Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Reviews with Samples

Sony’s new Zeiss 16-70mm f4 is an optically stabilised, 24-105mm equivalent standard zoom lens. The Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS lens has new reviews with many sample images from several sites.

The Phoblographer has posted an in-depth full review for the Zeiss 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS lens. They have tested the E-mount lens with NEX-6 mirrorless camera. In the review you can find Build Quality, Ease of Use, Autofocusing, Image Quality of the lens.

ePhotozine also posted a full review for the lens. PhotographyBlog posted 49 full-size sample images taken with the Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS lens mounted on a Sony NEX-7 body.

Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Reviews with Samples

From The Phoblographer conclusion :

We really like the 16-70mm f4. There really isn’t much wrong with the lens at all. To be honest, it isn’t problematic, but instead it is stellar. Our personal preferences though lean more towards a faster aperture option and we really think that Sony can create something of the sort. Kudo to the company on creating a fast focusing and small lens though to work well with an E mount body. However, we really just wish that it could let some more light in.

From ePhotozine conclusion :

There is no doubt that this is a high quality optic, that delivers very high sharpness in the centre of the frame and sports excellent build quality and a useful optical stabiliser. However, the sharpness towards the edges of the frame isn’t of the same standard as the centre and CA levels are higher than you might expect for a lens of this price.

Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Lens Price

Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS lens price is $998.00. The new Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS is available to buy from the camera stores below.