Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA Lens

Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA Lens (Sony A-Mount)
The Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA is a premium, high-performance standard-to-telephoto zoom lens co-developed with ZEISS exclusively for APS-C format Sony A-mount DSLR and SLT cameras. Delivering an exceptionally versatile 24-120mm full-frame equivalent focal range, this lens acts as an elite all-in-one walkaround solution. By combining a sophisticated ZEISS optical design, legendary T* anti-reflective coatings, and a clever Auto Clutch manual focus ring mechanism, it offers a travel-friendly balance of compact weight and rich, high-contrast imagery.

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Front Lens Cap

Rear Lens Cap

Dedicated Lens Hood

Legendary ZEISS Optics & Compact Design
All-In-One 24-120mm Equivalent Zoom: Covers all your bases by providing a true wide-angle perspective for expansive landscapes, a natural mid-range for street scenes, and a compressed telephoto focal length for portraits and isolated details.

ZEISS Sonnar Optical Concept: Features an advanced formula composed of 14 elements in 10 groups. This setup yields outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness and micro-contrast while maintaining a highly portable, lightweight physical footprint.

Variable f/3.5-4.5 Maximum Aperture: Minimizes bulk and structural weight without compromising on lighting performance, ensuring the lens remains comfortable for all-day field use.

Premium ZEISS T* Anti-Reflective Coating: Applied to every individual lens surface to dramatically suppress ghosting, reflections, and lens flare. This advanced engineering guarantees pristine clarity, rich color neutrality, and intense contrast even when shooting in harsh, direct backlighting.

Dual Aspherical Elements: Incorporates two aspherical glass elements to actively eliminate astigmatism, coma, field curvature, and other monochromatic distortions across the entire zoom range.

Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm: Built with a circular seven-blade iris configuration that yields a smooth, pleasing out-of-focus background quality (bokeh) when isolating subjects with shallow depth of field.

Intelligent Handling & Internal Mechanics
Auto Clutch Focusing Mechanism: Features a highly intuitive handling design that automatically disengages the manual focusing ring whenever autofocus is active. This prevents the outer ring from spinning against your hand during AF operation, ensuring a safer and more natural grip on the lens barrel.

Rapid Internal Focus (IF) Design: Drives autofocus swiftly and quietly by moving internal glass groups rather than extending the front barrel, keeping the overall lens balance stable during tracking.

1.1′ Constant Close-Focusing: Maintains a close minimum focusing distance of just 1.1 feet (35 cm) at any position on the zoom track, allowing for detailed, high-magnification close-up captures.

Technical Specifications
Focal Length Range: 16-80mm (24-120mm Full-Frame Equivalent)

Aperture Range: f/3.5-4.5 to f/22-29

Lens Mount Type: Sony A-Mount (APS-C Format Only)

Filter Thread Diameter: 62mm

Minimum Focus Distance: 1.1′ / 35 cm

Maximum Magnification Ratio: 0.24x

Lens Optical Formula: 14 Elements in 10 Groups (2 Aspherical Elements)

Focusing System: Internal Focus (IF) with Auto Clutch Non-Rotating Ring

Diaphragm Blades: 7 Rounded Blades

Weight: Approx. 15.7 oz (445 grams)