Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Pro Reviews

The lens only managed an average optical performance, which when combined with the reasonable build quality but poor handling, places this optic firmly in the mediocre camp. Save up your money and look for a replacement.

The Sony 18-70mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 is a capable kit lens, producing consistently above-average sharp images. It has some weak points - chromatic aberration below 50mm, and we're not big fans of lenses whose front filters turn while focusing or zooming. You shouldn't feel bad if you got this lens as part of the kit - you need to start with something, and while it's not the sharpest lens in the box it's not that bad, either. However, at these price points, if you're shopping for something in this range you might find a bit better performance for the money with the Sigma 17-70mm ƒ/2.8-4.5. Or, if you want to stay loyal to the Sony brand, invest a bit more in the Sony 16-80mm ƒ/3.5-4.5. Finally, if you're really stretched for cash and you can find one, the Konica-Minolta 18-70mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 is technically the same lens.