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2022-10-20T13:34:59
Crisp focus even when wide open.
Darren C.
2019-06-30T20:00:00
Bought this TV 3 months ago and its just great ...should have bought it sooner
sam5
2018-03-11T20:00:00
This is a great lens, don't get me wrong but when you compare this to the competition, namely Sigma Art, lenses, there is not much to chose from considering the price difference. But apart from that, its the bees knees
KT66SE
2015-12-09T18:29:14
I had been looking for a wide angle lens for a couple of years, and decided to go ahead and try the Sony 16-35mm F/2.8 Vario-Sonnar T?? ZA SSMII Zeiss lens for my Sony A77 and A99 cameras, on the strength of the 24-70 Zeiss lens that I bought 3 years ago. As with the 24-70, I was stunned at the beauty of the shots that I got, straight out of the camera. I have a Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, and a Sigma DZ 18-250 mm f.3,5 for the A77, but neither one of them even come close to the color and clarity that come from the Zeiss lenses. As I said, I thought about this purchase for a couple of years before I took the plunge, because it is a BIG investment, and since I'm not a pro, I can't write it off my income, but after a week of shooting, I'm tickled pink that I finally bought it!
Ed Q.
Sony
SAL1635Z2
Sony Zeiss
Black
Wide Angle Zoom
Sony Alpha
Full Frame
Auto Focus
N/A
10.8" / 27cm
N/A
N/A
16-35mm
(APS C): 83 - 44 deg. (35mm): 107 - 63 deg.
Not Applicable
N/A
f/22
f/2.8
0.2x
N/A
Yes
Yes
77mm
17 Elements / 13 Groups
9
3-3/8 x 4-1/2" ( 83 x 114mm)
30.8oz / 872g
None
Yes
N/A
N/A
Sony today announced two new premium zoom lenses with constant f/2.8 widest apertures. the Sony Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II and Sony Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II are both second-generation pro-oriented zoom lenses for Sony Alpha-mount full-frame interchangeable-lens cameras...
Wow!
By Ed Q.
I had been looking for a wide angle lens for a couple of years, and decided to go ahead and try the Sony 16-35mm F/2.8 Vario-Sonnar T?? ZA SSMII Zeiss lens for my Sony A77 and A99 cameras, on the strength of the 24-70 Zeiss lens that I bought 3 years ago. As with the 24-70, I was stunned at the beauty of the shots that I got, straight out of the camera. I have a Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, and a Sigma DZ 18-250 mm f.3,5 for the A77, but neither one of them even come close to the color and clarity...
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Perfect/Flexible Wide Angle
By Darren C.
Crisp focus even when wide open.
This full-frame ZEISS Vario-Sonnar wide-angle zoom lens covers a 16mm to 35mm range with a constant maximum aperture of F2.8, enabling consistent depth of field and exposure settings at any focal length. The high-performance optical design boasts ZEISS T* (T-star) coating for superior contrast and resolution, three aspherical elements with outstanding surface precision for low distortion and corner to corner sharpness - even at wide-angles, plus 1 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and 1 Super ED element to reduce chromatic aberration to an absolute minimum.
The SAL1635Z2 employs Sony's SSM (Super Sonic Wave Motor) for extremely fast and accurate AF (auto focus). Silent AF and iris (aperture) drive is employed for movie capture and a 9-blade circular aperture for beautiful defocussed backgrounds. Ideal for Full-Frame and APS-C A-mount cameras.