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Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS vs Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS

Product Comparison: Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS vs Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS

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

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Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Zoom Lens

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General Specifications

Brand

Sony

Model

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

Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS

Origin

Japan

About the Product

A 16mm to 35mm wide-angle zoom range coupled with effective built-in optical image stabilisation makes this lens an excellent choice for snapshots, indoor scenes, group shots, landscapes, and more, especially with a full-frame α7 series body.

This lightweight mid-range zoom combines renowned ZEISS optical performance with a constant F4 maximum aperture for consistently fine performance throughout the zoom range.

Key Specs

Mount Type

Sony E

Maximum Aperture

4 /f

Minimum Focal Length

16 millimeters

Maximum Focal Length

35 millimeters

70 millimeters

Lens Type

Zoom

What customers say about "Key Specs"

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

The constant aperture is appreciated and, given the high ISO capability of modern cameras, a maximum of f/4 works for me.
Very sharp at every focal length.
Good contrast and color.
Great lens, especially for the price.
This is a great ultra-wide angle zoom lens.

Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Zoom Lens

This lens is sharp at all apertures.
For me 16mm to 70mm is the perfect focal range.
The constant aperture of f4 is very useful.
I really do enjoy this lens. Constant f4 aperture, well built, lightweight, good quality optics.
The biggest pitfall is the fairly slow f/4 aperture.

Size & Weight

Height

3.1 in.

2.62 in.

Width

3.1 in.

2.62 in.

Depth

3.9 in.

2.95 in.

Weight

18.3 oz.

10.9 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

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

The size and weight to be ideal.
The size complements well to any a7 camera.
This thing gives the super light A7RII a nice weight to it.
Not too heavy and fairly decent in low light on Sony a7RII.
Excellent weight, perfectly balanced with the camera.

Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Zoom Lens

It's a nice compact travel zoom lens.
Very well balanced with the A6000.
It is the perfect size and weight lens for the camera. Very well built.
Excellent zoom range and size on A6000.
The size of the lens is good and feels solid.

Imaging

Minimum Focus Distance

11.04 in.

13.8 in.

Field Of View

FX 107° - 63° / DX 83° - 44°

83° - 23°

Zoom Type

Rotating

Focus

Auto Focus, Manual Focus

Optical Stabilization

Yes

What customers say about "Imaging"

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

Super sharp focus, great image stability, perfect for close to mid-range shoot.
Excellent build operation and images.
The lens feels good, has a quality feel to the zoom and focus ring, comes with a lens bag and lens hood.
This lens performed well and is optically very decent.
Wonderfully sharp, great stabilization and nice zoom range.

Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Zoom Lens

Good construction and quick focus.
It is sharp and the colors are vivid with this lens.
Focus is lightning fast. Construction is top notch.
Focus is near silent and the zoom is silky.
It's well built, lightweight and both the zoom and focus rings are precise and smooth.

Features

Brand Compatibility

Sony

Sensor Type Compatibility

FX Format / DX Format

DX-format

Lens Groups and Elements

12 Elements in 10 Groups

16 elements in 12 groups

Number of Aperture Blades

Filter Diameter

72 millimeters