Sony - E PZ 18-105mm f/4.0 G OSS Power Zoom Lens for Select E-Mount Cameras - Black
User rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars with 438 reviews.
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Features
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.
What's 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
Key Specs
- Lens Mount CompatibilitySony E-Mount
- Lens TypeStandard Zoom
- Minimum Focal Length18 millimeters
- Maximum Focal Length105 millimeters
- Maximum Aperturef/4
General
- Product NameE PZ 18-105mm f/4.0 G OSS Power Zoom Lens for Select E-Mount Cameras
- BrandSony
- Model NumberSELP18105G
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Compatibility
- Brand CompatibilitySony
- Camera Model FamilySony NEX-7, Sony NEX-3N, Sony NEX-6, Sony NEX-5T/5R/5N, Sony a5000, Sony NEX-F3, Sony a5100, Sony a6000, Sony a3000, Sony a6100, Sony a6400, Sony a6600
- Lens Mount CompatibilitySony E-Mount
- Tripod/Monopod MountableNo
- Lens SeriesSony G
Dimension
- Product Weight0.9414 pounds
- Product Length with Lens Closed4.3 inches
- Product Diameter4.3 inches
Imaging
- Lens TypeStandard Zoom
- Auto/Manual FocusAutomatic
- Silent FocusYes
- Zoom TypeManual
- Field Of View76 degrees
- In-Lens Image StabilizationYes
Exposure Control
- Minimum Focal Length18 millimeters
- Maximum Focal Length105 millimeters
- Minimum Focus Distance17.7 inches
- Maximum Aperturef/4
- Minimum Aperturef/22
- Focal Length 35mm Film Equivalent27-157.5mm
- Constant ApertureYes
Features
- Special FeaturesPower zoom level
Performance
- Filter Diameter72 millimeters
- Water ResistantNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year limited
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year limited
Other
- UPC027242873582
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 438 reviews
(438 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Step Towards More Expensive Glass!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.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!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Does Great Wedding, Event, Real Estate
||Posted .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.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
G master lens
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.A very good, small portable lens that takes excellent quality pictures and videos. Definitely recommend to beginners, advanced,etc.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
A must Lens to own!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.I broke my first one by dropping it several times and had to replace it on the 4th drop. I use this with My SONY a6300 camera and it is hands down the best all round lens to use. I take it everywhere and shoot 90% of my pictures with it. I can not recommend this Lens enough. Fast on the count and takes a beating in the field. I have recently bought a a7iii full frame and it works so well with this lens. It gives me a great walk around ability for fast shooting. Flexibility and quality are the hallmarks of having this lens in my bag. I have included a variety of Pics shot with this lens and one of them was from the front seat of a moving bus.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony 18-105 mm
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.excellent sharpness and quick autofocus, smooth power zoom function great for video
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice lens
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Excellent outdoor lens and really does a good job of zooming in. Using it with an A6400 and the OSS really helps out a lot.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent Stabilized lens for Handheld Video!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Lens is really great as it’s designed for video. Not the greatest low light performance, but it definitely works well in most situations. Good compression on the tighter end. The real reason anyone would wanna get this is the excellent lens stabilization. If you use it in conjunction with a stabilized body your in for a great handheld experience.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Best all around lens
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Best lens I’ve ever owned. Very smooth and sharp. I use it with my Sony a6100 and dji ronin s
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: Questionwhat is the difference between Sony - G 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-mount Cameras and Sony - E PZ 18-105mm f/4.0 G OSS Power Zoom Lens for Select Sony E-Mount Cameras - Black ? as a beginner they look same except 24 and 18
Asked by sunny.
- A:Answer 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.
Answered by SonyVideoShooter
Q: QuestionWill this lens work with the a7R iii
Asked by MT.
- A:Answer 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.
Answered by SonyListens
Q: QuestionI have a 6000 SEL55-210 Lense takes some really clear pictures the bad thing is that you have to go across the room to take a picture. And lense SELP16-50 is good for up close but the picture quality is Bad. My Q: Is the E PZ 18-105mm good for up close?
Asked by Rudy.
- A:Answer Hi Rudy, yes. If you need to take a close up shot from a distance, the E PZ 18-105mm will do the job. We also recommend the SEL35F14Z if we're really talking about close distances. The SEL35F14Z will have minimal restrictions, however, it will not affect the quality of your shot (http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/accessories/compatibility.php?area=gb&lang=en&mdl=SEL35F14Z&cat=3). Additionally, please keep in mind that these lenses are not macro lenses. Regards, -Mark
Answered by SonyListens
Q: QuestionWill this lens work with the a6300?
Asked by A6300 Fan.
- A:Answer Yes, this lens is designed to work with all camera using the E-mount system such as the a6000, a6300 and a6500 as well as others.
Answered by Kaliberr
Q: Questionwill this lens work with a7III
Asked by jeremi.
- A:Answer Hi, jeremi! Yes. This lens is compatible with the Sony a7III, but with restrictions: -The angle of view will be narrowed down to that of APS-C size. -The [Lens Comp.: Distortion] setting will be set to "Auto". -You can change the operating direction of the zooming ring by upgrading the lens software to Ver. 02 or later. Vincent
Answered by SonyListens
Q: QuestionHi, This is compatible with sony a6500?
Asked by Rodolfo.
- A:Answer Hi Rodolfo, Yes, it's compatible but with restrictions. Kindly refer to this link for more information: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/accessories/compatibility.php?area=gb&lang=en&mdl=SELP18105G&cat=3 ~Ralph
Answered by SonyListens
Q: QuestionDoes it work with nex c3?
Asked by Cuimia.
- A:Answer Hi Cuimia, yes. This lens is compatible with the Sony NEX-C3 camera. -Anthony
Answered by SonyListens
Q: QuestionIs this lens compatible with a a6400 Sony camera?
Asked by Charlie.
- A:Answer Hi Charlie, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The lens is fully compatible with the camera. Thank you so much for your question. And thank you for choosing Sony. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
Answered by SonyListens
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