Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Introduction Review

Introduction:

The Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss is a high-speed standard zoom lens for full-frame and APS-C format cameras. This lens is deliberated by Zeiss but manufactured by Sony based on Zeiss quality parameters. Construction of the lens is consisting of 17 fundamentals in 13 groups with two aspheric elements and two extra-low dispersal elements. Carl Zeiss T* (T star) coating technology gives higher light diffusion while minimizing sparkle. Sony's SSM ultrasonic-type focal point motor provides fast and still AF and yes it works in movie mode as well on SLT cameras. The weight of Sony Alpha 24-70mm F2.8 Carl Zeiss SSM Lens is nearly 1kg which feels a bit massive. However, this is not very unusual - the Canon and Nikon counterparts have the same weight.

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Specifications:

Basic Features:

·         Standard Zoom Lens

·         Focal Length 24-70 mm

·         No Image Stabilization

·         Mount Type Sony/Minolta Alpha

Aperture:

·         Maximum F2.8 aperture       

·         Minimum F22 aperture

·         No Aperture ring

·         9 diaphragm blades   

·        Circular aperture notes

Focus:

·         Minimum 0.34 m focus         

·         Maximum 0.25× magnification         

·         Autofocus       

·         Ultrasonic Motor       

·         Full time manual

Overview of 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss:

This lens retains the similar composite optical design of its forerunner. It has 17 elements, two of which are ED to reduce color blur, and two spherical elements to reduce spherical deviation and bend. The new Mark II version has enhanced T* coatings to decrease blur and to develop better image contrast. The Ultrasonic Auto Focus Motor which is similar to Canon's USM or Nikon's SWM. The SSM of the Zeiss is ultra-fast, almost silent and perfect.