Lens Summary
Brand: Sony
Also Known As: Sony 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Sony Alpha
Release Date: 2012-06-17
MSRP Price: $498
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: Developed to provide the most ideal focal range for normal use—covering frequently-used focal lengths between 18mm and 135mm—the Sony SAL18135 mid-range zoom lens enables rich expression for a wide range of shots. Direct Manual Focus (DMF) allows you to switch between AF and MF without removing your eyes from the viewfinder to seize fleeting photo ops with ease. Plus, enjoy smooth and quiet AF thanks to the Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM), which also improves AF response when shooting moving subjects. And with a single ED glass lens element as well as a pair of aspherical lens elements, the SAL18135 delivers images with low levels of color aberration for excellent image quality in any setting.
Sony DT 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 18-135mm |
| Mount Type | Sony Alpha |
| Format | APS-C / DX |
| Compatible Format(s) | DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 7.5x |
| Optical SteadyShot / AntiShake (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22-36 |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 14 |
| Lens Groups | 11 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 1 extra-low dispersion glass element |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Direct Drive Super Sonic wave Motor (DDSSM) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.45m |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 62mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 7.62 x 8.89cm |
| Weight | 397g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
Lens Construction and MTF Chart
