The Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens also offers smooth AF operation thanks to an inbuilt Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM). The Sony DT 18-55mm covers a useful range of focal lengths to expand creative options without weighing you down.
The new Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens is created for Alpha digital SLR cameras. The Sony DT 18-55mm is a high quality lens to exploit the limitless creative possibilities of Alpha.
Sony introduces four new compact lenses, super-slim external flash and colour-coordinated lifestyle accessories; a portrait lens DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM, a 1:1 macro lens DT 30mm f/2.8 SAM, two versatile telephoto zooms: DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM and DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM, an ultra slim, easy-to-use flash HVL-F20AM – an ideal flash commander for the Sony A900.
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It’s never been easier for keen amateurs and step-up photographers to explore the creative possibilities of their Alpha digital SLR camera.
The Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens makes the perfect match for the easy-to-use new Sony A380, A330 and A230 digital SLR camera models. This compact interchangeable lens is ideal for everyday shooting, family gatherings and fun-filled trips away.
Specifications:
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Optical configuration
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8 elements in 7 groups
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Angle of view
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76°-29°
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Aperture
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7 blades, circular
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Full frame and APS-C
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APS-C, 35mm equivalent, 27-82.5mm. Will give full coverage on full frame cameras between 22-55mm, but APS-C size capt. will auto crop your images using the A900. Hopefully, this will change in the future.
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Depth of field and focus scales?
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Nothing
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Minimum focus, image plane to subject
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9.85″ (250mm)
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Minimum focus, end of lens barrel to subject
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4.0″ (102mm)
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Hard stop at infinity focus?
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No |
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Length changes when focusing?
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Yes
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Focus ring turns in AF?
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Yes, extension barrel itself
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Filter size
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55mm
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Filter ring rotates?
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Yes, extension barrel itself
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Distance encoder?
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Yes
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Max magnification
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0.34x
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Min. F/stop
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F/22-36
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Sony teleconverter compatible?
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No
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Length changes when zooming?
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Yes
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Dimensions W x L (my measurements)
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2.72″ x 2.68″ 69mm x 68mm add 2mm for AM/MF button on width measurement
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Maximum extended length (my measurements)
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3.46″ (88mm) longest at 18mm.
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Weight bare (my scale)
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7.4oz (210g) 8.1oz (230g) with caps
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