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# Optical SteadyShot image stabilization 16-70mm versatile zoom range Carl Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating SEL-1670Z

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** 449.67 OMR
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## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your frame with Zeiss precision and silky smooth stabilization!

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- **What is this?** SEL-1670Z by sony
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Bokeh Like a Boss:** Circular aperture blades deliver creamy, natural background blur that makes your subject pop with artistic flair.
- • **Compact Pro Build:** Lightweight and compact design with smooth zoom and focus rings, perfect for on-the-go professionals.
- • **Steady Shots, Always:** Optical SteadyShot stabilization lets you shoot sharp images and smooth videos even in low light or on the move.
- • **Crystal-Clear Clarity:** Experience stunning contrast and color fidelity thanks to Carl Zeiss T* coating and advanced aspherical elements.
- • **Precision Zoom Mastery:** Capture every moment from wide landscapes to intimate portraits with a flexible 16-70mm focal range.

## Overview

The Sony SEL1670Z Vario-Tessar T E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS is a premium Carl Zeiss mid-range zoom lens designed for Sony E-mount full-frame and APS-C cameras. It features a versatile 16-70mm focal length with a constant f/4 aperture, advanced aspherical and ED glass elements for superior sharpness and color accuracy, and Carl Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating to minimize flare. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization ensures crisp handheld shots and smooth video, while a compact, lightweight build and non-rotating filter thread enhance usability for professional and enthusiast photographers alike.

## Description

Outstanding contrast and resolution throughout the image area at all zoom settings are the hallmark of this high-performance Carl Zeiss mid-range zoom lens The latest advances in optical design technology have made it possible to deliver prized Carl Zeiss contrast and clarity in a high-performance mid-range zoom. Four aspherical elements combine with one ED glass element to bring you breathtaking rendering. When changing your aperture to defocus the background, the light sources appear blurred. This ‘bokeh’ effect of the blurred background can be enhanced with circular aperture blades used in this lens. Conventional aperture blades have flat sides creating unappealing polygonal shaped defocussed points of light. α lenses overcome this problem through a unique design that keeps the aperture almost perfectly circular from its wide-open setting to when it is closed by 2 stops. Smoother, more natural defocusing can be obtained as a result. As focal lengths get longer, lenses built with conventional optical glass have difficulties with chromatic aberration, and as a result images suffer from lower contrast, lower color quality, and lower resolution. ED glass dramatically reduces chromatic aberration at telephoto ranges, and provides superior contrast across the entire image, even at large aperture settings. Super ED glass provides enhanced compensation for chromatic aberration. Aspherical lens design dramatically reduces spherical aberration while also reducing lens size and weight. Spherical aberration is a slight misalignment of the light rays projected on the image plane. This is caused by differences in refraction at different points on conventional spherical lenses which degrade image quality in large-aperture lenses. Specially shaped “aspherical” elements near the diaphragm restore alignment of light rays at the image plane, maintaining high sharpness and contrast even at maximum aperture and can also be used at other points in the optical path to reduce distortion. Well-designed aspherical elements can reduce the total number of elements required in the lens, thus reducing overall size and weight. Advanced Aspherical (AA) elements are an evolved variant, featuring an extremely high thickness ratio between the center and periphery. AA elements are exceedingly difficult to produce, relying on the most advanced molding technology to consistently and precisely achieve the required shape and surface accuracy, resulting in significantly improved image accuracy and quality. Coated optics were pioneered by Carl Zeiss - and this superb lens features the Carl Zeiss T* (T-Star) coating that virtually eliminates lens flare, internal reflection and light scattering that can otherwise occur at glass-to-air surfaces. The T* coating contributes to outstanding image quality, with high contrast and uniformly excellent resolution right out to the image edges. Not simply applied to any lens - the T* symbol only appears on multi-element lenses in which the required performance has been achieved throughout the entire optical path, therefore guaranteeing the highest quality. Gyro sensors built into the lens detect even the slightest movement, and the stabilization lens is precisely shifted to counteract any image blur that might occur. The use of precision, quiet linear motors and technology inherited from high-end Sony professional camcorders results in exceptionally quiet, effective image stabilization that contributes to high-quality movies as well as stills. Only the middle groups of the optical system move to achieve focus, so the overall length of the lens does not change. Other important benefits include fast autofocusing and a short minimum focusing distance. Also, the filter thread at the front of the lens does not rotate, which is convenient if you’re using a polarizing filter. 2013 Sony Electronics All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographical and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Sony, the Sony logo, Alpha, (a) and Super SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Review: Best lens for NEX - You always read the question "Is it sharper than the kit lens?". Because for 8 times the money, you certainly can expect some superior optical performance over the cheap kit lens. And fortunately, this is exactly what you get - superior optical performance in the areas of contrast, color rendition, vignetting, and distortion. And although sharpness is not a real distinguishing factor in lens design these days anymore (the factors mentioned before are way more important and much costlier to achieve at a high level), much like the pixel count on the camera, rest assured that this lens is very sharp and provides extremely detailed pictures that are utterly crisp and have absolute stunning colors and contrast. I use this lens mostly for indoor shooting at concerts, sports events and the like and yes, sometimes I wish it was a little faster than f4, but generally it works real fine even at the necessary high ISO settings for those subjects. The constant aperture of f4 is very useful, and in my experience you need to step down the aperture to get the best results. The mechanical quality of the lens is also a cut above the rest, the zoom ring is smooth and responsive, and the whole look and feel of the lens oozes professionalism. Some reviewers commented that the lens was constantly "pecking and hunting". I know what they mean, my Zeiss Touit 12mm/2.8 does this, too - but not this lens. I must have gotten a real good specimen. Since the lens is about double as long as the kit 18-55mm lens, and quite a bit heavier, I prefer to use it on my NEX-6, for added stability when pressing the camera against my forehead when using the viewfinder. But it also works on my NEX-5T, although it takes some practice to aim it and then hold it steady with two arms stretched out. That leads me to my last point I wanted to make here - the optical steady shot (OSS) lens stabilization. I own some quite expensive Nikon lenses with stabilization, and they are notoriously good at that, providing at least 4 stops of margin. This lens here I regularly use at 1/10s with most of the shots sharp, and at 1/8s with about half of the shots sharp. None of my Nikon lenses can be used hand held at those shutter speeds and generate a comparable rate of good results. So, in summary, is this lens worth the hefty price tag? In my opinion, it is worth every penny of it. I own virtually every E-mount lens there is (with the exception of the 18-200mm), and this is the best, both in regards to its useful zoom range and constant aperture, and also in regards of the superior picture quality it generates.
Review: Overall solid choice for quality Sony a6xxx mid zoom - This is a well-constructed mid-zoom lens for the Sony e-mount crop sensor camera - used on a6500. Equivalent 35mm zoom range is 24-105mm. The optical quality of my copy was fine, albeit without running laborious pixel-peeping tests to indicate any degree of "de-centering", as has been the predominant complaint. Color rendering and contrast are good, and I haven't noticed any excessive color fringing or softness on the edges. Generally speaking, this is a solid lens, deserving of the Zeiss name. Pros: - Lightweight and compact - f4 through zoom range - good build quality Negs: - A bit limiting if you desire shallower depth of field and wider field of view - Not quite as pleasing IQ as faster primes, e.g. Sigma 30/1.4 - A little pricey Overall solid choice for minimal compromise mid zoom for a6xxx series.

