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Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE

Announced May 17, 2012 •
Lens | Sony E | SEL18200LE
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Announced May 17, 2012

The Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE is a super-zoom lens designed for use with Sony's NEX-series interchangeable lens cameras. Covering an effective focal length range of 27-300mm, this lens inevitably sacrifices some optical quality for versatility, but as such it's an ideal choice for travelling, where you don't want to carry too much gear. Importantly for a lens which tops out at 300mm equivalent, this lens features Optical SteadyShot to compensate for the effects of camera shake.

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Sony announces NEX-F3 16MP mirrorless and E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE lens
May 17, 2012
Quick specs
Lens type Zoom lens
Focal length 18–200 mm
Image stab. Yes (Optical Steady Shot)
Lens mount Sony E
Max aperture F3.5–6.3
Min aperture F22–40
Min focus 0.50 m (19.69″)
Max magnification 0.27×
Weight 460 g (1.01 lb)
Length 97 mm (3.82″)

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