Sony SAL-18552 Marketing Specifications
SAL18552
Sony® α SAL18552 Zoom Lens
3x zoom with attractive pricing, compact size, and low weight
The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM is a 3x (approx.) zoom lens designed specically for use with α DSLRs
that have an APS-C type sensor. It is exceptionally light and compact, with a weight of only 210g
(approx.) and dimensions of 69.5mm (max. diameter) x 69mm (length) that make it very easy to
handle and carry.
Convenient 18-55mm zoom range
The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM's zoom covers the frequently used 18mm to 55mm range (35mmformat equivalent: 27-82.5mm), and provides a eld of view similar to that of the human eye. As a
result, it is an excellent lens for everyday use, capable of handling everything from snapshots and
group photos to landscapes and portraits.
Aspherical and ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements
Two aspherical elements and one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element are incorporated into
the optics to assure high image quality with excellent contrast and resolution all the way out to the
periphery of the lens. In addition, a circular aperture mechanism is used to assure smoother, more
beautiful background defocusing.
Newly-developed Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM)
The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM's focusing lens group is driven by a new Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM)
in the lens itself, instead of a motor in the camera body. Responding instantly to AF drive control
signals from the camera, the motor delivers power with smoothness and precision.
Newly designed rear lens element shade
The designed shape of the rear lens element shade has been updated in the SAL18552 to help
suppress internal reections and reduces are and ghost for higher performance and better image
quality
0.25m minimum focusing distance, 0.34 maximum magnication ratio
With a class-leading minimum focusing distance of just 0.25 meters and a maximum magnication
ratio of 0.34, the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM can also be used to take macro close-ups.
Specications
Optics/Lens
Lens Type Zoom
Aperture (Max.) F3.5-5.6
Aperture (Min.) F22-36
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 35mm equivalent focal length (APS-C) 27-82.5mm
Filter Diameter 55 mm
Lens Groups-Elements 8 elements in 7 groups
Minimum Focus Distance 9" (0.25m)
Aperture Blade 7 blades (circular aperture)
Aspheric Elements 3 elements including 1 ED element
Focal Distance Min. 10” (0.25 m)
Magnication x 0.34
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) 2-7/8 x 2-3/4” (71.6 x 69mm)
Weight (Approx.) 7.9 oz (222 g)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term 1 year parts and labor
Accessories
Supplied Accessories Front and rear lens caps
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/Updated: April 12, 2013
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