with 35 mm image sensor | α7S II with Full-Frame Sensor | α7 II E-mount Cam with 35mm |
Lens compatibility
| Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount lenses |
Sensor type
| APS-C type Exmor CMOS sensor | APS-C type Exmor CMOS sensor | 35 mm Exmor R CMOS sensor | 35 mm Exmor R CMOS sensor | 35 mm Exmor CMOS sensor | 35 mm Exmor CMOS sensor |
Megapixels
| Approx. 24.2 megapixels | Approx. 24.2 megapixels | Approx. 24.2 megapixels | 42.4 megapixels | Approx.12.2 Megapixels | 24.3 megapixels |
Weight
| Approx. 1 lb, Approx. 453 g | Approx. 14.3 oz / 403 g | Approx. 1 lb 7.0 oz / 650 g | 20.53 oz (body only) | 20.6 oz (Body Only) | 19.61 oz (body only) |
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Product Dimensions | 4.33 x 3.07 x 3.07 inches |
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Item Weight | 15.1 ounces |
ASIN | B00ENZRQH8 |
Item model number | SELP18105G |
Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #63 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 26, 2013 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Language | English |
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Product Description
True to its high-end G Lens heritage, the SELP18105G lens features two ED glass elements and three aspherical elements for high resolution and contrast throughout the entire zoom range. The first Sony G Lens created specifically for E-mount cameras is true to its heritage, achieving outstanding resolution and contrast throughout the zoom range thanks to an advanced optical design incorporating two ED glass elements and three aspherical elements. From wide angle to medium telephoto, this power zoom lens covers approximately a 6x zoom range with a constant F4 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. 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. 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. 2013 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. All rights reserved. Sony, the Sony logo, Alpha, (a) and Super SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
From the Manufacturer
E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS Power Zoom Lens
The first Sony G Lens created specifically for E-mount cameras is true to its heritage, achieving outstanding resolution and contrast throughout the zoom range thanks to an advanced optical design incorporating two ED glass elements and three aspherical elements. From wide angle to medium telephoto, this power zoom lens covers approximately a 6x zoom range with a constant F4 aperture.
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.
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.
2013 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. All rights reserved. Sony, the Sony logo, Alpha, (a) and Super SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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Customers like the appearance, performance and sharpness of the lens. For example, they mention that the bokeh is surprisingly nice, it works well for general photography and that the sharpness and clarity is excellent. Some appreciate the value, zoom, and quality of the product. That said, opinions are mixed on picture quality and focus.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is a decent lens, with sharp images. They also appreciate the high quality construction and the ability to produce clear, sharp images with deep field of view. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...offer the zoom capabilities of this lens while offering the high quality construction and pictures in a smaller package, I can't give this lens..." Read more
"...And on the business end of the lens is a wide, beautiful lens element...." Read more
"...The depth of field is deep and the lens is a sharp lens, not soft...." Read more
"...For the price, this is a decent lens, but if you’re planning on shooting more at night the 50mm (w/ Image Stabilization) may be a better option...." Read more
Customers like the zoom of the camera. They say it has a good zoom, it zooms smoothly, and the pictures are sharp. They also appreciate the manual zoom, OSS, and power zooming features. The digital readout of your current zoom setting is a nice touch. Overall, most are happy with the zoom capabilities of the product.
"...However, the tradeoff is for high quality pictures with good zoom and I don't think you can get that without adding a significant amount of bulk..." Read more
"...The zoom ring is smooth and predictable. The feel and build of the lens feels pro level to me. The sharpness and general color accuracy is good...." Read more
"...It is fast to focus, the contrast and color is good and the range of the zoom is great...." Read more
"...The photos this thing produces are decent and the zoom feature does help; paired with a variable ND/CPL Filter you’ll have more than decent results,..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the lens. They mention that it is a great buy especially for the price, and the best value for money zoom lens for Sony a6xxx. The price point and picture quality work for them, and it's perfect for APSC shooters and A7rii videographers. The lens is very light and has a very decent DOF even for an F4.
