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Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Zoom

Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Zoom
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73 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 73 reviews of Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Zoom. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the reliability, but some have doubts about the usability. There are some mixed reviews about the size and price.

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On average, users rate this product 86/100 and experts rate this product 60/100.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Zoom

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 user reviews of Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Zoom from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

96% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Zoom

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Zoom from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the price. Some have doubts about the size.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Review

 

11x zoom. ; Sharp results. ; Optical stabilization. ; 1:2.9 macro focus. ; Adjustable speed power zoom.

Awkward to use for handheld photography. ; Power zoom adds noise to soundtrack. ; Resolution and light-gathering drop when zoomed in.

The Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS is a niche version of the 11x lens built for video with a smooth, adjustable speed servo-powered zoom.

Feb, 2020

Consumer review (abt.com)

Exacellent travel lens

 

I have used this lens on an NEX-7 body for almost a year. It is an ideal all-purpose lens for a traveler who prefers to carry a single lens to cover most shooting situations. In my opinion, carrying a lens bag with multiple lenses negates the advantage...

Sep, 2014

Consumer review (abt.com)

Good for travel

 

I bought this lens to go with a new A6000--a downsize from a full sized DSLR because we were going on a biking trip. The zoom range of this lens is great for casual travel. Although I'd like a faster lens, don't know that I'd want the added weight. I...

Jul, 2014

Consumer review (abt.com)

Terribly slow, inaccurate focusing.

 

I bought a set of the NEX 6 and this lens. The camera was great, and focused great with the kit lens, but with this telephoto, it was terrible. It was slow, and at anything over 100mm, it would overshoot or undershoot and lock on out of focus. Totally...

Mar, 2014

Consumer review (abt.com)

150-200mm bad

 

for in the 150-200mm lens 18-200LE will not be the focus and blur image

Oct, 2013

Consumer review (abt.com)

Not a good performer

 

Was able to use this lens at the same time as the original version for instant comparison under identical conditions. At 200 mounted on a CF Gitzo with RRS B60 Head, the image did not look sharp while focusing. Image file not sharp either. Tried the...

Nov, 2012

Consumer review (abt.com)

Versatile and compact

 

Quite a compact lens for this huge focal range. Close focus is impressive, as it works at full zoom, and OSS is very good. No reason to carry around an 18-55 lens, really, unless size is a concern. I only wish that it would focus faster, especially in...

Easily Interchangeable ; Lightweight

Slow Focus

Nov, 2012

Consumer review (abt.com)

Quality Glass

 

This is a great versatile lens with excellent image quality. It has a quality solid feel to it. It should not be expected to serve in low light conditions. That is a job for faster prime lenses. Out of the box, the zoom appears somewhat stiff but that...

Nov, 2012

Consumer review (abt.com)

2000 photos later...

 

Initially, before purchase, I was confused with reviews I had read else in the Net. My perfect zoom lens would be 50-320mm, but there is no such available... Because the time was running out, I decided to buy this (SEL18200LE) lens and give it a try...

Useful zoom range, good color reproduction, crisp images, lock switch

Lens tend to extend if you don't lock it during hiking

Sep, 2012

Consumer review (abt.com)

18-200 is really useful range, IQ is acceptable.

 

My own Nex lens ranking is like this. 1. Zeiss 24mm 2. 50mm F1.8 3. 30mm F3.5 4. 18-200 LE 5. 18-55 Bundle I like fixed range lenses because IQ is very reliable and low maximum aperture is make a great blur for portrait. Always want crispy crispy and...

Jul, 2012

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