The E-Mount SEL 1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens for Alpha NEX Cameras (Black) from Sony is designed for use on Alpha NEX digital cameras. This standard zoom lens has a 35mm format equivalent to a 27-82.5mm lens. Covering angles of view from 76 to 29 degrees, this wide to medium zoom lens is ideal for a variety of subjects including portraits and landscapes. Plus, with a short focusing distance of only 9.7" (0.25 m), you can get in tight for interesting close-ups.
The Sony SEL 1855 is built with 11 elements in 9 groups with 4 aspherical surfaces so you get clear images without aberrations or distortion. Its internal motor allows for smooth and quiet autofocusing, which you will love even while you are capturing images in the camera's HD movie mode.
The compact size (only 2.4", 6.0cm) of the lens and light weight (6.9 oz, 194g) perfectly complement Sony's Alpha NEX cameras which incorporate a huge image sensor into a very compact frame. The results are high-quality still and HD movie captures without the extra size and weight of standard DSLR cameras.
| Filter Size | 49mm |
| Focal Length | 18-55mm |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length | 27-82.5mm |
| f/Stop Range | f/3.5-5.6 - f/22-32 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 9.8" (0.25 m) |
| Focusing |
Auto Manual |
| Magnification | 0.3x (APS-C) |
| Angle of View | 76-29° |
| Elements/Groups | 11/9 (4 aspheric surfaces) |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 7 (circular aperture) |
| Material | Metal |
| Operating Temperature | 32-104°F (0-40°C) |
| Dimensions (Diam. x L) | 2.4 x 2.37" (6.2 x 6.0cm) |
| Weight | 6.9 oz (194 g) |