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Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens for Sony E, Bundle with Hoya 67mm UV+CPL Filter Kit, Cleaning Kit, Cleaning Cloth

SKU: ISO2470F MFR: SEL2470Z F
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  • Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens for Sony E
    Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens for Sony E
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  • Hoya NXT Plus 67mm 10-Layer HMC Multi-Coated UV Lens Filter
    Hoya NXT Plus 67mm 10-Layer HMC Multi-Coated UV Lens Filter
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  • Hoya NXT Plus 67mm 10-Layer HMC Multi-Coated Circular Polarizer Lens Filter
    Hoya NXT Plus 67mm 10-Layer HMC Multi-Coated Circular Polarizer Lens Filter
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  • 2 more

Key Features

  • Capture sharp images with the Sony 24-70mm f/4 lens, perfect for full-frame E-mount cameras.
  • Enjoy consistently bright, high-resolution photos across the 24-70mm zoom range with a constant f/4 aperture.
  • Minimize blur with OSS (Optical SteadyShot) image stabilization, ideal for handheld shooting.
  • Benefit from the Zeiss T* coating that reduces reflections for superior image clarity and contrast.
  • Experience fast, quiet autofocus, ensuring you never miss a shot in dynamic shooting scenarios.
  • This versatile zoom lens is great for portraits, landscapes, and everyday photography needs.
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2024-08-27T05:51:16

Rated 3 out of 5

Excellent for local lengths 35mm to 70mm. Not good lower than 35mm

I've been using this 24-70mm Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens now for about 4 years. Here is what I've found. Wide open at 24mm it has very poor sharpness at the outer 1/3 of the frame. Once stopped down to about f/11 at 24mm it gets ok sharpness for acceptable enlargements up to 24" x 36". From about 35mm and up its sharpness is very good at f/5.6 and up. So, if you want a really sharp extra wide-angle lens, I recommend you get a single focal length 24mm or 28mm lens. This lens is not recommended for local lengths less than 35mm. The big advantage of this lens is that it is fairly portable and light compared to others. Since this lens does have limits in the lower focal lengths below 35mm, I have to give it 3 stars.

Jeffrey P.

2024-03-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Compact and Good Price

This lens is well built and has excellent optics. While I am sure that the Sony 24-70 GM 2.8 lens is incredible, it is also very large and relatively expensive. The Zeiss 24-70 is much more compact and fits my budget better.

Ken92081

2023-05-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

a7iii with a single lens, this is my go-to

I have started carrying my a7iii pretty much everywhere. If I am taking the camera with just one lens the T* FE24-78 is my go-to. Sure it can be a bit limiting but if you don't want to carry all your kit around when you are out for a lunch-time walk this is a brilliant little lens.

baldgit

2023-02-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for its size.

I had the 24-70 f 2.8 but damaged my lens. It still works but I destroyed the filter threads. it turns out this f/4 is smaller and works fine. Full frame lenses are expensive. if you dont need the faster f 2.8 this is excellent.

TerryDover1

2022-05-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens.

I bought this to replace the 24-70 2.8 that I had for my Canon system, to use for low light theatre photography. I was hoping that the high ISO ability of the Sony sensor would compensate for the loss of one stop, and it did not disappoint.

JohnCopperwood

2022-02-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great all round

Crystal clear with minimal chromatic and peripheral aberration- for most situations, as good as a Gmaster!

Fatdave

2022-01-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

All round lens great for travelling

I bought this for Christmas and I'm so happy I did. I was looking for a wide angle lens, but this was a much better find as it met my wide angle requirements, but also has a Zoom as well. As this is an "all in one" solution really good for everyday trips, much lighter than the telephoto, and great for city breaks or generally trips.

decthespec

2022-01-05T08:27:12

Rated 4 out of 5

Great lens!

This lens is amazing for the price. It?s portable than most lenses and has zoom all while staying at F4, and the photos still come out incredibly sharp!! The auto-focus is amazing for sports photography and video. I can?t wait to use this lens for so much more!

DOMINIC D.

2021-12-29T07:10:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Lens

Great lens, takes beautiful pictures.

ALEX B.

