Name: DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM
Brand: Sony
SKU: 727
Rating: 4.0 (8 reviews)

3.5

based on all reviews

that is also more compact and lightweight
where the centre is excellent and the resolution towards the edges is still very good
AF is reasonably fast combined with a fairly low noise level

sharpness towards the edges of the frame suffers a little at maximum aperture
diffraction takes a bite out of the sharpness
The inner lens tube is somewhat wobbly

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 8
Focus method: Extending front
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: 18, 55 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Telephoto

Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM - Pros & Cons

that is also more compact and lightweight
where the centre is excellent and the resolution towards the edges is still very good
AF is reasonably fast combined with a fairly low noise level
Sony 18-55 mm lens looks nice
Sony performs quite well - fairly sharp wide open at 18mm
The finish is nice to look at - a smooth semi-gloss black
The autofocus is pretty fast and pretty quiet and
The zoom ring is nice and wide and turns pretty smoothly

sharpness towards the edges of the frame suffers a little at maximum aperture
diffraction takes a bite out of the sharpness
The inner lens tube is somewhat wobbly
The focusing ring will not win points with manual focus users
No lens if perfect
the differential is just a bit lower than a half-stop
No supplied lens hood
Distortion is a bit of a mixed bag
it still suffers compared with other 18-55mm kit zooms
Edges are just a little soft at 1
604 lines
trouble to choose a more expensive lens
The lens doesn't remain the same length as you zoom
the sharpness in the corners and at the edges is lower than the center sharpness

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Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Sony/Minolta Alpha

Aperture max	3.5-5.6
Aperture min	22-36
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Zoom
Elements	8
Groups	7
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	7.41 oz
Diameter	2.74 in
Length	2.72 in
Filter size	2.17 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	18 - 55
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	27 - 82.5
Maximum magnification	2.9 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Extending front
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Micromotor
Full-time Manual focusing	no
Closest focusing distance	0.25
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	no
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM Sony - Editorial Reviews (4)

3.0

Based on 4 reviews

Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM II Review

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Published: 20.08.2013

Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM II Review

3.0

The Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM II is better than the older version of the lens, but it still suffers compared with other 18-55mm kit zooms.

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