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Sony Alpha SEL-1018

10-18mm f/4 wide-angle zoom lens for Sony NEX-series cameras and camcorders

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Our take on the Sony Alpha SEL-1018

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If you've been on the lookout for an E-mount lens that will absolutely change the character and emphasis of the subjects you shoot, plus give you flexibility in framing options that you just can't get any other way, you need to start experimenting with this Sony Alpha SEL-1018 wide-angle zoom lens. With a 15mm equivalent focal length on your NEX-series camera at full wide angle, this lens is ideal for capturing that seaside panorama with the approaching storm clouds, or the full city skyline from the high ground downtown. Plus, with the unusual emphasis that extreme wide angles give to perspective, you'll be able to create images that are truly arresting.

The lens is competitive in lower light as well, with a maximum aperture of f/4 throughout its zoom range. Try it out in tight spaces.

Highlights:

  • 10-18mm f/4 zoom lens with 35mm equivalent of 15-27mm
  • compatible with Sony NEX-series digital cameras and camcorders
  • Optical Steady Shot™ image stabilization with Active mode for steadier handheld shots
  • super-wide angle is perfect for expansive landscapes, architecture and striking manipulation of perspective
  • minimum focus distance: 9.84"
  • minimum aperture: f22
  • seven circular aperture blades for smooth background defocusing
  • filter/attachment size: 62mm
  • lens is 2.875" in diameter and 2.5" long
  • weight: 8 oz.
  • warranty: 1 year
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Supplied Accessories:
  • front and rear lens caps
  • petal-shaped, bayonet-type lens hood
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    Features and Specs

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    Sony
    Image Stabilization
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    Yes
    Focal Length
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    10-18mm
    Maximum Aperture
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    F4
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    8 ounces
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    1 Year
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    1 Year

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    What's in the box?

    • E10-18mm F4 OSS lens (SEL1018)
    • 62mm Front lens cap (installed)
    • Rear lens cap (installed)
    • ALC-SH123 Lens hood
    • Operating Instructions
    • Precautions Before Using
    • Warranty sheet

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    Features

    Optics: The Sony SEL1018 (E 10-18mm F4 OSS) super-wide-angle zoom lens is compatible with the Sony α NEX-series interchangeable lens cameras. The lens has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 15-27mm, and a 109°-76° field of view for capturing expansive landscapes.

    Optical SteadyShot (OSS): Equipped with Optical SteadyShot (OSS), the lens compensates for blur caused by camera shake for normal handheld photography. OSS also reduces the reliance on high ISO settings when shooting in dark environments, which greatly enhances the effectiveness of the Hand-held Twilight and Anti-Motion Blur shooting modes. Optical SteadyShot gives you a 4-stop shutter speed advantage when activated.

    Lens Hood: The lens includes the ALC-SH123 Lens Hood to reduce flare and ensure maximum image quality. The lens hood should be removed when using the camera's built-in flash to avoid blocking the flash light. You can store the lens hood by mounting it onto the lens backward. When installed, the lens hood adds a little less than 1-1/4" to the total length of the lens.

    Focusing: The lens can be used with the NEX-series cameras in the auto-focus, direct manual focus, or manual focus modes. You can switch between focusing modes in the camera menu.

    Dimensions: The lens has the following dimensions: Diameter=2.752", Length=2.7"-3.081" (3.217"-3.608" w/caps).

    Specifications:

    Lens E10-18mm F4 OSS
    35mm Equivalent 15-27mm
    Mount Sony E-mount
    Angle of View 109°-76°
    Lens Construction 10 elements in 8 groups
    3 Aspherical lens elements
    Super Extra-low Dispersion lens
    7-blade Circular aperture
    Minimum Focus 9.84"
    Filter Diameter 62mm
    Aperture F4 maximum
    F22 minimum
    Weight 8 ounces
     
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    Sweet, tho expensive lens

    Written By KKP, Cloverdale, CA on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
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    I used this lens recently on a trip to Yellowstone. It was light, fast and took fine pictures on my Nex-7. It will always be in my bag.
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    Light, smooth, responsive, well-built
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      Sony Alpha SEL-1018
    • Angled view, with lens hood

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      Sony Alpha SEL-1018