Sony 16-70mm F/4.0 – Sony E

NB. This APS-C format lens is not compatible with full 35mm frame models.

Vario-Tessar T* E 16–70mm F4 ZA OSS (SEL1670Z)

Introducing the SEL1670Z: your go-to lens for any occasion. A lightweight, versatile mid-range zoom, it combines renowned ZEISS optical performance with a constant F4 aperture, maximising detail across the focal range.
Coupled with α E-mount cameras from Sony, APS-C E-mount lenses deliver big camera performance.

Crafted by ZEISS
Founded in 1846, ZEISS AG is a legend in the field of camera optics. Their lenses are renowned for exceptional clarity, brightness, resolution and contrast. The SEL1670Z features the acclaimed Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating, which minimises flare and ghosting to ensure crisp, clean image quality.

ZEISS Vario-Tessar® lens
The F4 ZEISS Vario-Tessar® T* lens brings professional quality imaging to your tablet or smartphone. The wide aperture allows more light to enter the lens for sharp, true-colour image reproduction – without flare or ‘ghosting’, thanks to the unique T* multilayer lens coating. The round seven-blade aperture also enables you to control foreground and background blur levels, so you can be more creative with your photos.

Constant F4 aperture
With the ability to shoot at a constant F4 aperture across the entire 24mm to 105mm focal length, you’ll be able to get closer to the action without sacrificing detail. At full zoom, you’ll be able to lower your ISO setting and increase your shutter speed for crisp, no-noise shots.

SteadyShot image stabilisation
Built-in SteadyShot technology keeps your image stable even when your hands aren’t. By compensating for the minor hand motions that can cause blurring and distortion, SteadyShot ensures brilliant photographic results – even in challenging low-light conditions. Switch to SteadyShot Active mode for sharp, blur-free movie shooting.

Compact design, uncompromising quality
Advanced aspherical lens (AA lens) technology not only optimises image quality but also enables a significant reduction in overall lens size.

Smooth defocusing
Instead of a standard polygon-shaped lens aperture, this lens features a 7-blade circular aperture for more natural, rounded defocusing or ‘bokeh’.

Refined optical performance
ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass ensures superior contrast, resolution, and colour while advanced aspherical (AA) and aspherical lens elements minimise distortion.

Fast, agile focusing
An internal focusing mechanism means the length of the lens remains constant, enabling easy handling, fast autofocusing, and a short minimum focusing distance. In addition, the filter thread at the front of the lens does not rotate – an asset when using a polarizing filter.

Quiet zooming
The lens boasts a linear motor-driven internal focusing mechanism that provides smooth, quiet zooming, so you’ll be able to get close to your subjects without disturbing them. Coupled with the response AF, this lens is perfect for shooting movies as well as stills.

Dedicated low-light settings
The Anti Motion Blur and Handheld Twilight modes make it easy to shoot clear, blur-free, low-noise images in settings that would usually be challenging. From the great outdoors to low-light interior surroundings, you’ll get a great shot without having to boost your ISO settings.

ZEISS quality in a compact, versatile zoom

Here’s class-leading ZEISS optics with the legendary T* coating in a mid-range zoom that is compact and convenient for a wide range of subjects. The 16mm to 70mm zoom range will cover most shooting situations, making this lens an ideal choice for day-to-day photography or moviemaking.

Refined optics deliver stunning images

Four aspherical elements, including one AA element, combine with one ED glass element for breathtaking rendering. A linear motor achieves smooth, quiet operation that is ideal for movies as well as stills. The T* coating enhances performance even further by effectively suppressing reflections so that crisp, natural contrast is maintained.

Constant exposure at any zoom setting

A constant F4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range means consistent exposure settings at any focal length as well as improved low-light capability. There’s no need to worry about aperture related exposure variations as you zoom, concentrating on the image rather than technical details.

Outstanding colour and contrast

The ZEISS T* coating is an important contributing factor, effectively suppressing spurious reflections that can degrade overall image quality. Flare and ghosting are reduced for enhanced colour and contrast that give images a deep, three-dimensional feel.

Always sharp and clear

Built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization compensates for camera shake that can blur images when shooting handheld. Sharp, clear night scenes or indoor shots in dim lighting can be captured without the need to boost ISO sensitivity and risk increased noise.