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Quick answer
The Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE is a ultra-wide to telephoto zoom lens covering 18-200mm at f/3.5 for the Sony E mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE is a superzoom lens covering 18-200mm at f/3.5-6.3 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 LE specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 18-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2012
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.5 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.27x
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Weight
- 460 g
- Length
- 97.1 mm
- Diameter
- 68 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE?
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° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE use?
It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE?
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 E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE 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 E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE 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.
Which cameras does the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE fit?
Any Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 28 more.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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