Konica Minolta AF Zoom DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D)

Summary

Originally produced as Konica Minolta AF Zoom DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D) by Konica Minolta, and later produced by Sony, the Sony α DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (SAL-1870), is a photographic lens compatible with cameras using the Minolta A-mount and Sony A-mount lens mounts. The DT designation means this lens is designed to be used with a camera with an APS-C size sensor. When the 1.5× crop factor is considered, the lens has an effective equivalent 27–105mm focal length.

Konica Minolta AF Zoom DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D) (2697-810)
Sony α DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
MakerKonica Minolta, Sony
Technical data
TypeZoom
Focal length18-70mm
Crop factor100.4°-23°
Aperture (max/min)f/3.5-5.6 - f/22-36
Close focus distance380 mm
Max. magnification1/4
Diaphragm blades7, circular
Construction11 elements in 9 groups
Features
Short back focusNo
Ultrasonic motorNo
Lens-based stabilizationNo
Macro capableYes
ApplicationKit lens for Sony α100, 200, 300, 350, 700
Physical
Max. length97.0 mm
Diameter66.0 mm
Weight235 g
Filter diameter55 mm
Accessories
Lens hoodbayonet, flower
History
Introduction2005 Konica Minolta, 2006 Sony
Discontinuation2006 Konica Minolta
SuccessorSony α DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (SAL-1870)
Retail info
MSRP200 USD (as of 2006)

This lens was often sold as a kit lens with the Sony DSLR-A100K, DSLR-A100W, DSLR-A200K, DSLR-A200W, DSLR-A300K, DSLR-A350W and DSLR-A700K kits. It was superseded by the SAL-1855 lens with the launch of the DSLT system in 2010.

See also edit

Sources edit

  • Technical specs and user reviews on dyxum.com

External links edit

  • Sony: DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 Standard zoom lens