Lens Details
Sony
FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS
$1,099~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: October 25, 2014
Highlights
- A full-frame 16-35mm f/4 zoom for Sony E — well suited to landscapes, architecture and interiors.
- The wide 16-35mm field of view captures expansive scenes and dramatic perspective.
- Optical stabilization for sharper handheld shots, and it is relatively compact at 518g.
Who it's for
The Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS is a 16-35mm f/4 zoom lens — a wide-angle option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Landscapes, interiors and architecture — a wide 16mm field of view.
- ✓Handheld stills and video — optical stabilisation smooths shake.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/4 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
16-35mm
Focal Length
f/4
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
○
Stabilized
518g
Weight
72mm
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Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 16-35mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 17 |
| Optical Groups | 12 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | No |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 107° – 63° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | DDSSM |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 28 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $1,099 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Diameter | 78mm |
| Length | 98.5mm |
| Weight | 518g (1.14 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
