Sony E 18-105mm F4G OSS PZ

Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS Review

The Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS lens has a long zoom range and a power zoom design that's great for video, but it makes some optical compromises. The Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS ($599.99) is a power zoom lens for Sony APS-C E-mount cameras that covers a 27-158mm field of view in classic 35mm photography, all at a maximum f/4 aperture. It's larger than some other lenses in the E-mount library, but its power zoom design and long range make it a solid choice for video. Like its compact sibling, the E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS($112.49 at Amazon) it makes some optical compromises, but if you're willing to live with them it's a more affordable alternative to the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS($998.00 at Amazon). The lens($598.00 at Amazon) measures 4.3 by 3.1 inches (HD), weighs 1.1 pound, and supports 72mm front filters. It's a bit big for smaller E-mount bodies, but should pair well with the Alpha 6000 and NEX-7( at Amazon). There's a zoom rocker on the side of the barrel that changes the speed of the zoom based on its position—moving it just slightly from center results in slow, steady movement, and you can incr...

Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens - Brand New review

Clearly, as this lens is aimed at video shooters, some of the optical issues may not be a concern for people recording moving images with this lens on an NEX camera. In fact, it is very good for this job.