Sony AF DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 reviews
sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
SAL1855 |
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price paid: |
400 USD (used) |
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positive: |
Very Sharp |
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negative: |
Little overpriced |
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comment: |
I got the SAL16105 used on ebay as an upgrade to the kit lens SAL1855 for the Sony Alpha a65. After a lot of research and comparison to the Zeiss SAL1680z, I decided to go for this lens. The primary reason was the cost and better range for travel use. Used prices for this lens are about half the price of the Zeiss. |
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sharpness: 4 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
KM 18-70 |
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price paid: |
300€ |
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positive: |
build quality |
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negative: |
MF with 1/4 turn |
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comment: |
I have just received this lens I bought for test purpose |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
SAL 18-55 |
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price paid: |
350 GBP |
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positive: |
Stopped down to f8 it produces excellent results |
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negative: |
Soft at edges wide open |
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comment: |
As disappointing as it was when my first copy stopped working - I had no hesitation in buying a second one. |
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sharpness: 3.5 color: 5 build: 3 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sony DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 |
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price paid: |
780 USD/600EU (NEW) |
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positive: |
- Sharp in center! full range |
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negative: |
- Aperture drops VERY soon! |
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comment: |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sony 18-250 f3.5-6.3 |
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price paid: |
£275 (used, as new) |
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positive: |
Sharp. |
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negative: |
Could be brighter, maximum aperture slightly limiting in low light. |
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comment: |
I really love this lens. Despite currently owning around a dozen lenses for my SLT-A33, this is on my camera around 80% of the time. Over the years I have probably owned around 40 to 50 lenses at one time or another - this is my favourite lens of all, bar none. As far as its possible to form a strong emotional attachment to a small inanimate piece of glass, metal and plastic, its happened to me. The only lens that has come anywhere near is the 50mm prime/'standard' lens I got with my first SLR in my teens (a Minolta SRT101, I think) but that was just puppy love and doesn't compare to the deep mature emotional bond I feel for my 16-105. |
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sharpness: 5 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Minolta 35-105 ori |
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price paid: |
380 USD ( USED) |
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positive: |
Build is acceptable |
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negative: |
62mm filter ring |
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comment: |
I got this lens from Dyxum member. This lens is like new condition. I like this lens because this lens has good range in APS-C dSLR. this lens should be equivalent to Minolta 24-105 in FF. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
24-85 |
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price paid: |
USD 450 (new) |
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positive: |
Very flexible range |
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negative: |
Vignetting at 16mm open is very strong in the corners. |
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comment: |
I like this lens very much - it's always with me when travelling - very flexible range. |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sony 16-50 |
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price paid: |
£490 |
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positive: |
Everything - for walkabout lens very good |
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negative: |
None so far |
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comment: |
I deliberated for a while over this or the 18-250. After trying both in store I decided that: |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
- minolta 35-105 |
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positive: |
-very sharp |
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negative: |
- slow |
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comment: |
i dropped this lens 2 times from 1 meter hight ! so i send this lens to sony center for a check if it still work well. |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sony 16-50 f2.8 SSM |
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price paid: |
420 USD (used) |
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positive: |
-very sharp |
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negative: |
-filter vignette at 16mm although I put the slimmest one I can find. |
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comment: |
A great upgrade from 18-55 kit lens. Performs better in every way. Colors are on par with modern Sony designed lens. Not the same tones as Minolta colors. |
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sharpness: 5 color: 4 build: 2 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
SAL 18250 |
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price paid: |
663 Euro (new) |
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positive: |
Sharp, very good for such a zoom. |
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negative: |
built |
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comment: |
I mostly use this lens because of its range and sharpness. |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
- 16-80Z |
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price paid: |
325 USD (used) |
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positive: |
