Sony SEL-1855 - User Manual

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Summary

SEL1855 Lens Features

Compact and Lightweight Design

Features 3x optical zoom and a high-quality metal exterior, designed for flexibility and portability at 7oz. (194g).

Mid-Range Zoom

18-55mm focal length providing a 27-82.5mm range on APS-C cameras for everyday shooting.

Quiet Internal Focusing

Internal focusing ensures smooth, responsive AF with minimal noise, ideal for video capture.

Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization

Stabilization makes achieving crisp, stable images and video easier in low-light or when zooming.

Summary

SEL1855 Lens Features

Compact and Lightweight Design

Features 3x optical zoom and a high-quality metal exterior, designed for flexibility and portability at 7oz. (194g).

Mid-Range Zoom

18-55mm focal length providing a 27-82.5mm range on APS-C cameras for everyday shooting.

Quiet Internal Focusing

Internal focusing ensures smooth, responsive AF with minimal noise, ideal for video capture.

Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization

Stabilization makes achieving crisp, stable images and video easier in low-light or when zooming.

The Sony SEL1855 is a compact and lightweight E-mount lens designed for APS-C cameras, offering a versatile mid-range zoom suitable for everyday shooting and video capture.

Function Description:

The SEL1855 serves as a standard zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C cameras. Its primary function is to provide a flexible focal range for various photographic situations, from wide-angle shots to moderate telephoto perspectives. The lens incorporates Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization to help achieve sharper images and smoother video, especially in challenging lighting conditions or when zooming in. Its quiet internal focusing mechanism is particularly beneficial for video recording, minimizing operational noise.

Important Technical Specifications:

Lens Mount: Sony E-mount
Aperture (Max.): f/3.5-5.6
Aperture (Min.): f/22-32
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 27mm-82.5mm (for APS-C cameras)
Filter Diameter: 49mm
Lens Construction: 9 groups, 11 elements (including 4 aspheric surfaces)
Minimum Focus Distance: 9.8" (0.25m)
Angle of View: 76°-29°
Aperture Blades: 7 blades (circular aperture)
Dimensions (Max. Diameter x Length): 2-7/16 x 2-3/8" (62x60mm)
Lens Weight: 6.9 oz (194g)
Maximum Magnification: 0.3x (APS-C)
Exterior Finish: Metal
Mount Material: Metal
Internal Motor: Yes (Stepping motor)
Focusing Ring: Non-rotating
AF for Movie Capture: Yes
Low Noise During Movie Capture: Excellent

Usage Features:

Compact and Lightweight Design: Weighing only 7oz (194g), the SEL1855 is highly portable, making it an ideal everyday lens for users who prioritize mobility. Its high-quality metal exterior contributes to its durable yet flexible design.
Mid-range Zoom Capability: The 18-55mm focal length provides a versatile 27-82.5mm equivalent range on APS-C cameras. This range is comfortable for a wide variety of shooting scenarios, including landscapes, portraits, street photography, and general travel.
Quiet Internal Focusing: The lens features an internal focusing system that ensures smooth and responsive autofocus (AF) operation with minimal noise. This is a significant advantage for video capture, as it prevents distracting focus motor sounds from being picked up by the camera's microphone.
Optical SteadyShot™ Image Stabilization: Integrated Optical SteadyShot™ technology helps to counteract camera shake, making it easier to achieve sharp, stable images and video. This feature is particularly beneficial when shooting in low-light conditions, where slower shutter speeds might be necessary, or when zooming in on distant subjects, where camera shake is more pronounced.
Direct Manual Focus (DMF): The lens supports Direct Manual Focus, allowing users to fine-tune focus manually even after autofocus has been engaged, providing greater control over critical focus.
Circular Aperture: The 7-blade circular aperture design helps to produce pleasing out-of-focus areas (bokeh), adding an artistic quality to images, especially when shooting portraits or subjects with shallow depth of field.
Aspheric Elements: The inclusion of four aspheric surfaces in the lens construction helps to correct various aberrations, contributing to improved image quality, sharpness, and reduced distortion across the zoom range.
Non-rotating Focusing Ring: The focusing ring does not rotate during autofocus, which can be convenient for users who prefer not to have the ring move unexpectedly.

Maintenance Features:

Durable Construction: The lens features a metal exterior and mount material, suggesting a robust build quality that can withstand regular use.
Supplied Accessories: The lens comes with essential accessories for protection and functionality, including a lens cap, lens rear cap, and a lens hood. The lens cap and rear cap protect the front and rear elements from dust, scratches, and damage when not in use. The lens hood helps to prevent flare and ghosting caused by stray light, while also offering some physical protection to the front element.
Limited Warranty: The product includes a 1-year parts and labor warranty, providing coverage for potential manufacturing defects or malfunctions during the specified period.