Sony E PZ 18-105 mm f/4.0 G | APS-C,
Sony E PZ 18-105 mm f/4.0 G | APS-C, Power Zoom Lens (SEL18105G)
About this item
· INCREDIBLY SHARP: An advanced optical design that incorporates two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and three aspherical elements offers enviable G Lens image quality throughout the zoom range
· BEAUTIFULLY SMOOTH BACKGROUNDS: Circular 7-blade aperture for beautiful bokeh defocus effects
· CAPTURE ALL THE DETAIL: The zoom range and quality of this fine G Lens will be more than enough for most shooting situations, plus you have the added advantage of smooth power zoom
· FAST AND PRECISE: Focusing benefits from the same type of pro-level technology, providing smooth, quiet operation that is also responsive. The length of the lens remains constant while zooming or focusing
· PROFESSIONAL ERGONOMICS: Built-in Optical Steady Shot image stabilization compensates for camera shake that can blur images when shooting handheld
Product Description
This G Lens for E-mount cameras delivers stunning still or movie imagery with the flexibility of 6X power zoom. The maximum aperture is a constant F4 from 18 mm wide-angle to 105 mm medium telephoto, with high resolution and contrast throughout the camera. A lever and ring on the lens barrel allow zoom speed to adjust freely while maintaining a stable grip.
Top reviews
It is a lens that you could use for photography and videography. Its best characteristic is that it is versatile. It goes from 18mm to 105mm, with a wide range of focal lengths. It is a lens that could live on your camera permanently if you are the guy that wants one lens to do everything.
I think 18mm is a bit tight for vlogging but doable. Oss will help you tremendously, and it works well on this lens, especially if you have an a6400 or another camera that doesn’t have an ibis.
It has a constant aperture of F4. It is a blessing and a curse at the same time. It doesn’t matter how much you zoom; the gap remains the same, so your image brightness will too. Though at night, you will not be able to use it as it can’t let enough light through, and the image will look soft and dark, especially on video.
It has a focus ring and a zoom ring. They are electronic, so you can spin them forever; nothing connects them to the lens. You can use the zoom ring for minor adjustments, but to use it for actual zoom, it takes a few rotations to zoom to 105. It has a power zoom button that moves faster the further you push it(I think it has 3 phases). Very steady and a much better solution to zoom.
Somewhat heavy, but for the size, I think it’s alright.
Hard to hold it in a vlog position unless you have a tripod or a gimble because you’re probably going to touch the zoom ring or the power zoom button. I’m not sure if you’d have the sony handgrip, but it may be too small. The lens is long so that it may feel front-heavy.
Background blur, not a lot at 18mm. If you zoom in a lot, the background blur becomes compressed and looks lovely. It is suitable for portraits at higher focal lengths, above 70mm. Maybe even 50mm, but with less background blur.
The day is stellar! So versatile! If you go vlogging with it, it gives so many opportunities, and if you take it on a trip, you won’t need any other lens. It does everything! Not significant in low light, but probably ok for a sunset. I paid £350 for it, and it makes a lot of sense at that price. I will use it a lot for photography or daytime videos. For vloggers, I’d recommend one of the three best lenses: Sony 10-18mm f4 OSS, Tamron 11-20mm f2.8, or Sigma 16mm f1.4.