Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS

Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS

Maker	Sony
Lens mount(s)	Sony E-mount
Technical data
Type	Zoom
Focal length	24-70mm
Image format	35mm full-frame
Aperture (max/min)	f/4.0 -22.0
Close focus distance	0.40 metres (1.3 ft)
Max. magnification	0.20x
Diaphragm blades	7
Construction	12 elements in 10 groups
Features
Manual focus override	Yes
Weather-sealing	Yes
Lens-based stabilization	Yes
Aperture ring	No
Unique features	Carl Zeiss approved
Application	Multipurpose
Physical
Max. length	94.5 millimetres (3.72 in)
Diameter	73.0 millimetres (2.87 in)
Weight	426 grams (0.939 lb)
Filter diameter	67mm
Accessories
Lens hood	Petal-shape
History
Introduction	2013
Retail info
MSRP	$1199 USD

The Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS is a constant maximum aperture full-frame (FE) zoom lens for the Sony E-mount, announced by Sony on October 16, 2013.^[1][2]

Though designed for Sony's full frame E-mount cameras, the lens can be used on Sony's APS-C E-mount camera bodies, with an equivalent full-frame field-of-view of 36-105mm.

Build quality

The lens showcases a minimalist black weather resistant metal exterior with a Zeiss badge on the side of the barrel and no zoom lock to prevent zoom creep. Both the zoom and focus rings are metal. The barrel of the lens telescopes outward from the main lens body as it's zoomed in from 24mm to 70mm.

See also

• Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
• Zeiss Vario-Tessar
• List of Sony E-mount lenses
• List of standard zoom lenses

References

1. "Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T*: Digital Photography Review". dpreview.com. Archived from the original on 2016-09-29. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
2. "Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS lens review: Good value?". 7 March 2014. Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2017.