Sony DT 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM
Sony May 2009
Sony APS-C

Sony DT 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM

This is a APS-C zoom lens for Sony A, covering 18-55 mm and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6. It weighs 210 g, and was released in 2009. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for APS-C cameras. This wide-to-standard zoom lens features a f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, street, documentary, everyday, portrait. The optical design incorporates 8 elements in 7 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/3.5-5.6
Aperture
18–55mm
Focal
210 g
Weight
May 2009
Released
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Good for landscapearchitecture
Astrophotography Street Documentary Everyday Portrait
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
18-55 mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperture
f/22-36
Number of diaphragm blades
7
Optical construction
8 elements in 7 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.25 m (9.84 inches)
Filter size
55 mm
Lens mount
Sony A
Dimensions
69.5 x 69 mm
Weight
210 g (7.41 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
APS-C
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Street, Documentary, Everyday, Portrait

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 1.2% of the frame width

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