Sony (NEX E-mount) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL-1855

[groovyone]

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

Description:

The E-Mount SEL 1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens for Alpha NEX Cameras (Silver) from Sony is designed for use on Alpha NEX digital cameras. This standard zoom lens has a 35mm format equivalent to a 27-82.5mm lens. Covering angles of view from 76 to 29 degrees, this wide to medium zoom lens is ideal for a variety of subjects including portraits and landscapes. Plus, with a short focusing distance of only 9.7" (0.25 m), you can get in tight for interesting close-ups.

The Sony SEL 1855 is built with 11 elements in 9 groups with 4 aspherical surfaces so you get clear images without aberrations or distortion. Its internal motor allows for smooth and quiet autofocusing, which you will love even while you are capturing images in the camera's HD movie mode.

The compact size (only 2.4", 6.0cm) of the lens and light weight (6.9 oz, 194g) perfectly complement Sony's Alpha NEX cameras which incorporate a huge image sensor into a very compact frame. The results are high-quality still and HD movie captures without the extra size and weight of standard DSLR cameras.

• Designed to match your Alpha NEX camera, the SEL 1855 standard zoom lens is lightweight and features smooth and silent autofocusing while offering an all-purpose focal range for beautiful shots.
  
• In the 35mm equivalent, this lens covers subjects from wide-angle (27mm) to midrange (82.5mm); ideal for capturing subjects such as close-up portraits to expansive landscapes.

Performance:

• Focal Length 18 - 55 mm
• Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 27 - 82.5 mm
• Aperture Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6, Minimum: f/22 - 32
• Camera Mount Type Sony (E Mount for NEX)
• Format Compatibility DSLR (APS-C Sensor)
• Angle of View 76° - 29°
• Minimum Focus Distance 9.84" (25 cm)
• Magnification 0.3x
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1:3.3
• Groups/Elements 9/11
• Diaphragm Blades 7

Features:

• Image Stabilization: Yes
• Autofocus: Yes
• Tripod Collar: No

Specifications:

• Filter Thread: 49mm
• Dimensions (DxL): Approx. 2.44 x 2.36" (62 x 60 mm)
• Weight: 6.84 oz (194 g)

User Reviews:

• B&H Photo user reviews HERE
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• Adorama user reviews HERE

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How To Post Sample Images:

We ask that members please post their own sample photos taken with this particular lens in order to give others that may be in the market to purchase one and idea of how well it handles. When posting sample photos we ask that you do so like the example below in regards to including any and all EXIF data such as camera body used, aperture, shutter speed, ISO etc. This will help out a great deal.

Example:

Canon EOS-5D Mark II : Canon EF 35 f/1.4L : 25 Seconds : f/5.6 : 100 ISO : 35mm : Aperture Priority Mode : -1/3 Bias : No Flash

[groovyone]

Not too shabby with flare:

Sony NEX-5 : 18-55E @ 18mm : 1/100s : f/5.6 : ISO 200

[PhotoByLeal]

It does a great job, I will post some pics from the Houston Coffee & Cars that my boy took with the NEX-3 and that lens later.... came out great!

[groovyone]

Originally Posted by PhotoByLeal

It does a great job, I will post some pics from the Houston Coffee & Cars that my boy took with the NEX-3 and that lens later.... came out great!

Nice. I was supposed to go but was too beat on Saturday.

[groovyone]

Sony NEX-5 : 18-55E @ 55mm : 1/100s : f/5.6 : ISO 200

[khuang]

nice nex-5 by far is my fav!!!

[PhotoByLeal]

Sony NEX-3 with flash on top and a Nikon SB-900 external flash to the right of the dog with a blue gel!

I have been told time after time that the NEX-3 & 5 will NOT trigger any external flashes! I just proved them wrong!

later......

Sony NEX-5 : 18-55E @ 55mm : 1/10s : f/7.1 : ISO 1600

[wondershots]

SONY NEX-C3, SONY 18-55E, f/5.6 @ 55 mm, 1/200, ISO 200, Aperture Priority

[groovyone]

Sony NEX-5 : 18-55E @ 18mm : 1/160s : f/4.5 : ISO 200