In depth overview comparing the sony fe 16 35mm f2. The 16 35mm f4 za was the third zoom released for the sony fullframe emount system in 2014 and completed the f4 constant aperture series. Dxo photolab processes rawformat images from more than 400 digital cameras calibrated in our laboratories. A peak sharpness equivalent to 16 mpix may look a little low based on the 36mpix sensor of the sony a7r but it is a good score for a ultrawide zoom. Batis 18mm or sony 16 35 f4 for landscape and cityscapes. The addition of stabilization to this ultrawide zoom was. Sony cleaned up at the 2018 eisa photography awards including camera of the year sony a7 iii along with awards to a7r iii, rx10 iv, fe 16 35mm f2. Following highend standard and telezoom lenses plus a few fast prime lenses, sony has just released a new ultrawide zoom lens the carlzeiss variotessar t fe 16 35mm f4. The dxo headline and the screenshot is that the 16 35 gm is the highest rated wideangle zoom. I have tested both lenses using the imatest lens test software. Many of you who have followed along as we betatest our sony fe lens testing have been asking where the fe 16 35mm f4 za oss and the fe 2470mm f4 za oss test results are. Tests at 24mp amount zeiss distagon t 24mm f2 za ssm sony sal24f20z. Hand holding sony 1635 f4 fe lens the lens has sony s dust and moisture resistant design which according to sony s website makes this lens appropriate for heavyduty outdoor use, especially when combined with a camera that employs weather resistant measures such as the sony s a7 series of cameras.
I do own the sony fe 16 35mm f4 za oss lens which i use as a back up for my fe 16 35mm f2. It has enough depth of field at the wide end that you get a. Batis 18mm or sony 1635 f4 for landscape and cityscapes. The fe 16 35mm offers a constant f4 maximum aperture, 7blade aperture, dust and moisture resistance, builtin. I had been looking for a wide angle lens for a couple of years, and decided to go ahead and try the sony 16 35mm f2. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums. A versatile zoom range coupled with builtin optical image stabilization makes it a great choice for snapshots, indoor scenes, group shots, landscapes, and more, especially with a fullframe. While it costs considerably more than either of the other two options, its worth every penny since its the sharpest wide angle zoom dxo has ever tested, its got a. Dxomark recently published their test results of the lens.
Check that dxo photolab supports your cameras raw format. On the telephoto end, the image is mostly clean on both lenses. Sony releases 2 new zoom lenses hands on with the sony 16 35mm f2. This would have been a lot easier if the tamron was up to 35mm. But it might be a lot more than what the 2875 is priced at.
On the sony i started with the fe 16 35mm f4 za but traded tit out for the batis 182. The vario tessar t fe 16 35mm f4 za oss is a premium wideangle zoom lens for sony s 35mm fullframe emount camera system. The dxo headline and the screenshot is that the 1635 gm is the. It seems as if they have learned quite a bit in the process because they are much more focused when it comes to the new fe mount. This full frame emount 16 35mm zeiss variotessar zoom offers outstanding performance in a compact, lightweight package. This full frame emount 16 35 mm zeiss variotessar zoom offers outstanding performance in a compact, lightweight package. The sony zeiss 1635mm f4 was the first ultrawide zoom for the full frame emount system, and is constructed with a full metal exterior, a 72mm filter thread and extends while zooming. Four years later, sony users have much more choice including a set of faster f2. Despite the fact that dxo mark rates this cameras sensor behind the nikon d810 and nikon d800e by the narrowest of margins, the size and. With a dxomark lens score of 26 points the sony variotessar t fe 16 35mm f4 za oss performs well. Sony isnt the only manufacturer with an eye on budding moviemakers. Sony 16 35mm variotessar t fe f4 za oss emount lens specifications zeiss 35mm full frame wideangle zoom lens constant f4 maximum aperture throughout zoom range zeiss t t star antireflective coating minimises flare builtin oss optical steadyshot image stabilisation. This item sony 16 35mm variotessar t fe f4 za oss emount lens tamron 1728mm f2.
