Sony Sony A Wide Zoom

16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*

16-35mm
f/2.8
Wide Zoom
900 g
Min focus 0.28 m

Quick answer

The Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 16-35mm at f/2.8 for the Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

A 16-35mm f/2.8 fast wide-angle zoom lens, the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* is designed for Sony A mount bodies. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* specifications

Brand: Sony
Mount: Sony A
Focal length: 16-35mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Wide Zoom
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 2008
Optical construction: 17 elements in 13 groups
Aperture blades: 9
Autofocus motor: SSM
Minimum focus distance: 0.28 m
Maximum magnification: 0.24x
Filter thread: 77 mm
Weight: 900 g
Length: 114 mm

Specification source: dyxum.com

What can you shoot with the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*?

At 16-35mm this is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom, which typically suits:

Landscapes and big skies
Architecture and interiors
Astrophotography and night skies
Landscapes and cityscapes
Street and travel photography

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Full frame	1.0x	16–35mm	54.4–96.7°	63.4–107°
APS-C	1.5x	24–53mm	37.8–73.7°	44.8–84.1°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* use?

It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*?

It zooms across 16-35mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.

Is the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 16-35mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.

What is the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 24–53mm on full frame, with a 37.8–73.7° horizontal and 44.8–84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.