- Cheap |
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negative: |
- F3.5~ F5.6 |
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comment: |
Is my daily walk around and multipurpose lens. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Minolta 28-135 |
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price paid: |
480 USD (used) |
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positive: |
Sharp |
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negative: |
Non yet |
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comment: |
This lens is a keeper. It hardly leaves my A33 anymore, except for when I need more tele. I bought it used, but it's like new. The Sony lenses may not always look impressive, but the more expensive ones like this one are very well designed and built. It is a major upgrade from a kit lens, fits perfectly with my Sony 70-300 G. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
SAL18-70 kitlens |
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price paid: |
370 EUR (used) |
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positive: |
Incredibly versatile |
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negative: |
narrow MF-angle |
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comment: |
I have no big lens collection to compare with, but compared to the kitlens bought along with the a100, this lens blows it away! |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sigma 18-125 |
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price paid: |
300 GBP mint (no hoo |
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positive: |
Sharp, even at max aperture |
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negative: |
Max. aperture |
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comment: |
Superb IQ and sharpness 16-80. Even at 105 it is still sharp (compared against 35-105 @ f6.3 and the 35-105 is acknowledged to be a very sharp zoom lens. At f6.3 the Sony is only stopped down by 1/3 of a stop, whereas the 35-105 is stopped down 1 full stop) |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 3 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
18-200 Sony |
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price paid: |
$500 USD (IIRC) |
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positive: |
Very useable range |
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negative: |
Not enough range for wildlife |
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comment: |
I bought this lens used from a web site. I beleive I paid $500, If I Remember Correctly. It was in excellent condition. I was torn between this lens and the Carl Zeiss 16-80. Kurt Munger convinced me that this lens was the better choice. Having since handled a 16-80 in person, I'm glad I went with the 16-105. I'm not paying more for a lens that feels less well made. The Zeiss felt cheap, and the IQ was (again, according to Munger) very close. |
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sharpness: 4 color: 4 build: 3 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sal 1855 |
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price paid: |
250 (old) |
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positive: |
versatile zoom range |
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negative: |
overpriced if bought new |
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comment: |
I am not going to repeat what has been written before, just have a look at my positive negative summery. |
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sharpness: 4 color: 3 build: 4 distortion: 3 flare control: 3 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sony AF DT 18-70 F3.5-5.6 (SAL-1870) kit lens |
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price paid: |
579 Euro (new) |
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positive: |
Sharp |
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negative: |
Very expensive |
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comment: |
I bought this lens because i wanted a D lens with big focal range that stay permanently on camera and i looked to upgrade from the kit lens (DT 18-70 F3.5-5.6)that came with my Sony A200. So influenced from that i read here in DYXUM.COM forum , i decided to buy it. |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sony 18-70mm DT (kit) zoom |
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price paid: |
450GBP (new) |
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positive: |
Zoom range |
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negative: |
Price is a bit steep maybe? |
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comment: |
After a long search for something as an upgrade from my 18-70mm DT kit lens, I finally decided on the 16-105 due to its wide angle capability and zoom range. I have to say it hasn't disappointed me! Due to reading through previous reviews on here, I bought a 62mm slim UV filter and have tried taking pictures at both extremes of the lens focal length and cannot see any vignetting! |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 5 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Minolta 50mm f1.4 |
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price paid: |
400 (used) |
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positive: |
sharp |
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negative: |
color, I don't like it |
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comment: |
This is great lens for landscape and street photography. It's not good for portrait. And it's great for some one who likes Sony color. |
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sharpness: 5 color: 4 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Nikon 17-35, Tamron 17-35 and 28-75, Canon 24-105. |
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price paid: |
£350.00 |
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positive: |
Much sharper than I expected from some reviews, Nice build, compact and a decent range. |
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negative: |
None for me for the money |
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comment: |
I was expecting a poor relation to the CZ 16-80 - which I have to say I have not owned, All I can say is I have owned some decent pro grade glass of other makes and this holds it own very well indeed. It sits on my A55 as a standard unless I need UWA or Tele, and I see absolutely no need to 'upgrade' |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 3 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
No alpha's, but: |
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price paid: |
Kit lens with A700 |
