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Sony Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar 16-35 mm f/2.8 T* SSM

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Manufacturer Sony
Model Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar 16-35 mm f/2.8 T* SSM
Lens style Wide angle zoom
Focal length 16 - 35 mm
Maximum aperture f/2.8
Angle of view 107 - 63.4 o
Closest focusing distance 0.28 m
Maximum magnification 1:4.2
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 83 x 114 mm
Weight 900 g
Additional information Anounced: September 2008
Average rating (2 owners reviews)
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Owners reviews (2)
  1. SteveJ
    SteveJ 4 August 2011, 03:02
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    IP 88.104.x.x
    Owner since: 3 months
    Price: £1200
    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: Extreme corners at 2.8 vignette and distort, but if you use this on full frame you'll barely notice. Also it is heavy and large, which I guess is a necessary downside with a lens of this quality.

    Pros: Build quality, focusing, image quality. The colours and contrast just "pop" and the lens is fantastically sharp all over the range.

    Summary: Love it!

  2. Christian
    Christian 8 March 2011, 23:11
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    IP 200.86.x.x
    Owner since: 3 months
    Price: 1400
    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: Expensive Heavy and bulky Calls attention everywhere...not good for passing unadverted

    Pros: Well Built AF great on A700! Sharp

    Summary: From now on all my lenses will be CZ! They feel like the old MD Rokkors I have from my Minolta...really well made and build to last

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