The Sony 18-200mm  f/3.5-5.6 lens features a durable metal exterior and an 11x optical zoom, with a 35mm full frame equivalent range of 27-300mm. The four aspherical elements provides performance that result in sharp, clear images.The 18-200mm focal length is ideal for a wide range of still and video capture opportunities. Also featured is the Optical SteadyShot image stabilization for crisp, stable captures in low-light or when zooming in on distant subjects. The quiet internal focusing produces a smooth, responsive AF with minimum noise, which is ideal for video capture.