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title: "Alpha SEL1855 E-mount 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Lens (Silver)"
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# Optical SteadyShot 4-stop stabilization 18-55mm versatile zoom Silent smooth autofocus Alpha SEL1855 E-mount 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Lens (Silver)

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** € 480.94
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your everyday shots with pro-grade clarity and smoothness!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Alpha SEL1855 E-mount 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Lens (Silver) by sony
- **How much does it cost?** € 480.94 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/1679799-alpha-sel1855-e-mount-18-55mm-f3-5-5-6)

## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Level Bokeh:** Circular aperture blades create creamy, natural background blur that makes your subject pop.
- • **Rock-Solid Stability:** Built-in Optical SteadyShot delivers up to 4 stops of shake reduction for crisp, blur-free shots.
- • **Versatile Zoom Range:** Capture everything from sweeping landscapes to intimate portraits with the 18-55mm focal length.
- • **Compact & Lightweight:** Weighing just 7.5 oz, this lens is your perfect on-the-go creative companion.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Autofocus:** Internal drive motor ensures smooth, silent focusing—perfect for both photos and video.

## Overview

The Sony Alpha SEL1855 E-mount lens is a compact, lightweight standard zoom lens offering an 18-55mm focal range ideal for diverse shooting scenarios. Featuring Optical SteadyShot image stabilization for up to 4 stops of shake reduction and a silent internal autofocus motor, it delivers sharp, stable images and smooth video capture. Circular aperture blades enhance bokeh quality, while aspherical elements reduce distortion and aberrations. Certified refurbished with original accessories and a 90-day warranty, it’s a versatile, reliable choice for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

## Description

From the Manufacturer E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Standard Zoom LensThis 27mm wide angle to 82.5mm medium telephoto equivalent (35mm full frame format) range in a compact 3x E-mount zoom that is suitable for landscapes, snapshots, portraits, and more. Built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS) provides approximately a four-stop image stabilization advantage, and an internal drive motor ensures smooth, quiet autofocus and aperture operation.TechnologyCircular ApertureWhen changing your aperture to defocus the background, the light sources appear blurred. This ‘bokeh’ effect of the blurred background can be enhanced with circular aperture blades used in this lens. Conventional aperture blades have flat sides creating unappealing polygonal shaped defocussed points of light. α lenses overcome this problem through a unique design that keeps the aperture almost perfectly circular from its wide-open setting to when it is closed by 2 stops. Smoother, more natural defocusing can be obtained as a result.Aspherical lens elementsAspherical lens design dramatically reduces spherical aberration while also reducing lens size and weight. Spherical aberration is a slight misalignment of the light rays projected on the image plane. This is caused by differences in refraction at different points on conventional spherical lenses which degrade image quality in large-aperture lenses. Specially shaped “aspherical” elements near the diaphragm restore alignment of light rays at the image plane, maintaining high sharpness and contrast even at maximum aperture and can also be used at other points in the optical path to reduce distortion. Well-designed aspherical elements can reduce the total number of elements required in the lens, thus reducing overall size and weight. Advanced Aspherical (AA) elements are an evolved variant, featuring an extremely high thickness ratio between the center and periphery. AA elements are exceedingly difficult to produce, relying on the most advanced molding technology to consistently and precisely achieve the required shape and surface accuracy, resulting in significantly improved image accuracy and quality.Distance encoderThe distance encoder plays an integral part in ADI flash metering, which delivers high precision flash metering that is unaffected by the reflectance of subjects or backgrounds. The distance encoder is a lens component that directly detects the position of the focusing mechanism, and sends a signal to the CPU in order to measure distance to the subject. During flash photography, this data is very useful in calculating how much flash output is appropriate to the scene.Lens-based optical image stabilizationGyro sensors built into the lens detect even the slightest movement, and the stabilization lens is precisely shifted to counteract any image blur that might occur. The use of precision, quiet linear motors and technology inherited from high-end Sony professional camcorders results in exceptionally quiet, effective image stabilization that contributes to high-quality movies as well as stills.Additional FeaturesInternal focusingOnly the middle groups of the optical system move to achieve focus, so the overall length of the lens does not change. Other important benefits include fast autofocusing and a short minimum focusing distance. Also, the filter thread at the front of the lens does not rotate, which is convenient if you’re using a polarizing filter.2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographic and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony, BIONZ, BRAVIA, BRAVIA Sync, Cyber-shot, Exmor, InfoLITHIUM, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick logo, Optical SteadyShot, Remote Commander, Smile Shutter, Stamina, SteadyShot, Theatre Sync, TruBlack, and Xtra Fine LCD are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Mac OS and iMovie are trademarks of Apple Computers, Inc. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Review: Amazing investment as a beginner - I feel this lens is very versatile. I’m not a professional photographer. I chose more of a hobby and I’ve enjoyed my journey. These are pictures that I’ve uploaded from my most recent trip to Hawaii. Definitely satisfied with the results. It all depends on the user but for beginners, I believe this is a great lens to start. The auto focus is is amazing and the zoom quality it’s definitely impressing.
Review: Excellent lens - When I got my NEX VG20 I only had the body. My next few lenses were prime without stabilization. These provide great results on a tripod. Then I got the Metabones adapter to put my 18-270 Tamron on the NEX, and I got stabilization but no autofocus during video shooting. So when I bought this 18-55mm OSS lens, my VG20 camera felt like a camcorder for the first time. Now, mind you, this is a 3.5 lens, you cannot use it to film in pitch dark, say, in a nightclub. But indoor with moderate light, the camera and lens combo delivers results better than my DSLR, not grainy at all. It's fantastic in daylight, of course, but that doesn't really mean anything, most lenses are. So for me, having autofocus, zoom to go quick from an establishing shot to a closeup, and stabilization is extremely valuable, and that makes this little lens one of the most valuable in my collection, even if it's not among the most expensive or most impressive-looking.

