Photo and video creators looking for a compact lens that can handle a wide range of shots will want to consider the E PZ 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS. Providing a 27-300mm equivalent zoom on APS-C cameras, this lens can smoothly move from wide to close-up using Sony’s Power Zoom technology. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization enables handheld operation, and an internal focusing mechanism provides responsive and quiet autofocus. Five aspherical elements and one extra-low dispersion element reduce chromatic aberration and other distortions.
Applications: This compact lens offers the equivalence of a 27-300mm zoom for APS-C cameras and features built-in image stabilization and Power Zoom capabilities, making it equally appealing to videographers as it is to photographers.
Perks
+ Expansive zoom range
+ Optical SteadyShot
+ Power Zoom
Drawbacks
- Limited to APS-C sensors/shooting modes
- Slow and 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, 12 groups (5 aspherical elements, 1 extra-low dispersion elements) |
| Coating | Not specified |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 11.8' / 30 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.35x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Dimensions | 3.7 x 3.9" / 93 x 99mm |
| Weight | 1.4 Ib/ 649 g |
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