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Sony 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Vario-Sonnar T* DT a (Alpha) Mount Digital SLR 5x Zoom Lens with Hood, by Carl Zeiss.

SKU: ISO168035Z MFR: SAL1680Z
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About the Sony 16-80mm


• Enjoy using the professional-grade, compact, easy-to-carry Carl Zeiss® SAL-1680Z lens for your next photography session. Its precise optical design will make it one of your favorites.

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 CCDimage 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.



The Sony 16-80mm is commonly used for Landscape/scenery, Night photography and more.The Sony 16-80mm is most used by customers who consider themselves to be a Photo enthusiast among others.The Sony 16-80mm is popular because customers like the following qualities of the Sony 16-80mm: Consistent output, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Lightweight, Strong construction to mention just a few.

Sony 16-80mm Includes

  • Front and Rear Lens Caps
  • SH0005 Lens Hood
  • Warranty

Summary of Customer Reviews

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros:
Fast / accurate auto-focus (7) , Consistent output (5) , Lightweight (4) , Strong construction (4) , Easily interchangeable (3) , Durable (2) , Rugged (2) , Bright color (1) , Excellent price (1) , Focusing-distance scale (1) , Great auto focus speed (1) , Great image quality (1) , Hood (1) , Improved contrast (1) , Lens bag (1) , No flare (1) , Sharp pictures. nice colors. good bokeh (1) , Very clear (1) , Vivid color expression (1)
Cons:
Heavy (2) , Pricey / poor value (2) , Difficult to clean (1) , High price (1) , No lock on the lens/lens creep (1) , Weak casing (1) , Zoom. (1)
Best Uses:
Landscape/scenery (6) , Night photography (4) , General purpose (2) , Macro photography (2) , Portraits (2) , Weddings (2) , General walk around (1) , Landscape photography (1) , Landscapes (1) , Low light (1) , Sports/action (1) , Upgrade (1) , Versatile lens (1)
Reviewer Profile:
Photo enthusiast (4) , Enthusiast (3) , Casual photographer (1) , Pro photographer (1)

Sony 16-80mm Features

  • 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® a (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera.
  • Glass-Molded Aspherical Lens Elements:
  • Two glass-molded aspherical lens elements correct visual aberrations and improvepicture 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.

Sony 16-80mm Specifications

Type
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Zoom
Superb performance from wide-angle to telephoto
Design 5X Zoom designed specifically for DSLR APS-size CCD
Optics T* Coating to reduce flare and increase contrast
Elements 2 Glass-Molded Aspherical Lenses for extra precision
Focusing
Auto Clutch to stop manual focus ring rotation
Wide focus ring for a solid feel in manual focusing
Aperture Circular Aperture for pleasing defocused effects
Focal Length
35mm Equivalent: 16 mm - 80 mm
APS: 24 mm - 120 mm
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent: N/A
APS: 83 deg 20'
Min Focus Distance 2.4" (62 mm)
Aperture Maximum f3.5 - 4.5
Aperture Minimum f22 - 29
Maximum Magnification 0.24x
Lens Construction 14 elements in 10 groups with 7 aperture blades
Filter Diameter 62 mm
Lens Dimensions 2-7/8" x 3-3/8' (72 mm x 83 mm)
Lens Weight 15.5 oz (440 g)
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