Because capturing the perfect shot requires the right equipment, the E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens for Sony E is designed to deliver superior image quality and versatility. This advanced APS-C lens boasts a broad 18-135mm focal length, providing a wide range of shooting options, from intimate portraits to expansive landscapes. The lens, model SEL18135, is compact and lightweight, measuring a mere 2.75 x 3.5 inches and weighing just 11.5 oz, making it an ideal companion for on-the-go photography. Its high magnification 7.5x optical zoom covers an extensive focal length of 18-135mm on APS-C or 27-202.5mm in 35mm equivalent focal length, offering unparalleled versatility.Designed to complement Sony's popular APS-C sensor cameras such as the a6500, a6300, and a6000, this lens is a valuable tool for a myriad of shooting scenarios, from everyday life to travel photography. The E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens delivers exceptional corner-to-corner sharpness across the entire zoom range, thanks to its innovative design featuring one aspherical lens and two extra-low dispersion glass elements that minimize aberrations.This lens also enables photographers to create close-up images with pleasing 'bokeh' or background defocus, due to its maximum magnification ratio of 0.29x and minimum focus distance of 1.48ft. Its built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization supports handheld shooting, reducing camera shake and ensuring sharper images, even in low light conditions.Less Than