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Sony 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T DT Zoom Lens with 5x Zoom and Auto Clutch, Designed for Sony Alpha DSLRs, Ideal for Precision Photography and Versatile Shooting

Experience unparalleled versatility with our 5x Zoom Lens, crafted specifically for DSLR APS-size CCD cameras. Whether you're capturing expansive landscapes or honing in on distant subjects, this lens delivers exceptional performance from wide angle to telephoto.

Enhance your photography with two glass-molded aspherical lenses that ensure precision in every shot. Enjoy beautiful defocused effects thanks to the circular aperture. With an equivalent focal length of 24-120mm on an APS format DSLR, you'll have the range you need to bring your creative vision to life.

Designed with a user-friendly auto clutch and a wide focus ring, this lens offers a smooth, tactile feel for seamless manual focusing. Elevate your photography game with our cutting-edge zoom lens.

advantage
  1. Superior Image Quality

    Rich, deep color images that are substantively different from non-Zeiss equivalent lenses.
  2. Excellent Build Quality

    Good build quality for its price range with solid assembly.
  3. Comfortable for Long Use

    Good weight to size ratio, perfectly comfortable for all-day use.
  4. Wide and Versatile Zoom Range

    Good zoom quality starting at a wide 24mm and extending to 120mm.
  5. Affordable Zeiss Option

    Reasonable price for a Zeiss lens.
  6. High-Quality Accessories

    Comes with a very high-quality leather-like bag.
  7. Individually Reviewed

    Each item is supposedly individually reviewed and signed off by a QA person.
disadvantage
  1. Expensive Compared to Alternatives

    Expensive compared to Sony kit lenses.
  2. Limited Aperture Range

    Aperture opens only to 3.5 on the wide end.
  3. No High-End Focusing Mechanism

    Does not use the high-end SSM focusing mechanism.
  4. Reported Vignetting

    Some users have complained about vignetting.
  5. Zoom Creep

    Some users have experienced zoom creep when carrying the lens pointing downward.
  6. Narrow Zoom Ring

    Narrow zoom ring which takes some getting used to.
  7. Weight

    Heavier than kit lenses, weighing just under a pound.
weight 0.25 kg
size 4 × 9 × 10 centimeters
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