Sal1680Z - Sony NEX-VG20 Specifications

Wide-angle zoom
Vario-Sonnar T* 16–35mm F2.8 ZA SSM SAL1635Z
Aspherical lens ED glass
Super ED glass
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A mode, 1/800 sec., F8, +0.7EV, ISO 200, Manual white balance
One Super ED glass element, one ED glass element and three aspherical
elements for superior image quality
Carl Zeiss T* coating effectively controls flare and glare
Constant F2.8 maximum aperture
Outstanding sharpness and contrast at all aperture settings
Quiet, responsive internal SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) autofocus drive
Focus mode switch and focus hold button offer precision focus control
Although it is a wide-angle zoom, and an ideal supplement to a high-
performance mid-range zoom, the 16–35mm range of this lens will satisfy
the core focal length requirements of many photographers who shoot
primarily indoors or in the city. At the other end of the spectrum it can
be a great choice for spacious landscapes as well. Regardless of where
or how the SAL1635Z is used, its advanced coated optical path delivers
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exceedingly crisp images with striking contrast, without the aberration
and peripheral light falloff that commonly plague wide-angle zooms.
That same superlative quality is maintained throughout the zoom range,
even at the maximum F2.8 aperture.
• Weight (approx): 860 g
• Dimensions (Dia. x L): 83 x 114 mm
• Max. magnification ratio: 0.24x
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A mode, 1/50 sec., F8, -0.3 EV, ISO 200, Daylight white balance, B/W Creative Style; Photo: Kentaro Fukuda
Mid-range zoom
Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16–80mm F3.5–4.5 ZA SAL1680Z
Two aspherical elements for outstanding image quality at all apertures
Carl Zeiss T* coating effectively controls flare and glare
Outstanding sharpness and contrast at all focal lengths
Circular aperture for attractive defocusing
Compact, lightweight high-performance zoom
35mm equivalent focal length: 24–120mm
Aspherical lens
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Because it has been designed specifically for APS-C format cameras,
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the SAL1680Z is the lightest and most compact zoom in the Carl Zeiss
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lineup. It also offers the greatest zoom range in the lineup, making it a
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superb single-lens solution for many APS-C format photographers. Its
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35mm equivalent focal length range of 24–120mm may be all you'll
ever need for day-to-day shooting. And of course it delivers acclaimed
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Carl Zeiss optical performance and handling, with image quality that
rivals the best prime lenses at any focal length. Although the maximum
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aperture isn't as large as the 35mm full-frame format lenses in this series,
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Distance from center of image (mm) Distance from center of image (mm) • Weight (approx): 445 g
• Dimensions (Dia. x L): 72 x 83 mm
• Max. magnification ratio: 0.24x
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