Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE

The Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE is a variable maximum aperture superzoom lens for the Sony E-mount, released by Sony on May 17, 2012. The lens was designed to better accommodate users of Sony's E-mount mirrorless cameras in weight and size.[1]

Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
MakerSony
Lens mount(s)Sony E-mount
Technical data
TypeZoom
Focus driveMicromotor Autofocus
Focal length18-200mm
Focal length (35mm equiv.)27-300mm
Image formatAPS-C
Aperture (max/min)f/3.5 - 6.3, 22.0 - 40.0
Close focus distance0.5 metres (1.6 ft) - 0.5 metres (1.6 ft)
Max. magnification0.27x
Diaphragm blades7
Construction17 elements in 13 groups
Features
Manual focus overrideYes Yes
Weather-sealingNo No
Lens-based stabilizationYes Yes
Aperture ringNo No
Unique featuresLite Edition (LE) lens
ApplicationMultipurpose
Physical
Max. length97.0 millimetres (3.82 in)
Diameter68.0 millimetres (2.68 in)
Weight460 grams (1.01 lb)
Filter diameter62mm
History
Introduction2012
Retail info
MSRP$899 USD

Build quality

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The lens features an all-plastic construction with rubber focus and zoom rings. The barrel of the lens telescopes outward from the main lens body as it's zoomed in from 18mm to 200mm. To combat zoom creep, the lens features a small zoom lock switch on the main lens barrel.

Optics

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The lens features an entirely new optical formula.[citation needed] The Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC is "nearly identical".[2]

Compared to its predecessor (the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS), this lens is softer and suffers from greater chromatic aberration.[2] However, distortion has been reduced in the new design.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "SEL18200LE Specifications | α Lenses | DPReview". Archived from the original on 2017-11-21. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  2. ^ a b c "Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS LE SEL18200LE Review". Imaging Resource. 2012-07-16. Archived from the original on 2017-07-20. Retrieved 2017-07-12.