The new full-frame wide-angle zoom lens launched by Sony in collaboration with ZEISS offers impressive imaging capabilities and is a compact and lightweight addition to the E lens series for users of α.
Photography enthusiasts now have a choice of three high-end zoom lenses with a fast F4 constant aperture, including the highly anticipated Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS SEL1635Z . Complementing the existing SEL2470Z zoom lens and SEL70200G telephoto zoom lens, the SEL1635Z wide-angle is a very attractive choice for landscapes, interiors and architecture, and everyday snapshots.
The legendary quality of ZEISS lenses unlocks the enormous creative potential of the famous α7 series 35mm full-frame cameras. The new SEL1635Z lens is also ideal for use with the full range of Sony E-type cameras and camcorders.
Flawless optical design utilizes five aspherical elements, including one large Advanced Aspherical element AA and three ED glass elements. This allows the SEL1635Z to achieve remarkable resolution and sharpness over the entire frame, while reducing distortion and color aberration to an absolute minimum, all in a compact, easy to carry lens.
A distinctive feature of ZEISS lenses is the T* coating on their optical surfaces, which minimizes ghosting and stray images to enhance contrast, clarity and depth in landscapes and pictures with brightly lit backgrounds.
The constant maximum aperture of F4 allows the photographer to achieve a beautiful defocused blurred background effect with a shallow depth of field at any focal length. Combined with the lens’ built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization system, this aperture lets you take stunning handheld pictures in low light without increasing ISO sensitivity or risking increased noise.
Wherever you find yourself, the lens’ water- and dust-tight construction will allow you to continue shooting with confidence in the harshest conditions.
The full-frame wide-angle zoom lens Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35 mm F4 ZA OSS SEL1635Z will go on sale in America in early November at an estimated cost of 62900r.
Specifications
| 35mm equivalent focal length when mounted on a camera with APS-C sensor | 24-52.5mm |
| Max. magnification factor | 0.19x |
| Min. focus distance | 0.28m |
| Diameter of the filter | 72mm |
| Dimensions | 78 x 98.5mm |
| Weight | 518g |
| Accessories included | Front and back lens caps, lens hood, case |
| Color | Black |
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