Have all the essential focal lengths covered with this Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Lensfrom Sony. Designed for APS-C-format E-mount cameras, this lens offers an extremely versatile 27-157.5mm zoom range and has a constant f/4 aperture for consistency through all focal lengths. Making this lens a great choice for both stills and video is the implementation of a power zoom mechanism and Handycam technology that provides smooth, quiet zooming and focusing. Also, it uses two extra-low dispersion elements and three aspherical elements to combat aberrations for crisp, clean images.

On top of these features, the lens is equipped with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to help reduce the effects of camera shake, especially at longer focal lengths. The lens benefits from an internal focus design that ensures that the overall length of the lens does not change during focusing. Additionally, it offers a minimum focus distance of 1.5' and uses a seven-blade circular diaphragm for smooth bokeh.

E-Mount Lens/APS-C Format    27-157.5mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22    Two ED & Three Aspherical Elements    Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization    Power Zoom Lever; Handycam Technology    Internal Focus    Minimum Focus Distance: 1.5'    Seven-Blade Circular Diaphragm

A versatile mid-range zoom for APS-C-format E-mount cameras, this 18-105mm lens provides a wide-angle to short telephoto 27-157.5mm equivalent focal length that works for anything from vast landscapes to tight portraits to distant subjects.

A constant f/4 maximum aperture offers consistent performance throughout the zoom range and also lends greater control over focus position for shallow depth of field techniques.

Two extra-low dispersion glass elements are featured in the lens design to help reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color neutrality.

Three aspherical elements, including one Advanced Aspherical (AA), 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 also be combined with select camera's sensor-shift type image stabilization for more effective control of camera blur.

Enjoy smooth zooms ideal for shooting movies with the power zoom mechanism which uses Handycam technology from Sony's well-regarded camcorders.

An internal focus design contributes to fast autofocus speeds and the minimum focus distance of 1.5' and easier handling as the lens maintains its overall length.

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

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How can you tell what focal length you're at, since there's no outside marks to tell you?

A: When used on Sony cameras, there is an on-screen display that tells you the focal length you're at.

Q: 2. Would this lens fit on a Panasonic GH5 if I were to get an adapter for it? If so what kind of adapter would I need for it to fit on the GH5?

A: I am not aware of any Sony lens compatible adapter for a Panasonic GH5 but I use a Metabones adapter to attach my Canon lenses to my Sony a6600.

Q: 3. Is there any way to avoid the zoom reverting to 18mm setting when the camera goes into energy saving mode or is turned off? Is this a common occurrence with fly-by-wire zoom. Very annoying to have to re-zoom every time!

A: Most Sony cameras allow you to set the energy-saving interval time; on the a6400, it can be set to 30 minutes before the power is cut off. Look on the camera menu under the setup icon.

Q: 4. Will this lens work for Sony a5000?

A: Hello. Yes the 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens is compatible with the Sony a5000.

Q: 5. When zooming, does the lens change in length?

A: Hi Steven, no the lens won't extend.

Q: 6. Will this lens work on a Sony A7rII?

A: You can use this lens on an A7RII in crop mode. You get a 17mp image using the crop mode. The A7RII actually does better on the video in the crop mode (Super 35mm), so this is a decent video lens for the A7RII.

Q: 7. how to stop power zoom 18-105mm sony?

A: Hi! You have to option to use the lever for power zoom or the zoom ring for manual zoom. -Anthony

Q: 8. Which lenses have better image quality and sharper images for sony a6500? 18-105 / 18-135 or 18-200? Looking for lenses to take with me when I travel or go on a hike or something. TIA

A: Hi,if you only take photos go for the 18-135, if you take photos and video go for the 18-105 because it's constant aperture and power zoom. The 18-200 has more range but less quality.

Q: 9. Will this work on the FS7 II?

A: This will be compatible with the Sony FS7 II.

Q: 10. Are the elements plastic or glasss?

A: Hello. The lens is made with glass elements.