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18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(17 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 17 reviews
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94%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras - Black
Customer Rating
4
Quite the glass!
on January 3, 2014
Posted by: Durnik
This lense was part of a kit buy with the A65. I have used this lense and some of my old Minolta glass with the A65 and this lense does NOT pale in comparison. Even though it isn't a Zeiss lense and not sure how much better a Sony G lense might be, this one with it's wide breadth of 18 to 250 does well. I do notice some lense creep when the camera is at severe anlges and can be frustrating when trying to accomplish HDRs. There is some abberation on the edges when zoomed out or high contrast. The first image below is a pan image from the A65 - these are a lower res since it is a pan shot. The second image with the plants and butterfly will show what the clarity of the images can be. I do agree that a mild highpass filter in PS helps these images if real crispness is needed but for the money this lense is great. I had the panoramic shot printed at 30" at a print house on a high end printer and have had two pro photographers compliment the A65 and this lense. Not bad since they use Zeiss lenses and have the high end Canons. I would rate this 5 stars for the lense it self but in regards to other lenses out there I know it isn't the top. The focusing isn't the quickest but it finds the subject and is a little loud when doing so.
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Customer Rating
5
Great lens ... wish I'd discovered it earlier
on August 19, 2012
Posted by: Anonymous
I've only just bought this lens .... yes, I know I'm a bit late to the party but I'm already loving it.
I bought my Alpha 300 a couple of years ago and I've been switching between the 18-70 lens that came with it (still a jolly good lens) and the 75-300 that I purchased shortly after. However when I'm travelling and likely to be in spots where changing the lens isn't ideal, this new 18-250 is just the job.
It's compact and my initial pictures have been great - I can see why people were saying this is their 'default' or 'go to' lens.
I've got to spend some more time using it but so far I'm delighted.
What's great about it: The range is fantastic, the size is excellent
What's not so great: Does have a tendency to slide if you don't lock it
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Great All-Around High Zoom Lens, But!
on July 28, 2012
Posted by: Kevinzilla
This lens is great for all-around shooting and takes beautiful photo's in any lighting condition. However, I do notice "lens creep" (extracting/retracting) when taking photo's in a vertical position. This is probably normal with "high-zoom lenes" but very frustrating when shooting in an upward position. Other than that, this lens is highly recommended for the advanced photographer who wants an all-in-one high zoom lens without having to change lenses..
What's great about it: Very High Zoom
What's not so great: Lens Creep
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent lens
on July 22, 2011
Posted by: AFAlex
I am a total amateur, shooting only on preset and automatic settings. I know, but you had enough reviews from experts, you need one from someone that understand very little about photography and only enjoys shooting pictures for fun. I have been able to get excellent pictures with my Sony Alpha 55 and this lens.
What's great about it: Brings the action really close with very crop images. One lens does it all.
What's not so great: None found ye; I've been using it for 4 months.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
autofocus with nex-5
on May 25, 2011
Posted by: khendekci
l have been using this lens for nearly 4 months and without autofocus having hard times.
It is a take and go lens but without autofocus it is nothing.
It is a take and go lens but without autofocus it is nothing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
BUY THIS LENS!
on February 14, 2011
Posted by: Anonymous
I LOVE this lens. It zooms really well. I took great pictures from the stands at our high school football stadium (and it is a big one). I was in the box at the top of the stadium and got pictures that looked like I was on the field. Great close ups too. Worth the money.
What's great about it: Super clear pictures, great zoom, great close ups
What's not so great: n/a
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent SAL telephoto zoom!
on January 26, 2011
Posted by: Culchie
I purchased this lens to complete my A55 kit. I use a Sony Zeiss wide and zoom. However, the Sony Zeiss line has no long tele-zoom lens in its compliment. I am returning home to Ireland in a couple of weeks where winter's effects on the the mountains is magical. The SAL 18-250mm with an ND/Polarizer (for any ice or snow) will be a perfect lens to roam about with. Here in Manhattan, the tight compression (see image) of the tele at the 250mm position gives some interesting results. I am looking forward to playing with this lens in the countryside. Thanks, Sony!
What's great about it: good capture of images at all stops, fun to use
What's not so great: none so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Nice lens
on January 20, 2011
Posted by: Anonymous
A picture says more than thousand words.
Mounted on a Sony Alpha A55
Mounted on a Sony Alpha A55
Very pleased
Roland
Roland
What's great about it: Great range in a light package
What's not so great: None
I would recommend this to a friend!
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