Sony AF DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM A-mount lens review by MarsX

reviewer#11059 date: Apr-21-2013
sharpness: 4.5
color: 5
build: 4
distortion: 5
flare control: 5
overall: 4.7
tested on:
  • film camera:Film camera
  • APS-C: 6MP6 MP; 10MP10 MP; 12MP12 MP; 14MP14 MP; 16MP16 MP; 20MP20 MP; 24MP24 MP
  • full frame: 12MP12 MP; 24MP24 MP; 36MP36 MP; 42MP42 MP; 61MP61 MP
ownership:I own this lens
compared to:Minolta 28-105/3.5-4.5 RS
Tamron SP 28-75/2.8
price paid:<100 $
positive:compact, light weight
very Sharp!
fast focus speed
inexpensive
great focal range for most situations
short focal distance, macro
negative:plastic mount
zoom ring moves not so fluent
comment:Best kit lens, for this price. If stopped down, this lens is very, very sharp! If you want a cheap lens, with great IQ, reasonable fast focus speed and not to worry about break-it or lose, SAM 18-55 is your lens!

rating summary

lens image
  • total reviews: 103
  • sharpness: 4.20
  • color: 4.30
  • build: 3.40
  • distortion: 3.88
  • flare control: 4.14
  • overall: 3.98
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