Sony α Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA

The Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16–80 mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA (SAL-1680Z) is a high-quality zoom lens compatible with cameras using the Sony α, and Minolta AF lens mounts. It was designed and is manufactured by Sony in Japan in collaboration with Carl Zeiss.

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm F3.5–4.5 ZA
MakerSony, Carl Zeiss
Technical data
TypeZoom
Focal length16-80mm
Aperture (max/min)f/3.5 – f/22
Close focus distance0.35 m
Max. magnification0.24x
Diaphragm blades7 circular
Construction14 elements in 10 groups
Features
Ultrasonic motorNo
Physical
Max. length122 mm
Diameter72 mm
Weight445 g
Filter diameter62 mm
Accessories
Lens hoodComposite Metal-plastic bayonet-mount flower
History
Introduction2007
Retail info
MSRP700 USD

The lens is designed specifically for use with APS-C sized image sensors, and thus will result in vignetting on 35 mm (full frame) cameras. When the 1.5× crop factor of current Sony digital single-lens reflex cameras is considered, the lens has an effective equivalent 24–120 mm focal length.

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