## Features

- This Certified Refurbished product is manufacturer refurbished, shows limited or no wear, and includes all original accessories plus a 90-day limited hardware warranty.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003U8Q7TC |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,149 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (154) |
| Date First Available | June 17, 2003 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 7.5 ounces |
| Item model number | SEL1855 |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Product Dimensions | 2.36 x 2.44 x 2.44 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Camera Lens Description:** Compact 3x E-mount zoom lens suitable for various types of photography
- **Compatible Mountings:** Sony E
- **Focal Length Description:** 18-55 millimeters
- **Lens Type:** Standard

## Images

![Alpha SEL1855 E-mount 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Lens (Silver) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ffIgfalNL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can be used in Sony nex vg20h Camcorder?**
A: Since I use it on a Nex-5 body I assume it would work on a Nex camcorder. Just keep in mind this is far from a high quality lens. Personally, I would spend more and get a smalleraperature zoom with much higher quality ratings!

**Q: Does it come with both caps?**
A: Yes.

**Q: Will this work for the Sony alpha 3000?**
A: I believe this this lens will work as long as your camera has E-mount.

**Q: Does this include front and rear caps and lens hood?**
A: yes, the lens come with caps and lens hood.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing investment as a beginner
*by G***O on May 18, 2025*

I feel this lens is very versatile. I’m not a professional photographer. I chose more of a hobby and I’ve enjoyed my journey. These are pictures that I’ve uploaded from my most recent trip to Hawaii. Definitely satisfied with the results. It all depends on the user but for beginners, I believe this is a great lens to start. The auto focus is is amazing and the zoom quality it’s definitely impressing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent lens
*by D***I on March 26, 2014*

When I got my NEX VG20 I only had the body. My next few lenses were prime without stabilization. These provide great results on a tripod. Then I got the Metabones adapter to put my 18-270 Tamron on the NEX, and I got stabilization but no autofocus during video shooting. So when I bought this 18-55mm OSS lens, my VG20 camera felt like a camcorder for the first time. Now, mind you, this is a 3.5 lens, you cannot use it to film in pitch dark, say, in a nightclub. But indoor with moderate light, the camera and lens combo delivers results better than my DSLR, not grainy at all. It's fantastic in daylight, of course, but that doesn't really mean anything, most lenses are. So for me, having autofocus, zoom to go quick from an establishing shot to a closeup, and stabilization is extremely valuable, and that makes this little lens one of the most valuable in my collection, even if it's not among the most expensive or most impressive-looking.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice lens
*by K***R on May 24, 2013*

I've read a number of reviews that were a little critical of this lens but that seems to be fairly common with any kit lens. For my needs, this is a great walking around lens. It focuses quickly and precisely and gives me good photos. On top of that, I bought it used and got a great price.

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