- DT lens design for optimum performance
- Delivers superb wide-angle to mid-range telephoto shots
- Aspherical lens elements for wide-angle accuracy
- Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass for telephoto shots with well-defined color
- 35mm equivalent: 27mm to 105mm
Product Description
RE) SONY 18-70MM F/3.5-5.6 ZOOM
ROSE RN @ 7:56 am
I got this lens as part of a package with the alpha body. Most times, it appears this lens is extraordinarily sharp… a wonderful all around lens. It’s wide enough for most use…great for group photos and such, and the long end provides beautiful, sharp portraits. A wonderful combination with the alpha body.
Marcus Daniel @ 9:24 am
This is a much better lens than you would believe for the price. Stopped down a bit and in the middle ranges of the zoom it offers good sharpness! This is my Auto settings lens and when i need to hand the camera to my wife or someone who isnt familiar with DSLR but wants to take some pictures in a family setting for example. Using a tripod and a remote release also helps alot getting the most out of this lens. I would rate it 3.5-4 depending on the mm/stop. My next lens will be the Sony SAL1680 Carl Zeiss to replace this one.
D. H. @ 9:49 am
I’ve been using this lens with an A300 for the last 6 months and it has worked reliably during this time and has taken some very nice pictures. That said, I’ve recently upgraded to a Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 (~$500 new on Amazon) and there is a large difference in quality, but the Tamron is much more expensive.
The main problem with this lens is edge blur and soft centers at the wide (18mm) end and dull/low-contrast pictures at the far (70mm) end. The sweet spot is really around 50mm @ f8, but that does not work well for indoor use without an external flash. The Tamron has a larger aperture with more sharpness throughout its range, making it a more ideal lens for indoor/outdoor low-light use.
Still, if you’re on a budget this is an alright lens and can really take some impressive shots within a certain zoom and aperture range. The lens is also very light for a zoom with this range and it is easy to tote around on your DSLR all day. But if you can afford it, I’d say to save up for a little longer and get a mid-level zoom lens from Sony or a third party manufacturer.
mark @ 12:39 pm
Great lens, as expected.
Good all around lens for taking around with you when you need wide angle shots as well as good quality close up macro style shots.
Money well spent!
Potion99 @ 3:34 pm
I don’t know why everyone complaint about kit lens???? it take great pictures for the price. Just make some few adjustment on the camera like saturation, sharpness and your pictures are perfect. What do most reviewer expect for less then $90 when purchased with camera as a kit??? if you want razor sharp then goes for carl zeis which cost $1700, if the budget is not a problem.