Immensely versatile, the Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS is a standard zoom ranging from wide-angle to portrait length and featuring a constant f/4 maximum aperture. Compared to a faster f/2.8 version, this f/4 zoom maintains a relatively sleek and portable form factor for all-day use. As a ZEISS-designed lens, it uses the T* anti-reflective coating for high contrast and accurate color rendering and, optically, a series of aspherical and ED elements helps to correct a variety of aberrations for fine sharpness and clarity throughout the zoom range. This compact zoom also sports a linear AF motor and internal focusing mechanism, and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization helps to reduce the effects of camera shake.
Applications: One of the most useful zoom ranges, the 24-70mm excels in everything from landscape to portraiture. The lightweight, portable form factor makes this a great travel lens, and the OSS benefits working in low-light conditions.
Perks |
Drawbacks |
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+ Covers the essential wide to short-tele focal length range |
- Zoom design can be more susceptible to vignetting and distortion than a prime lens |
Specs |
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| Focal Length | 24-70mm |
| Aperture Range | f/4 to f/22 |
| Optical Layout | 12 elements, 10 groups (1 advanced aspherical element, 4 aspherical elements, 3 ED elements) |
| Coating | ZEISS T* |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 1.3' / 40 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.2x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Dimensions | 2.9 x 3.7" / 72.9 x 94.5mm |
| Weight | 15 oz / 426 g |
