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Focal Length Description f/4.0 OSS PZ Zoom Lens
Lens Type Wide Angle, Telephoto
Compatible Mountings Sony E
Camera Lens Description 7

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  • 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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Customer Ratings
Image stabilization
4.5
4.1
3.6
5.0
4.4
3.2
Auto focus
4.3
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lens type
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compatible mountings
Sony E
Sony E
Sony E
Sony E
Sony E
Sony E
lens design
Zoom
Zoom
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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
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105 millimeters
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105 millimeters
70 millimeters
20 millimeters
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real angle of view
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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

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.1 out of 5 stars
131
4.5 out of 5 stars
1,023
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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  • Sony SELP18105G E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
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    Product Description

    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.

    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    2,346 global ratings

    Customers say

    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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    163 customers mention147 positive16 negative

    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

    66 customers mention57 positive9 negative

    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

    56 customers mention56 positive0 negative

    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

    48 customers mention38 positive10 negative

    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

    43 customers mention43 positive0 negative

    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

    39 customers mention34 positive5 negative

    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

    57 customers mention38 positive19 negative

    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

    43 customers mention28 positive15 negative

    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

    Severe pin cushion distortion at shorter focal length
    4 Stars
    Severe pin cushion distortion at shorter focal length
    Right - uncorrected image. The light trains are curved and are very noticeable at the bottom.Left - In-camera corrected image but it results in cropping and the correction doesn't look ideal either.While the Power Zoom feature is very useful for video the buyer should be aware the geometric distortion issues. It's corrected in-camera in the jpeg image but not in the .arw raw image. I believe it's corrected in the video as well but I haven't verified it. My lens is running f/w version 4.
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2015
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Zoom Lens for NEX Cameras
    Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2015
    Photos taken at 105mm with NEX5T. They are cropped. Taken from about 40 feet away.

    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.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Capture Stunning Images with this lens
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    Carlos 8a
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente lente para mi FX30 y la ZV-E10
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    Wilton José de Araújo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfeito com o atendimento e com o prazo estabelecido.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfeito com o atendimento e com o prazo estabelecido.
    Reviewed in Brazil on June 24, 2022
    Gostei da lente da Sony era o produto que me faltava para a minha câmera. Fiquei satisfeito 😌 com o atendimento da Amazon que cumpriu o prazo determinado. Minha satisfação da primeira compra foi excelente. Grato a Amazon.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Immer noch ein tolles Reise- und Immerdrauf-Objektiv
    Reviewed in Germany on October 16, 2023
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