Name: E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Brand: Sony
SKU: 721
Rating: 4.2 (6 reviews)

3.6

based on all reviews

the new AF from Nex 6 - most pics are now sharp
contrast is just good enough but
makes the camera very easy to use for manual focusing with this lens

only a black lens hood is available for the silver lens
The zoom ring is also metal
Zoom creep is not a factor with this lens

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 11
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: 18, 55 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Telephoto, Normal

Sony E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS - Pros & Cons

the new AF from Nex 6 - most pics are now sharp
contrast is just good enough but
makes the camera very easy to use for manual focusing with this lens
lens provides actually quite good tolerance to CA
autofocus is very quiet
The colors are nice and natural
versatile
robust
and an all-around good performer
it is excellent and performs its functions with a bang
The touch is pleasant and reliable
quiet and fast focusing motor
Build and Handling Design-wise
Pragmatism and flexibility over creative control
flexibility
cost
and quality
a very nice and lightweight combo
Both rings are smooth in operation and textured
versatile
compact
and budget-friendly

only a black lens hood is available for the silver lens
The zoom ring is also metal
Zoom creep is not a factor with this lens
The ring will rotate forever in either direction with no hard or soft stops
the camera / lens combination is a bit too bulky to
Not for posters
Barrel distortion
which causes straight lines to appear to curve outward
Neither lens delivers the edge-to-edge sharpness
priced a bit too high when purchased separately
The 16-50mm is a little bit softer at 50mm
Metal scratches over time begin to significantly spoil the appearance of the lens
the design is rather flimsy
Vignetting is not a serious problem
the stabilizer does not work at all
it s not perfect
the lens displays significant vignetting and distortion
Sony s APS-C lenses
s still a bit of vignetting)
the lens does not include a dedicated switch to disable OSS

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Sony E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto Normal
Lens mount	Sony E

Aperture max	3.5-5.6
Aperture min	22-32
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Zoom
Elements	11
Groups	9
Special elements / coatings	4 Aspherical elements
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	6.84 oz
Diameter	2.44 in
Length	2.36 in
Filter size	1.93 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	18 - 55
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	27 - 82.5
Maximum magnification	0.31 x
Optical Steady Shot	yes

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

Colour of product	Black Silver
Body materials	Steel Aluminium
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Sony E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Sony - Editorial Reviews (4)

3.0

Based on 4 reviews

Sony E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom Review

PCMAG

Published: 17.10.2013

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom Review

3.0

The Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom is a solid starter lens when bundled with the a camera, but it's priced a bit too high when purchased separately.

Sony E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS NEX 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 review

kurtmunger.com

NEX 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 review

Full review of the NEX 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 kit lens. Includes distortion, center and corner sharpness, color fringing, light fall-off, macro and other important characteristics.