Lens Summary
Brand: Sony
Also Known As: Sony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Sony Alpha
Release Date: 2006-06-15
MSRP Price: $129
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: Discontinued
Lens Description: A superb zoom lens for everyday photography -- the lens you’ll put on, and leave on. This superb standard lens for the Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 camera handles the full range of shots you’ll take most often -- but there’s nothing standard about its advanced optical design. In 35mm equivalent, it covers wide-angle 27mm to 105mm midrange telephoto for snapshots, portraits, interiors,+ and more - an excellent all-around lens to travel with.
Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 18-70mm |
| Mount Type | Sony Alpha |
| Format | APS-C / DX |
| Compatible Format(s) | DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 3.88x |
| Optical SteadyShot / AntiShake (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22-36 |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 11 |
| Lens Groups | 9 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 1 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| 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 | 0.38m |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 55mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Plastic |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 6.60 x 7.70cm |
| Weight | 235g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
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