Recently purchased this as the default lens doesn't have enough range. You can feel the quality of the build when you open the box. The length of the lens doesn't change when you zoom as this function is internal and reduces the risk of dust entering the lens.

satisfied

I bought this in November as an addition to my A6300 which I bought as a second camera being smaller than lighter than the full frame I mostly use, better for travelling about. I have used it a few times now. Iv found it easy to use and very sharp, rather more impressed than I thought I would be!

For the price tag (plus massive shipment cost) this was a pretty lack luster purchase. I feel like in most cases it's outperformed by my less expensive non-prime lenses.

Needed a good all rounder for shooting "on the go" great choice of lens, produces stunning results.

This lens has excellent resolution for photos and 4K video. The zoom is electronic, quiet and works well. It makes a great travel lens as well. It is well built and should last a long time. This lens is for APC sensor size Sony cameras.

Built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization can significantly reduce image blur. In addition to its advantages for normal shooting, Optical SteadyShot works with the Anti Motion Blur and Handheld Twilight modes to create clear, blur-free, low-noise images at night, indoors, or in any conditions...

Adding power zoom to a lens seems like a good idea, especially to capture the interest of video-centric camera users; the problem here is that serious professionals currently using the FS100 and FS700 cameras don't have the benefit of in-camera distortion correction (hopefully this will be addressed...

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...

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.

5.8x zoom ratio; Optically stabilized; Power zoom design

Extreme pincushion distortion; Inconsistent sharpness; Big

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.