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Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS

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Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS

Focal length
16–70 mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
308 g
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
35 cm
Length
75 mm
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At a Glance

This standard zoom for APS-C on Sony E-mount gives a full-frame equivalent of 24-105 mm and keeps f/4 throughout. At 308 g it is compact, and it includes an optical stabilizer. The minimum focus distance is 35 cm. It suits everyday shooting and travel.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
16 mm
Max. focal length
70 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
16
Groups
12
Weight
308 g (0.68 lb)
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
35 cm (13.78 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.3 (0.23×)
Length
75 mm (2.95 in)
Diameter
66.6 mm (2.62 in)
Released
September 2013

Manufacturer data: sony.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS fit?

The Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 24-105 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSSTamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXDSony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSSSony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II
Focal length16-70 mm17-70 mm16-50 mm16-50 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/2.8f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6
Weight308 g525 g116 g107 g
Filter diameter55 mm67 mm40.5 mm40.5 mm
Min. focus distance35 cm19 cm25 cm25 cm
Length75 mm119.3 mm29.9 mm31.3 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS: FAQ

Does the Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS have autofocus?

Yes, the Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS has autofocus.

Does the Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS have image stabilization?

Yes, the Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS weigh?

The Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS weighs 308 g. It is 75 mm long with a diameter of 66.6 mm.

What filter size does the Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS use?

The Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS takes 55 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS is 35 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS a full-frame lens?

No, the Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 24-105 mm in full-frame terms.

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