Sony FE 18-105mm f/4.0

Versatile Power Zoom Lens for APS-C Mirrorless Cameras

Overview

The Sony SEL 18-105mm f/4.0 G OSS PZ is a versatile power zoom lens designed for Sony's APS-C E-mount mirrorless cameras. With a constant f/4.0 aperture, impressive zoom range, and built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, this lens is ideal for a wide range of applications, including video production, travel, portrait, and everyday photography.

Key Features

Versatile Zoom Range

• 18-105mm Focal Length: Provides an equivalent focal length range of approximately 27-157.5mm on APS-C cameras, covering wide-angle to medium telephoto perspectives.
• Ideal for Various Applications: Perfect for capturing landscapes, portraits, events, and everyday scenes, making it an excellent all-around lens.

Constant f/4.0 Aperture

• Consistent Performance: The constant f/4.0 maximum aperture ensures consistent exposure settings throughout the entire zoom range, enhancing creative control and low-light performance.
• Beautiful Bokeh: Circular 7-blade diaphragm helps produce smooth, pleasing bokeh, enhancing the aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas.

Power Zoom Function

• Smooth and Silent Zooming: The power zoom mechanism provides smooth and silent zooming, ideal for video recording and precise framing adjustments.
• Zoom Lever and Ring: Equipped with a zoom lever and ring, allowing for easy and flexible zoom control, whether shooting stills or video.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 16 elements in 12 groups, including two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and three aspherical elements to reduce chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring high-quality images across the zoom range.
• G Lens Quality: Delivers high resolution and excellent contrast across the entire image, maintaining consistent image quality at all focal lengths.

Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization

• Built-In Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot (OSS) helps to reduce camera shake, enabling clear, sharp images, especially in low-light conditions or at longer focal lengths.
• Enhanced Handheld Shooting: Stabilization allows for more stable handheld shooting, making it easier to capture sharp images and smooth video without a tripod.

Specifications

• Model: Sony SEL 18-105mm f/4.0 G OSS PZ
• Mount Type: Sony E-mount (APS-C)
• Focal Length: 18-105mm (27-157.5mm equivalent on APS-C)
• Maximum Aperture: f/4.0
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Elements/Groups: 16 elements in 12 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 7, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.45 m (1.48 ft)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.11x
• Filter Diameter: 72mm
• Dimensions: 78 x 110 mm (3.07 x 4.33 in)
• Weight: 427 g (15.1 oz)

Additional Benefits

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Smooth and Quiet AF: Equipped with a linear motor, the lens offers fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, making it suitable for both still photography and video recording.
• Internal Focusing: Internal focusing design maintains the lens' length during focusing, providing faster and more reliable performance.

Durable and User-Friendly Design

• High-Quality Construction: Designed with high-quality materials for durability and reliability in various shooting conditions.
• Convenient Controls: Easy-to-use zoom lever and ring for smooth and controlled zooming, enhancing the shooting experience for both photographers and videographers.