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positive: |
Versatile! |
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negative: |
Slow aperture!(hits f4,5 at 22mm) |
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comment: |
Although this lens is too slow(f4,5 already at 22mm), I really like it. It's versatility makes it a perfect kit lens, but one needs a flash indoors. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
18-55 |
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price paid: |
EUR 390 (used) |
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positive: |
+ range |
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negative: |
- build quality of zoom and focus ring |
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comment: |
A great walk around lens. Extremely sharp in the center (not so much in the corners...). The AF is fast and very accurate, even in low light. The only thing I was a bit disappointed with is the build quality of the focus and zoom rings, which are not very smooth. Nevertheless, the overall build quality is very good and the lens is better than the Sony 18-55 in every possible way. |
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sharpness: 4 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sony 18-70 |
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price paid: |
kit with a700 |
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positive: |
- Price (Kit lens) |
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negative: |
- Zoom and Focus rings |
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comment: |
A very decent kit lens for the a700. Build quality is not the best out there, but a very good piece of kit. Range is incredible, it's a perfect walk-around lens. Ideal as a one-lens solution when you need to go light on trips and such. |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 3 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
18-55 |
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price paid: |
400 USD (Used) |
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positive: |
- Sharp Enough |
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negative: |
Apperture still 3,5 - 5,6 |
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comment: |
Nice All Arround Lenses , giving me a sharpness and beutiful color , compared to Tamron 17-50 . |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
-18-55 |
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price paid: |
400 USD (mint) |
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positive: |
-sharpness |
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negative: |
-vignetting w/ filters |
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comment: |
I've been using the 18-55 for a while, and wasnt satisfied. So i decided to buy this lens after seeing reviews. I bought this lens for $400 mint with extras, so its a pretty nice deal. |
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sharpness: 4 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 3 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
KM 18-70mm |
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price paid: |
RM1600 |
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positive: |
Excellent range |
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negative: |
Weight |
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comment: |
Feel balance and good with D5D and A300. A bit off balance with A55. A very good travel lens due to its range if you don't mind the weight. The distortion is not an issue for landscape and group photo. This lens is for you if you like the pros and can tolerate the cons of above. |
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sharpness: 3 color: 4 build: 3 distortion: 3 flare control: 3 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
CZ 24-70 |
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positive: |
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negative: |
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comment: |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
18-55 DT zoom |
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price paid: |
599 USD (new) |
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positive: |
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negative: |
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comment: |
I have gone through several Minolta lenses trying to find a combination |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
CZ 16-80, Tokina 28-70 F2.8, Sigma 17-70, Minolta 24-85, Minolta 28-105 |
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price paid: |
au$535 |
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positive: |
Ideal range for a daytime walkabout, solid build, really sharp from 16mm right through to 105 when stopped down a little, good colours, Sony ADI capable, filters don't rotate, fast and accurate focus. IQ is nearly identical to the CZ 16-80. |
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negative: |
Needs a large third party collapsible hood to get optimal performance, the Sony one is too small and dims the corners when wide and doesn't stop flare when long. It also needs a high quality thin filter if you want to avoid vignetting when shooting wide, but so does the CZ 16-80. I prefer to use it without a filter, relying on the big rubber third party hood to protect it. |
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comment: |
This is what a kit lens should be but isn't. It is a very forgiving lens, and like most that aren't "G" lenses it does need stopping down a little - it is definitely a lens for daylight unless you have a good flash. When coupled with the Sony 58AM with its ADI and off camera wireless capability it becomes a brilliant indoor portrait and general purpose lens. I have better lenses, more suitable for low light without flash, and when necessary I will use them, but most of the time I have this lens on one of my Alpha bodies. It is definitely one of my preferred lenses, always with me when I travel. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Minolta 24-85/3.5-4.5 RS |
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price paid: |
400$ |
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positive: |
Great all-around lens |
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negative: |
distorsion, vignetting on wide |
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comment: |
You must use a SLIM filter for this lens. Not a "negative", because this lens have a very wide end. This is the best kit lens for Sony DSLR. Stopped down to F8 and softness, vignetting and CA will disappear. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Minolta 50 1.7 |
