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Sony E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

The NEX launch kit zoom (2010): 27-82.5 mm equivalent on E-mount APS-C with Optical SteadyShot and 25 cm close focus, at 194 g.

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Core
Released
2010
Focal Length
18–55mm
Aperture
f/3.5-5.6
Compatible Mount
Sony E
Filter Size
49mm
Dimensions
62mm diameter × 60mm length
Weight
194g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
DC micromotor
Optical IS
Optical SteadyShot (OSS)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.3x
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
4.5/10
Street
5.3/10
Travel
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
5.7/10
Vlogging & Video
5.6/10
Filmmaking
4.7/10
Documentary
4.2/10
Landscape
5.0/10
Casual
6.6/10
Food
4.5/10
Macro
4.4/10
Architecture
4.7/10
Astrophotography
3.3/10
Underwater
3.9/10
✅ Great For
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Casual 6.6 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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Underwater 3.9 Held back by focal length and optical quality.
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Documentary 4.2 Held back by video handling 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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