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Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 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.
  • Diameter: 72mm
  • Length: 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 an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Sony Alpha mount cameras.

Lens Mount

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

Sensor Coverage

Max sensor coverage of Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA is APS-C / DX.

Focal Range

Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA has a focal range of 16-80mm and 5.0X zoom ratio. When mounted on a APS-C / DX format camera, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24 - 120mm.

Body Colour

Black

Zoom Method

Rotary (extending)

Aperture

Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA has a max aperture of f3.5 at 16mm and max aperture of f4.5 at 80mm .
Pros and Cons of Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied

CONs
Lens Extents while focusing
Variable Aperture
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
Hood Code petal shaped hood
Tripod Collar No
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
is the Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
is the Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Does Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T have Image Stabilization?
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