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Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS

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Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS

Focal length
16–35 mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
518 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
28 cm
Length
98.5 mm
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At a Glance

This ultra-wide zoom for full-frame Sony E-mount covers 16-35 mm at a constant f/4. It has an optical stabilizer and is weather sealed. The minimum focus distance is 28 cm. Its wide field of view suits landscape, architecture and interiors.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
16 mm
Max. focal length
35 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
12
Groups
10
Weight
518 g (1.14 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
28 cm (11.02 in)
Max. magnification
1:5.3 (0.19×)
Length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)
Diameter
78 mm (3.07 in)
Released
November 2014

Manufacturer data: sony.com

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

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS fit?

The Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 24-53 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
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* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS compared

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

LensSony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSSSony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 GSony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GMSony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Focal length16-35 mm16-35 mm16-35 mm16-35 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/4f/2.8f/2.8
Weight518 g353 g680 g547 g
Filter diameter72 mm72 mm82 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance28 cm24 cm28 cm22 cm
Length98.5 mm88.1 mm121.6 mm111.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnonono
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Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS: FAQ

Does the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS have autofocus?

Yes, the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS has autofocus.

Does the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS have image stabilization?

Yes, the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS weigh?

The Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS weighs 518 g. It is 98.5 mm long with a diameter of 78 mm.

What filter size does the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS use?

The Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS is 28 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 24-53 mm in full-frame terms.

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