Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS

The Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS is an upgrade from a standard zoom, but you'll pay dearly for the performance boost you get with this lens.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • Angle of view (35mm): 84°-34° ; E-mount Lenses
  • Minimum aperture (F): F22
  • Minimum Focus Distance : 1.32 ft (0.4 m), Maximum Magnification ratio : 0.20x, 7 aperture blades
  • Focal Length: 24mm - 70mm ; Focal Length (35mm) (APS-C) : 36-105mm
  • Maximum aperture (F): f/4
  • NOTE: User manual is attached - kindly refer it
  • ZEISS T anti-reflective coating minimises flare

PROS

+ Compact.
+ Very sharp through zoom range.
+ Constant aperture design.
+ Optical stabilization.

CONS

- Pricey.
- Noticeable distortion when shooting Raw.
- Soft edges at 24mm and 70mm.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on July 22, 2014
The Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS is an upgrade from a standard zoom, but you'll pay dearly for the performance boost you get with this lens.
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