Sony has introduced an optically stabilized 18-135mm F3. 5-5. 6 zoom lens that is 'an ideal fit' for its a6000 series of mirrorless cameras. The lens, equivalent to 27-202. 5mm on APS-C bodies, features 2 ED and 1 aspherical elements, a minimum focus distance of 45cm and a weight of just 325 g.
The 18-135mm F3. 5-5. 6 OSS will be available in February for $599/
Press Release
Sony Adds High Magnification, High Quality 18-135mm F3. 5-5. 6 APS-C Zoom Lens to E-mount Lens Lineup
New Compact, Lightweight E 18-135mm F3. 5-5. 6 OSS Features Outstanding Sharpness and Fast, Precise, Quiet AF for a wide variety of still and video applications
SAN DIEGO, Jan 4, 2018 – Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer, has today announced its 48th E-mount lens. This new APS-C lens features a versatile 18-135mm focal length, aperture range of F3. 5-F5. 6 and Optical SteadyShot™ stabilization.
The new lens (model SEL18135) features a compact, lightweight design measuring only 2. 75 x 3. 5 inches and weighing in at a mere 11. 5 oz, as well as a high magnification 7. 5x optical zoom that covers the wide-ranging focal length of 18-135mm on APS-C or 27-202. 5mm in 35mm equivalent focal length. The lens is an ideal fit for Sony
The E 18-135mm F3. 5-5. 6 OSS produces outstanding corner-to-corner sharpness throughout the entire zoom range thanks to its advanced design featuring one aspherical lens and two extra-low dispersion glass elements that minimize aberrations. This lens also allows photographers to produce close-up images with pleasing ‘bokeh’ or background defocus as a result of its maximum magnification ratio of 0. 29x and minimum focus distance of 1. 48ft. It also offers built-in optical image stabilization to support handheld shooting.
Additionally, the 18-135mm F3. 5-5. 6 OSS Zoom Lens offers fast, precise, quiet AF performance thanks to a linear motor, making it a perfect complement to the high-speed shooting and impressive video capabilities of many of Sony’s mirrorless cameras.
Pricing and Availability
The new E 18-135mm F3. 5-5. 6 OSS APS-C Zoom Lens will ship next month and will be sold for about $600 US and $780 CA.
Sony E 18-135mm F3. 5-5. 6 OSS specifications
Principal specificationsLens typeZoom lensMax Format sizeAPS-C / DXFocal length18-1325 mmImage stabilizationYesLens mountSony EApertureMaximum apertureF3. 5-5. 6Minimum apertureF22-36Aperture ringNoNumber of diaphragm blades7OpticsElements16Groups12Special elements / coatings1 aspherical + 2 ED elementsFocusMinimum focus0. 45 m (17. 72″)Maximum magnification0. 29×AutofocusYesMotor typeLinear MotorFull time manualYesFocus methodInternalDistance scaleNoDoF scaleNoPhysicalWeight325 g (0. 72 lb)Diameter67 mm (2. 64″)Length88 mm (3. 46″)SealingNoColourBlackZoom methodRotary (extending)Power zoomNoZoom lockNoFilter thread55 mmHood suppliedNoTripod collarNo. dpreview.com
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