Sony SAL-1680Z 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T DT Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera
by Sony
Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: SonyRelease Date: 2007-03-20
Model: SAL-1680Z
Product features:
- 5x zoom designed specifically for DSLR APS-size CCD
- Superb performance from wide angle to telephoto
- 2 glass-molded aspherical lenses for extra precision
- Circular aperture for pleasing defocused effects
- Auto clutch to stop manual focus ring rotation, wide focus ring for a solid feel in manual focusing
- Dolica CF-C62 62mm CPL Filter
- Dolica CF-U62 62mm UV Filter
- Dolica CF9-ND62 62mm 0.9ND 8X Neutral Density Filter
- Dolica CF3-ND62 62mm 0.3ND 2X Neutral Density Filter
Digital camera reviews of Sony SAL-1680Z 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T DT Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera
Digital camera Review: Excellent product!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great lens and has good sharpness, contrast and zoom range. I bring this lens around where ever I go due to its versatility.
It is as sharp as a prime at 80mm. At 16mm, it is already very sharp in the center at f3.5 and when stop down to f5.6 it is sharp from corner to corner. Due to its great range, it can be use as a wide angle lens as well as a portrait lens.
The T* coating also gives this lens a good contrast. It is very noticeable when comparing to my older lens.
In one word, it worth every penny I paid for.
pros:
- light weight
- useful wide angle
- good zoom range
- sharp
- good contrast
cons:
- vignetting at 16mm
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Summary of Sony SAL-1680Z 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T DT Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera
The ultimate all-in-one zoom lens designed specifically for DSLR imaging. It's the first professional-grade 5X zoom lens specifically designed for APS-size CCD image sensors - providing incredible precision in a single compact, easy-to-carry lens that carries you from 24mm wide-angle to 120mm telephoto (35mm equivalent). Advanced Carl Zeiss optical design and anti-flare T Coating make this one of the most valued lenses in the world of digital photography.Cameras and Photo
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