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Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS : Specifications and Opinions

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Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS

Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS

The Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS is a standard lens for APS-C, manufactured from 2013. The focus is done by Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic), it has image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 660 €;

47 users have given it an average vote of 8.6 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Sony E: this lens is compatible with mirrorless APS-C Sony.

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Specifications
Focal lenght	16-70 mm
Angle of view	84 - 23.2° (equivalent to a 24-105mm in Fullframe 24x36mm format)
Format	APS-C
Max. aperture	f/4.0
Aperture blades
Lenses/Groups	16 elements in 12 groups
Min. focus distance	0.35 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.23x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	Yes (built in lens)
Focus	Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic)
Internal AF	Yes
Full Time MF	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	55 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	No
Weight	308 g
Dimensions	67 x 75 mm
Buy	*Sony Vario-Tessar T E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS, buy on Ebay**

Reviews

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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Salvatore M

sent on July 21, 2020

Pros: Compact and light, focal excursion, colors.

Cons: A little soft at the edges especially at 24mm. If you use the camera flash, casts its shadow.

Opinion: I bought it with a lot of hesitation, having read miles of conflicting opinions and opinions. I also returned the first copy because it was disavowed and slightly blurred the right side. Compared to the 16-50 in kit the photo looks sharper and more crystal clear, with slightly brighter, bright colors, as if you could see the image through a more transparent glass (and probably it is); you should not think, however, that the differences on the single photo are striking, with a bit of postproduction you can make the photo of 1650 very similar to that of 1670... However, I noticed that very often the photos made with the Zeiss are already beautiful so, you work on it shortly after the shot. The big difference with 16-50 is the largest focal excursion combined with the constant f4, which allows you to make much more fulfilling portraits, or photos of people (children) at greater distance, which often happens (for example at the sea). In summary, taking it as the only lens for a holiday or a day at the seaside, on the whole it has its validity: compact, light, sharp, beautiful colors and excellent three-dimensionality of photos, perfect focal excursion for non-specialist use. Compared to the 18-135, which I did not try, in the landscape I did not want to give up the 16mm. The drop in sharpness at the edges in common use is not limiting: already with the 16-50 in kit, which however is lower, landscape photos printed up to one meter wide are still very sharp, and in the photos to people the problem does not exist. P.S. I found that it is not easy at all to test a target, there are a thousand infinitesimal variables (focus, variations in ambient light, any movements etc.) that can change the result enormously; in the end I hung a sheet of graph paper on the wall and took photos with easel and autofocus, testing in this way however only the sharpness at a short distance. On the photos of landscape at great distance, while using the easel, it takes infinite patience to get reliable evidence and comparisons.

Dal Cero Filippo

sent on August 21, 2019

Pros: Great all-rounder, compact, realistic colors

Cons: price of the new

Opinion: Assuming I'm an amateur, I bought this lens about a month ago. The price of the new is really high, so I was looking to find a good used. Fortunately during the first day it dropped to 639 euros. I bought it right away, also taking advantage of the sony cashback and in the end I paid it 539 euros. The difference from the 16-50 kit lens, in my opinion, is noticeable. At F4 it falls at the edges, but closing f8 also the edges become sharp. The colors it returns are great. One thing I didn't like were the numbers that are painted that, instead, given the list price, I would expect engraved. I am satisfied with the purchase

Moxis

sent on March 13, 2019

Pros: Good handyman, well built, solid, compact

Cons: Serigraphs of the focal scale that are erased. Not fundamental, but sin.

Opinion: Taken used by Rce Padova with Sony at 6500 (new) I'm still exploring the system. I came from Fuji x-T2. At the beginning the previous system regrets (knowledge, habit?) but you have to learn to love the new one that seems to me to be really of excellent quality overall. Beautiful colors and excellent definition. I'm an amateur and, therefore, my opinion is entirely personal.

user157477

sent on February 26, 2019

Pros: Weight, size balanced on a 6500, colours, focal length excursion (equal to 24 105) build quality, Zeiss lenses,

Cons: The price a bit exaggerated but Zeiss is Zeiss

Opinion: It goes around with a 24 105 equivalent from the weight and footprint contained. Well balanced on Alpha 6500, makes it stable to those who have a little big hands, you go around doing almost everything with weights and clutter content compared to Nikon D 7200 \\d 7500 + 16 80 There is no comparison you put in a fanny pack and go. Beautiful colors taken by chance without even wanting it with Alpha 6500 used at a ridiculous price I must admit it is a really nice coupled recommended.

Ivan23

sent on February 22, 2019

Pros: Build quality, weight and bulk, overall yield, F4 constant

Cons: Price of the new

Opinion: Found used, I use it for a couple of months for my travels, I have to say I was really satisfied. Decidedly good build quality, excellent color rendition, F4 constant, the AF responds well, excellent range of focal, photographers from landscapes to some portrait with a discrete blurred and is not cumbersome, I do not understand who complains about the size, is still a Zoom with 16-70 focal, not a 20mm pancake. I think it's the best handyman in circulation for APS-C, the only flaw in the price of the new, really altino.

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