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Sony NEX-5N with the 18-55mm lens | |
Maker | Sony |
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Lens mount(s) | Sony E-mount |
Technical data | |
Type | Zoom |
Focus drive | Stepper motor |
Focal length | 18-55mm |
Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 27-82.5mm |
Image format | APS-C |
Aperture (max/min) | f/3.5-5.6 |
Close focus distance | 0.24 metres (0.79 ft) |
Max. magnification | 0.31x |
Diaphragm blades | 7 |
Construction | 11 elements in 9 groups |
Features | |
Manual focus override | ![]() |
Weather-sealing | ![]() |
Lens-based stabilization | ![]() |
Aperture ring | ![]() |
Application | Multipurpose |
Physical | |
Max. length | 60 millimetres (2.4 in) |
Diameter | 62 millimetres (2.4 in) |
Weight | 214 grams (0.472 lb) |
Filter diameter | 49mm |
History | |
Introduction | 2010 |
Retail info | |
MSRP | $299 USD |
The Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is a variable maximum aperture standard zoom lens for the Sony E-mount, announced by Sony on May 11, 2010. The lens is often bundled with various Sony α mirrorless cameras as a " kit lens". [1]
The lens barrel is made of magnesium alloy, [2] and the zoom ring will scratch after some weeks of regular use. [2]
The lens has significant distortion at 18mm and 35mm, but less so at other focal lengths. [3] Similarly, lateral chromatic aberration is particularly noticeable at these focal lengths, and increases as the lens is stopped down. [3] [4] While center sharpness is high at all focal lengths, there is strong fall-off towards the edges and corners, particularly at 18mm. [3] [4] Neither edge nor center performance improve much at other focal lengths. [5] Coma is well-corrected, [6] but "when it comes to flares, the Sony E 18–55 f/3.5–5.6 OSS fails spectacularly", according to reviewer Symon Starczewski of LensTip.com. [7] Optical stabilisation gives a benefit of two stops. [2]
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Sony NEX-5N with the 18-55mm lens | |
Maker | Sony |
---|---|
Lens mount(s) | Sony E-mount |
Technical data | |
Type | Zoom |
Focus drive | Stepper motor |
Focal length | 18-55mm |
Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 27-82.5mm |
Image format | APS-C |
Aperture (max/min) | f/3.5-5.6 |
Close focus distance | 0.24 metres (0.79 ft) |
Max. magnification | 0.31x |
Diaphragm blades | 7 |
Construction | 11 elements in 9 groups |
Features | |
Manual focus override | ![]() |
Weather-sealing | ![]() |
Lens-based stabilization | ![]() |
Aperture ring | ![]() |
Application | Multipurpose |
Physical | |
Max. length | 60 millimetres (2.4 in) |
Diameter | 62 millimetres (2.4 in) |
Weight | 214 grams (0.472 lb) |
Filter diameter | 49mm |
History | |
Introduction | 2010 |
Retail info | |
MSRP | $299 USD |
The Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is a variable maximum aperture standard zoom lens for the Sony E-mount, announced by Sony on May 11, 2010. The lens is often bundled with various Sony α mirrorless cameras as a " kit lens". [1]
The lens barrel is made of magnesium alloy, [2] and the zoom ring will scratch after some weeks of regular use. [2]
The lens has significant distortion at 18mm and 35mm, but less so at other focal lengths. [3] Similarly, lateral chromatic aberration is particularly noticeable at these focal lengths, and increases as the lens is stopped down. [3] [4] While center sharpness is high at all focal lengths, there is strong fall-off towards the edges and corners, particularly at 18mm. [3] [4] Neither edge nor center performance improve much at other focal lengths. [5] Coma is well-corrected, [6] but "when it comes to flares, the Sony E 18–55 f/3.5–5.6 OSS fails spectacularly", according to reviewer Symon Starczewski of LensTip.com. [7] Optical stabilisation gives a benefit of two stops. [2]