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Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 Lens with Lens Care Kit

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Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 Lens with Lens Care Kit
Key Features
  • E-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 24-105mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22
  • One ED Element; Four Aspherical Elements
Complementing the lens itself, this Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 Lens with Lens Care Kit Kit put together by B&H pairs the versatile zoom lens with a lens care kit.
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Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 Lens with Lens Care Kit Overview

Complementing the lens itself, this Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 Lens with Lens Care Kit Kit put together by B&H pairs the versatile zoom lens with a lens care kit.

Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 Lens with Lens Care Kit Specs

Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 Lens with Lens Care Kit Reviews

Love this lens

By Paul
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2024-04-02

I’ve always chosen Zeiss lenses when possible, the sharpest optics!

Superb

By Jon
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-08-02

An outstanding alternative to the kit lens and perfect for the a7C to make it the compact take-everywhere combo.

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Will this lens work on an IR converted camera ...

Will this lens work on an IR converted camera without hotspots?
Asked by: Tom
Unfortunately, this lens has not been tested to our knowledge with an IR converted Sony E mount camera. The results may vary with its use.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2020-12-07

I am confused by many of the reports. Is this ...

I am confused by many of the reports. Is this lens very sharp, sharp or so so? Corners: soft or not?
Asked by: Harvey
The Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 Lens with Lens Care Kit is reasonably sharp. You do have to stop down to f/5.6 to get sharp edges.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2023-09-28

Will the 16-70 fit the a6400?

Will the 16-70 fit the a6400?
Asked by: Marc
Yes this lens is compatible with the a6400.
Answered by: Ryan
Date published: 2021-07-19

question

Is there a lens hood available for this lens? It sure looks like it would need one. Thanks in advance.
Asked by: Michael
The lens hood that comes with the 16-70mm lens is proprietary and replacements must be ordered through Sony directly.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-24

question

Does Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens fit for Sony a6300?
Asked by: Anonymous
I use this lens 90% of the time on my Sony a6000. It should work fine on the a6300.
Answered by: Richard K.
Date published: 2018-08-24

Is this varifocal or a true zoom ens? Thanks.

Is this varifocal or a true zoom ens? Thanks.
Asked by: David
The Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens is a normal APS-C sensor E mount zoom lens.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2022-06-26

Does it come with a lens hood?

Does it come with a lens hood?
Asked by: RAYMOND
Yes it comes with Sony ALC-SH127 Lens Hood
Answered by: vilson
Date published: 2023-03-17

question

where is this lens made?
Asked by: Charles B.
Made in Thailand.
Answered by: Reza R.
Date published: 2018-08-24
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