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Quick answer
The Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 is a ultra-wide to short telephoto zoom lens covering 16-105mm at f/3.5 for the Sony A mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 is a superzoom lens covering 16-105mm at f/3.5-5.6 for Sony A mount cameras. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 16-105mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2007
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.4 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.23x
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Weight
- 470 g
- Length
- 83 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6?
At 16-105mm this is a ultra-wide to short telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 24–158mm | 13–73.7° | 15.6–84.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6?
It zooms across 16-105mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to short telephoto lens.
Is the Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 16-105mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 24–158mm on full frame, with a 13–73.7° horizontal and 15.6–84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
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