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

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

Released April 2015

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

Sony Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II lens review: Competitive performer

 Introduction Designed for Sony’s full-frame A-mount DSLT models and compatible with the APS-C bodies with the usual 1.5x crop to the field of view, the original Zeiss-branded, Sony-made 16-35mm f2.8 ZA SSM had an excellent reputation for image quality, even if somewhat heavier, bulkier, and pricier than rival offerings.This new mark II version features the same 17-element design with three ED and one Super ED glass element, and focuses down 0.92’ (28 cm), but image quality has been enhanced with improved T* (pronounced “T-star”) coatings to reduce ghosting. In addition, Sony also claims the AF performance