Sony launches 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 lens for APS-C cameras, priced $598
Jan 5, 2018
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Sony has announced today a new zoom lens for their APS-C cameras. Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is a lightweight, versatile lens, and an “ideal fit” for Sony cameras like a6500, a6300 and a6000. It features optical stabilization and a linear autofocus motor, which should provide you with sharper images with handheld shooting.
Sony’s new 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 lens provides 27-202.5mm equivalent focal length. Just like most lenses of this kind, you should find it useful for different kinds of shooting situations. In their press release, Sony writes that this lens produces “outstanding corner-to-corner sharpness throughout the entire zoom range.” This is due to one aspherical lens and two extra-low dispersion glass elements that minimize aberrations.
Let’s take a look at the full specs:
| Performance | |
| Focal Length | 18 – 135mm Comparable 35mm Focal Length: 27 – 202.5 mm |
| Aperture | Maximum: f/3.5 – 5.6 |
| Camera Mount Type | Sony E |
| Format Compatibility | APS-C |
| Angle of View | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.48′ (45 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.29x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:3.4 |
| Elements/Groups | 16 / 12 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
| Features | |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Physical | |
| Filter Thread | Front: 55 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 67.2 x 88 mm (2-3/4 x 3-1/2 “) |
| Weight | 11.5 oz (326 g) |
Preorders of the new Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS start on January 10. The shipping begins next month, and the price of the lens is $598. If you’d like to see some sample images before you buy it, they’re available in Sony’s gallery.
Dunja Đuđić
Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, concerts, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.
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2 responses to “Sony launches 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 lens for APS-C cameras, priced $598”
0.07 x 0.09 mm? hehehe. It’s B&H mistake.
Very impressive size and weight data on this lens but the price is more than twice that of Nikon’s or Canon’s equivalents. They should make this a kit lens and sell it at $300.