Lens Summary
Brand: Sony
Also Known As: Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Sony Alpha
Release Date: 2013-02-20
MSRP Price: $218
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: This superb standard zoom lens for your a (alpha) DSLR camera has a smooth and silent AF operation with built-in Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) to handle the full range of your most common shots. In 35mm equivalent, it covers wide-angle 27mm to 82.5mm midrange for snapshots, portraits, interiors and more. An excellent all-around lens. Please note: DT lenses are not recommended for use with the DSLR-A900.
Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM II Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 18-55mm |
| Mount Type | Sony Alpha |
| Format | APS-C / DX |
| Compatible Format(s) | APS-C |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 3.05x |
| Optical SteadyShot / AntiShake (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22-36 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 77.4°-29.4° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 8 |
| Lens Groups | 7 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Nano AR Coating | No |
| Anti-Reflective / Multi-Layered / T* Coating | No |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Direct Drive Super Sonic wave Motor (DDSSM) | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.25m |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 55mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Plastic |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 71.6 x 69mm |
| Weight | 222g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
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