Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss T* Alpha A-Mount Standard Zoom Lens
Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss T* Alpha A-Mount Standard Zoom Lens
B&H # SO247028 MFR # SAL2470Z
Product Highlights
- Aperture Range: f/2.8-22
- Carl Zeiss T* Glass Coating
- For Sony Alpha & Minolta DSLRs
- 2x Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Elements
- 2x Aspheric Glass Lens Elements
- SSM Super Sonic Wave Motor
- 9 Circular Aperture Blades
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Focus Hold Button
Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 overview
- 1Description
The 24-70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss T* Alpha A-Mount Standard Zoom Lens from Sony is a bright zoom lens, specifically designed by Carl Zeiss for the Sony Alpha-series of DSLR cameras. Unique to this lens is the Carl Zeiss T* (T-star) coating that helps reduce lens flare, while increasing contrast. When used with cropped APS-C sized DSLR cameras, the equivalent focal length for this lens is 36-105mm. It is a compact all-in-one lens, and is ideal for snapshots, portraits, interiors or outdoor scenery.
This lens is constructed of 16 elements in 13 groups, as well as 3x Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements, which all help to deliver sharp, clear photos throughout the zoom range. It has a minimum focusing distance of 1.5' and a front-end filter diameter of 77mm.
The lens' maximum aperture is a fast f/2.8 and can be maintained throughout the zoom range. Its minimum aperture is f/22. It also has 9 circular aperture blades that work to produce smooth, out of focus background effects.
- 24-70mm Focal Length
- This lens has a 2.9x zoom factor, and its 24-70mm focal length range is equivalent to 36-105mm in APS-C format.
- Aperture Range: f/2.8-22
- The maximum aperture is f/2.8 and can be maintained throughout the zoom range. Minimum aperture is f/22.
- Carl Zeiss T* Glass Coating
- The glass within this lens has Carl Zeiss' T* (T-star) coating, which is designed to eliminate lens flare, internal reflection and light scattering that can otherwise occur at glass-to-air surfaces.
- For Sony Alpha & Minolta DSLRs
- Designed for APS-C sized sensors, this lens may be used on any Sony Alpha & Minolta camera, depending on your needs and current system.
- 2x Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Elements
- To reduce chromatic aberrations, most noticeable when zoomed all the way in to the 105mm equivalent focal length, the extra-low dispersion glass corrects for certain wavelengths of light - producing sharper images with truer colors.
- 2x Aspheric Glass Lens Elements
- Both of these precision glass elements correct lens distortion for sharper, more accurate images across the entire zoom range of the lens.
- SSM Super Sonic Wave Motor
- Designed for fast, smooth, silent automatic focusing, this unique technology achieves high torque at low speed with rapid start/stop response. It operates through the ability of a piezoelectric device to reshape itself quickly when voltage is applied.
- 9 Circular Aperture Blades
- Circular aperture blades produce smooth, rounded bokeh background effects when capturing spot-light sources in your pictures. Because the aperture blades form a near circle at the wide openings used for low-light shots, spot-light sources have a pleasing circular defocused effect.
- Focus Hold Button
- This lens is made with a Focus Mode switch and Focus Hold button, which offer better focus control whenever you need it.
- 1Description
Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 specs
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length |
24 - 70mm Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 36 - 105 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/2.8 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Sony A |
| Format Compatibility |
DSLR (APS-C Sensor) 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor |
| Angle of View | 84° - 34° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.12' (34 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.25x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:4 |
| Elements/Groups | 17 / 13 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | Front:77 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.27 x 4.37" (8.31 x 11.10 cm) |
| Weight | 2.17 lb (.98 kg) |
| Packaging Info | |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 3.55 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 12.0 x 5.3 x 5.3" |
