Designed as a travel companion capable of capturing subjects near and far, the E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS LE is the smallest and lightest of the trio of Sony lenses featuring this focal and aperture range. With a 27-300mm equivalent reach on APS-C cameras and weighing just over one pound, it provides maximum range with minimal baggage. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization keeps images sharp when working handheld or at slow shutter speeds. Four aspherical elements and two extra-low dispersion elements reduce chromatic aberrations and other distortions. A linear autofocus motor with internal focusing provides fast and quiet autofocus performance.
Applications: This is the lightest and smallest of Sony’s lenses featuring an equivalent focal length of a 27-300mm on APS-C cameras, making it even better suited for travel and walkaround shooting.
Perks
+ Expansive zoom range
+ Optical SteadyShot
+ Compact and lightweight
Drawbacks
- Limited to APS-C sensors/shooting modes
- Slow variable maximum aperture
Specs
Focal Length | 18-200mm |
35mm Equivalent Focal Length | 27-300mm |
Aperture Range | f/3.5-6.3 to f/22-40 |
Optical Layout | 17 elements, 13 groups (4 aspherical, 2 extra-low dispersion) |
Coating | Not specified |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 1.6' / 50 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.27x |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Filter Size | 62 mm |
Dimensions | 2.7 x 3.8" / 68 x 97 mm |
Weight | 1 lb / 460 g |