Sony ALCSH0006, LCL60AM, LCL90AM, ALC-F55A Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM SAL1635Z

A mode, 1/800 sec., F8, +0.7EV, ISO 200, Manual white balance

Wide-angle zoom

Vario-Sonnar T* 16–35mm F2.8 ZA SSM  SAL1635Z

A mode, 1/50 sec., F8, -0.3 EV, ISO 200, Daylight white balance, B/W Creative Style; Photo: Kentaro Fukuda

Mid-range zoom

Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16–80mm F3.5–4.5 ZA  SAL1680Z

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Aspherical lens ED glass Super ED glass

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One Super ED glass element, one ED glass element and three aspherical elements for superior image quality

Carl Zeiss T* coating effectively controls flare and glare Constant F2.8 maximum aperture

Outstanding sharpness and contrast at all aperture settings

Quiet, responsive internal SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) autofocus drive Focus mode switch and focus hold button offer precision focus control

Although it is a wide-angle zoom, and an ideal supplement to a high- performance mid-range zoom, the 16–35mm range of this lens will satisfy the core focal length requirements of many photographers who shoot primarily indoors or in the city. At the other end of the spectrum it can be a great choice for spacious landscapes as well. Regardless of where or how the SAL1635Z is used, its advanced coated optical path delivers exceedingly crisp images with striking contrast, without the aberration and peripheral light falloff that commonly plague wide-angle zooms. That same superlative quality is maintained throughout the zoom range, even at the maximum F2.8 aperture.

•Weight (approx): 860 g

•Dimensions (Dia. x L): 83 x 114 mm

•Max. magnification ratio: 0.24x

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Two aspherical elements for outstanding image quality at all apertures Carl Zeiss T* coating effectively controls flare and glare Outstanding sharpness and contrast at all focal lengths

Circular aperture for attractive defocusing Compact, lightweight high-performance zoom 35mm equivalent focal length: 24–120mm

Because it has been designed specifically for APS-C format cameras, the SAL1680Z is the lightest and most compact zoom in the Carl Zeiss lineup. It also offers the greatest zoom range in the lineup, making it a superb single-lens solution for many APS-C format photographers. Its 35mm equivalent focal length range of 24–120mm may be all you’ll ever need for day-to-day shooting. And of course it delivers acclaimed Carl Zeiss optical performance and handling, with image quality that rivals the best prime lenses at any focal length. Although the maximum aperture isn’t as large as the 35mm full-frame format lenses in this series, circular aperture design makes it possible to get creative with beautifully smooth defocusing effects.The SAL1680Z is quite simply the most versatile, economical way to experience Carl Zeiss quality on an A series APS-C format body.

•Weight (approx): 445 g

•Dimensions (Dia. x L): 72 x 83 mm

•Max. magnification ratio: 0.24x

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