Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS

Compact full-frame zoom with Zeiss optics

Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS
73/100
LENS SCORE
Features 14
Performance 14
Durability 16
Price 12
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model SEL2470Z

Key Features

OPTICS Zeiss Vario-Tessar design with 12 elements in 10 groups
APERTURE Constant f/4 maximum aperture with 7-blade circular diaphragm
STABILIZATION Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization built-in
COATING Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating for reduced flare
FOCUS Internal focusing system with linear motor
BUILD Dust and moisture resistant design
SIZE Compact and lightweight design for travel
MOUNT Sony E-mount for full-frame mirrorless cameras
FILTER 67mm front filter thread diameter
MIN FOCUS 0.4m (1.32 ft) minimum focusing distance
MAGNIFICATION 0.20x maximum magnification ratio
ELEMENTS Includes 5 aspherical elements and 1 ED glass element
COMPATIBILITY Optimized for high-resolution Sony Alpha bodies

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Standard Zoom
Focal Length 24-70mm
Max Aperture f/4
Min Aperture f/22
Elements/Groups 12/10
Diaphragm Blades 7
Min Focus Distance 0.4m
Max Magnification 0.20x
Filter Thread 67mm
Stabilization Optical SteadyShot
Focus Motor Linear Motor
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 426g
Dimensions 73 x 94.5 mm