Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* SAL-2470Z

[Abel]

Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar

Description:

The Sony SAL-2470Z 24-70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens is a professional-grade bright zoom lens specifically designed for the Sony Alpha SLR series. It follows a compact, lightweight design and offers a wide-angle to medium telephoto range, which makes it ideal for a wide range of shooting applications.

Carl Zeiss' optical design and anti-flare T* coatings used for this lens help to reduce flare and to increase contrast. When used with a digital SLR camera, the equivalent focal length for this lens is 36-105mm. It is a compact all-in-one lens, and is ideal for snapshots, portraits, interiors or outdoor scenery.

Versatility This superb 24-70mm zoom lens is an excellent choice for a wide range of photo applications...a lens you can put on and leave on, providing large-aperture brightness that's easy to carry (equivalent to 36-105mm in 35mm format terms).

Super Sonic Wave Motor Designed for fast, smooth, silent automatic focusing, this unique technology achieves high torque at low speed with rapid start/stop response. It operates through the ability of a piezoelectric device to reshape itself quickly when voltage is applied.

Glass -Molded Aspherical Lens Elements These precision lens elements correct distortion for sharper, more visually accurate images across the entire zoom range of the lens.

Superior Large-Aperture Performance Like other large-aperture Carl Zeiss lens designs, this f2.8 24-70mm zoom lens is simply magnificent in its ability to capture brilliant high-resolution images in low-light conditions requiring fully open aperture.

Carl Zeiss T* Coating Coated optics were pioneered by Carl Zeiss...and this superb lens features T* (T-Star) coating that virtually eliminates the lens flare, internal reflection and light scattering that can otherwise occur at glass-to-air surfaces.

ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass Because light of different wavelength (or color) bends at different angles when it passes through a lens, ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass is used in Carl Zeiss lenses to eliminate chromatic aberration by correcting certain wavelengths of light for sharp, clear images with well defined colors.

In-Camera Image Stabilization A major reason for its compact, lightweight design is the benefit of Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization, built into every Sony & 945 system DSLR...and enabling accessory lenses to eliminate the extra weight and expense of in-lens stabilization mechanisms.

Multi-Element Design The SAL-2470Z is designed with 17 lens elements in 13 groups, including 2 aspherical elements and 2 ED glass elements. Floating motion between the third and fourth groups of lens elements helps compensate for any aberrations caused by the zooming action of the lens.

Performance:

• Focal Length 24 - 70 mm
• Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 36 - 105 mm
• Aperture Maximum: f/2.8, Minimum: f/22 - 29
• Camera Mount Type Sony Alpha, Minolta AF
• Format Compatibility 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor, DSLR (APS-C Sensor)
• Angle of View 84° - 34°
• Minimum Focus Distance 1.12' (34 cm)
• Magnification 0.25x
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1:4
• Groups/Elements 13/17
• Diaphragm Blades 9

Features:

• Image Stabilization: In Camera
• Autofocus: Yes
• Tripod Collar: No

Specifications:

• Filter Thread: 77 mm
• Dimensions (DxL): Approx. 3.27 x 4.37" (8.31 x 11.10 cm)
• Weight: 2.17 lb (985 g)

User Reviews:

• B&H Photo user reviews HERE
• Amazon user reviews HERE
• Adorama user reviews HERE

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How To Post Sample Images:

We ask that members please post their own sample photos taken with this particular lens in order to give others that may be in the market to purchase one and idea of how well it handles. When posting sample photos we ask that you do so like the example below in regards to including any and all EXIF data such as camera body used, aperture, shutter speed, ISO etc. This will help out a great deal.

Example:

Canon EOS-5D Mark II : Canon EF 35 f/1.4L : 25 Seconds : f/5.6 : 100 ISO : 35mm : Aperture Priority Mode : -1/3 Bias : No Flash

[CFord]

Sony A700 : @70mm : 1/200th : f11 : 400 ISO : Aperature Priority Mode : 0 Exp Comp : Flash not fired


Sony A700 : @70mm : 1/60th : f4.5 : 200 ISO : Manual Mode : 0 Exp Comp : Flash not fired

[groovyone]

Not that I needed more help, but you just totally sold me on that lens.

Photo of the lens itself:

[CFord]

Let me know when you want to play with it if you need any more help.

[groovyone]

Originally Posted by CFord

Let me know when you want to play with it if you need any more help.

Between the 24-70 and the photos you posted in the 70-200, I will be picking your brain too. Excellent shots!

[groovyone]

Handheld macro for the Zeiss:

Sony A700 : @70mm : 1/125th : f4.5 : 200 ISO : 0 Exp Comp


Sony A700 : @70mm : 1/1000th : f4.0 : 200 ISO : 0 Exp Comp


Sony A700 : @70mm : 1/640th : f2.8 : 200 ISO : 0 Exp Comp


Sony A700 : @70mm : 1/320th : f5.0 : 200 ISO : 0 Exp Comp


I think everyone gets the idea.

[CFord]

All right Keith, how sharp is it compared to the 100 2.8?

[groovyone]

Sony A900 : @35mm : 1/2000th : f2.8 : 200 ISO : 0 Exp Comp

[CBass]

great image i think my shopping list or wishlist is growing lmao.

[groovyone]

Originally Posted by CBass

great image i think my shopping list or wishlist is growing lmao.

Camera, lens or bike? All three are very cool. haha

[Agent Jones]

wow nice photos i need this lens now!

[groovyone]

Still my go-to lens:

Sony A900 : @24mm : 1/40th : f2.8 : 800 ISO : 0 Exp Comp