Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS

Name: Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS
Brand: Sony
SKU: 371215
Price: 499 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.9 (21 reviews)

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With the 18-105mm zoom range, the lens is suitable for landscape, architecture, and portrait photography.
You can take sharp handheld photos at slower shutter speeds thanks to the image stabilization.
The maximum aperture of f/4 makes the lens less light-sensitive, so you won't take bright photos at night.

Description

Photograph many different subjects with the Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS. This camera lens has a zoom range of 18-105mm. At 18mm, you can capture landscapes and architecture. At 105mm, you can photograph portraits and most animals. The image stabilization reduces vibrations during handheld recording. This way, you can record smooth videos and take clear photos in the dark. Thanks to the Sony E mount, this lens fits Sony mirrorless cameras with a full-frame or APS-C sensor.

Key specs

Sony E mount

APS-C

Zoom lens

Zoom range

18-105mm

Standard, Wide-angle

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Picture quality

Review is 10 out of 10.

Weight/size

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

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Review is 10 out of 10.

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Review is 10 out of 10.

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Review is 9,6 out of 10.

Quality!

Very sharp photos
Focuses quickly and well
Large zoom range
Kind of big

Bought to replace the kit lens of the Sony alpha6000. In terms of quality, the lens belongs in a different category than that kit lens. A lot of detail, I only now really see what the alpha6000 is capable of.

Works well, zooming can be done manually and with a motor, I personally prefer manual.

Due to the larger zoom range, from wide angle to telephoto, and the constant quality over almost the entire range, I hardly need any more lenses.

A big case and not really light. I don't have any problems with it myself, it still fits well in the bag.

Photos are very sharp even at maximum zoom. Recommended.

Review by:
T. Nieuwdorp
Date:
28 December 2016
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Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 8,4 out of 10.

Truly a POWERzoom!

sharp
Super autofocus
constant aperture
big

As an experienced hobby photographer, who takes the most portrait photos, this is an ideal lens for me. Why? You can easily achieve the right focal lengths for this with this lens, the area between 60 mm and 80 mm (not counting the magnification factor of aps-c). Add to this the constant aperture of F4 and this ensures fine portraits that deliver beautiful out-of-focus backgrounds. The advantage over a fixed focal length lens is that you also have a decent wide angle at your disposal. This makes this lens suitable for shooting landscapes, for example.

I experience the sharpness at every focal length as good to excellent. The edges at aperture F4 are also very usable. I also have a number of primes with F1.8 as the fastest aperture. When I compare the photos, you have to search very carefully at the pixel peeper level to see any difference in sharpness. The autofocus of the lens is simply super. Noiseless and lightning fast! The zoom button on the side is ideal for the videographers among us. It ensures thorough and precise zooming in and out when filming. I use the lens on a Sony a6000, which makes the combination of autofocus a real joy.

Many reviews on the Internet give as a negative point the strong pin cushion deviation or a distortion of the image. I actually didn't experience this that way because my camera automatically performs a correction for this. In fact, you can't even turn it off! That is, if you have the correct and most current firmware on your camera. If this is the case, then you don't have to worry about it. All e-mount cameras have this feature. This is a different story for video cameras, which makes this lens less suitable for this target group.

There are drawbacks. The lens is large for the average small e-mount cameras. It feels a bit out of balance because of that. For example, the 18-200 is smaller and lighter but has a longer range. That could be a second drawback, the maximum zoom is 105 mm (again without taking the demand factor into account). On the other hand, you do have a constant aperture of F4 at your disposal and candlestick 18-200 can't match that!

All in all, a POWERzoom that can rightly be called that.

Review by:
marc
Date:
12 January 2015
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Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 8,8 out of 10.

Quality lens for a decent price

high build quality compact lens
constant brightness F4 over the entire zoom range
maintains constant length when buzzing
brightness sometimes too limited for indoor shots

I bought this lens for the Sony Nex-VG30 video camera. The big advantages of this lens are the decent brightness (F 4) that remains constant over the entire pedunculate, and the fact that the lens is compact and relatively light. I use this lens for video recordings and the lens functions very well. The image quality is excellent (it is also a Sony G lens) and the focus is as quiet as a mouse. When zooming (manually or with a built-in motor), the lenses move internally in the body so that the length of the lens remains constant. The zoom and focus rings are easy to operate, but are 'endless', i.e. you can keep turning them even if the focus/zoom has reached the end of its range. This is a disadvantage, because it also means that indications of distance or aperture opening are missing on the lens rings. For indoor shots without additional lighting, the brightness of F4 is often on the weak side, but for outdoor shots it provides enough light to film at low gains/ISOs. The build quality of this lens is very decent and it feels very solid.

Review by:
Ivo V.
Date:
2 March 2014
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Automatically translated from Nederlands

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Zoom range
- 18-105mm
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Lens type
- Standard, Wide-angle
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Weight
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Lens mount
- Sony E mount
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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	371215
	Manufacturer code	SELP18105G.AE
	Brand	Sony
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

Usage

Usage
	Lens type	Standard, Wide-angle
	Type of photography	All-round, Architecture and interior, Landscape, Nature photography, Portrait, Product, Sports and action, Wild animal photography

Suitable for

Suitable for
	Lens mount	Sony E mount
	Suitable for camera type	APS-C
	Compatible with lens filter
	Filter size	72 mm
	Lens series	Sony E

Properties

Properties
	Zoom or prime lens	Zoom lens
	Maximum magnification factor	0,11
	Number of aperture shutters	7
	Fixed aperture
	Number of groups	12
	Number of elements	16
	Type of lens elements	Aspherical, ED
	Special lens elements
	Number of stops	4
	Image stabilization
	Fixed focal point
	Zoom range	18-105mm

Focus

Focus
	Shortest focusing distance	45 cm
	Manual focus override
	Silent focusing motor
	Internal focus
	Focal distance control
	Autofocus

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Color	Black
	Weight	427 g
	Material	Metal, Plastic
	Diameter	78 mm
	Length camera lens	110 mm

Resistance

Resistance
	Dustproof
	Shockproof

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