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price paid: |
Came as kit lens |
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positive: |
good walk around lens |
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negative: |
Dark corners at wide angle with filters |
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comment: |
This lens came as kit lens with my A700. It's on my camera 90% of the time. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sigma 17-35 |
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price paid: |
299€ (display model) |
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positive: |
Sharp |
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negative: |
not the best for low light |
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comment: |
Very nice lens which I use most of the time. I first bought it for my KM5D where it already performed very well. With the fast A550 it's even more fun. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
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price paid: |
500.00 |
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positive: |
Compact size |
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negative: |
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comment: |
Nice all around lens on my A550. The range works well for me. Nice colors, and fast focusing. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 3 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
KM 18-70 (old kit lens) |
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price paid: |
part of kit |
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positive: |
Sharp on most of its range. |
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negative: |
Distortion. |
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comment: |
I bought this lens together with my A700. It is on my camera 90% of the time. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
17-70 |
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price paid: |
a700 kit |
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positive: |
Color! |
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negative: |
Aperture drops VERY soon |
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comment: |
I give the 16-105 a stellar review because, seriously, it is pretty much all I need at this range, and the results are great. Close to excellent sharpness and the color is outstanding. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 3 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Minolta 50mm f/1.7 |
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price paid: |
500 USD(new) |
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positive: |
Amazing range and excellent results in a wide range of conditions. |
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negative: |
Forget about the maximum f/3.5 aperture, the maximum drops to f/4 as soon as zoom moves past 18mm, and quickly gets to f/4.5 after that. |
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comment: |
This lens is wide enough, long enough, sharp enough, and fast enough to be a great walk around lens. It is a jack of all trades, but master of none. Indoors, you will need a flash or tripod. The maximum aperture of f/3.5 is a joke, this lens gets to f/4.5 before hitting 30mm. It auto focuses very well, even in low light. I complain about this lens, yet I use it more than any other lens. Kit lens owners beware, you will want this lens if you try it, the Sony 18-70mm is awful compared to this. I do not have the Zeiss 18-80mm lens for comparison, but many have stated this lens achieves nearly the same performance and adds the extra range. I selected this lens based on that and have no regrets. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Minolta 24mm f:2.8, |
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price paid: |
$385 USD used |
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positive: |
Zoom Range |
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negative: |
APC only |
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comment: |
I really like the focal length range and ergonomics. I originally rated this lens higher but after using Minolta 200mm f:2.8 G, 80-200 f:2.8 G HS and a few others, I realized this lens isn't up to the Minoltas immage and build quality. |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 3 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Zeiss 16-80 |
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price paid: |
Trade |
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positive: |
Usefull Range |
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negative: |
-Distortion at the wide end (as expected in a zoom with this range) |
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comment: |
A good companion to any aps-c alpha body.I used to own two zeiss 16-80 copies and all I can say is the 16-105 comes very close to it in terms of IQ.I guess the sony has better construction.THe zeiss has slight more saturated colors and micro contrast.Bokeh is ok wide open @105mm.Depending of the backround.Its hard to say wich is the best.I guess ,they are different options.Both are excelent walkoround zooms.Sometimes is nice to have the extra range,with very little compromise. |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 3 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
18-70 kit lens |
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price paid: |
472USD |
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positive: |
Sharp |
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negative: |
Zoom a bit stiff |
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comment: |
This lens is perfect except when it comes to distortion at 16mm but that is to be expected. Also it really is impossible to use filters uv or cpl alike without getting dark corners at wider apertures. That said i think it's a marvel and together with a sharp beercan, who needs anything else. Except maybe a fast prime. Highly recommended! |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Minolta 28-135mm |
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price paid: |
360 USD (Used) |
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positive: |
Range |
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negative: |
Slight Flare @ Wide End |
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comment: |
