Name: E PZ 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS
Brand: Sony
SKU: 712
Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)

3.6

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

3.4 / 5

Excellent sharpness is achieved in the centre of the frame
excellent levels and the clarity towards the edges is very good
towards the edges of the frame drops to fairly good levels

focusing is lost
Falloff of illumination towards the corners of the frame
67mm filter ring does not rotate

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

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

Excellent sharpness is achieved in the centre of the frame
excellent levels and the clarity towards the edges is very good
towards the edges of the frame drops to fairly good levels
The lens is pleasant and reliable to the touch
The lens has a very convenient set of focal lengths
Super smooth
3-speeds constant or variable
elegant
high-quality appearance and feel
stylish metal body and everything is tightly assembled
build quality of the Sony 18-200mm OSS is excellent
The focus ring operates exceptionally smooth
good for stable hand held video
autofocus is very quiet
optical performance is quite good

focusing is lost
Falloff of illumination towards the corners of the frame
67mm filter ring does not rotate
The lens does not have a depth of field scale
the stabilizer does not work at all
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
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 rings
3E avoid any significant corner shading
no particular advantage in selecting one aperture over another
The zoom ring is almost one inch wide
Awkward to use for handheld photography

Sony - Video Reviews (3)

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

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Sony E

Aperture max	3.5-6.3
Aperture min	22-40
Number of diaphragm blades	7
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Zoom
Elements	17
Groups	12
Special elements / coatings	1 ED element 5 Aspherical elements
Power zoom	yes

Weight	22.89 oz
Diameter	3.67 in
Length	3.9 in
Filter size	2.64 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	18 - 200
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	27 - 300
Maximum magnification	0.35 x
Image stabilisation	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	STP
Closest focusing distance	0.3

Colour of product	Black
Filter thread	yes

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

3.0

Based on 3 reviews

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NEX 18-200mm review

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