Does it have image stabilization?
1133829
No, the Sony Alpha cameras have image stabilization as an option in the camera body. This means less weight in the lens and should make it cheaper.
1133830
The lens does not have IS. The Alpha camera's have the IS in the camera body. It may be switched on or off using the camera menu screen.
1133831
I do not own any Sony mirror less or 3/4 or DSLR cameras, but none of there cameras have stabilize in the lenses. They have sensor shift to stabilizer the image. Mostly Nikon and Canon have to use stabilized lenses.
1662629
No and not really necessary because of wide angle/low magnification. NEX cameras do not have built in stabilization; it is included in several lenses including the kit lenses.
385279
Yes it does have an image stabilizer and a very good one too. Next to the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II, this lens is about as good as you would want it to be. Take care.
2280351
There's no image stabilization, but none is necessary with a lens this wide...in my opinion. FYI, it's a marvelous lens with tack-sharp results at all apertures.
1073886
No. Olympus puts the image stabilization in their bodies (and the 5-axis Olympus image stabilization is absolutely amazing).
1697256
No, the body does not have image stabilization. Some of the lens do...the kit lens does but it isn't an ordinary kit lens. It is a superb piece of equipment.
1344377
No, therefore IN-camera stabilization is required. I am using on a Panasonic GX7 which does.
2070789
Screen is clear. Assume image stabilization works because I have honestly not gotten a bad picture from it. Highly recommend this camera!
1792511
No it doesn't, there is no image stabilization on this camera. I wish it did.
1273809
No, but if you buy the FE lenses by Sony they will have Image Stabilization built into the lens.
191715
Hi Craig J., I don't know if it has image stabilization. I returned it the same week. The closure on the lens would not open properly, after only taking one picture. I did some research and found out it was a common problem with this particular nikon camera.
1230035
no-It does not , old camera now, i do still use it, but getting a new camera very soon
2051100
no, this lens is not image stabilized. it is a good lens, very sharp but quite pricey.
1481700
this lens does not have image stabilization. however, the canon 100mm f2.8l (make sure you're looking at the "L" series one) has great image stabilization. however, it's $1,000.00. :-(
1606533
Yes, that's probably the image stabilization unit. It has some free movement when camera is not powered on - that's normal behavior. Don't know how robust this is on the long term, but from the little I tested it seemed fine. I'd be more concerned about battery life, which is relatively short.
435062
Image stabilization is a nice plus not a necessity. I use this lens a lot with great results. If the price is right go for it.
1906271
Yes, the camera does not have "In Body" image stabilization, but the lens included in this kit does have image stabilization (called OSS by Sony). In fact, most Sony E lenses for this camera have image stabilization (the Zeiss ones do not have OSS).