Sony G Lens SELP18105G
The 18-105mm f/4 G OSS lens covers a 27-157.5mm equivalent range with constant f/4 aperture and Optical SteadyShot stabilization for consistent exposure and sharp handheld video. Its power zoom mechanism, drawn from Handycam technology, delivers smooth, silent focal length changes, and the bundled filter kit adds immediate value. This lens is best for Sony APS-C videographers and vloggers requiring a quiet, run-and-gun zoom, though it is less suited to distant wildlife photography.
About This Lens
Have all the essential focal lengths covered with this E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens from Sony. Designed for APS-C-format E-mount cameras, this lens offers an extremely versatile 27-157.5mm zoom range and has a constant f/4 aperture for consistency through all focal lengths. Making this lens a great choice for both stills and video is the implementation of a power zoom mechanism and Handycam technology that provides smooth, quiet zooming and focusing. Also, it uses two extra-low dispersion elements and three aspherical elements to combat aberrations for crisp, clean images.
- E-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
- 27-157.5mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22
- Two ED & Three Aspherical Elements
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong optical (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong social proof (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
- Below average macro (22th percentile) 22th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 105 |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | extra-low dispersion |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 72 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 450 |
| Max Magnification | 0.11x |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony G Lens SELP18105G | Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS | Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z | Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-105mm | 70-200mm | 28-75mm | 55mm | 14-24mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | 2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 427 | 176 | 550 | 280 | 649 | 413 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | stepping motor | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | zoom | telephoto | zoom | prime | wide-angle | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony G Lens SELP18105G | 53.3 | 63.8 | 56.6 | 21.6 | 90.1 | 65.6 | 62.7 | 95.3 | 72.5 | 79.7 |
| Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Compare | 53.3 | 87.2 | 93.2 | 46.2 | 99.7 | 79.1 | 62.7 | 79.6 | 89.9 | 99.9 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 98 | 81.2 | 63.1 | 83.9 | 87.9 | 79.1 | 79.9 | 78.6 | 89.9 | 34.5 |
| Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Compare | 85.5 | 94.9 | 72.8 | 94.6 | 49.7 | 94.8 | 79.9 | 34 | 89.9 | 79.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Compare | 85.5 | 81.2 | 55.5 | 97.6 | 82.5 | 79.1 | 0 | 69.2 | 89.9 | 79.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.3 | 71.9 | 73.7 | 87.8 | 91.2 | 65.6 | 0 | 95.9 | 89.9 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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