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Pros Pros
  • Versatile zoom range with a constant f/4 aperture
  • Effective optical stabilization and silent power zoom ideal for video
  • Solid, high-quality build with internal zooming and focusing
  • Strong central image sharpness
  • Fast and quiet autofocus performance
Cons Cons
  • Limited performance in low light and for macro photography
  • Significant distortion and vignetting requiring software correction
  • Soft image quality toward the edges of the frame
  • Large and heavy design that can feel unbalanced on smaller camera bodies
  • Lack of weather sealing

Launch price Launch price $599
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 18-105mm f/4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E · APS-C
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus 45 cm (0.11x)
Filter thread Filter thread 72mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Weight & size Weight & size 427g (15.1 oz) · 78 x 110 mm (3.07 x 4.33 in)

Announcement date Announcement date August 27, 2013
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $599
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage APS-C
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series G

Elements Elements 16
Groups Groups 12

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 18mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 105mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/4
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 77° - 15°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 45 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.11x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Weight Weight 427g (15.1 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 78mm (3.07 in)
Length Length 110mm (4.33 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 72mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None