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Quantaray 18-200 mm DC 3.5-6.3 Lens f/Sony DSLR image

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Brand: Quantaray

Located in: Lenses For Sony / Minolta

Exclusively designed for use with digital SLR cameras featuring APS-C size image sensor.
High zoom ratio 11:1.
Compact, Lightweight and Durable construction with diameter of 70mm (2.8 in.), length of 78.1mm (3.1 in.) and weight of 405g./14.3oz. Lens has Metal Mount.
Minimum focusing distance of 45cm (17.7 in.) at all focal lengths.

Compact, Lightweight Superzoom lens, with high zoom ratio 11:1

This high zoom ratio lens is exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras and capable of covering a wide range of focal lengths from wide-angle to telephoto. Two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements and two hybrid aspherical lenses offer the utmost correction for all types of aberrations, and enables this extended range super zoom lens to be housed in a compact and lightweight construction of 70mm (2.8 in.) diameter, and 78.1mm (3.1 in.) in length, and weighing just 405g/14.3oz. The new lens coating reduces flare and ghost, which is a common problem of digital cameras and also creates an optimum color balance. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 45cm (17.7 in.) at all focal lengths and has maximum magnification of 1:4.4.

The lens design incorporates an inner focusing system, which prevents the front of the lens from rotating, making it particularly suitable for using circular polarizing filters and petal shaped lens hoods. The overall length of the lens does not change during focusing, ensuring convenient handling and ease of use. A zoom lock switch eliminates zoom creep during transportation, a convenient addition when traveling.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.9 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Describe Yourself:

Enthusiast(5), Semi-professional(4)

Pros:

Consistent output(4), Durable(4), Easily interchangeable(5), Fast / accurate auto-focus(9), Lightweight(4)

Best Uses:

General purpose(6), Landscape photography(4), Portraits(3), Sports/action(4)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

very comparable to Tamron 18-250

By alpha-pdx

from portland OR on 6/24/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Lightweight, Small

Best Uses:

General Use, Kit lens replacement

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Quantaray Quantaray 18-200 mm DC 3.5-6.3 Lens f/Sony DSLR:

Side-by-side tests show these lenses comparable within the range. Both are less sharp ~55-100mm but good at either end. It's lighter (due to 50mm less travel), has better 'bokeh', focuses faster and my copy stays at f/5.6 to 180mm. A very handy lens; I'm willing to sell the 18-250!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Worth Every Penny...

By BobDutyImages

from Cape Coral, FL on 5/16/2009

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

NONE

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography, Sports/Action, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Quantaray Quantaray 18-200 mm DC 3.5-6.3 Lens f/Sony DSLR:

I am very happy with the performance of this lens. It has a very quick focus over the entire range with my Alpha300. I like the fact that I don't have to worry about changing lenses when out on rough seas... that sea mist can be brutal on a sensor :)

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Fighting a King Mackerel

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Very pleasantly surprised

By shutterbug

from Troy, NY on 5/6/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Easy to use, Lightweight, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Smaller than I thought, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography, Night Photography, Sports/Action

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Quantaray Quantaray 18-200 mm DC 3.5-6.3 Lens f/Sony DSLR:

I use this lens to photograph my property, wildlife, action and sports shots. I love to be able to zoom in on animals and birds without distrubing them. I would totally recommed this to anyone.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great multi-purpose lens

By Drew

from Evans, GA on 3/31/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Sharp Focus

Cons:

Heavy, Lens Creep

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography, Sports/Action

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Quantaray Quantaray 18-200 mm DC 3.5-6.3 Lens f/Sony DSLR:

I have used this lens on several trips now. Landscape shots are better than I could hope for. No need to carry more than this one lens. Close-ups are good and the zoom is also impressive.

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Ecuador landscape

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Donkey from about 10 feet

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[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

lens froze camera

By frank

from abq new mexico on 3/24/2009

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Comments about Quantaray Quantaray 18-200 mm DC 3.5-6.3 Lens f/Sony DSLR:

I have used this lens with my a700 sony and for several months it was the greatest lens i used, however yesterday the lens froze my camera, i tried it on several other cameras both minolta d5 sony a 350 and my newest a900 sony, it freezes the camera and will not function untill I take the lens off and put another lens on then the camera works fine
I think I got a dud.

great

By Joe Builder

from king of prussia PA on 1/18/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Quick Focus

Best Uses:

Landscape Photography, Sports/Action

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Quantaray Quantaray 18-200 mm DC 3.5-6.3 Lens f/Sony DSLR:

I bought this lens for photographing my construction projects and my childrens sporting events. So far it's great. I love the range of zoom. Well worth the money.

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

I WOULD BUY THIS PRODUCT AGAIN AND AGAIN

By BIRD

from TEMECULA, CA on 7/25/2008

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Lightweight, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

None so far

Best Uses:

Portraits

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Quantaray Quantaray 18-200 mm DC 3.5-6.3 Lens f/Sony DSLR:

IN DOOR PORTRAITS

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Versatility that won't break the bank.

By LiverDog

from Austin, TX on 7/13/2007

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Sharp Focus

Best Uses:

General Use, Portraits, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Quantaray Quantaray 18-200 mm DC 3.5-6.3 Lens f/Sony DSLR:

This is the most versatile lens I have. Its fast enough to shoot well in lower light situations, and the zoom range is awsome. As someone who shoots maily with primes, I have to say that this lens impressed me. It goes the distance for medium range zooms.

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Purple lotus in overcast light

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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

"Great overall lens"

By Ion Jeff

from Tracy, CA on 6/8/2007

Pros:

Sharp Focus, Versatile

Cons:

None so far

Best Uses:

Architecture, General Use, Portrait Lens, Professional Work

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Amateur, Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Quantaray Quantaray 18-200 mm DC 3.5-6.3 Lens f/Sony DSLR:

Wonderful lens for practically every situation. I just purchased it for interior architectual photos and it did very well. I also was pleased on the way it allows you to have only one lens for many situations. I use it on my 20D and am very pleased so far.

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Ball or Strike, you be the umpire.

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