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.

The Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS covers a long range of focal lengths at a constant f/4 aperture, but it does so by making some compromises. If you shoot JPG or work with Raw files in Lightroom the distortion is largely a nonissue, but the lens does show some edge softness at its widest angle and...

5.8x zoom ratio; Optically stabilized; Power zoom design

Extreme pincushion distortion; Inconsistent sharpness; Big

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

This 6x zoom lens sports a constant maximum aperture of f/4 throughout the zoom range, a powered zoom system with two separate controls, internal focusing and zoom and optical stabilisation.

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 f/4G OSS is the first Sony G Lens created specifically for E-mount cameras. This versatile lens covers approximately a 6x zoom range with a constant F/4 aperture.

Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Superzoom Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with E Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS lens good for?

Optical Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Internal Focusing, Power Zoom, Fast Aperture at Tele end, Constant f4 aperture throughout the range, Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 5x

Optical Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Internal Focusing, Power Zoom, Fast Aperture at Tele end, Constant f4 aperture throughout the range, Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 5x

Excellent portrait shots - due to center sharpness. Stopped down to "normal" landscape apertures (F/5.6 - 8.0), delivers excellent colors. Nothing to complain, actually.

Range; color rendition; contrast; build quality

Not extremely sharp

After looking around for a replacement lens for the Kit 55-210 I got with my NEX-5N I opted for the E18-105. I didn't need the length of the old kit lens (got a Sigma beast for that) but something more suitable for travelling with especially for landscape work.

Consistent Output; Easily Interchangeable; Sharp Focus

Bought this a month ago with a6500, a day before for my 3 weeks west coast road trip. In which, i'm glad i did, with my limited knowledge with cameras and lenses, i was able to take astounding pictures be it portrait, landscape, or even at a low light environment such as the caverns, all i did is...