Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Versatile Zoom Lens

A versatile standard zoom, the silver E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens from Sony is a wide-angle to short-telephoto designed for APS-C-format E-mount mirrorless cameras. The 27-82.5mm equivalent focal length range is benefitted by Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, which ...A versatile standard zoom, the silver E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens from Sony is a wide-angle to short-telephoto designed for APS-C-format E-mount mirrorless cameras. The 27-82.5mm equivalent focal length range is benefitted by Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, which compensates for up to four stops of camera shake to produce sharper images when shooting handheld in difficult lighting situations.

Also contributing to notable sharpness, the optical design incorporates aspherical elements to reduce spherical aberrations throughout the zoom range for increased clarity and minimized distortion. Rounding out this 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is a sleek form factor that is well-matched to E-mount mirrorless cameras, along with a durable aluminum alloy finish. Standard zoom 18-55mm lens is designed for APS-C-format E-mount mirrorless cameras, and provides a wide-to-portrait length 27-82.5mm equivalent focal length range.

Aspherical elements are employed in the optical design to control spherical aberrations throughout the zoom range for increased clarity and sharpness. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization minimizes the appearance of camera shake by up to four stops for sharper handheld images. An internal focusing mechanism delivers quick, quiet, and precise autofocus that is well-suited to both stills and video applications.

Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality. Aluminum alloy finish is both aesthetic as well as durable.