Konica Minolta AF Zoom DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D)
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.
 Sony α DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 lens | |
| Maker | Konica Minolta, Sony |
|---|---|
| Technical data | |
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-70mm |
| Crop factor | 100.4°-23° |
| Aperture (max/min) | f/3.5-5.6 - f/22-36 |
| Close focus distance | 380 mm |
| Max. magnification | 1/4 |
| Diaphragm blades | 7, circular |
| Construction | 11 elements in 9 groups |
| Features | |
| Short back focus | No |
| Ultrasonic motor | No |
| Lens-based stabilization | No |
| Macro capable | Yes |
| Application | Kit lens for Sony α100, 200, 300, 350, 700 |
| Physical | |
| Max. length | 97.0 mm |
| Diameter | 66.0 mm |
| Weight | 235 g |
| Filter diameter | 55 mm |
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood | bayonet, flower |
| History | |
| Introduction | 2005 Konica Minolta, 2006 Sony |
| Discontinuation | 2006 Konica Minolta |
| Successor | Sony α DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (SAL-1870) |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP | 200 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 It was superseded by the SAL-1855 lens with the launch of the DSLT system in 2010.
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