Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens
The Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens from Sony is a great all-around choice for APS-C-format E-mount cameras. It offers a very versatile 24-105mm equivalent zoom range, features a constant f/4 aperture for consistent performance, and mixes advanced optics with fast focusing and robust OSS for an ideal single-lens solution for most general shooting situations. Based on the ZEISS Tessar optical concept, this lens uses a design with 16 elements in 12 groups that helps ensure a smaller overall lens size along with reduced flaring, distortion, and chromatic aberrations.
A constant f/4 maximum aperture offers consistent performance throughout the zoom range and also lends greater control over focus position for shallow depth of field techniques. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shakes for sharper imagery when shooting handheld with slower shutter speeds. This stabilization system can also be combined with a select camera's sensor-shift type image stabilization for more effective control of camera blur.
A linear autofocus motor and internal focus design provide quick and precise autofocus performance and enable accurate and silent focusing while recording videos. Four aspherical elements, including one Advanced Aspherical (AA), are incorporated in the lens design to reduce astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and other monochromatic aberrations.
ZEISST* anti-reflective coatings have been applied to each lens surface to help minimize reflections in order to provide greater image clarity, contrast, and color fidelity
Minimum focusing distance of 1.1' and a 0.23x maximum magnification suit working with close-up subjects
The rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques
Specifications:
| Focal Length: | 16 to 70mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 105mm) |
| Maximum Aperture: | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture: | f/22 |
| Lens Mount: | Sony E |
| Lens Format Coverage: | APS-C |
| The angle of View: | 83° to 23° |
| Minimum Focus Distance: | 1.1' / 35 cm |
| Maximum Magnification: | 0.23x |
| Optical Design: | 16 Elements in 12 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades: | 7, Rounded |
| Focus Type: | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization: | Yes |
| Filter Size: | 55 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L): | 2.6 x 3" / 66.6 x 75 mm |
| Length at Maximum Extension: | 4.5" / 113.7 mm |
| Weight: | 10.9 oz / 308 g |
