Sony 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 E-Mount Lens SEL18200LE

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Sony 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 E-Mount Lens SEL18200LE

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Lens Versatility

Customers are generally positive about the versatility of the Sony 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 E-Mount Lens SEL18200LE, praising it as an all-purpose lens suitable for various shooting scenarios and travel due to its compact size and excellent image quality across different focal lengths. Some customers have noted that the lens is heavier than other e-mount lenses but still consider it a solid investment for its versatility.

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Image Sharpness

Customers have mixed opinions on the image sharpness of the Sony 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 E-Mount Lens, with some praising its excellent sharpness and clarity while others reporting issues with detail and contrast, particularly at higher zoom levels and in low light conditions. The effective image stabilization is a standout feature for many users, but some have experienced lens creeping and vibrations that negatively impact image quality. Overall, the lens's combination of compact size, versatile zoom range, and solid build make it a popular choice for travel photography and everyday use.

Auto Focus Speed

Customers have mixed opinions regarding the auto focus speed of the Sony 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 E-Mount Lens SEL18200LE. While some are pleased with its quick and reliable performance, others have experienced significant struggles with the focusing mechanism, particularly in low light conditions or when shooting fast-moving subjects.

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Quality

The only real weakness of this lens is relatively slow apertures, but i have been able to obtain decent results in low light an... Read More

The main use case for this lens was travel: it is light weight, relatively compact and produces excellent images.

Zoom in on a distant object, half press the shutter button and you can actually see the image come into focus and go from shaky... Read More

It's heavy, and big even when collapsed all the way.

Price

I admit, it was pricey and it took me a while to talk myself into it, but now even my wife is happy i bought it and that says a lot.

I'm a hobbyist so this lens is economically priced and convenient for every day and travel use.

So for $750 this lens does its job.

Note that you will pay a premium price for it, but it'll be worth it if video is important.

Shipping

My lens was shipped with firmware .

I received this lens on time and it's like having a new camera.

Competitiveness

This is compensated by nice images taken by the nex-6 with up to iso 25600.

People who give this lens a low rating should exchange it for another copy, or send it to sony for repair.

I purchased this lens before going to machu picchu and the galapagos.

Also here the positioning is reversed when compared to professional lenses from other camera makers (e.

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Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.

This product had a total of 133 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 19 2024.