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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.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.8 stars
(based on 5 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast(3)
Pros:
Consistent output(3), Fast / accurate auto-focus(5), Strong construction(3)
 
Great Lens i have ever used!
By ChrisVerified Purchaser from Bellevue,WA on 3/6/2011
Pros:
Consistent Output, Fast / accurate auto-focus, No flare, Strong Construction, Vivid Color Expression
Cons:
Difficult to Clean, High price
Best Uses:
Landscape/Scenery, Versatile Lens
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony 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.:

I recommend this lens for every Sony Cyber shot camera user, especially Alpha mount user. It's really versatile lens for every situations including scenery, portrait, and just playing.

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
The lens that should come standard!
By Camphoto614Verified Purchaser from Columbus, Ohio on 4/12/2010
Pros:
Consistent Output, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Hood, Lens Bag, Strong Construction
Cons:
Expensive, Heavy
Best Uses:
General Walk around, Landscape/Scenery, Night Photography, Portraits, Weddings/Events
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony 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.:

This is the lens that should come standard when you buy a Alpha Camera/lens bundle. This lens puts to shame any of the Sony "kit" lenses as far as clarity, detail, sharpness, and fast auto focus. This is a real piece of glass, a lens that you will keep on your camera most of the time. It is a must have for your lens bag if you are serious about photography, regardless of the price tag...it's well worth it.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Tack Sharp
By RLQVerified Reviewer from Chaska MN. on 4/26/2009
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
General Use, Landscape Photography, Night Photography, Sports/Action, Upgrade
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony 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.:

This lens stays on my Sony A700 90 percent of the time.

[8 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

 
The Best Lens I have used
By User123Verified Purchaser from CA, USA on 9/24/2008
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony 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.:

I have used sony 18-200, sigma 28-300, sigma 18-200. They are not sharp. Zeiss 16-80 is very quick and the picture is very sharp, the coler and contrast is bright. I like it.

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[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent pictures
By AlexVerified Reviewer from Toronto, Canada on 7/28/2008
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Easily Interchangeable, Improved contrast, Lightweight, Sharp Focus, Very clear
Cons:
Weak Casing
Best Uses:
General Use, Landscapes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony 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.:

Using this lens is like I've removed a fog filter from my camera. Pictures are much sharper and vignetting is gone. The wide angle makes indoor photography, group shots, architecture, landscape pictures a piece of cake and you still have up to a 120mm equiv. zoom.
The only reason for the 4/5 is that the casing could be sturdier, but if you are not a paparazi or clumsy this should not matter.

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