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Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS vs Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G

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SonyE 10-18mm F4 OSSSonyE PZ 10-20mm F4 G
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2012June 2022
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length10–18 mm10–20 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical constructionTen elements in eight groupsEleven elements in eight groups
Special elementsThree aspherical elements and Super ED glassThree aspherical elements, two ED glass elements and one ED aspherical element
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of view109°–76° APS-C109°–70° APS-C
Mount and compatibility
MountsSony ESony E
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
Image circle detailAPS-C-only image circle; 15–27 mm equivalent field of viewAPS-C coverage; 15–30 mm equivalent field of view
Teleconverter supportSony 1.4× and 2× teleconverters unsupportedNot compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TC
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m0.13 m (manual focus)
Maximum magnification0.1×0.18× (manual focus)
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detail–Two linear motors and internal focusing; maker does not designate these motors XD
Focus distance detail–Minimum focus 0.20 m in AF; MF 0.13 m at wide angle or 0.17 m at telephoto; Linear Response MF
Magnification detail–Maximum magnification 0.14× in AF or 0.18× in MF
Stabilisation detailBuilt-in Optical SteadyShot; no published stop ratingNo optical stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisation
Video features–Reduced focus breathing, zoom focus shift and axis shift; breathing compensation requires a compatible camera, slightly changes field of view/image quality and may not fully compensate breathing. Remote zoom through compatible bodies, grips, remotes or app
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter62 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter70 mm69.8 mm
Length63.5 mm55 mm
Weight225 g178 g
Controls–Separate electronic zoom and manual-focus rings, variable-speed zoom lever, AF/MF switch and one customisable focus-hold button; no aperture ring
Zoom design–Internal power zoom; barrel length remains constant during zooming and focusing
Filter detail62 mm front filter thread62 mm front filter thread; front element does not rotate during focusing
Weather resistance–Dust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proof
Dimensions detail–69.8 mm maximum diameter × 55 mm length; internal zooming and focusing
Weight detail–Approximately 178 g lens; separate hood and caps excluded
Lens hoodALC-SH123 petal bayonet hood, suppliedALC-SH169 petal bayonet hood
In the boxALC-SH123 hood, front cap and rear capALC-SH169 hood, ALC-F62S front cap and ALC-R1EM rear cap; no case listed
Release detailSony final Japan announcement specifies 16 November 2012 first sale; no earlier sale established in read sources. Sony UK advanced-vlogging product list still includes SEL1018; Japan current navigation omits it, so regional availability is not treated as identical.Sony Hong Kong specified mid-June 2022 availability. Independent full reviews were authored by Photography Blog Mark Goldstein, testing ZV-E10, and Digital Camera World Matthew Richards, whose sample images identify Alpha 7R III. Their wide-open edge-sharpness judgments differ. Sony identifies two focus linear motors; Photography Blog’s statement that the zoom ring actuates those focus motors is not adopted. Unconfirmed fluorine coating and occasional copied FE PZ 16–35 references in that review are omitted

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