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Sony Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar 24-70 mm f/2.8 T* SSM

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Manufacturer Sony
Model Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar 24-70 mm f/2.8 T* SSM
Lens style Universal zoom
Focal length 24 - 70 mm
Maximum aperture f/2.8
Angle of view 84 - 34.3 o
Closest focusing distance 0.34 m
Maximum magnification 1:4
Minimum aperture 22
Number of diaphragm blades 9
Auto focus type SSM
Lens Construction 17 elements / 13 groups
Filter diameter 77 mm
Macro No
Available mounts Sony A / Minolta
Dimensions 111 x 83 mm
Weight 955 g
Additional information 2 ED elements, 2 aspherical lenses, T* coating.
Anounced: January 2008.
Average rating (4 owners reviews)
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Owners reviews (4)
  1. Trung Nguyen Huu
    Trung Nguyen Huu 26 November 2013, 06:34
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    IP 222.255.x.x
    Owner since: 4 years
    Price: 2000$
    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: A bit Distortion in Edge in 24mm, but it's excellent if comprare with other 24-70 from Nikon and Canon LI, II, I used all 3

    Pros: Sharp, Color, almost no AC and flare :)

    Summary: An Excellent lens.

  2. Brett Valentine
    Brett Valentine 7 January 2012, 10:36
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    IP 141.0.x.x
    Owner since: 1 month
    Price: $1649
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Lack of weatherproofing, not the smoothest bokeh heavy (awkward balance if you're using anything below the a700/a77 range

    Pros: Sharp! Quick focus, SSM drive, contrast & color rendition

    Summary: Pretty close to "prime" sharp. Definitely a step up from my previous 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom. Worth saving up and spending the money on good glass!

  3. Bahudda
    Bahudda 12 May 2011, 21:30
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    IP 148.128.x.x
    Owner since: 2 years
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    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Not internal focus Heavy Expensive (but worth every penny!)

    Pros: Fast focus - SSM Extremely sharp Great color and contrast / micro contrast

    Summary: This is an easy lens to like in that it is very versatile with all the attributes you expect from a top flight lens. This lens is quick to focus and very accurate at it. It has very nice color with superb contrast. It matches up very well with the Sony 70-200mm f2.8 G SSM. I highly recommend this lens.

  4. Sam Jackson
    Sam Jackson 29 August 2009, 03:58
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    IP 58.96.x.x
    Owner since: 1 year
    Price: $2499
    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: very slight lens flare when the sun is in a shot, not weather sealed (although it will withstand quite alot of rain), quite heavy, expensive!!

    Pros: extremely sharp, nice bokeh on all but the trickiest backgrounds, great colours, feels wonderful to use, fastest AF i have ever experienced in any lens mount

    Summary: the best lens i own by quite some margin, i am happy to pay such a high price for this lens because i believe it to be the best everyday lens someone can buy!