Picked up this lens to use for various events I shoot, many of which are held in Arboretums and Conservatories. Range is perfect for my purposes. Color rendition similar to my Minolta lenses. Well built and easy to handle, even though it is slighty heavy (I don't consider that a major problem, considering the results). Will be shooting in Europe in June for a month, and it will reduce the equipment I'll need to take along, which is always nice when traveling. Will post some samples when I return. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sony 18-55mm |
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price paid: |
EUR 376 |
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positive: |
Nice range |
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negative: |
Barrel distortion |
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comment: |
This is a great travel lens due to its very nice range. The lens is a bit heavy, but the build quality is excellent. Much better than the 18-55mm. Be careful with filters, as it vignettes easily at 16mm. |
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sharpness: 5 color: 4 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
tamron 17-50 f2.8 |
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positive: |
very good range |
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negative: |
3.5 - 5.6 aperture |
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comment: |
tis is the best standard zoom lens that i own.... |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Minolta 24-105 D, KM 18-70 |
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price paid: |
370 euro in A700 kit |
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positive: |
Well build, good range, nice design |
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negative: |
Not really anything, price considered |
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comment: |
Best WA lens I ever had. Sharp, perfect range. |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
SAL 18-70 |
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price paid: |
400eur (new) |
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positive: |
Focal length, sharpness, colour, build |
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negative: |
None |
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comment: |
A bit slow focus under some light conditions. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
CZ16-80 |
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price paid: |
L620 with A700!! |
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positive: |
Solid Build |
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negative: |
Slower lens than 16-80 but not much else other than some edge CA in difficult lighting.. easily corrected |
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comment: |
I wanted another A700 body only, but had to take an ex display combination with this lens for L620! Compared with what I paid for my first body this means the lens was a snip at L30! |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
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price paid: |
600 CAD$ |
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positive: |
Range |
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negative: |
Occasional vingnette on wide end |
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comment: |
This lens is often compared to CZ 16-80 and this is for a good reason; it s performance. |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
zeiss 16-80 |
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price paid: |
350 eur |
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positive: |
big zoomrange |
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negative: |
not usable on ff |
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comment: |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
18-70 mm Kit Lens |
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price paid: |
590 USD NEW |
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positive: |
Overall a great lens! I have no complains except as noted below. |
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negative: |
Vignetting at 16mm is noticeable, especially if you use a regular filter. |
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comment: |
This lens is much sharper than I expected. There is no comparison to the 18-70mm kit lens. For me, a good purchase. The build quality is fine, as good as can be expected for this construction. It does get a little long when fully extended but manageable. I'm shooting with a A700 and can easily hand hold it to 1/10 (1/15) sec at full zoom. As mentioned above, the vignetting at 16mm is noticeable. This could bother some so be aware. I've been able to PS most of it out. Not using a filter helps. I need to try a thin filter to see if that helps. Overall, I like this lens and I'm pleased with my purchase. (PS.. Started using Minolta products with the SRT101 and never left the fold. That's a long time with one brand!) |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Tamron 28-200 |
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price paid: |
300 USD |
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positive: |
Great all around lens. Sharp and great color. |
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negative: |
none |
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comment: |
The build is great and I use this lens all the time! Great all around lens. |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sony 18-200 |
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price paid: |
450 USD (used) |
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positive: |
useful zoom range |
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negative: |
price new |
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comment: |
This lens is on my camera 80% of the time. The zoom range and relatively small size and weight make it an excellent choice for every day use. Extremely sharp at f/8 and smaller, and I would say above average up to f/5.6. I just used this lens for 2 weeks straight on holiday, quite often at the extreme focal lengths, and I was very happy with the image quality. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
kit lens |
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price paid: |
280 gbp (new) |
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positive: |
Most useful Zoom range |
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negative: |
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comment: |
I was looking to buy a cz16-80mm lens to replace my kit lens, But saw this on rgb tech website (uk) for 280 gbp so i promtly ordered it , I had to wait 4 weeks for delivery . I am very impressed with this lens , it is almost always on the camera (A700) |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sony 18-70 |
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price paid: |
