Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80 F3.5-4.5 SAL-1680CZ

prod. code:

SAL-1680CZ

year: 2007

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80 F3.5-4.5

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coverage:

APS-C

production: Current

max. aperture:

3.5–4.5

D type lens: Yes

min. aperture:

22-29

lens ID: 46

focal range:

16 - 80 mm

overall ratings: 4.47

sharpness rating: 4.70

color rating: 4.83

build rating: 4.01

distortion rating: 4.25

flare control: 4.58

total: 150 reviews

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elements/group:

14/10

angle of view:

83ﾟ- 20ﾟ

aperture blades:

7, circular

minimum focus distance:

350 mm

filter rotate when focusing:

filter rotate when zooming:

max. magnification:

1:4

focus design:

internal

min. length:

83 mm

max. length:

122 mm

filter diameter:

62 mm

hood:

SH0005

weight:

440 g

color:

black

standard accessories: Front and rear lens cap, lens pouch, SH0005 lens hood (petal-type)

features:
The ultimate all-in-one zoom lens designed specifically for DSLR imaging. It’s the first professional-grade 5X zoom lens specifically designed for APS-size CCD image sensors -- providing incredible precision in a single compact, easy-to-carry lens that carries you from 24mm wide-angle to 120mm telephoto (35mm equivalent). Advanced Carl Zeiss® optical design and anti-flare T* Coating make this one of the most valued lenses in the world of digital photography.

5X Zoom Range:
Smaller and lighter, it’s the only 5X zoom lens designed specifically for the APS-size CCD imager used in the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera.

Glass-Molded Aspherical Lens Elements:
Two glass-molded aspherical lens elements correct visual aberrations and improve picture quality across the entire zoom range.

Circular Aperture:
Because aperture blades form a near circle at the wide openings used for low-light shots, spot-light sources have a pleasing circular defocused effect.

Auto Clutch:
In auto-focus mode, the manual focus ring does not rotate -- and in manual focusing, a wider focus ring provides a solid, hands-on feel.

Dyxum's comment:
Many lens samples have issues with AF (wide angle) so try before buy or at least good exchange policy is recommended when purchasing.

official webpage

web reviews and tests:

http://www.dyxum.com/columns/articles/lenses/SAL-1680CZ/Carl-zeiss-16-80-SAL-1680CZ_review.asp

http://www.photozone.de/sony-alpha-aps-c-lens-tests/141-zeiss-za-16-80mm-f35-45-dt--sony-alpha--rev ...

http://www.dyxum.com/columns/articles/lenses/SAL-1680CZ/dKilpatrick/index.asp

http://www.popphoto.com/cameralenses/4299/lens-test-sony-zeiss-16-80mm-f35-45-vario-sonnar-t-af.htm ...

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Sony_Carl_Zeiss_16-80mm/

http://www.shutterbug.net/equipmentreviews/lenses/0807sony/index1.html

http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/973/cat/83

http://Kurtmunger.com/sony_carl_zeiss_16_80mm_lens_id98.html

http://www.photoclubalpha.com/1680/1680.html

http://www.lenstip.com/192.1-Lens_review-Sony_Carl_Zeiss_Vario-Sonnar_T*_DT_16-80_mm_f_3.5-4.5_Intr ...