Is kit lens OSS?

[jlabate]

I'm hoping to have an Nex-7 soon and wondering if the 18-55mm kit lens has image stabilization. The listing on B&H says no.

 

[Phoenix]

That's odd, the original 18-55 that came with the 5 and 3 had OSS, and to my understanding the only difference with the limited edition black 18-55 that comes with the 7 is the colour.

 

[hodad66]

I'll be interested also as I switched my order from body only
to kit recently....

 

[olli]

On Sony's site it is very clearly OSS - I think this is a mistake by B&H

 

[hodad66]

I thought so....

 

[jlabate]

Unless I'm missing something (quite likely), I don't see mention of the OSS in either features or specifications on Sony's link for the kit. But going to their link for just the lens it does mention OSS under features. I also think it's a mistake in the B&H listing and have written them to confirm it. Will let you know once I've heard back.

On Sony's site it is very clearly OSS - I think this is a mistake by B&H

 

[Phoenix]

This a picture of the NEX-7 with the with the 18-55 kit (Black version)

Notice that the lens has the 'Optical Steady Shot'

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[jlabate]

Excellent. That confirms it for me.

(Sony USA needs to work on their website).

This a picture of the NEX-7 with the with the 18-55 kit (Black version)

Notice that the lens has the 'Optical Steady Shot'

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[jlabate]

Well here's the reply from a B&H rep. He says the lens does have OSS but if you follow his link, you'll see no mention of the kit lens having OSS and under the specs, image stabilization states "No" although that is an error. (B&H needs to work on their website).

Hello,

Thank you for contacting the Photography department at B&H Photo Video and Pro Audio.

As per my search, the kit viewable at the following link:

Sony Alpha NEX-7 Digital Camera with 18-55mm Lens NEX7K/B B&H

comes with a Sony E-Mount SEL 1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens for Alpha NEX Cameras that includes
Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization.

Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Thank you, we appreciate your business.

Will let you know once I've heard back.

 

[bravo]

NEX-7 is a really good camera,
From my start day of photography, I use it and really saved important events of my life.