Sony 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 LE Lens Review

A variant of the original 18-200mm for the E-mount, I take a quick look at the differences of both 18-200mm lenses as well as its performance You can follow me on: Facebook – on.fb.me Twitter – bit.ly Blog – bit.ly
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Light – is one of the most impotent aspects of photography. Every photographer should know how to see light and how to use it. In this lesson we will be talking about light and its characteristics. A lot of examples for better visualization and understanding. Music: Kevin MacLeod. (Licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0”)
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Comments

48 responses to “Sony 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 LE Lens Review”

  1. denjabas Avatar
    denjabas

    Just bought this super lens!!! Happy!!!

  2. John Sison Avatar
    John Sison

    The 55-210 would be better in terms of weight and is cheaper and would compliment the 18-55mm kit lens. If you want an all-rounder lens without having to change lenses and you intend to use it for video recording, the 18-200mm (silver) would be the better choice.

  3. isay5438 Avatar
    isay5438

    John, I have the same question as Tekmonkey782. Which one is better to have:  55-210 or 18-200 silver?

  4. dannypires1 Avatar
    dannypires1

    Bitches! 0:31

  5. TONYLOUIS100 Avatar
    TONYLOUIS100

    Hi, I considering purchasing the Sony nex-VG20 with the sony 18-200mm zoom lens but have 2 questions 1. How good is the sony 18-200mm lens, and 2. is the touch screen panel easy to use, & does it give you manual options as I’m not very fond of touch screens? I’ve always used CARL ZEIZZ lenses and they never dissapoint. Just need to know how good the sony lenses are and is their and equivalent 18-200mm lens in the CARL ZEIZZ range? Another thing I’m worried about is zoom facility on this camera

  6. zangounette Avatar
    zangounette

    it’s so ugly when zoomed on such a small camera. I prefer using primes on a nex.

  7. John Sison Avatar
    John Sison

    Not at the moment but I will eventually =.)

  8. shnakle1 Avatar
    shnakle1

    Do you have a video comparing between the older version? Thank you.

  9. fenderfan96 Avatar
    fenderfan96

    good review,

    after trying the LE for a week, exchanged to the larger model and its much better for video

  10. igetsmart Avatar
    igetsmart

    nice review John. Totally agree – the older silver version is much better – but it is a bit pricier and bulkier but worth it – but a good alternative at a lower price is the Tamron 18-200 E mount – at around $739 – not sure if it is true but I have heard that the Sony and Tamron lenses are really the same thing basically – they sure look the same – maybe you can confirm.
    The Tamron is so similar to the Sony you are reviewing in this video as far as image quality and function.

  11. r hwang Avatar
    r hwang

    hahaha 0:46

  12. tekmonkey782 Avatar
    tekmonkey782

    thanks john,

  13. John Sison Avatar
    John Sison

    Technically the older 18-200mm is better because it has active steady shot for video but the good thing about this lens is that its smaller and a bit lighter.

  14. tekmonkey782 Avatar
    tekmonkey782

    sorry john i actually mean the older version of this lens, the silver chunkier one

  15. tekmonkey782 Avatar
    tekmonkey782

    hi john, is it worth getting this lens for my nex5n for 600 or will the 55-210 do the basic job?

  16. John Sison Avatar
    John Sison

    Apparently its just a rebadged Tamron but it remains to be seen as I have not compared both of those lenses side by side.

    I would say the HVL-F20AM would be a cheap little flash to trigger external flashes. I will be doing a review on that very soon. Hopefully this week.

  17. igetsmart Avatar
    igetsmart

    Found that the Tamron was just as good so I got it – a bit cheaper to – and a bit narrower –
    everything you said about the Sony lens is correct – so it is a bit pricy.
    What is your take on a wireless trigger for the NEX 7 – I like to shoot with few flashes but do not have a Sony flash so happy with manual mode – do you recommend a particular trigger – also what about the little Sony external flash ?

  18. stephen787iFly Avatar
    stephen787iFly

    Hi John. Would the telephoto/zoom of this lens design be suitable for video use? and would the optical Steadyshot work for video as well as for photos?

  19. androiddindang Avatar
    androiddindang

    nice vid! keep it up!

  20. 228rod Avatar
    228rod

    thanks john;my timing is off i’d like to see ya when your online.

  21. John Sison Avatar
    John Sison

    Thank you for the compliment. I like to get right to the point with the reviews. Unboxings? Hmm we’ll see about that one =.) If a lot of people ask for it, I will do it.

