Images of DT 18–55mm F3.5–5.6 SAM II
Images of DT 18–55mm F3.5–5.6 SAM II
Lightweight, all-purpose zoom lens

18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II (SAL18552)

From snapshots and group photos to landscapes and portraits, this compact, lightweight zoom offers high performance in a range of shooting situations.

APS-C A-mount

Compatible with 35mm Full Frame , or APS-C format A-mount cameras.

Say goodbye to blur

Pair the lens with a camera by Sony with SteadyShot™ INSIDE and you’ll enjoy smooth, blur-free results when shooting handheld, even zoomed-in.

Circular aperture for smooth bokeh
Smooth defocusing

Instead of a standard polygon-shaped lens aperture, this lens features a 7-blade circular aperture for more natural, rounded defocusing or ‘bokeh’.

Refined optical performance

Aspherical lens elements minimise distortion while ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements provide superior contrast, resolution, and colour fidelity.

Smooth, silent autofocus

Built into the lens, the Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) is significantly smoother and quieter than conventional camera-coupled autofocus drive systems.

Specifications & Features

  • High performance ED glass and aspherical lens elements

  • 25cm min. focus plus 0.34x max. magnification

  • Responsive internal SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor) AF drive

  • Circular aperture for attractive defocusing

  • 35mm equivalent focal length: 27–82.5mm

Minimum Focus Distance
0.25m (0.82ft)
Maximum Magnification ratio (x)
0.34x
Filter Diameter (mm)
55mm
Weight
222g (7.9oz.)

What's in the Box

Lens hood (ALC-SH108:round shape, bayonet type (Not included)), Lens front cap, Lens rear cap

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