Sony LCL90AM, LCL60AM, ALCSH0006, ALC-F55A specifications Zoom Lenses, DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 SAL1118

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M mode, 1/1250 sec., F8, ISO 200, Auto white balance; Photo: Goh Fujimaki

Wide-angle zoom

DT 11–18mm F4.5–5.6  SAL1118

Zoom Lenses

The advent of the digital age—both in terms of photography itself and the tools used for optical design—has made high- performance zoom lenses more accessible and easier to use than ever before. Not only are zoom lenses a great way

to change the camera position offers creative flexibility that is just too appealing to ignore. In many situations, that speed and freedom can be the key to grabbing shots that would otherwise be missed. Advanced Sony design and

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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 image-degrading lens flare, the SAL1118 features special elements and design that reduce flare and aberrations to a minimum for crisp, high-contrast images even under difficult conditions.

to be ready for any photo opportunity, but the freedom to rapidly change framing and composition without having

manufacturing technology delivers outstanding image quality with unparalleled zoom versatility and convenience.

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Weight (approx): 360 g

Dimensions (Dia. x L): 83 x 80.5 mm

Max. magnification ratio: 0.125x

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Contents Lenses Creation Contents Zoom and focus mechanisms If a little hole can do all of this, why do we need lenses?Elements and groups Refraction bending lightAperture and exposure Three keys to effective defocusingSony A-mount and E-mount systems Number mathMaximum magnification ratio Other macro lens characteristics you should know aboutFocal length Technical definition of focal lengthNeutral density filters Use your lens hoodScientific approach Scene to come throughMacro and close-ups Resolution, contrast and sharpnessPortraits LandscapesAuto clutch Floating lens mechanism Rear focusing mechanismAspherical lens elements ED and Super ED glass SSM Super Sonic wave MotorZoom Lenses DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 SAL1118Weight approx 470 g DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM SAL1650DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM SAL1855 DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 SAL1820028-75mm F2.8 SAM SAL2875 DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 SAL1825028mm to 300mm Providing outstanding image quality from 18mm to 200mm DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM SAL55200-275-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAL75300 High-performance full-frame bodiesFixed Focal Length Lenses 16mm F2.8 Fisheye SAL16F2828mm F2.8  20mm F2.8 SAL20F28SAL28F28 DT 35mm F1.8 SAM SAL35F18 50mm F1.4 SAL50F14DT 50mm F1.8 SAM SAL50F18 85mm F2.8 SAM SAL85F28135mm F2.8 T4.5 STF SAL135F28 DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM SAL30M2850mm F2.8 Macro SAL50M28 100mm F2.8 Macro SAL100M28Lenses 70-200mm F2.8 G SAL70200G70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM SAL70300G 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM SAL70400G35mm F1.4 G SAL35F14G 300mm F2.8 G SAL300F28G4x Teleconverter 0x TeleconverterVario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM SAL1635Z Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA SAL1680ZVario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM SAL2470Z Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM SAL24F20ZPlanar T* 85mm F1.4 ZA SAL85F14Z Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA SAL135F18ZMount Lenses SEL16F28 16mm F2.8 Fisheye Converter Ultra Wide Converter Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA SEL24F18Z 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS SEL185555-210mm F 4.5-6.3 OSS SEL55210 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS SEL18200Unwanted camera noise 50mm F1.8 OSS SEL50F18 30mm F3.5 Macro SEL30M35Main specifications of a lenses Lens accessories DI11012