Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70 mm f/4 ZA OSS
Sony Aug 2013
Sony APS-C

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

This is a APS-C zoom lens for Sony E, covering 16-70 mm and a maximum aperture of f/4. It weighs 308 g and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2013. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for aps-c cameras. This wide-to-short telephoto zoom lens features a f/4 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, street, documentary, everyday, portrait. The optical design incorporates 16 elements / 12 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/4
Aperture
16–70mm
Focal
308 g
Weight
Aug 2013
Released
Sony site

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Good for landscapearchitecture
Astrophotography Street Documentary Everyday Portrait
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
16-70 mm
Maximum aperture
f/4
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
7
Optical construction
16 elements / 12 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.35 m (13.78 inches)
Filter size
55 mm
Lens mount
Sony E
Dimensions
66.6 x 75 mm
Weight
308 g (10.86 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Image stabilization
Yes
Max Format size
APS-C
Aperture ring
No
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Street, Documentary, Everyday, Portrait

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 2.6% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70 mm f/4 ZA OSS
Entre hilos y tradición. San Antonio Palopó. Sololá. GuatemalaSMF05097
01 Entre hilos y tradición. San Antonio Palopó. Sololá. GuatemalaSMF05097 by florenpic
Sardinia - Olbia
02 Sardinia - Olbia by jzngbmkr87
Sardinia - Alghero
03 Sardinia - Alghero by jzngbmkr87
Hill minimal
04 Hill minimal by zoltanmolnar.co.uk
Caturday
05 Caturday by Claudio Arriens
Artesania en metall. SMF05038
06 Artesania en metall. SMF05038 by florenpic
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07 2026_00055A67__A685786 by kima.tomoya
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08 2026_00047A67__A685764 by kima.tomoya
2026_00045A67__A685754
09 2026_00045A67__A685754 by kima.tomoya
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10 2026_00021A67__A685680 by kima.tomoya
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11 2026_00023A67__A685685 by kima.tomoya
Rocks and water
12 Rocks and water by zoltanmolnar.co.uk
Dunaújváros, dunapart
13 Dunaújváros, dunapart by zoltanmolnar.co.uk
One of the Street Shrines in Venice
14 One of the Street Shrines in Venice by Cat Man!
Basílica de San Juan Bautista (San Juan Comalapa) Chimaltenango
15 Basílica de San Juan Bautista (San Juan Comalapa) Chimaltenango by florenpic
La carga de la vida
16 La carga de la vida by florenpic
Mysterious
17 Mysterious by Cat Man!
Colors i vida en el mercat
18 Colors i vida en el mercat by florenpic
Blick nach Sylt
19 Blick nach Sylt by jzngbmkr87
Lake District
20 Lake District by zoltanmolnar.co.uk
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Video reviews

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