Name: E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Brand: Sony
SKU: 715
Rating: 3.7 (7 reviews)

3.8

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.2 / 5

makes the camera very easy to use for manual focusing with this lens
The lens is pleasant and reliable to the touch
The lens has a very convenient set of focal lengths

The zoom ring is almost one inch wide
focusing ring is plastic with large ribs
Distortion is a bit more prominent

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 17
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: 18, 200 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Telephoto, Wide angle

Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS LE - Pros & Cons

makes the camera very easy to use for manual focusing with this lens
The lens is pleasant and reliable to the touch
The lens has a very convenient set of focal lengths
optical performance is quite good
stylish metal body and everything is tightly assembled
build quality of the Sony 18-200mm OSS is excellent
The focus ring operates exceptionally smooth

The zoom ring is almost one inch wide
focusing ring is plastic with large ribs
Distortion is a bit more prominent
The ring will rotate forever in either direction with no hard or soft stops
There only control surface on the lens other than the focus and zoom rings
The lens does not have a depth of field scale
the stabilizer does not work at all
focusing is lost
only a black hood is available for the silver lens
metal scratches begin to significantly spoil the appearance of the lens
The lens has no focus distance indicator/window

Sony - Video Reviews (2)

Sony 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 LE Lens Review | John Sison

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Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS LE - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto Wide angle
Lens mount	Sony E

Aperture max	3.5-6.3
Aperture min	22-40
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Zoom
Elements	17
Groups	13
Special elements / coatings	4 Aspheric surfaces
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	16.23 oz
Diameter	2.68 in
Length	3.82 in
Does not rotate on focusing	2.44 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	18 - 200
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	27 - 300
Maximum magnification	0.27 x
Optical Steady Shot	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Micromotor
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.5
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

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

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Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS LE Sony - Editorial Reviews (3)

3.5

Based on 3 reviews

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