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

BH #SO18200PZ • MFR #SELP18200
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Sony E PZ 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Lens
Key Features
  • E-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 27-300mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/3.5-6.3 to f/22-40
  • ED and Aspherical Elements
Make sure you have the right tool for both stills and movies with this E PZ 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Lens from Sony. Equipped with a power zoom mechanism that can be set to different speeds, users will enjoy smooth, precise zooms during their videos. Designed for APS-C-format E-mount cameras, shooters will be able to make good use of the lens' vast zoom range, which is equivalent to 27-300mm. Also, it has a variable f/3.5-6.3 aperture to keep the overall size to a minimum and uses extra-low dispersion and aspherical elements to combat aberrations.
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Sony E PZ 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Overview

Make sure you have the right tool for both stills and movies with this E PZ 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Lens from Sony. Equipped with a power zoom mechanism that can be set to different speeds, users will enjoy smooth, precise zooms during their videos. Designed for APS-C-format E-mount cameras, shooters will be able to make good use of the lens' vast zoom range, which is equivalent to 27-300mm. Also, it has a variable f/3.5-6.3 aperture to keep the overall size to a minimum and uses extra-low dispersion and aspherical elements to combat aberrations.

Ensuring sharp images at all focal lengths is built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to reduce the effects of camera shake. Also, it has an internal focus design which prevents the lens from changing length during focusing. Additionally, it is equipped with a seven-blade circular diaphragm for smooth bokeh.

Designed for APS-C-format E-mount cameras, this 18-200mm offers users a vast wide-angle to super telephoto range equivalent to 27-300mm.
A variable f/3.5-6.3 maximum aperture helps keep the lens' overall size and weight to a minimum.
Extra-low dispersion glass is featured in the lens design to help reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color neutrality.
Aspherical elements are incorporated in the lens design to reduce astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and other monochromatic aberrations.
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper imagery when shooting handheld with slower shutter speeds. This stabilization system can be combined with select camera's sensor-shift type image stabilization for more effective control of camera blur. This lens also offers an Active Mode which provides stabilization, even at the wide end, when shooting movies.
Enjoy smooth zooms ideal for shooting movies with the power zoom mechanism which can have its speed adjusted to suit different styles and needs.
An internal focus mechanism contributes to faster, more responsive autofocus, the minimum focus distance of 11.8", and easier handling as the lens does not change in length during use.
Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.
UPC: 002724286371

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

Key Specs
Focal Length
18 to 200mm (35mm Equivalent: 27 to 300mm)
Maximum Aperture
f/3.5 to 6.3
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/3.5 to 6.3
Minimum Aperture
f/22 to 40
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Angle of View
76° to 8°
Minimum Focus Distance
11.81" / 30 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.35x
Optical Design
17 Elements in 12 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
7, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
3.67 x 3.9" / 93.2 x 99 mm
Length at Maximum Extension
6.78" / 172.3 mm
Weight
1.43 lb / 649 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.5 x 5 x 5"

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

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question

Will this lens fit inside genuine Sony NEX7 holster ?Thanks.
Asked by: Anonymous
This lens will not fit inside of the Sony Body Case and Lens Jacket for the NEX-7 B&H # SOLCSELC7B.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

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I have a NEX 7 are there any issues using this lens with my camera? What if any limitations might there be? It seems that a tulip style lens shade would allow the autofocus to perform better than the square video style supplied - is that true?
Asked by: Anonymous
This lens is fully compatible with the Sony NEX-7. The shape of the lens hood you use will not affect the functionality of the camera's autofocus.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

I have a Sony NEX-6 with the 6-50 OSS lens. I want to get a telephoto zoom and trying to decide which one to get and whether to get an 18-200 or a 55-200?
Asked by: Anonymous
This is one situation where it seems the 18-200mm lens may slightly out-perform the two-lens setup of the 16-50mm and 55-210mm lenses. While image quality does typically prefer the two-lens setup, the 18-200mm lens is well-designed (as indicated by its price), and the main struggles it would have would be with chromatic abberation, and slightly with distortion on the wide-end of the zoom; however, even for the all-in-one lens, it performs better than the 16-50mm lens at 16mm natively. When using the 16-50mm lens and the 55-210mm lens, some of the optical issues can be corrected simply by activating the camera's Distortion Correction feature, which also assists in correcting for vignetting. Basically, if you are on a budget, the two lens setup would be a good option, using the camera's Distortion Correction feature, but if you need a one-lens-does-all solution, then the 18-200mm lens is a good option on the NEX camera platform.
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2018-08-28

How many megapixel drop and crop factor when used ...

How many megapixel drop and crop factor when used with A7riii?
Asked by: Xu
18mp is the cropped size image.
Answered by: SonyListens
Date published: 2019-03-30

question

Can someone explain the fairly significant price difference between the Sony SELP12800 and SEL18200? At least superficially these are more or less the same lens.
Asked by: Kent
This lens, the SELP12800, is more expensive because it has a Powered Zoom. The SEL18200 does not have a Powered Zoom, it is a manual zoom lens only.
Answered by: Joseph P.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Using this lens with a sony a6000. Does anyone know of a way to mount it on a camera head like the vinten vision blue? The bottom of the lens extends below the camera body blocking the plate from entering the head.
Asked by: Ryan V.
The only way is to make an adapter (Spacer) between Camera and Vinten Vision Blue. I had the same problem with my mounting so I made an adapter.....
Answered by: Joseph B.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Can the zoom mechanism be controlled with the ...

Can the zoom mechanism be controlled with the FS5's zoom rocker?
Asked by: Jason
Yes.
Answered by: Jeremy
Date published: 2021-03-19

question

I understand the limitations using this on an Alpha 7r. But what lens is sold with this configuration that does not have those limitations and is a full frame lens? Either Sony or Zeiss. Thanks
Asked by: Anonymous
Unfortunately there is not a full-frame version or equivalent of this type of lens for the full-frame E mount at this time. Below are a link to all the current full-frame lenses available for the camera system for you to regard:http://bhpho.to/1pq1pyK
Answered by: Yos O.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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