Specifications
- Lens Mount CompatibilitySony E-MountLens TypeStandard ZoomMinimum Focal Length18 millimetersMaximum Focal Length105 millimetersMaximum Aperturef/4
- Key Specs
- Lens Mount Compatibility: Sony E-Mount
- Lens Type: Standard Zoom
- Minimum Focal Length: 18 millimeters (The minimum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The shorter the focal length, the greater the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Focal Length: 105 millimeters (The maximum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The greater the focal length, the smaller the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Aperture: f/4 (The limit to how wide a lens can be open, typically expressed in f-numbers. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture and the more light that can enter the lens. A larger aperture creates a shallower depth of field, helpful for keeping subjects in focus and blurring background details.)
- General
- Brand: Sony
- Model Number: SELP18105G
- Product Name: E PZ 18-105mm f/4.0 G OSS Power Zoom Lens for Select E-Mount Cameras
- Color: Black
- Compatibility
- Brand Compatibility: Sony
- Lens Mount Compatibility: Sony E-Mount
- Tripod/Monopod Mountable: false (A support function that allows the device to be mounted to monopods and tripods for leveling and stability.)
- Lens Series: Sony G (The product group that the lens belongs to, based on similar shared features.)
- Dimensions
- Product Weight: 0.9414 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Product Length with Lens Closed: 4.3 inches
- Product Diameter: 4.3 inches (The out of box diameter of the item, measured as a straight line passing from side to side of the item, through its center.)
- Imaging
- Lens Type: Standard Zoom
- Auto/Manual Focus: Automatic
- Silent Focus: true (A feature that helps reduce operational noise that occurs when using lenses with autofocus motors.)
- Zoom Type: Manual
- Field of View at 1000 yards: 76 feet (The area of a target, measured horizontally from the location of viewing, that can be observed.)
- In-Lens Image Stabilization: true (This feature helps reduce image blurring from camera motion. Lens stabilization means an element within the lens moves automatically to counteract detected motion.)
- Exposure Control
- Minimum Focal Length: 18 millimeters (The minimum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The shorter the focal length, the greater the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Focal Length: 105 millimeters (The maximum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The greater the focal length, the smaller the area of scene captured.)
- Minimum Focus Distance: 17.7 inches
- Maximum Aperture: f/4 (The limit to how wide a lens can be open, typically expressed in f-numbers. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture and the more light that can enter the lens. A larger aperture creates a shallower depth of field, helpful for keeping subjects in focus and blurring background details.)
- Minimum Aperture: f/22 (The smallest opening of a lens, typically expressed in f-numbers. The larger the number, the smaller the aperture and the less light that can enter the lens. A smaller aperture creates a larger depth of field, which keeps both foreground and background in focus.)
- Focal Length 35mm Film Equivalent: 27-157.5mm (The focal length of the lens that provides the same field of view as a 35mm film camera.)
- Constant Aperture: true (Has a fixed aperture (typically expressed in f-numbers), which means the barrel of the lens does not extend or retract when the focal length changes.)
- Features
- Special Features: Power zoom level
- Performance
- Filter Diameter: 72 millimeters
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Other
- UPC: 027242873582
Get the shot you desire with this 18-105mm Sony SELP18105G midrange zoom lens that is compatible with select Sony E-mount cameras and features Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to help ensure crisp images. An integrated lever offers smooth zooming.
- Compatible with most Sony E-mount cameras: For use with your existing camera.
- HandyCam technology: Uses a floating axis for fast, quiet focusing.
- Zoom lever: Provides both variable and fixed-speed power zooming.
- Constant f/4 aperture while zooming: Provides brightness for fast shutter speeds, even when shooting in low-light conditions.
- Optical SteadyShot image stabilization: Reduces blur typically caused by camera shake to keep images crisp.
- 18-105mm focal length: Helps you find the optimal shot in a wide variety of situations.
- 0.11x maximum magnification: Ideal for versatile shooting, from snapshots to stunning landscapes.
- f/22 minimum aperture and f/4.0 maximum aperture: Provide optimal light gathering for clear, detailed images.
- 16 elements in 12 groups with 7 circular-aperture blades: Include 2 ED glass elements and 3 aspherical elements for high contrast and resolution throughout the zoom range.
Whats Included
- Front lens cap and rear lens cap
- Owner's manual
- Petal lens hood (ALC-SH109)
- Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4.0 G OSS Power Zoom Lens for Select Sony E-Mount Cameras
Q: Does this lens have image stabilization?
A: Yes, this lens features Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to reduce blur.
Q: How many elements and groups are used in the construction of this lens?
A: This lens is constructed with 16 elements in 12 groups, including ED glass and aspherical elements.
Q: Is this Sony lens compatible with all Sony cameras?
A: This lens is compatible with select Sony E-mount cameras.
Q: What is the focal length range of this lens?
A: This lens has a focal length range of 18-105mm.
Q: What is the maximum magnification I can achieve with this lens?
A: This Sony lens offers a maximum magnification of 0.11x.
Q: What is the minimum focus distance of this Sony lens?
A: The minimum focus distance of this lens is 17.7 inches.