"...shots, shots of kids playing sports, wildlife, etc... The price seems justified so far and I am happy with my purchase over the other zoom lenses..." Read more
"...The mirrorless cameras are cool because they are inexpensive and light weight...." Read more
"...Sony's E-mount APS-C lenses, this lens (SELP18105G) is the best value for the price. I tested this lens on my Sony NEX-6 camera." Read more
"...lenses as often because this is a great lens, its a great buy especially for the price!" Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the product. They say it is excellent, and it remains sharp in the center. Some mention that the corners are a little soft. Overall, most are satisfied with the sharpiness and clarity of the lens.
"...The pictures I got were very clear and sharp throughout all the zooming...." Read more
"...The feel and build of the lens feels pro level to me. The sharpness and general color accuracy is good...." Read more
"...That was surprising. this one is definitely sharper...." Read more
"...The lens is sharp, especially stopped down a bit. Not at the same level as 50/1.8 but sharper than 18-55. Nice colors and very good bokeh...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the lens. They mention that the bokeh is surprisingly nice, impressive, and great. The lens has very good color and clarity, great contrast, focus, and dynamic range. The colors are pretty smooth and vibrant without being oversaturated. The product also feels good and looks good on a small mirrorless camera.
"...They were clear, crisp and the auto focus was fast...." Read more
"...Definitely helps make videos look more professional. Especially since I can keep the F4 across the range...." Read more
"...The lens itself is has very good color and clarity. It's very nice being able to zoom in without having to jack up your gain...." Read more
"...Nice colors and very good bokeh. Great range. The manual zoom ring provides good level of control, definitely a better feel than 16-50...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the lens. They say that it works well for general photography, providing sharp images and colors. Some say that the lens works well on a gimbal and is good enough for most situations. Overall, most are happy with the performance and IQ of the product.
"...This lens works great on a gimbal with the zoom motor and produces pretty solid video…that is, if you’re shooting during the day...." Read more
"...All of these cameras record in the AVCHD format it it works great. If you are using a fs100 or fs700, I would be careful...." Read more
"...Works exceptionally well for most applications...." Read more
"...It’s actually heavier than the APS-C bodies, but it is so superb in performance that it is THE lens I will have on if I go out with just a body, lens..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the focus of the lens. Some say that it has fast and silent autofocus performance, while others say that the autofocus is slightly slower. They also mention that the minimum focus distance is too long and that the manual focusing capability moves from minimum to maximum very slowly.
"...They were clear, crisp and the auto focus was fast...." Read more
"...The 18-105mm zoom does not disappoint in the least. It is fast to focus, the contrast and color is good and the range of the zoom is great...." Read more
"...The AF is good but not awfully fast, at least on Nex 6 (it may be different on A6000). In challenging conditions, expect to use DMF...." Read more
"...I bought this lens because it is fairly fast at F4 and when the cropping factor of 1.5x is taken into account, it includes a decent telephoto range..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the picture quality of the lens. Some mention that it produces crisp photos with abundant detail, while others say that the image quality is subpar and the correction doesn't look ideal.
"...Do I like the lens? Absolutely. The quality of the images is superior to the glitches in usability.Do I recommend it? Absolutely...." Read more
"...You're gonna want a good amount of light as the quality of pictures dropped significantly in poorer lighting situations but with a good amount of..." Read more
"...bokeh at f4, feels great in the hand, zooms smoothly, and the pictures are sharp...." Read more
"Great quality glass! Sharp images!" Read more
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UPDATE: updating to 5 stars. The more I use the lens the more I see how all of the benefits outweigh the bulk. Until a lens can offer the zoom capabilities of this lens while offering the high quality construction and pictures in a smaller package, I can't give this lens anything but 5 stars.
This is going to be a brief initial impressions of this lens as I've only had it for a few hours. It came nicely packaged and despite knowing that it was going to be fairly big compared to the kit lens and the Sony 35f1.8, it was a little heavier than I expected Went onto my NEX 5T easy enough and then it was ready to go. The camera with the lens is much more bulky and heavy as expected but the lens has a good quality heft to it and seems well constructed.
