Sony E 16-70mm f4 ZA OSS Zeiss Vario-Tessar T E-Mount

Sony E, APS-C / DX
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Product details

Key specifications

Sensor compatibility
APS-C / DX
Weight
308 g
Focus type
Autofocus
Manual focus
Lens type
Normal Lens
Wide angle lens
Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Sony E
Focal length
16 - 70 mm
Documents
Item number
725698

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
SEL1670Z.AE
Release date
29.8.2013

Colour

Colour group
Black

Material

Material group
Metal
Specific material description
Metal

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
0.35 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Normal Lens
Wide angle lens
Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Sony E
Max. Aperture
Min. aperture
22 
Min. focal length
16 mm
Max. focal length
70 mm
Focal length
16 - 70 mm
Sensor compatibility
APS-C / DX
Number of diaphragm blades
7 x
Filter thread
55 mm
Number of lenses
16
Number of lens groups
12
Lens equipment
Image stabilisation
Metal bayonet
Zoom function
Optical zoom
4.30 x
Focus type
Autofocus
Manual focus
Image stabilisation method
Optical

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Lens hood (ALC-SH127) Front lens cap Rear lens cap Bag

Product dimensions

Weight
308 g
Length
75 mm
Diameter
66.60 mm

Package dimensions

Length
20.60 cm
Width
11.20 cm
Height
11.50 cm
Weight
560 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 2.Nikon
  • 3.Canon
  • 3.Sony
  • 5.Olympus
  • 5.Sigma

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 3.TTArtisan
  • 4.Nikon
  • 4.Sony
  • 6.Samyang
  • 7.Tamron

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.OM System
  • 5.Sigma
  • 5.Sony
  • 7.Panasonic
  • 8.TTArtisan
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Stiftung Warentest21 Objektive 01/2016ReleaseJanuary 2016

The Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70 mm F4 ZA OSS only just scores a good mark in the image quality test. Although the standard zoom can score with a good resolution, a very low drop in sharpness towards the edge and also with strong stabilisation, the noticeable distortions, the clear weaknesses under false light and also the annoying reflections cost numerous points here...