topic NEX-5: Whats the difference: 16mm and 18-55mm lense? in Alpha & NEX interchangeable lens cameras

NEX-5: Whats the difference: 16mm and 18-55mm lense?

mykhalchevskyy — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:39:39 GMT

I would like to buy a SONY NEX 5... but which lense?

Can you please explain me whats the difference between 16mm and 18-55mm lenses and what are they better be used for?

NEX-5: Whats the difference: 16mm and 18-55mm lense?

Blencogo — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:20:22 GMT

The 16mm lens is small and light and is ideal for everyday use - particularly indoor/party situations, However, it is a fixed wideangle lens - not a zoom - and does not have 'anti-shake' optical stabilisation included.

The 18 - 55mm lens is a standard zoom lens and includes Optical SteadyShot. Although it is compact in size, it is larger than the 16mm. his is a general usage all-round lens.

If you are only going to buy one lens, then the 18 - 55mm is the one to choose for an 'all-rounder'.

Have a look at all the lenses for the NEX-5 by clicking on the NEX-3 & NEX-5 Lenses link: -

http://www.sony.co.uk/product/dsi-body/nex-5d#pageType=Accessories

NEX-5: Whats the difference: 16mm and 18-55mm lense?

sparklehedgehog — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:27:35 GMT

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