Sony A-Mount 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM Vario-Sonnar T* Lens
- f/2.8-22 Aperture Range
- 16-35mm Focal Length
- For Sony Alpha & Minolta Maxxum DSLRs
- 3x Aspherical Glass Lens Elements
- ED and Super ED Glass Elements
- Super Sonic Wave Motor (SSM)
- Carl Zeiss T* (T-Star) Coatings
- 9x Circular Aperture Blades
- Focus Hold Button
- Compatibility: with APS-C and Full Frame Sensor DSLR Cameras
- 2 Years Genuine Warranty with Sony Australia
The Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM Vario-Sonnar T* is a pro A-Mount zoom lens especially designed for Sony Alpha and Minolta Maxxum DSLRs. As a bright zoom lens, it offers f/2.8-22 Aperture Range and 16-35mm Focal Length. Its construction is built with 3x Aspherical Glass Lens Elements, ED and Super ED Glass Elements to suppress aberrations and ghosting for sharper images. The Carl Zeiss T* (T-Star) Coatings reduce flare and increase contrast. Its automatic focusing is driven silently by a Super Sonic Wave Motor (SSM) while its 9x Circular Aperture Blades make the background effects smooth with rounded bokeh.
Product Features in Detail
Wide-angle zoom lens by ZEISS
ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 16–35 mm F2.8 ZA SSM (SAL1635Z)
Shoot spectacular scenery, bustling streets, and breathtaking interiors with this wide-angle lens, featuring a fast F2.8 constant aperture for low-light performance.
Crafted by ZEISS
Founded in 1846, ZEISS AG is legendary in the field of camera optics. Their lenses are renowned for exceptional clarity, brightness, resolution, and contrast.
Say goodbye to blur
Pair the lens with a camera by Sony featuring built-in SteadyShot™ image stabilization and you’ll enjoy smooth, blur-free results when shooting handheld.
Smooth defocusing
Instead of a standard polygon-shaped lens aperture, this lens features a 7-blade circular aperture for more natural, rounded defocusing, or bokeh.
Refined optical performance
Aspherical lens elements minimize distortion while ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and Super ED glass elements provide superior contrast, resolution, and color fidelity.
Focus quickly and quietly
Internal focusing reduces minimum focusing distances and allows fast autofocus response while a built-in SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) ensures silent operation.
Wide aperture
Wide aperture zoom lens covering wide angle to medium telephoto
AF operation
Smooth, silent AF operation with high-torque SSM (Super Sonic Wave Motor)
Lens Construction
17 lens elements in 13 groups, including three aspherical elements and two ED glass elements
Minimized spherical aberration
Clear, sharp description with minimized spherical aberration at telephoto end
T* coating
T* coating on optical surfaces for minimal flare and ghosting
Included in the Box
Sony A-Mount 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM Vario-Sonnar T* Camera Lens
Lens hood (ALC-SH106: petal shape, bayonet type)
Lens front cap
Lens rear cap
Case
2 Years Genuine Warranty with Sony Australia
Warranty Information
This Sony A-Mount 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM Vario-Sonnar T* Camera Lens comes with 2 Years Genuine Warranty with Sony Australia.
Our products are sourced from authorised Australian suppliers and therefore come with genuine Australian warranty.
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| MOUNT | Sony A-mount |
| FORMAT | 35 mm full frame |
| FOCAL LENGTH (MM) | 5/8 - 1-3/8" |
| 35 MM EQUIVALENT FOCAL LENGTH (APS-C) | 15/16 - 2-1/16" |
| LENS GROUPS / ELEMENTS | 13/17 |
| ANGLE OF VIEW (35 MM) | 107° - 63° |
| ANGLE OF VIEW (APS-C) | 83° - 44° |
| MAXIMUM APERTURE (F) | 2.8 |
| MINIMUM APERTURE (F) | 22 |
| APERTURE BLADES | 9 |
| CIRCULAR APERTURE | Yes |
| MINIMUM FOCUS DISTANCE | 11" |
| MAXIMUM MAGNIFICATION RATIO (X) | 0.24x |
| FILTER DIAMETER (MM) | 77 mm |
| IMAGE STABILIZATION (STEADYSHOT) | (Body integrated) |
| ZOOM SYSTEM | Manual zoom |
| DIMENSIONS (DIAMETER X LENGTH) | 3-3/8 x 4-1/2" (83 x 114 mm) |
| WEIGHT | 30.4 oz (860 g) |
"35 mm equivalent focal length (APS-C)" and "Angle of View (APS-C)" are with interchangeable lens digital camera incorporating APS-C type image sensors.