I took some test shots in moderate sunlight as well as mild indoor lighting. I did full 105mm and 18mm shots. My 35f1.8 takes noticeable crisper shots and the 1.8 aperture has outstanding background blur and bokeh, but I didn't buy this lens expecting it to rival that lens. I bought this lens as a versatile lens with good glass and good zoom and I believe I got it. I opted for this lens instead of more zoom with the 18200 and 55210 due to price and concerns with some criticisms from online reviewers. This lens has generally favorable reviews and didn't quite break the bank like other zoom lenses could do. The pictures I got were very clear and sharp throughout all the zooming. At full zoom the pictures remained surprisingly crisp and clear and I am very satisfied with the results so far.
You're gonna want a good amount of light as the quality of pictures dropped significantly in poorer lighting situations but with a good amount of light you can expect fantastic quality shots. I knocked off a star because my personal preferences. The lens is big and bulky and while it is meant as a versatile travel lens, it is just nowhere near as travel friendly as my other lenses. However, the tradeoff is for high quality pictures with good zoom and I don't think you can get that without adding a significant amount of bulk and weight to your setup. I think this will be great for travel, outdoor landscape shots, shots of kids playing sports, wildlife, etc... The price seems justified so far and I am happy with my purchase over the other zoom lenses available for this line of cameras. As it stands, I can easily recommend this lens to others and will update my review after I have more experience taking it on a trip shortly.
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2015
UPDATE: updating to 5 stars. The more I use the lens the more I see how all of the benefits outweigh the bulk. Until a lens can offer the zoom capabilities of this lens while offering the high quality construction and pictures in a smaller package, I can't give this lens anything but 5 stars.
This is going to be a brief initial impressions of this lens as I've only had it for a few hours. It came nicely packaged and despite knowing that it was going to be fairly big compared to the kit lens and the Sony 35f1.8, it was a little heavier than I expected Went onto my NEX 5T easy enough and then it was ready to go. The camera with the lens is much more bulky and heavy as expected but the lens has a good quality heft to it and seems well constructed.
I took some test shots in moderate sunlight as well as mild indoor lighting. I did full 105mm and 18mm shots. My 35f1.8 takes noticeable crisper shots and the 1.8 aperture has outstanding background blur and bokeh, but I didn't buy this lens expecting it to rival that lens. I bought this lens as a versatile lens with good glass and good zoom and I believe I got it. I opted for this lens instead of more zoom with the 18200 and 55210 due to price and concerns with some criticisms from online reviewers. This lens has generally favorable reviews and didn't quite break the bank like other zoom lenses could do. The pictures I got were very clear and sharp throughout all the zooming. At full zoom the pictures remained surprisingly crisp and clear and I am very satisfied with the results so far.
You're gonna want a good amount of light as the quality of pictures dropped significantly in poorer lighting situations but with a good amount of light you can expect fantastic quality shots. I knocked off a star because my personal preferences. The lens is big and bulky and while it is meant as a versatile travel lens, it is just nowhere near as travel friendly as my other lenses. However, the tradeoff is for high quality pictures with good zoom and I don't think you can get that without adding a significant amount of bulk and weight to your setup. I think this will be great for travel, outdoor landscape shots, shots of kids playing sports, wildlife, etc... The price seems justified so far and I am happy with my purchase over the other zoom lenses available for this line of cameras. As it stands, I can easily recommend this lens to others and will update my review after I have more experience taking it on a trip shortly.
I was also hesitant due to some forum users reporting it was a video lens and somehow fell short in still photography. That it absolutely not true. I am also a videographer and have used Sony pro video cameras and lensing for years. These camcorders all had the Sony G lenses, and they are of remarkable optical quality in my experience. This 18-105mm f4 Sony G lens is probably at the top of the image quality ladder of all the lenses I have used in both still photography and videography. And that's exceptional because zooms usually do not have the IQ (image quality) that primes have. The zoom ring is smooth and predictable. The feel and build of the lens feels pro level to me. The sharpness and general color accuracy is good. I say generally because I did not take the time to look for things such as fringing on the edges, etc. I'm not trying to be superficial here, but I even like the way this thing looks on a small Nex-6. The lens barrel is relatively thin then progresses up in diameter as you go away from the camera. And on the business end of the lens is a wide, beautiful lens element. My years have taught me that, optical paths and other technological factors equal, there is no substitute for a large piece of glass for the main element. Bigger diameter glass gathers more light and resolves more detail. That's why even though this is an f4, it seems like a fairly bright lens when shooting. Simply put, his thing rocks.