2021-12-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast and clean

I'm doing photos long time, tested different systems, but only with Sony camera and my first lens Zeiss i get quality that i need. Aperture not a problem with A7C camera

SkieR3D

2021-12-18T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Jury's out.

Happy so far. Will not really know until the new year. Solid build and great light collection. Think it is a good choice for an ll round lens. Definitely superior to the cheaper 50mm prime lens.

Nn29tog

2021-10-12T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice light lens, with very good image quality.

I've seen a number of 'reviews' saying that this lens is really poor at the edges but either I've got a good example or they have improved the lens over the years as my copy is pretty good. There is some softness at the edges, which doesn't improve by stopping down, but it's not as bad as a lot of other lenses I've used (mainly Nikon F-mount and Olympus M-Zuiko). Overall I would rate image quality at 8/10. The design is nice and simple, with a nice smooth zoom ring. Weather sealing has been great so far.

TobyG

2021-10-12T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice light lens, with very good image quality.

I've seen a number of 'reviews' saying that this lens is really poor at the edges but either I've got a good example or they have improved the lens over the years as my copy is pretty good. There is some softness at the edges, which doesn't improve by stopping down, but it's not as bad as a lot of other lenses I've used (mainly Nikon F-mount and Olympus M-Zuiko). Overall I would rate image quality at 8/10. The design is nice and simple, with a nice smooth zoom ring. Weather sealing has been great so far.

snerkler

2021-08-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent lens for the price

This lens is recommended if you don't wanna get any Alpha series cameras with the kit lens. It is great as an a rounder, and something to use before upgrading.

Jsengfoo

2021-07-20T09:10:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera and lenses!

Surpassed my expectations, loving my new camera and lense.

BRENDAN L.

2021-04-28T08:31:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

Great lens. I love how much detail I find in every photo I take with it.

ALEX B.

2021-01-31T07:26:56

Rated 3 out of 5

Great lens, don’t buy it full price.

Good basic lens. In 2021, don’t buy it full price. Items been out for a few years and hasn’t been updated. That said, pretty great IQ. It’s not super sharp in the corners and it’s just not that fast (aperture wise). Still leaps and bounds cheaper than the GM, but I would buy 3rd party over this any day. Autofocus is good, but not brilliant. I sold mine for some other gear I needed and ended up buying the variable aperture kit lens to cover my baseline.

Sean R.

2021-01-23T04:36:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Landscape starter

Good lens, great for travel. Starter lens, if you are looking for portrait get a prime, for landscape it is a wonderful sharp lens!

KALLI S.

2021-01-06T05:36:18

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Lens

The lens is great, I just wished that the price drop happened during black friday instead of after.. could've saved a lot of money.

Grant L.

2020-11-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

zeiss is always good

At the time I got this I had three alpha bodies. The a99ii , a7iii, and a7Riii. The a7iii came with the 28-70mm kit lens. I had been using the Zeiss 24-70 F2.8 on my a99ii. I tired of switching back and forth with the A mount 24-70 on a LA-EA-4 adapter. I sold the 28-70 and purchased the Zeiss 24-70 F4 E-mount. zI would give the edge to the Zeiss f2.8 but the smaller and lighter f4 has advantages in size and weight. Unless I need the extra f-stops I normally use the f4 on either E-body.

orpilot

2020-10-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens for beginners

I needed a wide angle lens which delivers good quality photographs but not to expensive this lens fullfiled all my demands.

kaustubh s.

2020-08-31T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent photo

I have used and it’s excellent, I like to recommend to all my friends.

Mksampang58

2020-08-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great Lens

I bought this lens last month just for portrait but I discovered this is the best general purpose lens ever used on A7RIII

balducci

2020-04-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very High Quality Build, Sharp, Quick Auto Focus.

I decided that f/2.8 was not necessary for my applications. I also like the size and weight of this lens. It feel very durable and I would compare it favorably to other brands higher end lenses.

