Sony
Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D)
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | 86.0 | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 54.6 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 65.0 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | data not available | |
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📖 Overview
The Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (SAL-1870) was the APS-C kit zoom bundled with Sony's first Alpha DSLR, the A100, in 2006, and is a rebadged Konica Minolta DT design. Its 11-element/9-group optical formula uses aspherical and ED glass and a 7-blade diaphragm, covering a useful 27-105mm equivalent range with a 0.25x maximum magnification at 70mm. Autofocus is driven by the camera body's screw-drive motor with no in-lens stabilization, since A-mount image stabilization is sensor-shift based in the body.
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📋 Specifications
| Focal Length | 18-70mm |
|---|---|
| Max Aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/22-36 |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Mount | Sony A (A-mount) |
| AF Motor | Screw-drive (body AF) |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 380 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x |
| Elements / Groups | 11 elements in 9 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Filter Diameter | 55mm |
| Weight | 235g |
| Dimensions | 66 x 77mm |
| Release Year | 2006 |
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🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D), sourced from SampleShots.
