Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS LE Lens

Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS LE Lens
Ultimate All-In-One Travel Zoom – Massive 27-300mm Equivalent Range, Optical SteadyShot Stabilization & Linear AF Engine (Good Condition / Includes Caps & Hood)
The Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS LE (Light Edition) is a highly versatile, all-encompassing superzoom lens designed natively for Sony’s crop-sensor APS-C E-mount mirrorless cameras. Packing an immense 11x zoom power into a streamlined, lightweight chassis, this lens delivers a sweeping 27-300mm full-frame equivalent focal range. It serves as the ultimate “one-lens solution” for travel, family vacations, and outdoor adventures, allowing you to seamlessly transition from sweeping wide-angle landscapes to distant wildlife or sports action in a split second—completely eliminating the need to pack or swap multiple prime lenses in the field.

To maintain high image quality across its extensive focal spectrum, the lens utilizes an advanced optical blueprint containing two Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements and four specialized aspherical components to actively combat color fringing, chromatic aberrations, and geometric distortion. Handheld shooting at the telephoto end is supported by Sony’s built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization system, which suppresses physical camera shake for clean, blur-free captures at slower shutter speeds. Driven by a fast, near-silent linear autofocus motor, this travel-ready zoom delivers exceptionally smooth performance for both high-resolution stills and cinematic video tracking.

This lens is offered in Good overall field condition and comes fully equipped with the front cap, rear cap, and dedicated petal lens hood. Please note the specific condition diagnostics regarding standard internal dust prior to purchase.

Key Features & Optical Performance
Massive 27-300mm Equivalent Reach: Covers an extensive wide-angle to super-telephoto spectrum tailored for Sony APS-C sensors, making it an exceptional single-lens framework for landscapes, street photography, portraits, and sports.

Streamlined Light Edition (LE) Build: Utilizes a revised, compact variable f/3.5-6.3 aperture layout to minimize the lens’s physical size and weight, keeping your overall camera rig comfortable for all-day handheld carry.

Premium ED & Aspherical Component Array: Integrates two ED glass elements alongside four aspherical elements to noticeably reduce color fringing, astigmatism, and field curvature for crisp contrast and color neutrality.

Optical SteadyShot (OSS) Stabilization: Built-in optical image stabilization systematically dampens handheld tremors, which is particularly vital for capturing steady frames at longer telephoto focal points or in low-light environments.

Responsive Linear AF Motor: Features an internal focusing layout driven by a linear autofocus engine to deliver fast, highly precise, and whisper-quiet focus tracking. The lens barrel preserves its physical length during focus adjustments.

Integrated Zoom Lock Switch: Features a mechanical locking switch on the barrel assembly to securely park the zoom mechanism at its minimum length, preventing accidental zoom creep while hiking or carrying the camera on a strap.

1.6-Foot Minimum Focus Boundary: Permits close-range subject tracking up to 1.6 feet (50 cm) away across the zoom spectrum, providing great macro-style versatility for capturing small details.

Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm Iris: Outfitted with a seven-blade circular aperture array to deliver a smooth, pleasing background bokeh quality when utilizing selective focus techniques.

Hardware Inventory & Condition Diagnostics
Functional Mechanical State: FULLY OPERATIONAL. The mechanical zoom ring rotates properly across the full 11x spectrum, the internal linear AF motor locks onto targets quickly, the OSS stabilization engages cleanly, and the zoom lock switch latches tightly.

Cosmetic Presentation: GOOD CONDITION. The external lens housing displays typical, minor signs of careful field handling, including light surface scuffs on the barrel plastic and standard superficial finish wear along the grip ridges.

Specific Optical Condition Notice:

Internal Dust Accumulation: There is a standard, fine presence of internal dust particles settled between the internal glass groups. This is a common occurrence in high-ratio zoom lenses with extending barrels and does not noticeably degrade image sharpness, color accuracy, or frame contrast under normal shooting parameters.

Included Accessories:

Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS LE Lens

Dedicated Front Lens Cap

Dedicated Rear Lens Cap

Original Matching Petal Lens Hood

Technical Specifications
Lens Classification: All-In-One Wide-to-Telephoto Mirrorless Zoom

Lens Mount Type: Sony E-Mount Native (APS-C Format Only)

Focal Length Range: 18 to 200mm (35mm Full-Frame Equivalent: 27 to 300mm)

Maximum Aperture Profile: f/3.5 to 6.3

Minimum Aperture Profile: f/22 to 40

Optical Composition: 17 Elements in 13 Groups (2 ED / 4 Aspherical)

Diaphragm Design: 7-Blade Rounded Iris Matrix

Minimum Focus Distance: 1.64 feet / 50.0 cm

Filter Thread Interface: 62 mm

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 2.68 x 3.82 inches / 68.0 x 97.0 mm

Weight: Approx. 16.2 oz / 460 g