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Customer Reviews for Sony Sony SAL-18250 DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 High Magnification Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras
Sony Sony SAL-18250 DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 High Magnification Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras
Magnify your subjects with pinpoint accuracy and control. This long-telephoto Sony zoom lens provides high magnification and a broad 14x zooming range in compact, lightweight design that makes it easy to carry. Its 35mm-equivalent range of 27mm wide-angle to 375mm telephoto excels at capturing faraway objects, outdoor performances, complex scenery and crisp close-ups.
Average Customer Rating:
4.8
out of 5
(21 Reviews) 21
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Customer Recommendation95%20 out of 21reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews
Review 1 for Sony SAL-18250 DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 High Magnification Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras
Sharper than I Thought it Would Be
,07/30/2010
By PTNDSLR ,
NC, USA
5
out of
5
I've read a lot about super zooms and in a lot of reviews I've read that they are not very sharp. I wasn't expecting tack sharp, just a good lens that I could take with me when I didn't want to tote a camera bag, but I got a great lens. I don't know if it's just my copy, but I get great sharp shots throughout the len's range, with accurate and good color. Okay, it's not a prime, but it's as good or better than the kit lens that came with my Alpha 550 and that had no range at all.
Yes the lens isn't as fast as others, but to go from the equivalent of 27 all the way up to 375 in one lens that is this compact is quite an achievement. And it focuses fairly fast, not as fast as some of my shorter zooms, but fast and accurate enough for me and it has no problem keeping its focus tracking moving subjects.
The build quality is what you'd expect from Sony, better I think than the Sigma lens I almost bought instead. It feels good on the camera, well balanced, and that's important when you're holding a lens that weighs about a pound, pointing it at a soccer star, for any length of time. I didn't use this lens all that much on my Alpha 100, because of the noise issue at ISO 800 and above, but I've got an Alpha 550 now and noise isn't an issue for me at higher ISOs so I find that I'm keeping the lens on my camera much more than before. I can't recommend this lens highly enough.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:3 - 4 months
Usage:Every few days
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Review 2 for Sony SAL-18250 DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 High Magnification Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras
Awesome lens!
,07/25/2010
By DSLRForever
5
out of
5
Short version: This is a great lens... very well made, effective, versatile, and performs impressively. A great investment for anyone wanting a lens that really can 'do it all'.
Long version: I got this lens as an upgrade from my original Sony 18-55 lens, since I wanted a lens with a little more zoom capability (and some close-up as well) without having to switch back and forth between the 18-55 for wide angle and a bulky telephoto for higher zoom.
I was worried a little bit by reviews of the similar Tamron 18-250 lens because some reviewers claimed it had slower focus times and zoom slip.
Well, with this lens, I've not noticed any difference in focusing speed or had any problem with the zoom slipping; the zoom itself is tight and the autofocus is spot-on (I have mediocre eyesight, so AF is pretty important for me). Colors are vibrant, the view is clear... everything is good with this lens so far. I'm very pleased and not at all remorseful about dropping the cash for it.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 3 months
Usage:Every few days
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Review 3 for Sony SAL-18250 DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 High Magnification Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras
01/10/2009
By lostinPeru
4
out of
5
Good piece of equipment, just doesn't bring things in as close as I was hoping when I purchased it. Other wise is fine.
Product Attributes:
Value
4
out of
5
Meets Expectations
3
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
-1point
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Review 4 for Sony SAL-18250 DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 High Magnification Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras
Excellent
,12/13/2008
By photoeyes ,
Anniston
5
out of
5
This lens is fantastic, fast to focus and good glass. I use this lens as a walk around lens and am very happy with it.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Female
Ownership:5 - 6 months
Usage:Every day
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Sony SAL-18250 DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 High Magnification Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras
Based on the average of (17) ratings-only reviews
4.8
out of
5