Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS

The Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS lens has a long zoom range and a power zoom design that's great for video, but it makes some optical compromises.

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Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS 1

Product details

  • High performance E mount lens with excellent contrast; Minimum Aperture (F): 22
  • Minimum Focus Distance : 1.48 (Wide) 3.12 ft (Tele), Maximum Magnification ratio : 0.11x, Focal Length : 18 105 mm
  • Versatile 27 158mm (35mm equiv.) zoom range. Angle of view (APS C): 76° 15°. Number of aperture blades are 7
  • Constant F4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range. Filter diameter (mm):72 mm
  • It is recommended that you use a lens hood to reduce flare and ensure maximum image quality.Focal Length (mm) 11/16 4 1/8 35 mm equivalent focal length (APS C) 1 1/16 6 3/16 inches

PROS

+ 5.8x zoom ratio.
+ Optically stabilized.
+ Power zoom design.

CONS

- Extreme pincushion distortion.
- Inconsistent sharpness.
- Big.

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By PCMag on March 10, 2014
The Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS lens has a long zoom range and a power zoom design that's great for video, but it makes some optical compromises.
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