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Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA DT ( SAL-1680Z ) - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Lens Reviews -
Sony Alpha/NEX (APS-C)
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Sample Images
Finally some sample images taken with the Alpha 100 and RAW converted via LR 4.3.
I'm aware that some may prefer Alpha 700 samples but regarding the current workload
you may forgive me that I'm using a few samples from my vacation to Kamchatka here.
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the originals are FULL SIZE
(=several megabytes) which requires quite some bandwidth for downloading so please don't waste the limited resources here.
| Make |
SONY |
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| Model |
DSLR-A100 |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
18.0mm
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| Exposure Data: |
f/9.0 @ 1/200s |
| Size |
3872x2592 |
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| Make |
SONY |
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| Model |
DSLR-A100 |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
40.0mm
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| Exposure Data: |
f/9.0 @ 1/250s |
| Size |
2592x3872 |
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| Make |
SONY |
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| Model |
DSLR-A100 |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
80.0mm
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| Exposure Data: |
f/9.0 @ 1/640s |
| Size |
2592x3872 |
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| Make |
SONY |
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| Model |
DSLR-A100 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
45.0mm
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| Exposure Data: |
f/7.1 @ 1/80s |
| Size |
3872x2592 |
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| Make |
SONY |
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| Model |
DSLR-A100 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
30.0mm
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| Exposure Data: |
f/9.0 @ 1/320s |
| Size |
2592x3872 |
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| Make |
SONY |
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| Model |
DSLR-A100 |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
80.0mm
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| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/160s |
| Size |
2592x3872 |
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Verdict
Assuming a good sample the Zeiss 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA DT is surely a desirable lens. The primary
design objective was obviously to maximize resolution because this is where the lens
shines with generally stunning MTF figures matching or beating many standard zooms out there.
However, there're also downsides. At 16mm vignetting is a problem at f/3.5 and the level of
CAs and barrel distortions is very high. At around 700€/US$ the lens resides somewhere
between the typical consumer and pro grade zooms. Some may have hoped for a metal construction
but truth is that most other standard zooms in this price league have also plastic bodies.
The mechanical quality is decent with tight tolerances but nothing to rave about. In Sony Alpha
mount the lens remains an obvious choice for enthusiasts and beyond.
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