The focusingring has a smooth feel to it and it has zero play as well. Dxomark scores the 2470gm at 28 or only 16% sharper than the f4. As well as featuring a fourstop stabilizer this new zeiss branded model adopts an unusually complex optical construction consisting of five. So if youre looking for a good quality standard zoom with the added versatility of being able to shoot telephoto without changing lenses, the fe 24240mm is a convenient and good value choice for sony a7 shooters. The 1635mm f4 does have a builtin optical stabilizer. There was a pop and clarity to them that stood out immediately at 24mm. Be among the first to get the latest sony news in your inbox. Dxo optics pro can correct cas, pfs, distortions, vignetting and lens. The only advantage of the minolta 1735 lens is that it is smaller and lighter than the sony zeiss 16 35 lens.
Sometimes, the ghosting like this can add interest to an image, i think. I had been shooting with the sony 1224mm f4 and sony 2470mm f4 prior to putting the 24105mm f4 on the a7r3 camera. Sony zeiss 1635mm f4 fe oss lens excellent condition for fullframe or apsc. The focusingring has a smooth feel to it and it has zero play. The zoomring allows for very precise zooming with a very even resistance and zero play. This sony fe 16 35mm f4 za oss t is built well and feels quite solid. Sony variotessar t fe 16 35mm f4 za oss lens now shipping sony variotessar t fe 16 35mm f4 za oss lens teaser zeiss 16 35mm. A constant f4 maximum aperture facilitates exposure and depthof. Sony fe carl zeiss variotessar t 1635mm f4 za oss on sony a7r vs canon ef 1635mm f4l is usm on canon eos 5ds r vs nikon afs nikkor. Sony fe carl zeiss variotessar t 1635mm f4 za oss dxomark. Its overall size and weight makes it feel wellbalanced on the sony a7r body that we tested it with, as shown in the photos below. Comparing sonys ultra wides the sony 1635mm f4 za, 16. This lens was the standard next to its sony 2470mm f4 za sibling for quite a while, and its easy to see why.
Sony fe 1635mm f4 za oss zeiss variotessar t sel1635z. And this has now become the highestrated wideangle zoom. A list of the camera lenses supported in exposure x5, grouped by manufacturer. We try to find the best superwide angle landscape lens for fullframe sony cameras by comparing the sony 16 35mm f4 to the canon 16. Dxomark rates 16 35 gm as highest rated zoom oct, 2017. The sony zeiss 16 35mm f4 was the first ultrawide zoom for the full frame emount system, and is constructed with a full metal exterior, a 72mm filter thread and extends while zooming. Sony a7r with the sony fe 16 35 f4 oss wide angle lens in hawaii. I hope i have the opportunity to try one soon, but you really cant go wrong with any of sony s wide lenses. I thought the ze 21 was special the 18mm was not and the 16 35 f4 easily replace the ze 18mm. A constant f4 maximum aperture facilitates exposure and depth.
You can also check which lenses are supported for each camera by clicking on the modules button. I immediately knew which images were from the 24105mm f4. With a dxomark lens score of 26 points the sony variotessar t fe 1635mm f4 za oss performs well. The inner barrel is made from plastics and shows no play. At the time, the trio was the only option available if you wanted quality variable focal length lenses. Should i wait for the tamron to come out or should i go with the sony zeiss 16 35mm f4. The 16 35mm f4 does have a builtin optical stabilizer. Welcome addition to the range introduction announced in the runup to this years photokina this stabilized ultrawide is designed essentially for the a7 series bodies but can also be used by the apsc emount models as well, albeit with the corresponding reduction in the field of view. Weighing in at 518grams, the metalbodied sony variotessar t fe 16 35 mm f4 za oss feels very wellconstructed.
But your other question, why has it taken so long, has a more complex answer. The new zeiss variotessar t fe 16 35mm f4 za oss sel1635z lens that will announce tomorrow is already listed on sony s website. The outer barrel is made from metal, as is is the filter thread. As it turns out, being sponsored by sony has its perks as i was given a preproduction model to use throughout my time on the big island of hawaii over the last few weeks as well as here in colorado before the lens is official released at the middle of november of 2014. You can use software to brighten them if you find the effect distracting. Venus optics laowa 15mm f2 zerod lens for sony emount.
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