I'm going to try it on my E-mount Sony A7 and see if there are apertures where the vignetting (the 18-105mm is made for the smaller APS sensor) is reduced or nonexistent. I cannot imagine the image quality that combo would yield. Though the Nex-6 is a great camera, it simply cannot compete one on one with the A7 full frame and good glass ... Or so I thought. Now, unless I was going to blow up photos to large format afterward, I would equally trust this lens on the Nex-6 and the A7 with a prime. The full frame 100mm f2.8 Sony lens on the A7, on the other hand ... being an exceptional prime ... Might barely surpass this lens on the Nex-6. Overall this was a very good purchase. Very pleased.
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The build quality is top-notch and the lens is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry with me on all of my photography adventures. The zoom range is excellent, providing me with the flexibility to get up close and personal with my subjects or to capture expansive landscapes with ease.
I highly recommend this option for anyone looking for a versatile and high-quality lens. Whether you're a professional photographer or just starting out, this lens is sure to provide stunning results and help you take your photography to the next level.
Reviewed in Brazil on June 24, 2022
Lo único que pesa un poco, no es para kit de viaje. También es poco luminoso y eso sí limita su uso. Y al ser sony, pues resulta caro el precio porque nos movemos con unos de los mejores fabricantes de ópticas del mercado en estos momentos.
Insgesamt habe ich dieses Objektiv schon 3x gekauft und nun bleibt es auch, zumindest bis Sony dafür vielleicht mal einen Nachfolger bringt.
Sicherlich gibt es Objektive die a) mehr Schärfe abliefern oder b) eine leichtere Bauweise mit sich bringen, aber für mich liegt der Charme bei diesem Objektiv in der Vielseitigkeit und der dem innenliegenden Zoom. Das Objektiv bleibt immer auf gleicher Länge, da der Zoome innenliegend erfolgt.
Beim Filmen hat es den Vorteil das man den Gimbal nur einmal ausrichten muss, egal welche Brennweite man filmt und auf Reisen hat es den Vorteil, dass dieses Objektiv wieder anfällig ist, als Objektive die mechanisch und außen ein- und ausfahren.
+ Der Autofokus an der A6400 und ZV-E10 ist mit dem Objektiv schnell genug
+ Die Brennweite von 18-105 an APSC ist so wunderbar variabel
+ Man kann im hohen Telebereich sehr gut freistellen und das Bokeh ist ruhig
+ Die Lichtstärke mit F4 ist kein Lichtwunder, aber ermöglicht mit modernen Kameras inzwischen viel mehr,
als man denkt. Denn das Rauschverhalten der modernen APSC-Kameras, ist einfach enorm gut.
+ Die Bildqualität ist für mich auch gut. Klar ist eine Festbrennweite schärfer oder besser in der jeweiligen Brennweite, aber den Trade-off von etwas Bildqualität tausche ich gern, wenn ich dafür immer bereit bin und keinen Moment mehr verpasse, weil 18-105 immer sofort startklar ist. Ein Bild haben ist immer besser, als es zu verpassen. Auch hier gibt es so viele Möglichkeiten in Post, was Schärfe, Rauschen etc betrifft. Daher bevorzuge ich im Alltag diese Vielseitigkeit mit einer guten Bildqualität
+ Tolles Objektiv um zu filmen. Es ist optisch stabilisiert und ob mit oder ohne Gimbal, das Objektiv macht eine sehr gute und ebenfalls vielseitige Figur dabei.
+ Für den Preis von ca. 400€ +/- ist es immer noch ein tolles G-Serie Objektiv
Die neuen linearen AF Motoren die Sony aus dem FF nun auch für APSC Objektive übernommen hat, wie z.B. beim 70-350G würde ich hier auch gern in einer neuen Version von einem 18-105 sehen. Mal sehen was Sony in der Zukunft überlegt, denn dieses Objektiv ist ja schon lang, aber eben auch sehr erfolgreich auf dem Markt und wertstabil.