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Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS LE

The compact 'LE' superzoom variant sold mainly as an a6000-series kit option — praised for reach and convenience, criticised for softness at the long end and a slow variable aperture; largely superseded by the 18-135mm in enthusiast recommendations.

Starting from
£529 new
Average price across retailers: ~£529
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Core
Released
2012
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
18–200mm
Aperture
f/3.5-6.3
Compatible Mount
Sony E
Filter Size
67mm
Dimensions
68mm x 97mm
Weight
460g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Linear motor
Optical IS
5-stop IS
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.27x
Min. Focus Distance
0.5m

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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
4.9
Street
4.6
Travel
6.8
Wedding & Events
5.8
Vlogging & Video
5.8
Filmmaking
4.2
Documentary
4.6
Sports & Action
5.3
Landscape
5.5
Wildlife
5.3
Casual
6.5
Food
4.9
Macro
4.3
Architecture
5.3
Astrophotography
3.5
Underwater
4.0
✅ Great For
✈️
Travel 6.8 Strong on focal length, optical stabilisation and value for money. Extended reach to 200mm in a compact travel-friendly zoom.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Astrophotography 3.5 Held back by maximum aperture and focal length.
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Underwater 4.0 Held back by focal length and weather sealing.
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Filmmaking 4.2 Held back by video handling and focal length.
📝 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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