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E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
- 18-200mm
- f/3.5
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- 524 g
- Min focus 0.3 m
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Quick answer
A stabilized all-in-one zoom for APS-C E-mount, covering 18-200mm. It weighs about 524 g, with a 67mm filter size and 0.3 m minimum focus.
Pros
- 11x zoom range
- Optical SteadyShot
- Convenient one-lens kit
- Close focus of 0.3 m
Cons
- Slow aperture at the long end
- Image quality below primes and shorter zooms
Verdict
A convenient superzoom for Sony's APS-C bodies when you want one lens.
About this lens
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS: a superzoom lens with a 18-200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Sony E mount cameras, with optical stabilization. A versatile walk-around zoom with optical stabilization for Sony APS-C E-mount cameras.
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 18-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2010
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.35x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 524 g
- Length
- 99 mm
- Diameter
- 75.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS?
- Travel and holidays
- Video with a single lens
- General all-round shots
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° |
Frequently asked questions
Is there a power-zoom version of the Sony E 18-200mm?
Yes, Sony also sells the E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS. This model has a manual zoom ring.
Does the Sony E 18-200mm OSS have image stabilization?
Yes. Optical SteadyShot is built in, which helps at 200mm and in video.
Is the E 18-200mm OSS good as a one-lens travel kit?
It covers a wide range with one lens, which suits travel and video. Expect lower sharpness and a small aperture at the long end compared with dedicated lenses.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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