Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS

Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS

Lens Summary

Brand: Sony

Also Known As: Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 OSS

Lens Type: Zoom Lens

Format: Full Frame / FX

Focus: Autofocus

Lens Mount: Sony E

Release Date: 2014-09-15

MSRP Price: $1349

Made in: Thailand

Production Status: In Production

Lens Description: The new Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS wide-angle zoom lens features an uncompromising optical design with five aspherical lens elements, including one large AA (advanced aspherical) element and three ED glass elements. This ensures outstanding corner-to-corner resolution and sharpness, while reducing distortion and minimizing color aberration. The lens features T* coating on its optical surfaces which minimizes flare and ghosting and boosts contrast, clarity and depth with landscape shots and strongly backlit scenes. It also has a constant f/4 maximum aperture, allowing photographers to achieve beautiful background defocus effects with a shallow depth of field at all focal lengths. The lens is equipped with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and is dust and moisture resistant.


Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS Specifications

Lens Specifications
* Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area 
Lens TypeZoom Lens
Focal Length16-35mm
Mount TypeSony E
FormatFull Frame / FX
Compatible Format(s)Full-Frame / APS-C
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Maximum Reproduction Ratio0.19x
Optical SteadyShot / AntiShake (Image Stabilization)Yes
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/4
Minimum Aperturef/22
Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format)83°
Minimum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format)44°
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)107°
Minimum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)63°
Optical Information
Lens Elements12
Lens Groups10
Diaphragm Blades7 (Rounded)
Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements3
Aspherical Elements5
Anti-Reflective / Multi-Layered / T* CoatingYes
Focus Information
FocusAutofocus
Built-in Focus MotorYes
Direct Drive Super Sonic wave Motor (DDSSM)Yes
Internal FocusingYes
Minimum Focus Distance0.28m
Filter Information
Filter Size72mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingYes
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions78 x 98.5
Weight518g
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack
Supplied AccessoriesHood (ALC-SH134), Case

Lens Construction

Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS

MTF Chart

16mm (f/4 and f/8):
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS MTF 16mm f/4 Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS MTF 16mm f/8

35mm (f/4 and f/8):
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS MTF 35mm f/4 Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS MTF 35mm f/8

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