350 |
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positive: |
Very sharp |
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negative: |
Nothing much, really... price maybe, could be faster |
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comment: |
Awesome lens. |
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sharpness: 4 color: 4 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sony AF 18-70 F3.5-5.6 |
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price paid: |
a700 kit |
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positive: |
Range |
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negative: |
Noting that should surprise you (slow ...) |
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comment: |
Perfect for a walk around lens. If I don't know what I'll be shooting this is the lens that goes on. I haven't really used either the Sigma 24-70 F2.8 sins I got this lens. I don't feel that I miss the extra stops on my a700. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
28-85 |
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positive: |
Focal range, versatility |
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negative: |
Vignettes @ 16mm |
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comment: |
I have had this lens over 12 months now and it never leaves the camera. Images taken with this lens on the the 5D or a200 are sharp and with pleasing colours. Focus accuracy and speed have never been an issue. Build is adequate. |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
18-70 KM |
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price paid: |
with A700 |
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positive: |
Sharp, very sharp in fact |
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negative: |
Slight barrel distortion at wide end |
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comment: |
As kit lenses go, this one is the best! Covers most eventualities and does it well enough. No complaints. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
tamron 17-50 |
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positive: |
Zoom range |
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negative: |
3,5-5,6 |
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comment: |
|
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
SAL 18-70. |
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price paid: |
400 USD (new) |
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positive: |
Range. |
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negative: |
Not much I can think of. |
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comment: |
This is my first lens review and a pretty unscientific at that. |
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sharpness: 4 color: 4 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
|
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price paid: |
kit with A700 |
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positive: |
my first lens |
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negative: |
vignetting at 16mm even when using slim CPL filter but expected |
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comment: |
When I decided to buy A700 camera (my first DSLR) and when I considered a lens with good ratio price/ performance, there was only one choice - this lens. |
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sharpness: 4 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sony CZ 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 |
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price paid: |
(Part of the A700 kit) |
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positive: |
+ SUPER fast, accurate focus!!! |
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negative: |
- Compared to Sony CZ 16-80mm, 1/3 f-stop slower until 54mm; 2/3 f-stop from 55mm to 80mm... On the other hand, Sony's cameras offer many ways to offset this. NOT a real-life disaster! |
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comment: |
I was quite pleased with Sony's 16-105mm, rightfully dubbed Cosina's "Modified Edition" of the popular Sony CZ 16-80mm... |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sony/Carl Zeiss - Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80 F3.5-4.5 |
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price paid: |
340 USD (new) |
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positive: |
+ Most useful Zoom range |
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negative: |
- Distortion at 16mm |
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comment: |
Has tried this lens in a Sony promotion activity and found the zoom range and picture quality is so nice while that time I was using the 18-70 Kit. Even replaced the kit lens with 16-80ZA and have a Sigma 18-200 as always on lens. I still missing this lens but the price $450 is too high for me. Found someone who purchase A700 kit but sold this lens. Then it brow away the Sigma 18-200 and become my walkaround lens. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
18-70 |
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price paid: |
EUR 320 (new) |
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positive: |
Zoom range |
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negative: |
Comparatively slow |
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comment: |
Like many others before, I bought this "premium kit" lens to replace the standard 18-70 kit lens. I probably was lucky to get a new copy of the DT 16-105 for only EUR 320. For that price this lens with its highly practical zoom range gives you a great bang for the buck. Particularly, having 16mm instead of 18mm at the wide end is sweet for landscape photography. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sony 18-70 DT |
|
price paid: |
EUR 376 |
|
positive: |
Nice zoom range |
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negative: |
Barrel distortion |
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comment: |
I bought this lens as a replacement to the 18-70 kit lens. Compared to this lens the build and picture quality is much better. Also the zoom range is very nice. I don't like changing lenses too much, but did not want to resort to a hyperzoom. In this situation this is a great 'compromise' lens. |
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sharpness: 4 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
CZ 16-80 |
|
positive: |
Unique and useful zoom range. Nice build, size and weight. Good colours. |
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negative: |
Slow aperture. Wide barrel distortion. Average bokeh. |
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comment: |
