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Sony SELP18105G E PZ 18 105mm F4 G OSS
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
212
Old Reviews
112
Unverified
25
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37.44 meters
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Lens
53a6000, zeiss, f4, zoom, 105mm
+96%
-4%
" ... I was initially going for a 2.8 zoom lens for Sony but the prices were way out of my budget. ... Although a f4 lens, it gives you a wide range which is helpful if you are on a trip with family and friends. ... In my testing, it is a bit softer at f4 mostly in the wider ranges 18mm -35mm but it seems to be the sharpest between 50mm to 85mm at f4, otherwise just stop it down to 5.6 for slight improvement. ... For me, since photography is just a side hobby, this lens fullfills my needs. ... Hope this lens has worked well for you all! ... "
" ... Unless prime lens is what you want this is the best value for money zoom lens for sony a6xxx. ... "
" ... All in all, it's a good-to-great lens. ... "
" ... This is a great lens, smooth, silent, light . ... "
" ... This lens is great for all around use. ... "
" ... So I ended up keeping both lenses but which one I mount depends on if I am going to be shooting video or photos. ... Secondly it's the same size as my full frame Zeiss 35mm f1.4 lens and the same weight as my full frame Zeiss 16-35mm f4 lens. ... It's literally a full frame size (72mm front element) and weight lens for a camera system that was designed to be light and compact. ... Unless your goal is to shoot 100% videos (power zoom works great and is silent) I highly recommend you find a used Zeiss 16-70mm on eBay (make sure it's been tested for decentering). ... I found my used flawless Zeiss 16-70mm copy on eBay for $635 so for marginally more money I am able to get a much better lens system with 2mm additional wide angle (makes a bigger difference than you'd think) that actually looks and feels like it belongs on the Sony a6XXX camera. ... For videos, however, I go with the 18-105mm every time. ... "
" ... Great lens for the cost is the better all around lens. ... "
" ... This is a good solid lens ... "
Zoom
22lens, focus, power zoom, f4, zooming
+95%
-5%
" ... I was initially going for a 2.8 zoom lens for Sony but the prices were way out of my budget. ... Although a f4 lens, it gives you a wide range which is helpful if you are on a trip with family and friends. ... "
" ... Unless prime lens is what you want this is the best value for money zoom lens for sony a6xxx. ... "
" ... Unless your goal is to shoot 100% videos (power zoom works great and is silent) I highly recommend you find a used Zeiss 16-70mm on eBay (make sure it's been tested for decentering). ... "
" ... Extremely versatile focal range. ... Zoom is steady and dead silent. ... "
" ... There is some distortion at certain focal lengths, and chromatic aberration across the zoom range, but both are very well corrected automatically in Lightroom. ... I also have a 35 f1.8 and 300 f4 that I swap on for more specialized shots. ... "
" ... And because it's a constant f/4 through the zoom range it really makes my life easier zooming in and out between shots. ... Frame your shots and focus wisely and you can get good images through the entire zoom range. ... -The 18-105 zoom range makes it a very nice all around lens that works in the vast majority of situations. ... "
" ... Great focus and field of vision. ... "
" ... It is surprisingly sharp for a lens of this price, and the constant f/4 aperture is great for video. ... I also enjoy the large zoom range. ... "
Camera
21photography, a6000, sony, zoom, shots
+100%
" ... It is not so heavy as you would expect from photos or reviews, but if your camera is on a selfie grip or tripod, you may feel the setup a little front heavy. ... "
" ... Great for video as well as stills. ... "
" ... Excellent bokeh at F4 and the constant aperature is a nice plus. ... "
" ... I also have a 35 f1.8 and 300 f4 that I swap on for more specialized shots. ... "
" ... For the money this lens is awesome at both photos and video! ... "
" ... I use the camera and lens in a few different situations and get great results every time. ... Even at f/4 I'm getting great results for portrait photography. ... You can get plenty of beautiful bokeh with a well composed shot. ... "
" ... I got some of my favorite shots the first time I tried the lens out. ... "
" ... I mostly change it out when I need the camera closer to my subject ... "
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Size: 37.44 meters
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