ZEISS Vario-Tessar T FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS
Optical design
Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Average brightness in this leaguePhysical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 72 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. 98 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 518 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.ZEISS Vario-Tessar T FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 53 months of tracked sales — pay around the $397.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
772 of 1535 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $397.00 fair value.
- Jun 21, 2024$145.00$-252.00 / typical
- Jun 21, 2024$146.00$-251.00 / typical
- Jun 21, 2024$150.00$-247.00 / typical
- Apr 8, 2025$172.00$-225.00 / typical
- Jun 10, 2025$178.00$-219.00 / typical
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Technical Specifications
Reviews
Sony focus problems If you use this lens on the A7M2 and up the aperture smaller than F8, say F11-22 the camera can not be set to AFC or the lens will constantly hunt even though it reports it is in focus. It works great using AFA. You think Sony could have made a firmware update to correct this. This also happens with the NEW GM 24-70 at 24mm. The lens itself is fantastic, but probably not as good as the GM 16-35.
Sony 16-35 F4 At first I was apprehensive about the F4 aperture since most of my lenses are F 1.4 to F2.8 but after using it on my last vacation I am totally in love with this lens. For interior and landscape shots it’s perfect! The F4 aperture is even ok for low light. You just have to be steady. At half the cost of the G Master version was think this lens is an absolute buy!
Great price. Amazing Lens. I will be buying all my lenses new on eBay. Great picture. Super sharp. Image stabilization is very good. Worth it! I was concerned about importing from hongkong but it was cheaper than used abd brand new in box.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ZEISS Vario-Tessar T FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS?
ZEISS Vario-Tessar T FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS is a camera lens with 16-35mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4/22, for the Sony E mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 518g.
What mount is the ZEISS Vario-Tessar T FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS compatible with?
ZEISS Vario-Tessar T FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS uses a Sony E mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the ZEISS Vario-Tessar T FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the ZEISS Vario-Tessar T FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS typically sells for around $145.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the ZEISS Vario-Tessar T FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS a good lens?
ZEISS Vario-Tessar T FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS has a community rating of 4.9/5 from 86 review(s).