It’s finally been announced!
Vario-Tessar T＊ E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS
Vario-Tessar T＊ E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Sonnar T＊ E 24mm F1.8 ZA
35mm equivalent focal length: 24–105mm 35mm equivalent focal length: 36mm
Lens construction: 12 groups, 16 elements Lens construction: 7 groups, 8 elements
Minimum focus distance: 0.35m Minimum focus distance: 0.16m
Maximum magnification: 0.23× Maximum magnification: 0.25×
Filter diameter: φ55mm Filter diameter: φ49mm
Size: Maximum diameter φ66.6mm, length 75mm Size: Maximum diameter φ63mm, length 65.5mm
Weight: Approximately 308g Weight: Approximately 225g
• F4 throughout is more than enough ◎
• A minimum focus distance of 0.35m is tough for work and food shots. ✕
Might remind me of the SEL35F1.8 I let go of after a week?
• Length of 75mm is 9.5mm longer, and weight of 308g is about 83g heavier ▲
About 10mm longer and it won’t fit in my outside pocket anymore…
• 35mm equivalent focal length: 24–105mm ◎
That’s a lifesaver ★
I can’t be satisfied with a lens without actually mounting it and feeling how it works,
so I’ll ask to try the lens at the Sony showroom next time! That’s what I’ll do!
