Sony α Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA
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The Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16–80 mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA (SAL-1680Z) is a high-quality zoom lens compatible with cameras using the Sony α, and Minolta AF lens mounts. It was designed and is manufactured by Sony in Japan in collaboration with Carl Zeiss.
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Maker | Sony, Carl Zeiss |
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Technical data | |
Type | Zoom |
Focal length | 16-80mm |
Aperture (max/min) | f/3.5 – f/22 |
Close focus distance | 0.35 m |
Max. magnification | 0.24x |
Diaphragm blades | 7 circular |
Construction | 14 elements in 10 groups |
Features | |
Ultrasonic motor | No |
Physical | |
Max. length | 122 mm |
Diameter | 72 mm |
Weight | 445 g |
Filter diameter | 62 mm |
Accessories | |
Lens hood | Composite Metal-plastic bayonet-mount flower |
History | |
Introduction | 2007 |
Retail info | |
MSRP | 700 USD |
The lens is designed specifically for use with APS-C sized image sensors, and thus will result in vignetting on 35 mm (full frame) cameras. When the 1.5× crop factor of current Sony digital single-lens reflex cameras is considered, the lens has an effective equivalent 24–120 mm focal length.