Sony E 18-110mm f/4 PZ G OSS Lens

The Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS Lens combines a broad focal-length range with a constant f/4 aperture in a compact design, making it an ideal choice for videographers and cinematographers seeking a lightweight yet capable lens. Despite its modest size, it delivers professional-level performance. Its 18-110mm range spans from moderately wide to tight angles, and Sony’s Smooth Motion Optics technology reduces focus breathing, focus shifts, and other distortions typically experienced during zooming in video capture.

The lens features dedicated rings for focus, zoom, and iris, providing precise manual control. Engaging full-time manual focus is as simple as pulling the focus ring back, which includes cinema-standard gearing compatible with follow-focus systems. Zooming can be controlled both mechanically and electronically, with the zoom ring directly linked to the lens for instantaneous response during crash-zooms. Iris adjustments can be made automatically or manually by turning the iris ring, and disabling the iris click switch allows for seamless, smooth aperture changes.

Designed with versatility in mind, this lens includes a quick-release tripod foot that attaches near the rear, ideal for smaller, lighter camera setups. For rod-based support systems, a traditional lens support can be mounted toward the front. The lens accepts 95mm round filters via its filter thread and comes with a protective lens cap. Additionally, the included lens hood features a shuttered design that can be closed to prevent flare when the camera is idle.

Smooth Motion Optics

Sony's SMO (Smooth Motion Optics) design and construction minimizes optical shifts that can have a negative impact on image quality. Focus breathing is minimized by an internal focus mechanism, focus shift while zooming is eliminated by precise focus tracking adjustment, and axial shift is minimized by a constant-length design.

Versatile Zoom Control

In addition to a smooth servo zoom, mechanical manual zoom ensures precise control with an immediate response. The desired angle of view can be accurately reached by preventing over or undershoot due to lag. Zoom ring direction can be easily switched as required, smooth, slow powered zoom is supported, and an inner zoom mechanism means that the length of the lens remains constant, regardless of focal length.

Professional Focusing Features

The focus ring slides back to quickly engage manual focusing. Cinema-standard MOD 0.8 gear teeth are built into the focus ring, enabling use of standard follow focuses without requiring cumbersome focus gear accessories.

Compact Design

The lightweight form-factor of this lens contributes to the kind of mobility that active movie shooting demands. Small size and low weight can be advantageous when using gimbals and other types of support as well.

Optical SteadyShot

Built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization helps to keep recorded images stable and free of excess blur in a wide range of handheld or locked-down shooting conditions involving camera movement.

Weather Resistance

A dust and moisture-resistant design provides extra protection and ensures reliable operation in challenging environments and inclement weather. Shoot with confidence in light rain or windy conditions.