SAL18250
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Great lens ... wish I'd discovered it earlier
I've only just bought this lens .... yes, I know I'm a bit late to the party but I'm already loving it.
I bought my Alpha 300 a couple of years ago and I've been switching between the 18-70 lens that came with it (still a jolly good lens) and the 75-300 that I purchased shortly after. However when I'm travelling and likely to be in spots where changing the lens isn't ideal, this new 18-250 is just the job.
It's compact and my initial pictures have been great - I can see why people were saying this is their 'default' or 'go to' lens.
I've got to spend some more time using it but so far I'm delighted.
August 19, 2012
Great All-Around High Zoom Lens, But!
This lens is great for all-around shooting and takes beautiful photo's in any lighting condition. However, I do notice "lens creep" (extracting/retracting) when taking photo's in a vertical position. This is probably normal with "high-zoom lenes" but very frustrating when shooting in an upward position. Other than that, this lens is highly recommended for the advanced photographer who wants an all-in-one high zoom lens without having to change lenses..
July 28, 2012
Excellent lens
I am a total amateur, shooting only on preset and automatic settings. I know, but you had enough reviews from experts, you need one from someone that understand very little about photography and only enjoys shooting pictures for fun. I have been able to get excellent pictures with my Sony Alpha 55 and this lens.
July 22, 2011
autofocus with nex-5
l have been using this lens for nearly 4 months and without autofocus having hard times.
It is a take and go lens but without autofocus it is nothing.
May 25, 2011
