Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70 mm f/4 ZA OSS
Sony Oct 2013
Sony Full frame

Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70 mm f/4 ZA OSS

This is a full-frame zoom lens for Sony E, covering 24-70 mm and a maximum aperture of f/4. It weighs 426 g, is weather-sealed and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2013. That combination suits landscape, architecture and street photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for full frame 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 12 elements / 10 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/4
Aperture
24–70mm
Focal
426 g
Weight
Oct 2013
Released
Sony site

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Good for landscapearchitecturestreettravel
Astrophotography Documentary Everyday Portrait
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
24-70 mm
Maximum aperture
f/4
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
7
Optical construction
12 elements / 10 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.4 m (15.75 inches)
Filter size
67 mm
Lens mount
Sony E
Dimensions
73 x 94.5 mm
Weight
426 g (15.03 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Image stabilization
Yes
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
No
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Street, Documentary, Everyday, Portrait

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 1.8% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70 mm f/4 ZA OSS
Herbstwanderung
01 Herbstwanderung by photo_by_joerg.grontzki
If I Were A Buoy
02 If I Were A Buoy by Rob Pitt
Old and New (2)
03 Old and New (2) by Pippilotta aus dem Tal
Supercarfest - The Runway
04 Supercarfest - The Runway by track_focus_photography
Supercarfest - The Runway
05 Supercarfest - The Runway by track_focus_photography
Supercarfest - The Runway
06 Supercarfest - The Runway by track_focus_photography
Supercarfest - The Runway
07 Supercarfest - The Runway by track_focus_photography
Car displays at American Speedfest - Brands Hatch
08 Car displays at American Speedfest - Brands Hatch by track_focus_photography
Car displays at American Speedfest - Brands Hatch
09 Car displays at American Speedfest - Brands Hatch by track_focus_photography
Car displays at American Speedfest - Brands Hatch
10 Car displays at American Speedfest - Brands Hatch by track_focus_photography
Car displays at American Speedfest - Brands Hatch
11 Car displays at American Speedfest - Brands Hatch by track_focus_photography
Supercarfest - The Runway
12 Supercarfest - The Runway by track_focus_photography
Supercarfest - The Runway
13 Supercarfest - The Runway by track_focus_photography
Supercarfest - The Runway
14 Supercarfest - The Runway by track_focus_photography
Supercarfest - The Runway
15 Supercarfest - The Runway by track_focus_photography
Panorama Walk II
16 Panorama Walk II by Rob Pitt
I can see the clouds...
17 I can see the clouds... by Pippilotta aus dem Tal
NASCAR Euro Series, Victory lane - at American Speedfest, Brands Hatch
18 NASCAR Euro Series, Victory lane - at American Speedfest, Brands Hatch by track_focus_photography
NASCAR Euro Series, Victory lane - at American Speedfest, Brands Hatch
19 NASCAR Euro Series, Victory lane - at American Speedfest, Brands Hatch by track_focus_photography
NASCAR Euro Series, Victory lane - at American Speedfest, Brands Hatch
20 NASCAR Euro Series, Victory lane - at American Speedfest, Brands Hatch by track_focus_photography
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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