Sony - Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8-29 Zoom Lens for Sony DSLR Cameras SAL2470Z

Sony - Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8-29 Zoom Lens for Sony DSLR Cameras SAL2470Z
alaAverage 4.7

51 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 2 expert reviews and 49 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 94/100. The average review date is Feb 3, 2011. We have compared these reviews to 124536 reviews from other Lenses & Filters. Last update: May 25, 2013.

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Pro quality lens

 

Just fantastic, this lens is extremely impressive. When used with an a65, a77 this lens is king. If you are a pro looking for a good mid zoom lens this is it. I wouldn't recommend it for portrait shots but it is pretty versatile. This is a great choice...

fast 2.8f, fast autofocus for the glass, smooth manual focus ring, large front glass, 72mm filter size, looks good

Tad soft at the edges at 2.8f

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Outstanding workhorse

 

I took the plunge with Sony and the A850 & A900 bodies in 2009/10 after decades with Nikon (D2x). As a full-time pro, with 4 kids and being a single income family the D3x was out of my range (due to the financial crash) and I needed 25mp fast for a...

Very tough, sharp, good contrast, good CA control

Vignetting

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Outstanding workhorse

 

I took the plunge with Sony and the A850 & A900 bodies in 2009/10 after decades with Nikon (D2x). As a full-time pro, with 4 kids and being a single income family the D3x was out of my range (due to the financial crash) and I needed 25mp fast for a...

Very tough, sharp, good contrast, good CA control

Vignetting

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Outstanding workhorse

 

I took the plunge with Sony and the A850 & A900 bodies in 2009/10 after decades with Nikon (D2x). As a full-time pro, with 4 kids and being a single income family the D3x was out of my range (due to the financial crash) and I needed 25mp fast for a...

Very tough, sharp, good contrast, good CA control

vignetting

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Solid build, fast AF, beautiful images

 

This is the finest AF zoom lens that I've ever owned. It's heavy, but I use it as my primary lens due to the versatility and quality. I would purchase it again without hesitation. You won't be sorry if you buy this, except if you're climbing Mount...

Excellent workmanship, speed, and performance

Too heavy

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Solid build, fast AF, beautiful images

 

This is the finest AF zoom lens that I've ever owned. It's heavy, but I use it as my primary lens due to the versatility and quality. I would purchase it again without hesitation. You won't be sorry if you buy this, except if you're climbing Mount...

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Solid build, fast AF, beautiful images

 

This is the finest AF zoom lens that I've ever owned. It's heavy, but I use it as my primary lens due to the versatility and quality. I would purchase it again without hesitation. You won't be sorry if you buy this, except if you're climbing Mount...

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Love it!

 

Wow! I don't regret purchasing this "beast" at all. Worth the money!!!

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Love it!

 

Wow! I don't regret purchasing this "beast" at all. Worth the money!!!

Everything

Heavy

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Love it!

 

Wow! I don't regret purchasing this "beast" at all. Worth the money!!!

Product Specifications

PRODUCT FEATURES: Very high quality, wide aperture zoom lens covering wide angle to medium telephoto Smooth, silent AF operation using high-torque SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) 17 lens elements in 13 groups, including two aspherical elements and two ED glass elements: delivers optical performance equivalent to fixed focal length lenses Carl Zeiss high quality optics with clear, sharp description with minimized spherical aberration at telephoto end Higher light transmission with minimal flare and ghosting

Dimensions & Weight

Diameter:3.4in
Length:8in
Weight:3lbs

Header

Manufacturer:Sony
Model:SAL70200G
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony

Lens System

Focus Adjustment:Automatic / Manual
Lens Aperture:F/2.8
Max Focal Length:200mm
Max View Angle:34degrees
Min Focal Length:70mm
Min Focus Range:4ft
Optical Zoom:2.9
Special Functions:Tele / Zoom
System Type:Lens
Type:Telephoto zoom lens

Lens System Mounting

Mounting Type:Minolta A-type

Optical System

Magnification:0.21
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