The E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE is an update to the industrial design, not the optics, for the earlier E 18-200mmthat remains in market. It does make one sacrifice for a smaller, lighter build, dropping the Active Shot video stabilization feature. If you're primarily a videographer, you'll want to think about the standard version or the Power Zoom variation, but photographers will be happy with the stabilization provided by the OSS LE. The lens is finished in black, with a lightweight aluminum outer barrel. It comes in at 3.8 by 2.7 inches (HD) and 16.2 ounces, a little smaller and lighter than the earlier silver-and-black version. Its front element is the same size, but since the barrel is a little smaller it supports 62mm filters rather than those that use a 67mm thread size. Sony doesn't include dust and splash protection, reserving that feature for its premium G series and full-frame FE lines. Basic protection, in the form of front and rear lens caps, as well as a petal-style len...
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