NeveStudios

2020-02-29T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Impressive Quality Lens

One of the most practical and balanced Zeiss zooms around for the FE mount. The lens is a little soft around the edges at the wide-end (24mm) due to optical compromises, but otherwise renders colours and details worthy of its Zeiss badge. The zoom ring is smooth and the AF is near instantaneous. At 426 grams, the lens balances nicely with my small A7II full-frame body. Most of the alternatives with equivalent or larger apertures render the A7II too front-heavy. Pity that my first copy was defective out of the box (the AF motor squeaked), but Sony Malaysia has graciously replaced it with a working copy.

Andrew_S

2020-02-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

best lens results ever

Been with other manufacturers for years but this was the first opportunity to purchase this Vario -Tessar T lens .The quality of photo is so brilliantly noticeable no question that this is a great lens to own

abdala35

2020-01-17T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Lightweight zoom...

A great option when traveling light is a necessity. Has great Zeiss colors and micro-contrast. Only negative is unsharp corners at the wide end. Stabilization is very effective at all focal lengths.

tntrue

2020-01-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent lens

Being a Canon DSLR user I thought I would give mirrorless a try. I recently purchased a Sony A7ii, battery grip & this lens all new, and for less than the price of a Canon R body. I haven't given the lens a proper full on test but so far the shots I have taken, I am very pleased with.

MaritimePics

2019-12-26T10:16:32

Rated 4 out of 5

Good

Good product

PREMKUMAR N.

2019-09-23T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

price

i bought months ago ! due to price affordable and the quality of lense normal below abit !! the colour coating of lense not sharp and poor.

DOP E.

Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70 Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Sony

  • Lens Series

    None

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Wide Angle to Telephoto Zoom

  • Lens Mount

    Sony E (Full Frame)

  • Format Compatibility

    35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    1.31' / 40 cm

  • Focal Length

    24-70mm

  • Angle Of View

    84.1 - 34.3

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    Not Applicable

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/4

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.2x

  • Filter Size

    67mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    12 Elements / 10 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    7, Rounded

  • Dimensions Diameter x Length

    2.87 x 3.72" (73 x 94.5 mm)

  • Weight

    15.03 oz / 426 g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization

    OSS

  • UPC Codes

    192223160439, 4719850594343, 024066068118, 024066067975, 027242868182, 840014139958

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4 Accessories for Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens for Sony E, Bundle with Hoya 67mm UV+CPL Filter Kit, Cleaning Kit, Cleaning Cloth

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  • Extended Warranty (4)

Designed For Use With:

  • Sony a7R IV
  • Sony a7S III
  • Sony a7 II
  • Sony a7 III
  • Sony a7 IV
  • Sony A7C
  • Sony a7C II
  • Sony a7CR
  • Sony a7R II
  • Sony a7R III
  • Sony a7R V
  • Sony a9
  • Sony a9 II
  • Sony a9 III
  • Sony Alpha 1
  • Sony ZV-E1
  • Sony A7
  • Sony A7R
  • Sony a7S
  • Sony A7S II

Compatible With Restrictions:*

* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.

  • Sony A3000
  • Sony a5000
  • Sony a5100
  • Sony A6000
  • Sony a6100
  • Sony a6300
  • Sony a6400
  • Sony a6500
  • Sony a6600
  • Sony a6700
  • Sony NEX C3
  • Sony NEX-3
  • Sony NEX-5
  • Sony NEX-5R
  • Sony NEX-5T
  • Sony NEX-6
  • Sony NEX-7
  • Sony NEX-F3
  • Sony ZV-E10
  • Sony ZV-E10 II

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For any questions about compatibility with this product, call us at 800-223-2500 or you can email us any time.

About Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70

FEATURED REVIEWS

General zoom for A7R

By redgraves

Lens is a little larger and heavier than 55/1.8 but covers a nice range. Tests I did on sharpnes in the corners shows very good performance as does a number of independent tests not as good as the two primes (35, 55) but you won't notice this for 99% of your shots. It is an ideal walk around lens and fits nicely in a small camera case.

Excellent Lens

By DBrown

I have to say I love this lens. After putting it through some tests I found it to be very sharp throughout the len's range. Reading some reviews about the focus speed being slow, I didn't have this issue...it seems as fast as any other F4 lens I have. Great everyday lens...tad on the heavy side but I'll take that any day over being cheaply built.

