Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens
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It has failed to disappoint me!
If you are on a budget and could only get one Lens, GET THIS ONE!! The reason why I say this is because I shoot everything landscapes, portraits etc. along with video. So no matter what situation I'm thrown into I know that I am pretty safe with this lens in my bag. The focal range really helps contribute to that. Even though f/4 isn't really known for it's stellar bokeh performance, it provides some pretty decent bokeh if you're wide open at f/4 and at 70mm. This lens is also pretty dang sharp when paired with my a7r2!
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Very bad lens
This lens is one of the worst I have used for Sony. Huge distortion, poor color. I would not buy it even for $500. Worthless.
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Must have for the e-mount Sony cameras.....
I am an enthusiast in the photography world who always likes to buy the best equipment I can afford even if it is beyond what are my abilities. I switched over to the Sony A7 series after reading so many fantastic reviews and am extraordinarily happy with this system. I like to keep lenses native to system and selected the Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens as my general all around lens. Wow! Fantastic image quality, nice compact size and good feel in the hand. I may upgrade camera bodies over the years as they are released but this lens is a keeper.
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Really Clear Lens, need time to learn with camera
Really impressed with the clarity of this lens. Everything on it is electronic and works with the a6300 very well. But there is some use learning curve on it. Took me a bit of time to learn how to manual focus by pushing the button on the camera, same with the aperture control. I will have to go through the settings (probably the user manual as well) to figure out how to get it all working how I'd like and switch between automatic and manual functions faster. But once I get that cased I'm thinking this will be a solid investment for our organization.
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Excellent balance of performance, price, weight, etc.
This lens fits the bill for most of the landscape pictures I take while walking around, where a wide angle telephoto that doesn't require a tripod to use is the most common need. Yet, the f/4 aperture has worked well in relatively low light, the images are sharp, and the weight+size are reasonable for my desire to keep my gear light and manageable. So, for me, this lens is the best starter lens and worth the extra price compared to the usual kit lens option.
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Good lens
I looked very hard at this lens as I'd read some critical reviews. The results mentioned in these reviews I believe are mostly due to the combination of the lens with the big sensor of the AR7II. This sensor gives one a closer look at any lens deficiencies. In the end, I decided it was as good or better than its Canon L-series analog. I use this lens primarily for landscape and natural subjects. Used with the A7RII it focuses neither front nor back at both ends of its focal length. Construction feels solid for such a light lens and the controls work smoothly.
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Great all around lens for the A7sII
This is a great lens to have for the A7sII. And because of Sony's Clear Image Zoom, you can extend the range to around 100mm. I use it for video and the quality of the image is great. My only issue with mirrorless lenses is that it's not great in manual focusing due to its fly-by-wire focusing mechanism. It's not the greatest in video filming. I also think this lens should be cheaper.
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Great lens for the price!
My go-to lens for shooting weddings. If you aren't used to Sony lenses it takes a while to get the hang of the focus and zoom rings. Some slight vignetting at 24mm but overall a great clear lens for the price.
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The right weight for the camera
I needed a camera that I could carry with me at all times. I got tired of lugging my Canon 5d M3 around the city and/or when I traveled. I decided on a the mirrorless Sony A7r II for its sensor size and its weight. I originally got the larger G series FE 24-70. That lens weighed almost as much as the camera. It completely defeated the purpose. I exchanged it for this lens. The systems portability really works for me now. As for the quality of the... Show More
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One of the best
Simply one of the best lenses. Super sharp, light, fast and very simple to use. Get it. You won't be disappointed.
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Technical problem
There is no control in the focus. When you move it slower it doesn't move at all.
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Center sharp, corners are not!
Tried this lens out as an alternative to the massive Sony 24-70 2.8. I wanted a good/sharp lens that was lighter and more compact on the Sony mirrorless bodies. This f4 lens is decent in the center at f4 but definitely soft in the corners from 4-5.6. From f8 and on it gets better, but in my opinion isn't a usable lens for anything other than web size images. I shoot professionally and the 2.8 is sharp all across from 2.8 and onward and renders beautiful images. I would recommend either using all prime lenses or the 24-70 2.8 which is fantastic (just heavy and cumbersome on an A7II).
