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

16 Jan

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

 
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  1. denjabas

    January 16, 2013 at 7:18 am

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

     

  2. John Sison

    January 16, 2013 at 7:23 am

    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

    January 16, 2013 at 8:15 am

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

     

  4. dannypires1

    January 16, 2013 at 8:50 am

    Bitches! 0:31

     

  5. TONYLOUIS100

    January 16, 2013 at 9:03 am

    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

    January 16, 2013 at 9:54 am

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

     

  7. John Sison

    January 16, 2013 at 10:26 am

    Not at the moment but I will eventually =.)

     

  8. shnakle1

    January 16, 2013 at 11:26 am

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

     

  9. fenderfan96

    January 16, 2013 at 11:52 am

    good review,

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

     

  10. igetsmart

    January 16, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    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

    January 16, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    hahaha 0:46

     

  12. tekmonkey782

    January 16, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    thanks john,

     

  13. John Sison

    January 16, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    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

    January 16, 2013 at 1:40 pm

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

     

  15. tekmonkey782

    January 16, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    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

    January 16, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    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

    January 16, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    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

    January 16, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    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

    January 16, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    nice vid! keep it up!

     

  20. 228rod

    January 16, 2013 at 5:01 pm

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

     

  21. John Sison

    January 16, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    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

    January 16, 2013 at 5:49 pm

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

     

  23. zrogon

    January 16, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    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

    January 16, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    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

    January 16, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    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

    January 16, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    very very helpful ..feeling ready to own a DSLR

     

  27. TheTeksone

    January 16, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    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

    January 16, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    thanks my dear…now i am beginning to learn!

     

  29. suzy1907

    January 16, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    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

    January 16, 2013 at 9:40 pm

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

     

  31. Amit Soni

    January 16, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    great videos by easyexposure, thanks a lot!

     

  32. Heida hallsdottir

    January 16, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    Thank u! 🙂

     

  33. rajanmukherji

    January 16, 2013 at 10:56 pm

    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

    January 16, 2013 at 11:56 pm

    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

    January 17, 2013 at 12:23 am

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

     

  36. nd30012

    January 17, 2013 at 12:23 am

    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

    January 17, 2013 at 12:59 am

    5:40 …. <3

     

  38. xvader87

    January 17, 2013 at 1:40 am

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

     

  39. shuker23

    January 17, 2013 at 1:59 am

    Master Yoda is speaking at 00:23

     

  40. hamad alhasoon

    January 17, 2013 at 2:54 am

    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

    January 17, 2013 at 3:06 am

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

     

  42. Ronald D Fernandes

    January 17, 2013 at 3:22 am

    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

    January 17, 2013 at 3:50 am

    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

    January 17, 2013 at 4:46 am

    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

    January 17, 2013 at 4:54 am

    No, it is not. Lesson 6 – Camera Modes

     

  46. William Yaw

    January 17, 2013 at 4:57 am

    why is lesson 6 missing?

     

  47. 7777eddie7777

    January 17, 2013 at 5:31 am

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

     

  48. Asad Tareen

    January 17, 2013 at 6:19 am

    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