Lens Summary
Brand: Sony
Also Known As: Sony 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Sony Alpha
Release Date: 2007-09-06
MSRP Price: $698
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The range of this lens is a sweet spot for many photographers, wide enough at the 16mm end to capture indoor scenes and long enough at 105mm to fill the frame with relatively distant subjects. Designed for APS-C sensor size cameras, the precision optical design delivers superb image quality throughout the entire zoom range.
Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 16-105mm |
| Mount Type | Sony Alpha |
| Format | APS-C / DX |
| Compatible Format(s) | DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 6.56x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:4.3 |
| Optical SteadyShot / AntiShake (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22-36 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 71°-15° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 15 |
| Lens Groups | 11 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 1 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| Nano AR Coating | No |
| Anti-Reflective / Multi-Layered / T* Coating | No |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Direct Drive Super Sonic wave Motor (DDSSM) | No |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.40m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 62mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 7.2 x 8.3cm |
| Weight | 470g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
Lens Construction and MTF Chart
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