Sony A-mount APS-C standard zoom with built-in SAM motor, extended 18-70mm range with smoother autofocus than kit lenses.
The Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM is an APS-C zoom for the Sony Alpha A-mount (Minolta A-mount compatible). DT = Digital Technology (APS-C format designation). SAM = Smooth Autofocus Motor. A kit zoom with wide-to-standard coverage. Sony A mount.
f/3.5-5.6 variable aperture. 18-70mm zoom (27-105mm APS-C equivalent). SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor) in-lens AF. Lightweight consumer design. At approximately 230g. Sony A mount.
The DT 18-70mm was Sony's broader standard kit zoom for APS-C A-mount bodies — covering 27-105mm equivalent on APS-C for wider range than the 18-55mm. SAM motor provides smooth quiet autofocus. A versatile standard zoom.
On the used market the Sony DT 18-70mm SAM is a practical Sony A-mount APS-C zoom. Condition checks: lens elements, SAM AF operation, zoom ring condition. Sony A mount — compatible with Minolta A lenses.