Discover the power of precision and versatility with the Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens for Sony E. This high-quality lens is designed to deliver exceptional image clarity and detail, making it an ideal choice for both professional photographers and enthusiasts.

Engineered with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical lens elements, this lens effectively minimizes lens flare, ghosting, and chromatic aberrations. The result is crystal-clear, high-resolution images that are rich in detail and color. The renowned Carl Zeiss T* lens coating further enhances image quality by reducing reflections and providing superior contrast.

The lens features a constant f/4 aperture across the entire zoom range, ensuring stable light exposure whether you're shooting stills or creating movies. This feature also allows for a wide depth of field and pinpoint sharpness, giving you the flexibility to capture stunning images in a variety of lighting conditions.

The built-in Sony SteadyShot image stabilization technology compensates for camera shake, enabling you to capture sharp, blur-free photos even in low-light situations. This advanced feature allows you to use a shutter speed that's up to 4.5 times slower, ensuring crisp, clear results every time.

Designed for use with full-frame E-mount cameras, this lens offers a versatile zoom range of 24mm to 70mm, making it perfect for a wide range of shooting scenarios. Whether you're capturing breathtaking landscapes, intimate portraits, or detailed close-ups, this lens delivers consistently superior image quality.

The lens also features a circular 7-blade aperture, which creates a smooth, creamy bokeh effect for beautifully defocused backgrounds. This feature allows you to get creative with your shots and achieve a professional-quality depth of field.

Built to last, the lens boasts a dustproof and moisture-resistant design, ensuring reliable operation in a variety of conditions. The bundle also includes a Hoya 67mm UV+CPL Filter Kit, a Cleaning Kit, and a Cleaning Cloth, providing you with everything you need to maintain the lens and ensure its longevity.

In summary, the Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens for Sony E is a durable, innovative, and advanced lens that delivers high-quality, versatile performance. It's the perfect addition to any Sony E-mount camera setup, offering superior image quality, flexibility, and reliability.

Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70 Features

  • A compact mid-range zoom that delivers outstanding performance with 35mm full frame format cameras: This compact, high-performance 35mm full frame format mid-range zoom lens has been specifically designed bring out the full performance potential of the A7-series full frame E-mount bodies.
  • Carl Zeiss T* coating, five aspherical elements, and one ED glass element combine to deliver superior image quality: The T* (T-star) coating contributes to typically outstanding Carl Zeiss image quality, with high contrast and uniformly excellent resolution right out to the image edges.
  • Constant F4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range: A constant F4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range allows the user to use optimum exposure parameters that will create the desired "look" at any focal length.
  • Optical SteadyShot image stabilization: Optical SteadyShot image stabilization provides a marked reduction in image blur caused by camera shake, especially when shooting handheld at telephoto focal lengths or in dim indoor lighting.
  • Dust and moisture resistant design: Critical areas of the lens exterior feature dust and moisture resistant seals that help to ensure professional reliability even in tough environmental conditions.

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 3 months for labor.

Key Features

  • Capture sharp images with the Sony 24-70mm f/4 lens, perfect for full-frame E-mount cameras.
  • Enjoy consistently bright, high-resolution photos across the 24-70mm zoom range with a constant f/4 aperture.
  • Minimize blur with OSS (Optical SteadyShot) image stabilization, ideal for handheld shooting.
  • Benefit from the Zeiss T* coating that reduces reflections for superior image clarity and contrast.
  • Experience fast, quiet autofocus, ensuring you never miss a shot in dynamic shooting scenarios.
  • This versatile zoom lens is great for portraits, landscapes, and everyday photography needs.

What's in the box:

  • Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens
  • Front Lens Cap
  • Rear Lens Cap
  • ALC-TBD Lens Hood
  • Lens Case
  • Sony 1 Year Limited Warranty
  • Bundle Includes:
  • Hoya NXT Plus 67mm 10-Layer HMC Multi-Coated Circular Polarizer Lens Filter (Aluminum Frame)
  • Hoya NXT Plus 67mm 10-Layer HMC Multi-Coated UV Lens Filter (Aluminum Frame)
  • Cleaning Kit
  • Microfiber Cleaning Cloth