Sony E 16-70mm f4 ZA OSS Zeiss Vario-Tessar T E-Mount

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Sony NEX E-Mount Lens Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70 mm F4 ZA OSS (SEL-1670Z) from Sony. Carl Zeiss lens with SteadyShot, AA technology, and an aperture of F4 throughout the entire focal length range of 24 to 105 mm. Professional quality thanks to the powerful Carl Zeiss lens. Maximum F4 aperture across the entire focal length range. Sharp images without blurriness thanks to SteadyShot. Includes front and rear lens caps as well as a sunshade ALC-SH127.

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Key specifications

Lens type
Normal lens, Wide-angle lens, Zoom lens
Bayonet lens mount
Sony E
Sensor compatibility
APS-C / DX
Focus type
Autofocus, Manual focus
Weight
308 g
Documents
Manual.pdf

General information

Item number
725698
Manufacturer
Sony
Category
Lenses
Manufacturer No.
SEL1670Z.AE
Release date
29.8.2013

Colour

Colour
Black

Material

Material group
Metal
Material
Metal

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
0.35 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Normal lens, Wide-angle lens, Zoom lens
Bayonet lens mount
Sony E
Focal length
16 - 70 mm
Min. focal length (exact)
16 mm
Max. Focal length (exact)
70 mm
Aperture
4 f/
Min. aperture
22 f/
Sensor compatibility
APS-C / DX
Number of diaphragm blades
7x
Filter thread
55 mm
Number of lenses
16
Number of lens groups
12
Lens equipment
Image stabilisation, Metal bayonet, Zoom function
Optical zoom
4.30x
Focus type
Autofocus, Manual focus
Image stabilisation method
Optical
Country code
EN

Objective 2 properties

Min. focal length (exact)
16 mm
Max. Focal length (exact)
70 mm
Aperture
f/4
Min. aperture opening
f/22
Max. aperture
f/4
Filter thread
55 mm

Origin

Country of origin
Thailand

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Lens hood (ALC-SH127) Front lens cap Rear lens cap Bag

Product dimensions

Weight
308 g
Length
75 mm
Diameter
66.60 mm

Package dimensions

Length
20.60 cm
Width
11.20 cm
Height
11.50 cm
Weight
560 g

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Sigma
    0.4 %
  • 5.Panasonic
    0.5 %
  • 5.Sony
    0.5 %
  • 7.Venus Optic
    0.6 %
  • 8.Fujifilm
    0.7 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 6.Nikon
    10 days
  • 6.Panasonic
    10 days
  • 8.Sony
    11 days
  • 8.Tamron
    11 days
  • 10.Fujifilm
    14 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Nikon
    5.6 %
  • 3.Canon
    6 %
  • 4.Sony
    6.1 %
  • 5.OM System
    6.8 %
  • 6.Sigma
    7.1 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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Good77/100
Rank 15 out of 21Stiftung Warentest21 Objektive 01/2016ReleaseJanuary 2016

The Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70 mm F4 ZA OSS only just scores a good mark in the image quality test. Although the standard zoom can score with a good resolution, a very low drop in sharpness towards the edge and also with strong stabilisation, the noticeable distortions, the clear weaknesses under false light and also the annoying reflections cost numerous points here...