DT 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Zoom Lens

Model number: SAL1118

Rated 4.7 out of 5 Stars

Capture fast action interior scenes with the capability to focus quickly and zoom from super wide angle to wide angle with the this zoom lens.

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Wide-angle zoom

One ED glass element and three aspherical elements for superior image quality
High contrast throughout zoom range
Flare and aberrations effectively subdued
Circular aperture for attractive defocusing
35mm equivalent focal length: 16.5 - 27mm

This lens fits squarely in the "wide zoom" category, offering a range of focal lengths that are indispensable for serious indoor and architectural photography as well as any other situation that demands wide-angle coverage. City scenes, crowded markets, historical ruins... all of these are subjects that can benefit from the wide perspectives this lens provides. It's also a great lens for shooting dynamic images with deep perspective. Although wide angles present more opportunities for imagedegrading lens flare, the SAL1118 features special elements and design that reduce flare and aberrations to a minimum for crisp, highcontrast images even under difficult conditions.

ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass

ED Glass lenses minimize flare and greatly reduce chromatic aberration, giving you photos with sharper focus and more accurate color separation.

Internal Focusing System

Lens elements at the rear of the optical system move, allowing rapid auto-focus response.

Circular Aperture

In low-light shots or nightscapes, out-of-focus light sources have a pleasing circular defocused effect.

Aspherical Lens Elements

Aspherical elements correct frame distortion to provide more visually accurate super-wide-angle shots.

Advisory when using DT lenses with full-frame (35mm equivalent) DSLR cameras.

Sony α (alpha) lenses with the Digital Technology (DT) designation are ideal for use on APS-C size DSLR cameras and are not recommended for use with full frame DSLR camera bodies (such as the DSLR-A900). Although DT lenses can be used with full frame cameras, they can only realize a maximum of 11MP image size (when using the DSLR-A900)., and are not guaranteed to provide accurate Auto Exposure performance.

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Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term : 2 Years, Parts & Labour

Optics/Lens

Lens Type : Wide Angle & Wide Angle Zoom
Aperture (Max.) : f/4.5 - 5.6
Aperture (Min.) : f/22 - 29
Filter Diameter : 77mm
Lens Groups-Elements : 12 groups, 15 elements
Minimum Focus Distance : 9.6" (25cm)
Aspheric Elements : 3 aspheric
Distance Encoder : Yes
Distance Scale : Yes
Aperture Blade : 7 blades (Circular aperture)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : APS: 16.5 - 27mm (35mm Equivalent: 11
Lens Weight : 12.7 oz (360g)
Magnification : x 0.125

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) : 3 3/8 x 3 1/4 (83 x 80.5mm)
Weight (Approx.) : 12.7 oz (360g)

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Front and rear lens cap

ALC-SH0009 petal lens hood

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( Rated 4.7 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 3 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot )

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Reviewer: geminis

Date 18-Nov-2008

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A GOOD VALUE

Pros: GOOD COLOR RENDITION

Cons: DISTORTION ON THE CORNERS

IT HAS A LITTLE ABERRATION ON THE CORNERS, ITS LIGHT WHITH GOOD COLOR IN GENERAL SITUATIONS. MAY BE IN THE FUTURE SONY MADE AN OTHER ZEISS LENS.

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Reviewer: NxNW (Washington, D.C.)

Date 19-Jun-2011

I've had this product for3-6 months

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SAL-1118 11-18mm f4.5-5.6 Zoom Lens

Pros: Sharp, vivid colors under a wide range of lighting conditions, good value for the money

Cons: none

Using this lens with the alpha55 I was able to capture high quality images under both interior and exterior lighting conditions, Unlike the earlier reviewer, I did not experience any edge-related chromatic abberations. Most recommended.

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Reviewer: thejumbo (Chattanooga, TN)

Date 22-Mar-2012

I've had this product for1-2 years

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Great Lens for Many Uses

Pros: Great color, Decent speed, Good optics, AMAZING width in shots, Lightweight

Cons: A touch slow in low light, size of barrel makes flash shots hard

I use this lens a lot, mostly for real estate/home interior shots. I purchased it specifically to get some great shots of a home theater that we submitted for an award, and have used it in nearly every home installation that we have done since. It has great color, and you never run out space to fit an entire room into a shot. I have dabbled a bit with portraits with this lens as well, and landscapes are great, but you have to be careful of the distortion that can occur with the wide angle.

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