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My Desert Island Lens For My FS7
I don't think that this lens produces quite the images that, say, my sigma lenses do in this range. That said, if I was on a desert island and could only bring one lens, I think this would be the lens I'd select. Why? Because it's the most versatile. It covers pretty much all the most useful focal lengths. You can do fairly-wide establishing shots and get it close for closeup. The lens has auto-focus and stabilization, making it great for handhel... Show More
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Great
Used canon glass with the metabones adapter before purchasing this lens for A7Rii, and it made me hate the camera because they didn't play very nice with each other. This lens makes me love this camera again and the quality is fantastic.
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Excellent versatile lens
This is an excellent combination with the A7RII body. It is well balanced and IQ is fantastic. Sure it is a little soft around the edges, but for wedding, travel and family pics it works wonderfully. The focusing is quick and accurate. I switched from multiple Canon L glass, which are fantastic lenses, this lens is comparable in most situations ... and much much more portable, which is important to me. I would recommend this as a great walk around lens due to its light weight (when compared to L glass) and its quick and accurate focusing.
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The Zen of Lenses
I recently got this lens from B&H after reading many reviews of it. I needed an FE lens for my a7Rii and was attracted to it by the Zeiss badge and zoom length. Now we all know that all lenses and all cameras have their limitations, right? And we all know that you can pixel-peek and read technical reports on DxOMark and elsewhere. And we all know that you can turn off lens corrections in-camera in in Lightroom to witness native lens aberrations, ... Show More
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Not bad
This lens is not great but is not bad, I wish it has a lower F stop .
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Not excellent, but not at all mediocre.
For a long time, I had put off purchasing the Sony FE 24-70 f/4 OSS lens owing to the generally bad reviews posted by DxOMark, Photozone.De, SLRGear and the like. But when my local big box electronics store came up with an open box markdown this lens at a considerable savings 25%, I was enticed to purchase it, thinking, despite the negative reports, I could use it as a travel lens on my A7ii, saving my primes for my A7Rii. I was presently surpris... Show More
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A must for my a7R II
Great quality and amazing sharpness.. This lens is a must for any photographer using their full frame sony.
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Outstanding, sharp, fast
This is the perfect lens for travel and general use. It is crisp, sharp, wonderful color rendition. Fast accurate focus
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Stop Pixel Peeping and Enjoy this Lens
I purchased this lens a short time ago for use on my A7II and am thoroughly pleased with it. Yes, it is pricey. Yes, it is not lightweight (but that is the trade off for a constant aperture and reasonable speed). But as an everyday walk-around lens it will suit the needs of 99% of all of us. Most of the negative reviews, I am convinced, are coming from those who are sitting at their computers with a loupe looking at the corners. Generally, the ou... Show More
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Excellent lens
The lens has very solid construction and a beautiful finish consistent with the Zeiss name. It is well-balanced with the Sony a7RII body. The sharpness is excellent so I am mystified by the few reviews that question the image quality. I am transitioning from a Canon system and have a number of L-series lenses. These have not functioned smoothly with an adaptor so it is wonderful to have the full functionality of a native Sony lens on this powerful camera.
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Very Good Lens
Ignore the negative reviews. This lens is very sharp in the center all the way to the edges from 24-70. Most versatile of all full frame native lenses. Excellent color rendition under all lighting conditions. Small in size, built like a tank, buttery smooth operation. It's a do everything very well lens and perfect for travel. Works on a600 as well as A7's. What this lens is not is a specialty lens, such as Macro or wide angle etc.
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Truly great lens
The most important thing is of course the quality of the pictures taken with this lens. Well I'm pleased beyond my expectations and honestly bought the lens on trial with the thought I'd return it if not wowed... because of the rather steep price. In either portrait or interior shots or mid-range zoom (i.e. 70mm) this lens is dazzling. Size and weight were other considerations as I plan to use it for travel and my big zoom is just too heavy and b... Show More
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