Sony Sony A Zoom

DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3

18-200mm
f/3.5
Zoom
405 g
Min focus 0.45 m

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Quick answer

The Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 is a ultra-wide to telephoto zoom lens covering 18-200mm at f/3.5 for the Sony A mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

A 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 superzoom lens, the Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 is designed for Sony A mount bodies. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.

Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 specifications

Brand: Sony
Mount: Sony A
Focal length: 18-200mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5
Lens type: Zoom
Format coverage: aps-c
Released: 2006
Optical construction: 15 elements in 13 groups
Aperture blades: 7
Autofocus motor: screw-drive
Minimum focus distance: 0.45 m
Maximum magnification: 0.27x
Filter thread: 62 mm
Weight: 405 g
Length: 85.5 mm

Specification source: dyxum.com

What can you shoot with the Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3?

At 18-200mm this is a ultra-wide to telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

Landscapes and big skies
Architecture and interiors
Astrophotography and night skies
Landscapes and cityscapes
Street and travel photography

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
APS-C	1.5x	27–300mm	6.9–67.4°	8.2–77.4°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 use?

It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3?

It zooms across 18-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to telephoto lens.

Is the Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 18-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.

What is the Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–67.4° horizontal and 8.2–77.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.