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Sony launches 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 lens for APS-C cameras, priced $598

Jan 5, 2018 by Dunja Djudjic 2 Comments

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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.

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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, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.

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