This is a nice generalist lens that covers a lot of ground. I like that it's 16mm at the wide end but this is hampered by the barrel distortion to some extent. Colours are pleasing enough. When stopped down it produces quite sharp images all around, so it's good outdoors and for landscapes in decent light. Wide open you'll see fuzzy corners. It's not a portrait lens as the bokeh is average and it's got a pretty small aperture across its range. That's probably the most negative aspect; it ain't a bright lens. Doesn't compare to higher end and classic Minolta glass in terms of smoothness and that special 'look'. But if you've got another indoors option for available light shooting, and if you aren't worried about portraits with this lens, it's a good walk-around for hiking, vacations and general shooting. It's quite comparable to the Sigma 17-70 but you get more length but don't get as much close up function, and it's slower. I've now got a CZ 16-80 and prefer it quite a lot over the 16-105 in terms of speed, contrast, colour, bokeh, but not build. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Minolta 28-135 f4/4,5 |
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price paid: |
A700 kit |
|
positive: |
Nice range |
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negative: |
Slow |
|
comment: |
I got it in the A700 kit. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Minolta AF 35-70 F3.5-4.5 |
|
price paid: |
$450 |
|
positive: |
Size, build quality, fast focus, super sharp, Nice colors, range, very wide |
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negative: |
|
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comment: |
|
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
- SAL 1870 |
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price paid: |
470 USD (new) |
|
positive: |
- Nice Color and Sharp |
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negative: |
- None |
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comment: |
I want to find a lens to replace my 1870 and when I dig up the web to find some review, most of all had pointed this lens to be a great one. I searched my local store and found one that sell with a very bargain price. |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sony 18-70mm DT, Sigma 28-200mm DG Macro, Sony 55-200mm, Sony 70-300mm SSM |
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price paid: |
420 USD (new) |
|
positive: |
Sharp, Compact, Solid, Color |
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negative: |
|
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comment: |
This is amazing for a kit lens. Great sharpness and color overall. I comment on the weight because I hike and back country ski at high elevation. All of my photography is nature/wild life and I pack everything in, but this lens is worth it. I would have purchased the 16-80CZ, but after reading many reviews on this site, and several other user reviews, I picked this lens up. I'm glad that I did. |
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sharpness: 4 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
M 28mm F2.8 |
|
positive: |
- a good compromize that works as a holiday lens. |
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negative: |
nothing that you do not know about when buying the lens (the aperture is not the greatest etc, but these are lost to gain range and compactness) |
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comment: |
This lens was bought with the A700 kit. My main usage has been only for travel photography, when im in such company that im not allowed to take all the time i want to take pictures. In this regard the 16-105 works great. I have the range i need, and without any hassel of changing lenses. It is a compromize, and that shows in everything of the lens. Still, its much better than i had hoped for when compared to my other lenses. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sony 16-80, Sigma 17-70, Minolta 28-105, Tamron 18-250 |
|
price paid: |
420 new |
|
positive: |
Sharpness |
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negative: |
Slowish aperture |
|
comment: |
I don't understand how the reviews are so rough on this lens. I've tried and tried to find the terrible corner softness, but I keep missing it. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Tamron 18-250 XR LD Di, Sony 18-70, Sigma 18-200 DC |
|
price paid: |
kit with A700 |
|
positive: |
Nice range, sharp, light |
|
negative: |
A bit too slow, would like it to be 16-135 |
|
comment: |
Superior kit lens, giving sharp pictures with great colour. Acceptable distortion for so wide range, not visible under regular conditions. This lens could be faster at standard focal length (F5@30-35mm is slow). And could have yet some extra range at tele end... but, well, it would have to be larger then. From the other hand, why not? |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 3 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
16-80 ZA |
|
price paid: |
500 CAD |
|
positive: |
Sharp lens |
|
negative: |
too slow for a walk around lens under some lighting |
|
comment: |
|
|
sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
cz 18-80 |
|
price paid: |
305 euro NEW!! |
|
positive: |
everything! |
|
negative: |
some vignetting when using filters at 16-24. |
|
comment: |
This is the one AWESOME lens! Did tests to compare it with the CZ 16-80, and liked this one better! Awesome colour, very sharp, great bokeh, build like a rock. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sigma 24 F1.8 Macro |
|
positive: |
+ great focal range |
|
negative: |
- nothing I experienced |
|
comment: |
For a kit lens I was blown away...Sony did a fantastic job. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
CZ 16-80 |
|
positive: |
range |
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negative: |
|
|
comment: |
Great range, excellent standard lens, nice bokeh, no distorsion, excellent colors, very sharp, more pleasant (for me) than CZ 16-80. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sony 18-70mm kit lens |
|
price paid: |
$499 USD new |
|
positive: |
Decent build. |
|
negative: |
Soft corners 50-70mm wide open. |
|
comment: |
I bought this lens for a vacation walk-around lens due to its 16mm wide angle. I was very unhappy with the 18-70 kit lens. I also considered the CZ 16-80mm at the time but got a great deal on the 16-105, nearly a $200 difference. |
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sharpness: 4 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 5 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Minolta 28-135mm |
|
price paid: |
L210 |
|
positive: |
Sharpness |
|
negative: |
Slight vignetting at 16mm. |
|
