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

The Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS Lens presents a remarkable option for videographers and cinematographers, featuring a broad focal-length range and a constant f/4 aperture within a compact design, making it ideal for lightweight shooting scenarios. Despite its small size, the lens is equipped with professional-grade features. The 18-110mm focal-length range effectively accommodates moderately wide to narrow perspectives. Sony's integrated Smooth Motion Optics utilize the lens's internal mechanics to reduce focus breathing, focus shifting, and other issues that could become apparent during recording adjustments.

The lens body is designed with distinct rings for focus, zoom, and iris, allowing for comprehensive manual control. Engaging full-time manual focus is as simple as pulling back the focus ring. This ring is equipped with cinema-standard gearing, ensuring compatibility with follow-focus systems. The zoom can be operated both manually and electronically, with the zoom ring mechanically linked to the lens, enabling crash-zooms without delay. Iris adjustments can be made automatically or by rotating the iris ring, and by disengaging the iris click switch, users can achieve smooth manual adjustments.

For use with smaller, less sturdy cameras, a quick-release tripod foot is provided, which attaches to the rear of the lens for tripod mounting. Alternatively, a standard lens support can be affixed near the front of the lens, allowing compatibility with rod-based support systems. The lens features a filter thread that accommodates 95mm-diameter round filters and includes a lens cap. Additionally, a lens hood is provided to reduce flare, featuring a shuttered design that can be closed when the camera is not in operation.

Smooth Motion Optics

The design and construction of Sony's SMO (Smooth Motion Optics) effectively reduce optical shifts that may adversely affect image quality. An internal focus mechanism minimizes focus breathing, while precise focus tracking adjustments eliminate focus shift during zooming. Additionally, a constant-length design helps to minimize axial shift.

Versatile Zoom Control

Alongside a seamless servo zoom, the mechanical manual zoom provides precise control with prompt responsiveness. This feature allows for the accurate attainment of the desired angle of view, effectively eliminating the risks of overshooting or undershooting caused by lag. The direction of the zoom ring can be conveniently altered as needed, and a smooth, slow powered zoom is facilitated. Furthermore, the inner zoom mechanism ensures that the lens length remains unchanged, irrespective of the 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 compact design of this lens enhances the mobility required for dynamic film shooting. Its small dimensions and lightweight nature are beneficial when utilizing gimbals and various support systems.

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.