Name: E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS
Brand: Sony
SKU: 415
Rating: 3.5 (6 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

Good sharpness The two lenses perform at a similar level
makes the camera very easy to use for manual focusing with this lens
The zoom ring is very smooth and responsive

slight lag between turning the zoom/focus ring and the
Picking up the lens is almost bizarre
there is no direct mechanical coupling to the zoom mechanism

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 16
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: 18, 105 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Telephoto

Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS - Pros & Cons

Good sharpness The two lenses perform at a similar level
makes the camera very easy to use for manual focusing with this lens
The zoom ring is very smooth and responsive
easy way to earn decent money every month
the lens is very solidly constructed
the zoom and focus rings operate very smoothly
ambitious design also is ambitiously priced
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Overall focus accuracy was very good
you can easily find it with your finger without looking
and nicely textured
is precise and easy to use
snappy and accurate

slight lag between turning the zoom/focus ring and the
Picking up the lens is almost bizarre
there is no direct mechanical coupling to the zoom mechanism
lacking built-in stabilisation
lack of sharpness in the image below isn t due
poor light on slightly slower subjects
an extremely fast maximum aperture or close minimum focus distance
not the strongest at everything
It has no weather sealing incorporated into it unfortunately
amount of distortion varies slightly as the zoom changes
very slight barrel distortion and obvious corner shading
4G OSS is not a macro lens
it much bigger and heavier than many compatible camera bodies
The filter thread does not rotate on focus
There are no hard stops at both ends of the range
The ring will rotate forever in either direction with no hard or soft stops
The lens does not extend while zooming
The zoom ring is almost one inch wide
focusing ring is plastic with large ribs
magenta fringing in areas of high contrast

Sony - Video Reviews (3)

Sony SELP18105G E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS Unboxing

Sony 18-105mm F4 G Series Lens Review | John Sison

Gear Review: Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens with the FS700/FS100

Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Sony E

Aperture max	4
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7

Construction	Zoom
Elements	16
Groups	10
Special elements / coatings	2 ED elements 3 Aspherical elements
Power zoom	yes
Zoom method	Internal

Weight	15.06 oz
Diameter	3.07 in
Length	4.33 in
Filter size	2.83 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	18 - 105
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	27 - 157.5
Maximum magnification	0.11 x
OSS (Optical Steady Shot)	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	STP
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.45
Distance scale	no

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

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Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Sony - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.7

Based on 8 reviews

Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4G OSS Review | Photography Blog

photographyblog.com

Published: 09.10.2014

Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4G OSS Review | Photography Blog

4.0

The Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4G OSS is a versatile lens for Sony E-mount cameras, offering a 6x zoom range, constant f/4 aperture and power zoom functionality. Is it a worthwhile upgrade from the standard kit lens that ships with your camera? Read our Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4G OSS review to find out...

Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Sony E 18-105mm f/4 G PZ OSS SELP18105G Review

Imaging Resource

Published: 27.08.2013

Sony E 18-105mm f/4 G PZ OSS SELP18105G Review

Looking for a Sony 18-105mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS Lens Review and Specs

Camera Decision

Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS Lens Review and Specs

Read our detailed analysis of the Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS SuperZoom lens, find out its pros and cons, and how it compares with the other lenses.

Cameralabs

Published: 03.08.2017

Sony E 18-105mm f4 review-so-far | Cameralabs

3.5

The Phoblographer

Published: 14.03.2014

Review: Sony 18-105mm f4 G OSS (APS-C E Mount) - The Phoblographer

Sony's 18-105mm f4 G OSS is the only lens that you'll probably ever need.

Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS lens review: Attractive option

DXOMARK

Published: 20.11.2015

Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS lens review: Attractive option

Another Sony lens that’s not new, exactly, but one we’ve been asked in our forums to review is the Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS. Featuring the maker’s G moniker indicating high-end construction, this stabilized 28-164mm equivalent has been designed for the maker’s APS-C format mirrorless models and is an intriguing addition to the lineup. Read on to find out how well this model performs.