Make sure you have the right tool for both stills and movies with this Sony E PZ 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Lens Review & Specsfrom Sony. Equipped with a power zoom mechanism that can be set to different speeds, users will enjoy smooth, precise zooms during their videos. Designed for APS-C-format E-mount cameras, shooters will be able to make good use of the lens' vast zoom range, which is equivalent to 27-300mm. Also, it has a variable f/3.5-6.3 aperture to keep the overall size to a minimum and uses extra-low dispersion and aspherical elements to combat aberrations.

Ensuring sharp images at all focal lengths is built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to reduce the effects of camera shake. Also, it has an internal focus design which prevents the lens from changing length during focusing. Additionally, it is equipped with a seven-blade circular diaphragm for smooth bokeh.

E-Mount Lens/APS-C Format    27-300mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/3.5-6.3 to f/22-40    ED and Aspherical Elements    Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization    Power Zoom Mechanism; Variable Speed    Internal Focus    Minimum Focus Distance: 11.8"    Seven-Blade Circular Diaphragm

Designed for APS-C-format E-mount cameras, this 18-200mm offers users a vast wide-angle to super telephoto range equivalent to 27-300mm.

A variable f/3.5-6.3 maximum aperture helps keep the lens' overall size and weight to a minimum.

Extra-low dispersion glass is featured in the lens design to help reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color neutrality.

Aspherical elements are incorporated in the lens design to reduce astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and other monochromatic aberrations.

Optical SteadyShot image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper imagery when shooting handheld with slower shutter speeds. This stabilization system can be combined with select camera's sensor-shift type image stabilization for more effective control of camera blur. This lens also offers an Active Mode which provides stabilization, even at the wide end, when shooting movies.

Enjoy smooth zooms ideal for shooting movies with the power zoom mechanism which can have its speed adjusted to suit different styles and needs.

An internal focus mechanism contributes to faster, more responsive autofocus, the minimum focus distance of 11.8", and easier handling as the lens does not change in length during use.

Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I have a Sony FS-100 and would like a servo zoom lens. This looks like the ticket. However, I can't seem to find the hand grip with the rocker switch. My FS-100 does not come with the same hand grip that the FS-700 comes with. Any ideas?

A: There is a rocker on the lens. That's what I used when it was attached to my FS-100.

Q: 2. Is this a parfocal lens?

A: Hmmm. Good question. I guess if you use it in auto mode it seems to stay in focus but I will not say it's a true parfocal esp with such a wide focal range.If you focus in close and then zoom out it's probably very good but I'd say that it's probably not although I have not actually investigated how well it remains in focus.

Q: 3. Is this compatible with phase detect auto focus on the a6300? I've seen mention where it is not.

A: I have a A6000 & the lens works fully with all focusing modes. You should check with Sony to see if the hardware updates in the A6300 present any compatibility issues with the lens.

Q: 4. Will this lens fit inside genuine Sony NEX7 holster ?Thanks.

A: This lens will not fit inside of the Sony Body Case and Lens Jacket for the NEX-7 B&H # SOLCSELC7B.

Q: 5. I have a Sony NEX-6 with the 6-50 OSS lens. I want to get a telephoto zoom and trying to decide which one to get and whether to get an 18-200 or a 55-200?

A: This is one situation where it seems the 18-200mm lens may slightly out-perform the two-lens setup of the 16-50mm and 55-210mm lenses. While image quality does typically prefer the two-lens setup, the 18-200mm lens is well-designed (as indicated by its price), and the main struggles it would have would be with chromatic abberation, and slightly with distortion on the wide-end of the zoom; however, even for the all-in-one lens, it performs better than the 16-50mm lens at 16mm natively. When using the 16-50mm lens and the 55-210mm lens, some of the optical issues can be corrected simply by activating the camera's Distortion Correction feature, which also assists in correcting for vignetting. Basically, if you are on a budget, the two lens setup would be a good option, using the camera's Distortion Correction feature, but if you need a one-lens-does-all solution, then the 18-200mm lens is a good option on the NEX camera platform.

Q: 6. In manual focus mode is the lens driven mechanically as the user turns the ring or electric drive like the Sony PZ18-105 Gf4 where user turns the ring and waits for a motor to miss focus again and again and again?

A: In manual focus mode, the lens moves mechanically.

Q: 7. is this Lens weather proofed?

A: No, the Sony E PZ 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS lens is not a weather-sealed lens.

Q: 8. Not a par focal lens. However, if used on an FX30 would the auto focus compensate enough while zooming stage events?

A: No, the Sony E PZ 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Lens is not a fast enough or consistent when zooming and relying on autofocus to be accurate.

Q: 9. Is there any firmware update for this lens?

A: At this time there are no new firmware updates for the Sony E PZ 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Lens.

Q: 10. I understand the limitations using this on an Alpha 7r. But what lens is sold with this configuration that does not have those limitations and is a full frame lens? Either Sony or Zeiss. Thanks

A: Unfortunately there is not a full-frame version or equivalent of this type of lens for the full-frame E mount at this time. Below are a link to all the current full-frame lenses available for the camera system for you to regard:http://bhpho.to/1pq1pyK