Quick answer
The Sony Alpha Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM lens is a wide-angle to standard zoom lens covering 24-70mm at f/2.8 for the Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Sony Alpha Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM lens: a fast standard zoom lens with a 24-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony A mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Sony Alpha Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM lens specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 24-70mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2008
- Optical construction
- 17 elements in 13 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- SSM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.34 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.25x
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 955 g
- Length
- 111 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sony Alpha Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM lens?
At 24-70mm this is a wide-angle to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
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 | 24–70mm | 28.8–73.7° | 34.3–84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 36–105mm | 19.5–53.1° | 23.3–62° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sony Alpha Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM lens use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sony Alpha Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM lens?
It zooms across 24-70mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle to standard lens.
Is the Sony Alpha Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM lens a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 24-70mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Sony Alpha Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM lens equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 36–105mm on full frame, with a 19.5–53.1° horizontal and 23.3–62° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sony Alpha Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM lens fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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