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Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM

The 2009 A-mount APS-C kit zoom: 27-82.5 mm equivalent with Sony's SAM in-lens focus motor, at 210 g.

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Core
Released
2009
Focal Length
18–55mm
Aperture
f/3.5-5.6
Compatible Mount
Minolta/Sony A
Filter Size
55mm
Dimensions
69.5mm diameter × 69mm length
Weight
210g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
DC micromotor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IBIS)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.34x
Min. Focus Distance
25cm

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
4.3/10
Street
5.1/10
Travel
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
5.4/10
Vlogging & Video
4.9/10
Filmmaking
4.3/10
Documentary
3.8/10
Landscape
4.8/10
Casual
6.0/10
Food
4.2/10
Macro
4.0/10
Architecture
4.4/10
Astrophotography
3.3/10
Underwater
4.0/10
✅ Great For
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Casual 6.0 Strong on focal length and portability.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Astrophotography 3.3 Held back by maximum aperture and focal length.
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Documentary 3.8 Held back by video handling and optical quality.
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Underwater 4.0 Held back by focal length and optical quality.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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