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Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS

Announced May 11, 2010 •
Zoom lens | Sony E | SEL1855
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Announced May 11, 2010

The Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS is a low-cost standard zoom for Sony's APS-C format NEX interchangeable lens cameras, covering an effective focal length range of 27-52mm. Although it isn't the best lens in Sony's E-mount lineup (newer bodies like the NEX-6 and NEX-7 really show up its weaknesses), this is a useful 'first lens' for photographers entering the NEX system from the bottom.

Product timeline
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Jun 8, 2010
Sony NEX mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras previewed
May 11, 2010
Quick specs
Lens type Zoom lens
Focal length 18–55 mm
Image stab. Yes (Optical Steady Shot)
Lens mount Sony E
Max aperture F3.5–5.6
Min aperture F22–32
Min focus 0.24 m (9.45″)
Max magnification 0.31×
Weight 214 g (0.47 lb)
Length 60 mm (2.36″)

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