SeekerSony Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM
Fans of wide-angle photography will love the Sony Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM's breadth of coverage, but image quality is a little weak at f/2.8.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- ZEISS T* coating delivers superior contrast and resolution, Constant F2.8 max aperture maintains exposure/depth of field, 3 Aspherical lenses for low distortion and corner sharpness
- 2 Extra Low Dispersion elements reduce chromatic aberration (1Super ED), Silent AF and iris (aperture) drive ideal for movie capture, Dust and moisture resistant design for maximum durability
- 9-blade circular aperture for beautiful defocussed backgrounds, Ideal for Full-Frame and APS-C A-mount cameras, Improved Internal focusing system - 4x faster subject tracking
PROS
+ Bright f/2.8 aperture.
+ Ultra-wide-angle coverage.
+ Excellent build quality.
+ Dust and moisture resistant.
+ Standard filter thread.
CONS
- Lackluster image quality at 16mm unless stopped down significantly.
- Wide-angle barrel distortion.
- Heavy.
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By PCMag on March 29, 2017
Fans of wide-angle photography will love the Sony Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM's breadth of coverage, but image quality is a little weak at f/2.8.
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