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Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T A Mount Review

Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

Main Features

  • 16-80mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F4.5 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 445g / 0.98 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 72mm x 83mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.35m
  • Max Magnification: 0.24x
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Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Overview


Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with A Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsAverage
PortraitGood
TravelGood
StreetAverage
WeddingGood
Walk AroundGood
VloggingFair
LandscapeGood
MacroFair

Reasons to Buy Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
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CONs
Lens Extents while zooming
Variable Aperture


Lens Mount

Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA is compatible with cameras that have a Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA has a maximum diameter of 72mm and total length of 83mm when not extended. It weighs 445g / 15.7 oz.

Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA has a filter thread of 62mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA:

  • 62mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 62mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 62mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA has a focal range of 16-80mm and 5.0X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 24-120mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.


Optical Image Stabilization

Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC OS HSM C in Sony Alpha mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

Lenses Similar to Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA With Optical Image Stabilization
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Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM C Lens Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM C
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APS-C / DX 465gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Zoom Method

Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.24x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.35m.

Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Sony Alpha mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC OS HSM: 0.37x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC OS HSM C: 0.36x - (Compare)
  • Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM: 0.34x - (Compare)

Aperture

Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 16mm, and a max aperture of f4.5 and minimum aperture of f29 at 80mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
16mm F3.5 F22
80mm F4.5 F29

Optical Formula

Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 10 groups .

Lens Hood

Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA comes with a removable petal shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM Lens Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
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APS-C / DX 577 g / 1.27 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM C Lens Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM C
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APS-C / DX 465 g / 1.02 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 Lens Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
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APS-C / DX 235 g / 0.52 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 955 g / 2.10 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
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APS-C / DX 520 g / 1.14 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
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APS-C / DX 565 g / 1.24 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
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APS-C / DX 210 g / 0.46 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
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35mm FF 426 g / 0.94 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Alternatives in Sony Alpha Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 Lens Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6
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APS-C / DX 470 g / 1.03 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 Lens Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
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APS-C / DX 235 g / 0.52 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM C Lens Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM C
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APS-C / DX 465 g / 1.02 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
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APS-C / DX 520 g / 1.14 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sony
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 16-80mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 5.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5 - F4.5
Min Aperture F22.0 - F29.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 14
Optical Groups 10

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.35m
Max Magnification 0.24X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 445g
Diameter 72mm
Length 83mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 62mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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