Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS

24-70mm
f/4.0
Zoom
Stabilized
426 g
Min focus 0.4 m

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Quick answer

A stabilized f/4 standard zoom for full-frame E-mount weighing about 426 g. It has a 67mm filter and focuses as close as 0.4 m.

Pros

Optical SteadyShot
Light at 426 g
Constant f/4
Zeiss optics

Cons

f/4 is slower than f/2.8 zooms
Minimum focus of 0.4 m

Verdict

A light travel zoom for Sony's first full-frame mirrorless bodies.

About this lens

The Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS is a full-frame standard zoom lens covering 24-70mm at f/4 for Sony E mount cameras, with optical stabilization. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS specifications

Brand: Sony
Mount: Sony E
Focal length: 24-70mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.0
Lens type: Zoom
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 2014
Image stabilization: Yes
Minimum focus distance: 0.4 m
Maximum magnification: 0.2x
Filter thread: 67 mm
Weight: 426 g
Length: 94.5 mm
Diameter: 73 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS?

Travel
Landscapes
General full-frame use

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
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°

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Zeiss FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS have stabilization?

Yes. Optical SteadyShot is built into the lens and helps keep handheld stills and video steadier at slower shutter speeds.

What filter size does the FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS use?

It takes 67mm filters. Buy that size and they mount directly with no step ring.

How close can the FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS focus?

Minimum focus is 0.4 m, about 0.2x magnification. The distance is measured from the sensor plane, so the working distance in front of the lens is shorter.