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- Brand Name: Sony
- Model: SAL18250
- Lens Type: zoom
- Minimum focal length: 18.00 millimeters
- Maximum focal length: 250 millimeters
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Product Description
This long-telephoto Sony zoom lens provides high magnification and a broad 14X zooming range in compact, lightweight design that makes it easy to carry -- and its 35mm-equivalent range of 27mm wide-angle to 375mm telephoto excels at capturing faraway subjects, sports events, dramatic landscapes and intimate close-up views.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
114 of 115 people found the following review helpful
Short version: This is a great lens... very well made, effective, versatile, and performs impressively. A great investment for anyone wanting a lens that really can 'do it all'.
Long version: I got this lens as an upgrade from my original Sony 18-55 lens, since I wanted a lens with a little more zoom capability (and some close-up as well) without having to switch back and forth between the 18-55 for wide angle and a bulky telephoto for higher zoom.
I was worried a little bit by reviews of the similar Tamron 18-250 lens because some reviewers claimed it had slower focus times and zoom slip.
Well, with this lens, I've not noticed any difference in focusing speed or had any problem with the zoom slipping; the zoom itself is tight and the autofocus is spot-on (I have mediocre eyesight, so AF is pretty important for me). Colors are vibrant, the view is clear... everything is good with this lens so far. I'm very pleased and not at all remorseful about dropping the cash for it.
Long version: I got this lens as an upgrade from my original Sony 18-55 lens, since I wanted a lens with a little more zoom capability (and some close-up as well) without having to switch back and forth between the 18-55 for wide angle and a bulky telephoto for higher zoom.
I was worried a little bit by reviews of the similar Tamron 18-250 lens because some reviewers claimed it had slower focus times and zoom slip.
Well, with this lens, I've not noticed any difference in focusing speed or had any problem with the zoom slipping; the zoom itself is tight and the autofocus is spot-on (I have mediocre eyesight, so AF is pretty important for me). Colors are vibrant, the view is clear... everything is good with this lens so far. I'm very pleased and not at all remorseful about dropping the cash for it.
62 of 63 people found the following review helpful
By jpr
Amazon Verified Purchase
I've only had a chance to take a few hundred shots with this lens so far, but I'm fairly impressed. It's an excellent zoom lens considering the large range it covers; making it a very good "all-purpose" lens. It's clearly better than the kit lens in their overlapping range, focuses pretty quick, and offers much greater zoom, but there's still some noticeable barrel distortion at 18 to 21mm or so, and some softness and light loss at the tele end as expected. You can definately beat this lens with the right smaller range lenses or primes, but you'll pay a LOT more and have more to carry around.
78 of 83 people found the following review helpful
My wife uses the Tamron 18-250 on her Alfa 100. The results are good no more, no less and it is difficult to focus when there is not enough contrast.
I must say I used this lens on my Minolta 7D. I got faster results with this camera but again the pictures were good, no more no less.
With the Sony 18-250 on my (new) Alfa 700, this is another story. This couple is damn fast; only in a few occasions did I have some difficulties to focus. I shot already 1000 pictures at the sea side, in mountain areas, in a desert; I am happy to report that I got accurate colors (those I actually saw) and distortion free pictures.
If you want to travel light, the couple Alfa 700/Sony 18-250 is a must. It is a kind of standard lens along with the Sony 11-18 that I rate 5 stars too.
Simply amazing.
I must say I used this lens on my Minolta 7D. I got faster results with this camera but again the pictures were good, no more no less.
With the Sony 18-250 on my (new) Alfa 700, this is another story. This couple is damn fast; only in a few occasions did I have some difficulties to focus. I shot already 1000 pictures at the sea side, in mountain areas, in a desert; I am happy to report that I got accurate colors (those I actually saw) and distortion free pictures.
If you want to travel light, the couple Alfa 700/Sony 18-250 is a must. It is a kind of standard lens along with the Sony 11-18 that I rate 5 stars too.
Simply amazing.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Avoid. Consider the sigma.
This review covers my experience with my copy of this lens. I am not a professional by any means. I used it with my a57 and a77. Read more
Published 1 month ago by David Nisevich
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great range of coverage
Great range of coverage; this is one of the best all-purpose lenses I own…. it does get a bit heavy at the end of a hike, but performs well… I have to note and agree with other... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Paul Hollebeke
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good at first ...
I've purchased this lens twice but I won't anymore. At first it works well, but after about a year of using them, the rubber grip came unglued on both. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Matt Roseboom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great zoom without suffering in quality!
I have purchased this lens to replace the stock 18-55mm lens for my Sony A57. This lens offer me great zoom so that I can take pictures from afar. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ong Chi Hang
5.0 out of 5 stars
a great lens
I should never need to buy another lens--use this all the time and it works great for all situations--from wide angle to zoom
Published 4 months ago by Katherine Plessner
5.0 out of 5 stars
great all around lense
I really like this lense. It is a wonderful all around lense. Do wish it would come in a f/2.0-2.4 to allow more light and quicker response. Definetly worth the money.
Published 5 months ago by EMS
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great multi Purpose Lens
If you can only take a single lens, this is the one to take.
With the higher speed new DSLR's this lens give you a very wide abillity to image whatever you wish.
With the higher speed new DSLR's this lens give you a very wide abillity to image whatever you wish.
Published 6 months ago by S. Simon Jacob
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great overall lens
I was looking for a lens that could "do it all" for my Sony A-55 DSLR, as I don't want to be constantly changing lenses. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. Banton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Does the trick!
I bought my A57 with the kit lens, and while that lens exceeded my expectations, I knew that I would want something with more flexibility. Read more
Published 8 months ago by J. Palmer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Sony Walk Around
Excellent Image quality & very versatile for stills & video. No lens creep issue on mine. Should be a kit option.
Published 9 months ago by petee
