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Sony SAL-18200 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony SAL-18200 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
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24 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 reviews of Sony SAL-18200 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

On average, users rate this product 76/100 and experts rate this product 60/100.

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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

 
Aug, 2009

Expert review by : digicambuyer.co.uk (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Sony DT 18-200mm f3.5-6.3

 

Despite its somewhat cheap build the Sony 18-200mm handles well, but it’s crippled by its weak edge performance at medium and long focal lengths

Aug, 2009

Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Sony SAL-18200 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

 

Specially designed for the APS-size CCD imager of the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this is the standard zoom lens that brings you closer to your subject. With superior all-in-one lens performance for everyday shooting, its 35mm-equivalent range of...

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

Jun, 2006

Consumer review (sony.com)

I have used it everywhere

 

This lense came with my A100 3 years ago. It is the only lense I have ever used. I am no professional by any means, but have taken some professional quality photos with this lense. Thousands of pictures later and it still works as good as it did 3...

Versital, not bulky, great lense overall

Aperture level

Jan, 2010

Consumer review (sony.com)

Good lens, but doesn't give the range it says

 

Have used this lens for several months as primary lens on my a380 due to the range, but have compared it to 4 other lenses I have and the range falls somewhat short of the 200mm it claims. Based on personal tests, I estimate that it actually falls into...

Sharp pictures, lightweight

Somewhat short of the 200mm it says; rather high aperture settings compared to other lenses @ 200mm

Jan, 2010

Consumer review (sony.com)

Perfect Vacation Lens

 

Just returned from a trip to China where we carried several lens all day up steep mountains and many, many steps. My wife balk at all the weight. Upon our return we got this lens and totally happy. Light, versatile, and Gramma doesn't have to carry...

One Lens Does it all

Plastic

Oct, 2009

Consumer review (sony.com)

Great lens for the money

 

I have this lens and I find that it takes nice sharp and clear images. I have made prints up to 20x24 with no loss of sharpness.

Good value for the money

None so far

Aug, 2009

Consumer review (sony.com)

It's A Shame...

 

This was the first lens that I used when I bought my A700 almost a year ago. Coming from DSC-F717, I was disappointed that I didn't get a significant improvement in image quality while using this lens with a clearly more robust platform. Its...

Wide range

Soft in wide and long end

Mar, 2009

Consumer review (sony.com)

It's A Shame...

 

"This was the first lens that I used when I bought my A700 almost a year ago. Coming from DSC-F717, I was disappointed that I didn't get a significant improvement in image quality while using this lens with a clearly more robust platform. Its...

Wide range

Soft in wide and long end

Mar, 2009

Consumer review (sony.com)

Slow Focus, Plastic mount

 

The lens has a great range! Thats about it. It's a great tourist lens. It is the slowest focusing lens I have ever put on my A100 or A700. It's soft at both ends to be expected, sharp in the middle. The build is poor. For the cost I would like to see...

Wide range

To many to list here

Feb, 2009
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