Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS

The Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS is a constant maximum aperture wide-angle full-frame (FE) zoom lens for the Sony E-mount, announced by Sony on September 15, 2014.[1]

Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
MakerSony
Lens mount(s)Sony E-mount
Technical data
TypeZoom
Focal length16-35mm
Image format35mm full-frame
Aperture (max/min)f/4.0
Close focus distance0.28 metres (0.92 ft)
Max. magnification1:5 (0.19x)
Diaphragm blades7
Construction12 elements in 10 groups
Features
Manual focus overrideYes Yes
Weather-sealingYes Yes
Lens-based stabilizationYes Yes
Aperture ringNo No
Unique featuresCarl Zeiss approved
ApplicationLandscape, Architectural
Physical
Max. length98.5 millimetres (3.88 in)
Diameter78 millimetres (3.1 in)
Weight518 grams (1.142 lb)
Filter diameter72mm
Accessories
Lens hoodPetal-shape
History
Introduction2014
Retail info
MSRP$1249 USD

Though designed for Sony's full frame E-mount cameras, the lens can be used on Sony's APS-C E-mount camera bodies, with an equivalent full-frame field-of-view of 24–52.5mm.

Build quality edit

The lens has a weather resistant solid all-metal finish [2] with a pair of metal focus and zoom rings. The barrel of the lens telescopes outward from the main lens body as it's zoomed in from 16mm to 35mm.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS: Digital Photography Review". dpreview.com. Archived from the original on 2016-07-20. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
  2. ^ "Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS review". Archived from the original on 2017-07-12. Retrieved 2017-06-30.