A: I own the E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS lens. It is a crop-sensor lens. I believe the 24-105mm lens is for full sensor cameras. Another difference is the designation PZ indicates that the lens uses a Pull Zoom switch on the side of the lens that increased or decreases the zoom smoothly using a built in electronic motor. This ability to zoom at a constant and smooth rate was my reason for choosing this lens. It also maintains a relatively stable center of balance and doesn't externally extend when on a gimbal. On the Ronin SC the Focus Pull wheel controls the Zoom Pull feature of this lens. The negatives of this lens are that it is big and heavy enough that balancing the gimbal is difficult with this lens on my a6300 and changing focus is slow, too slow for sport shooting and sometimes is a problem when shooting fast moving wild life. I also have the 18-135 mm lens that lacks the Pull Zoom feature, it has a manual mechanical zoom mechanism and it is far better if changing focus quickly. As I primarily shoot video this is not important to me and as such I will be selling my 18-135mm lens. If you have a full sensor camera you will probably want the 24-105 lens. If you have an a6X00 camera (cropped sensor) and are shooting mostly still shots, I would recommend the 18-135mm lens. If you are using a a6X00 camera for video, I recommend the PZ 18-105 for video. The PZ 16-50mm kit lens is easier to balance on a gimbal and is better suited for vlogging, but has lesser quality and obviously doesn't compare in zoom range.
Q: Will this lens work with the a7R iii
A: Hi MT, the lens is compatible with A7Riii with some restrictions (1)The angle of view will be narrower down to that of APS-C size. (2) The [Lens Comp.: Distortion] setting will be set to "Auto". (3) You can change the operating direction of the zooming ring by upgrading the lens software to Ver. 02 or later.
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Customers often highlight the versatility, image quality, and sharpness of the E PZ 18-105mm f/4.0 G OSS Power Zoom Lens. Many customers appreciate its great value for the price. While some customers mention its low light performance could be better, most are pleased with the lens's overall performance.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Does Great Wedding, Event, Real Estate
This lens is fast. Smooth! And sharp! It’s meant to be mounted on a Sony E Mount camera, it is a super quick focusing lens! It is! I combine this lens with the options for focusing you get with a Sony A7 r ii or a Sony A9. And it opens up huge possibilities for landscape, portrait, action. It’s almost a challenge to slow down the focus speed. It seems to want to be fast! Slow down focus speed you can do in the settings of the camera. Also choose which type of focal area like flexible spot or zone focus. Continuous or single shot. This lens is my most frequently used. I’ve filmed and photographed swimmers racing, wedding couples walking, their friends dancing in the evening light, tennis teams hammering each other, portraits of dogs and kids, it’s walked with me through the 4th July Parade. Gotten wet and survived...but I don’t recommend the getting wet. It’s widest aperture is F4 so not as wide as I love but perfect for most situations. It is great in low light. The zoom slider combined with Optical Steady Shoot allows you to smoothly focus from close up to distance. You’ll need a tripod or gimbal for steadiness when you use the zoom slider on the left for extreme zooming. The further away you send the focal point and the closer you zoom into to your subject the steadier the hand needs to be for film and steady photos. I want a lens that closes in on its subject slowly and smoothly and this lens does it a little faster than I’d like. So remember the zoom is available both manually and automatically. I think there are gadgets out there that you can use to adjust the speed of the zoom manually. With the auto zoom: touching the zoom slider is tough sometimes because it’s hard to feel when you are framing the shot. Once you find it, you have to learn the level of pressure to gently (slowly) or fully (fast) control the zoom speed. I find it very hard to tell how fast it will go, if I was to add one feature it would be something like zoom slow, zoom medium, zoom fast on the zoom slider. Add a few notches..feel with finger tip? The steady shot is really effective. I was filming a dark wine bar. Rack of wine with labels in the foreground reaching off into the distance. The lense handled it so well. Pulling focus from the label closest to me to the wine bottles furthest away. It was a lovely shot. Even in the dark. Five out of five for it’s infinite usability. I DIDNT KNOW THAT (IDKT) : recently I mounted it on the camera saw a tube!!! Panicked and realized you must use it with the APS-C/Super 35mm setting ON. Also I heard it rattling when it wasn’t mounted and was worried about the lens. Apparently that is normal!? It doesn’t rattle once mounted. Googled the oddity and found it wasn’t an oddity. I’m a second year photographer. No school training. Just learning on the way through life.
Posted by Lovelyworldadventure
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Step Towards More Expensive Glass!
This is the first lens I have spent this much on. I have a Sony a6000 and currently have the 50mm f/1.8 and 30mm f/3.5 lenses. But I wanted something I could throw on my camera and leave on there. A friend helped me decide on this lens. I definitely noticed the jump in quality of my photos with this lens. The only drawback of this lens is you don't have the super wide aperture of 1.8 like the 50mm BUT!!! You get a constant f/4 through every focal range which is a huge plus! Especially if you like to shoot video. If you use the kit lens or any of the primes the size of this is fairly substantial however the lens stays the same size all the way to the max 105mm since all if the zoom happens internally on the lens. I had a small format camera bag but had to buy a slightly bigger one as I did not want to take on and off my lens every time I used it. I would highly recommend this lens if you have never stepped up to a higher quality lens. It is a great all around lens and will give you great results!
Posted by miketex90
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great All around lens!!!!!
I love this lens bc of its versatility and sharpness when used correctly...... Great for video and photos..... Dont hesitate on buying this lens..... It is a must have for the A6000 series..... I use this on my A6500 and I hardly take it off... Its ok for low light but its F4 so what can you expect but it is usable when used correctly.....
Posted by Will