With an equivalent 24-105mm range on APS-C cameras, the Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS pairs the superb quality of ZEISS glass with an exceptionally versatile focal range. Featuring a constant f/4 aperture and relatively compact design, this lens is an excellent option for everyday carry, event coverage, group and individual portraits, or even landscape photography. A linear motor ensures quick, silent autofocusing while Optical SteadyShot image stabilization maintains crisp imagery when shooting handheld, slow shutter speeds, or video content. One extra-low dispersion element keeps colors accurate, four aspherical elements, including one Advanced Aspherical element, manage spherical aberrations, and ZEISS’s T* anti-reflective coatings minimize reflections, ensuring superior optical quality.
Applications: A compact, versatile 24-105mm equivalent APS-C format lens with a constant f/4 aperture, this is an excellent contender for an everyday carry lens for both photographers and videographers.
Perks |
Drawbacks |
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+ Versatile zoom range |
- Limited to APS-C sensors/shooting modes |
Specs |
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| Focal Length | 16-70mm |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length | 24-105mm |
| Aperture Range | f/4 to f/22 |
| Optical Layout | 16 elements, 12 groups (4 aspherical elements, 1 extra-low dispersion element) |
| Coating | ZEISS T* |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 1.1' / 35 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.23x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Filter Size | 55 mm |
| Dimensions | 2.6 x 3" / 67 x 75 mm |
| Weight | 10.9 oz / 308 g |
