Sony/Minolta 18-200 f/3.5-6.3 DT SAL-18200

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Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DT
(NOTE: This lens is optically identical to the Minolta 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DT)

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Description:

The Sony SAL-18200 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 AF Lens is a handy, all-in-one compact zoom lens for versatile and easy subject selection for indoor or outdoor photography, specifically designed for the Sony Alpha and Minolta Digital SLR cameras. Ideal for capturing faraway subjects, sports events, dramatic landscapes and intimate close-up views.

Optics have been optimized for a small diameter image circle in order to work with the APS-C size CCD used with digital SLR cameras. When used with a digital SLR camera, the equivalent focal length for this lens is 27-300mm.

Note! Not compatible with 35mm or "full-frame" digital SLR cameras (e.g. A900, film cameras)

Internal Focusing Internal lens elements move, so the overall length does not change, creating a lens that focuses more quickly and doesn't change balance.

Aspherical Lens Elements Three aspherical elements correct visual aberrations more effectively across the entire zoom range and help reduce weight.

ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass Two ED Glass lenses minimize flare and greatly reduce chromatic aberration, giving you sharp, clear shots even at full telephoto extension.

Circular Aperture Because aperture blades form a near circle at the wide openings used for low-light shots, spot-light sources have a pleasing circular defocused effect.

Performance:

• Focal Length 18 - 200 mm
• Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 27 - 300 mm
• Aperture Maximum: f/3.5 - 6.3, Minimum: f/22 - 40
• Camera Mount Type Sony Alpha, Minolta AF
• Format Compatibility DSLR (APS-C Sensor)
• Angle of View 76° - 8°
• Minimum Focus Distance 1.6' (48.77 cm)
• Magnification 0.26x
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1:3.71
• Groups/Elements 13/15
• Diaphragm Blades 7

Features:

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

Specifications:

• Filter Thread: 62 mm
• Dimensions (DxL): Approx. 2.87 x 3.37" (7.29 x 8.56 cm)
• Weight: 14.29 oz (405 g)

User Reviews:

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

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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