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E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
- 18-105mm
- f/4.0
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- 427 g
- Min focus 0.45 m
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Quick answer
A power-zoom constant f/4 lens for APS-C E-mount covering 18-105mm with Optical SteadyShot. It is designed with video use in mind.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- Power zoom
- Optical SteadyShot
Cons
- Moderate low-light ability
- Larger than a kit lens
Verdict
This is a video-friendly zoom for Sony APS-C.
About this lens
A 18-105mm f/4 superzoom lens, the Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS is designed for Sony E mount bodies, from the Sony G series with optical stabilization. A versatile walk-around zoom with optical stabilization for Sony APS-C E-mount cameras.
Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 18-105mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2013
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.11x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 427 g
- Length
- 110 mm
- Diameter
- 78 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS?
- Video
- Travel
- Events
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 | 27–158mm | 13–67.4° | 15.6–77.4° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS good for video?
Yes. The power zoom, constant aperture and stabilization suit video.
What is the equivalent range?
About 27-158mm on a full-frame equivalent basis, covering wide-angle through short telephoto.
Is the Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS weather-sealed?
It has a dust and moisture resistant design. Sony does not claim it is fully dust or waterproof, so treat it as protection against light rain and dust.
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