  22. MultiFreewave Avatar
    MultiFreewave

    I love hoe you keep the revies short and simple maybe you could also do unboxings? 😛

  23. zrogon Avatar
    zrogon

    I’m not sure if 60g qualifies as a considerable or a sufficient reason to drop active steady shot… I would still go for the original version.
    PS. Nice review, thanks!

  24. Amit Kakkar Avatar
    Amit Kakkar

    Very very helpful, step by step your lessons have transformed my understanding of everything associated with my DSLR, & by practising more, it looks I have actually started to fall in love with my camera…..

  25. Stefan Stojkovic Avatar
    Stefan Stojkovic

    Hey, are you familiar with “photo SFX art” (just google it)? There you can watch a nice free video showing the way to shoot amazing photographs. This helped Daniel to create pictures that have a jaw-dropping-effect after you look at them. It may work for you as well…

  26. Edy Surya Avatar
    Edy Surya

    very very helpful ..feeling ready to own a DSLR

  27. TheTeksone Avatar
    TheTeksone

    I have listened to so many people on youtube about photography. BUT you are the only one that got through to me. I understood every point you made. Maybe it was the simplicity of details, the amount of time you took to explain or BOTH! Thank you so much. More videos please.

  28. scorpionking2115 Avatar
    scorpionking2115

    thanks my dear…now i am beginning to learn!

  29. suzy1907 Avatar
    suzy1907

    The explanation is very very well presented, you have lots of patience to get this together
    Keep up the good work, following all your videos now.
    Thanks for the uploads

  30. MegaKariam Avatar
    MegaKariam

    Greetings! Have you considered photo sfxart tricks (search on google)? My cooworker Yasmine made some unbelivable photos with their photography tutorials.

  31. Amit Soni Avatar
    Amit Soni

    great videos by easyexposure, thanks a lot!

  32. Heida hallsdottir Avatar
    Heida hallsdottir

    Thank u! 🙂

  33. rajanmukherji Avatar
    rajanmukherji

    Thank you, this is a great video. …As you said , pls do make a video on what kind of light works for what kind of face .

  34. yesshivu Avatar
    yesshivu

    Been Watching your video since I bought my first DSLR canon eos 650D. Well explained and Many many thanks.

    Why don’t you use Canon cameras? I hope you have Canon coming on your other tutorials.

  35. AnPrionsaBeag Avatar
    AnPrionsaBeag

    Dress looks blurry and out of focus => Need more aperture 🙂

  36. nd30012 Avatar
    nd30012

    Hi, are you familiar with “Photo SFXart Tricks” (just do a Google search for it…)? There you will find a useful free video demonstrating the way to take impressive pictures. It made it possible for Joe to make photos that leave you with a jaw-dropping-effect while you take a look at them. I hope it will help you also.

  37. vsmusic2000 Avatar
    vsmusic2000

    5:40 …. <3

  38. xvader87 Avatar
    xvader87

    it’s nice to watch your channel, keep up the great works. greeting from indonesia 🙂

  39. shuker23 Avatar
    shuker23

    Master Yoda is speaking at 00:23

  40. hamad alhasoon Avatar
    hamad alhasoon

    Oskana … thank you very much for a useful information …. i was wondering if you can add to the light directions … light from the top & the light from down … just asking … thank you darling .

    FROM SAUDI ARABIA.

  41. Ganesh Poudel Avatar
    Ganesh Poudel

    Oksana Oksana Oksana…..u are a wonderful teacher…thank you. love love love.god bless you.

  42. Ronald D Fernandes Avatar
    Ronald D Fernandes

    You are really awesum…:) Nobody explain’s it and makes it as simple to understand and relate as well as you do it…:D

  43. sameer rawat Avatar
    sameer rawat

    best photography lesson easy to understand and very informative. …ever thing in depth and with example i really love it…thanks alot for such a wonderfull work

  44. Yogesh Harshe Avatar
    Yogesh Harshe

    Can you make a tutorial on flash photography? This would be really helpful. And yes, thanks for your last reply. That was really useful. Now composition is clear to me.

  45. easyexposure Avatar
    easyexposure

    No, it is not. Lesson 6 – Camera Modes

  46. William Yaw Avatar
    William Yaw

    why is lesson 6 missing?

  47. 7777eddie7777 Avatar
    7777eddie7777

    iv been watching all her vids because im going to buy a 5100! she has been so helpful!

  48. Asad Tareen Avatar
    Asad Tareen

    your videos are really helpful … could you please explain as how to shoot in different light conditions like front lighting and back lighting … like in front lighting the subject becomes too dark … is using the flash only option