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11x Zoom for a Wide Range of Subjects

The SELP18200 offers a wide 18mm to 200mm zoom range (35 mm equivalent: 27mm to 300mm): 

wide to super telephoto in a single versatile lens.  Expansive landscapes, dynamic snapshots with 

normal human perspective, engaging medium-telephoto portraits with beautifully defocused 

backgrounds, and super telephoto sports and wildlife … this flexible lens comfortably covers all of 

these subjects and situations.

Smooth, quiet focusing motor

The SELP18200 incorporates a newly developed internal linear motor that achieves an 

exceptionally smooth and quiet focus operation. The result is an almost noiseless, smooth high-

speed focusing operation that is essential for high-quality movie capture. 

Powered zoom for enhanced visual expression

In addition to variable speed zoom the SELP18200 supports constant speed zooming for slow, 

smooth zoom effects that can enhance cinematographic expression but are difficult to achieve 

manually. Zoom can be controlled directly from camcorders that feature built-in zoom levers, 

as well as from the built-in zoom lever on the lens.  Since power for the internal zoom drive 

mechanism is supplied by the camera, no additional battery is required.

Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode

Optical image stabilizations (Optical SteadyShot) allows for sharp images to be shot using 

shutter speeds as much as 4 stops slower than would normally be possible when shooting hand-

held. Advantageous for general photography, but is particularly effective when combined 

with the Anti Motion Blur and Hand-held Twilight modes provided in the NEX-series Handycam 

camcorders, and it makes difficult indoor shots that retain the mood of the ambient lighting 

possible without the need to increase ISO sensitivity, delivering top-quality images with minimal 

noise.

Premium-class optical performance

This high-quality lens design features 5 aspheric surfaces and unreserved application of 

advanced technology developed for the Alpha-series E-mount lenses in order to deliver images 

of superlative clarity and presence. This compact lens affords first-class contrast and sharpness 

from the image center right out to the edges.

Circular aperture

The SELP18200 incorporates the same type of circular aperture that is a popular feature in other 

Alpha E-mount lenses. This 7-blade aperture is designed to maintain a circular shape from 

maximum aperture to two stops down, yielding smooth, natural defocusing with a beautiful 

circular rendering of point light sources.

Metal exterior for a refined feel

The exterior of the lens barrel is made of aluminum alloy for elegant, high-quality appearance 

and feel that ideally balance the unit’s compact dimensions. Metal construction also provides 

maximum durability in combination with the metal lens mount.

Specifications

Optics/Lens

Aperture

Circular

Aperture (Max.)

F3.5 - F6.3

Aperture (Min.)

F22 – F40

Focal Length (35mm equivalent)

27mm – 300mm

SELP-18200

Alpha E-mount PZ18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS

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