comment: |
After reading the reviews here, I decided to buy this lens. I am delighted with it, once again Dyxum has proved to be reliable guide for buyer's. I was using the excellent 28-135mm previously which I decided to sell due to it's weight. I find the 16-105mm a very acceptable replacement. Good sharpness across the range and excellent weight. The range is perfect for walk-around landscape shots and useful for closer images, for example zoo animals. The AF speed is very impressive. This does make an excellent A700 walk around. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
- Tamron 28-75 f2.8 |
|
price paid: |
550 |
|
positive: |
- nice build quality |
|
negative: |
- some very small vignetting wide open at 16mm |
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comment: |
Really enjoy shooting with this lens. Focus is fast and accurate at all focal lengths, including the wide end at 16mm. Never have to zoom in, focus and zoom out to get a shot. The CZ 16-80 I borrowed for a time never focused well at the very wide end, but this lens is very accurate. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Sony 18-70mm kit |
|
price paid: |
559 USD (new) |
|
positive: |
Good range |
|
negative: |
Little pricey for premium kit lens |
|
comment: |
I compared the CZ 16-80 to this lens when I purchased it. |
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sharpness: 5 color: 4 build: 3 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Carl Zeiss 16-80mm |
|
price paid: |
500 USD |
|
positive: |
amazing sharpness at 16 mm in low light. out performed the carl zeiss 16-80mm in my tests. |
|
negative: |
heavy. build quality isn't quite as nice as the CZ. |
|
comment: |
i got this lens as part of the kit with my a 700 purchase. i also bought the CZ 16-80mm thinking that i would sell this kit lens on ebay. |
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sharpness: 5 color: 4 build: 1 distortion: 5 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
|
|
price paid: |
549 USD (new) |
|
positive: |
Great pictures at wide open apurture. |
|
negative: |
|
|
comment: |
Aperture blades are sticking badly, hence the poor build rating. Horribly overexposed shots due to lens slow to stop down. Will be returning this one. Hopefully it is an anomaly, and not a common characteristic of this model lens. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
KM 18-70, Min 35/2, Min 50/1.7, Sigma 28-70 2.8 EX, Beercan |
|
price paid: |
kit lens with A700 |
|
positive: |
flexible range |
|
negative: |
noticable vignets at 16mm |
|
comment: |
A good walkaround lens that far exceeds what the 18-70 can offer in terms of IQ. It's best |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
SAL1870 and SAL75300 |
|
price paid: |
kit lens w/ A700 |
|
positive: |
Build, hood, IF, IQ |
|
negative: |
Focusing not precise on wide side. |
|
comment: |
Way better than SAL1870 in most respects. Very sharp at f/8 and beyond. Wide open and up to f/8, sharpness weakens specially away from the center. |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
KM 18-70, Min 24-85, 28-135, 35-70, 35-105, 24/2.8, 28/2.8, 50/1.7 and some others! |
|
price paid: |
kit |
|
positive: |
Very sharp at all settings |
|
negative: |
Light falloff in corners at f5.6 and wider |
|
comment: |
This a marvellous lens, bought with my A700 and stays there most of the time. Gives great results all the time and covers all situations excapt long telephoto and low light. |
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Minolta 24-105D |
|
price paid: |
575$ CDN (new) |
|
positive: |
Very sharp with an interesting range from wide (16) to tele (105) |
|
negative: |
Vignetting @ 16mm even when using slim uv filter but expected |
|
comment: |
I bought this lens for need of wider range but also in the intent to have a single lens when travelling with limited storage and this lens will do that. I thought about CZ1680 and SAL180250 but felt the price/quality was about right. I used the lens with my 7D and my a700 and the results are good. Some purple fringing in highlights but again expected. I find the results sharper than with my 24-105D on my 7D but quite similar on my a700 (suspect 7D focus inaccuracy) |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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compared to: |
Tamron 18-250 |
|
price paid: |
405 cdn |
|
positive: |
Well made. Metal mount, functional petal lens hood, and has a non rotating front element. Covers 16-105 (24-157.5 35mm equivalent). ADI flash compatible. |
|
negative: |
Sony rubber lens grip design is a dust collector. |
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comment: |
I bought this lens as a kit lens with a Sony A-700. Sony calls it a premium kit lens, and it is a far superior lens to the lower priced Sony 18-70 kit lens, with it's plastic mount, rotating front element and non functional lens hood (only good at 18mm - non petal old design). It's easy to see the difference in quality, with the newly designed 16-105mm lens. It has an uncommon lens range 16-105 which equates to 24mm to 157.5mm, 35mm equivalent. This makes it a great lens for lots of purposes from indoor group shots, portraits, landscapes and short telephotos. Not bad as a walkabout lens. It may not be a Zeiss lens, but it has a better range compared to the Zeiss 16-80 higher priced lens. It's about the same size as the Tamron 18-250 lens. Just to gain the extra couple of mm at the lower wider end, and extra 35mm at the long end is worth the price (compared to the 18-70 lens) for the range and greatly improved quality. Combine this lens with a Sigma 70-300 APO and you have a killer 2 lens combo, with lots of overlap. Far superior to the basic Sony 18-70 & 75-300 2 lens bargain combo. The only thing this lens is missing is a macro feature (the Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro, has a 1/2 macro feature). I think the A-700P combo with the A-700 body, is the best A-700 kit lens combo value & quality for the money. Very nice lens to use, and takes sharp pictures. |
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 |
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tested on film camera: tested on APS-C:6MP tested on full frame:24MP |
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price paid: |
500 |
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positive: |
Good range, good price |
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negative: |
sharpness requires PP processing using NIk plugin for Photoshop CS3,in addition to Auto Levels. |
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comment: |
I have been using this lens for about two weeks and I am in love with it. |
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