## Features

- Carl Zeiss mid-range zoom lens; Compatible with E-mount Full Frame cameras and E-mount APS-C cameras
- Minimum Focus Distance : 1.15 feet (0.35 m), Maximum Magnification ratio : 0.23x, Focal Length : 16-70 mm
- High lens technology in a compact body. Filter Diameter (mm) - 55 mm
- Optical Steady Shot image stabilization. Zeiss T anti-reflective coating
- When using a flash, always remove the lens hood and shoot at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from your subject. Angle of View (APS-C): 83°-23°

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00ENZRPG0 |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,002 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (142) |
| Date First Available | August 26, 2013 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 9.2 ounces |
| Item model number | SEL1670Z |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 3.88 x 3.38 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Camera Lens Description:** 70 month
- **Compatible Mountings:** Other
- **Focal Length Description:** 16-70 millimeters
- **Lens Type:** Standard

## Images

![SEL-1670Z - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61bTAR4mzSL.jpg)

## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best lens for NEX
*by A***R on March 16, 2014*

You always read the question "Is it sharper than the kit lens?". Because for 8 times the money, you certainly can expect some superior optical performance over the cheap kit lens. And fortunately, this is exactly what you get - superior optical performance in the areas of contrast, color rendition, vignetting, and distortion. And although sharpness is not a real distinguishing factor in lens design these days anymore (the factors mentioned before are way more important and much costlier to achieve at a high level), much like the pixel count on the camera, rest assured that this lens is very sharp and provides extremely detailed pictures that are utterly crisp and have absolute stunning colors and contrast. I use this lens mostly for indoor shooting at concerts, sports events and the like and yes, sometimes I wish it was a little faster than f4, but generally it works real fine even at the necessary high ISO settings for those subjects. The constant aperture of f4 is very useful, and in my experience you need to step down the aperture to get the best results. The mechanical quality of the lens is also a cut above the rest, the zoom ring is smooth and responsive, and the whole look and feel of the lens oozes professionalism. Some reviewers commented that the lens was constantly "pecking and hunting". I know what they mean, my Zeiss Touit 12mm/2.8 does this, too - but not this lens. I must have gotten a real good specimen. Since the lens is about double as long as the kit 18-55mm lens, and quite a bit heavier, I prefer to use it on my NEX-6, for added stability when pressing the camera against my forehead when using the viewfinder. But it also works on my NEX-5T, although it takes some practice to aim it and then hold it steady with two arms stretched out. That leads me to my last point I wanted to make here - the optical steady shot (OSS) lens stabilization. I own some quite expensive Nikon lenses with stabilization, and they are notoriously good at that, providing at least 4 stops of margin. This lens here I regularly use at 1/10s with most of the shots sharp, and at 1/8s with about half of the shots sharp. None of my Nikon lenses can be used hand held at those shutter speeds and generate a comparable rate of good results. So, in summary, is this lens worth the hefty price tag? In my opinion, it is worth every penny of it. I own virtually every E-mount lens there is (with the exception of the 18-200mm), and this is the best, both in regards to its useful zoom range and constant aperture, and also in regards of the superior picture quality it generates.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Overall solid choice for quality Sony a6xxx mid zoom
*by V***N on August 23, 2018*

This is a well-constructed mid-zoom lens for the Sony e-mount crop sensor camera - used on a6500. Equivalent 35mm zoom range is 24-105mm. The optical quality of my copy was fine, albeit without running laborious pixel-peeping tests to indicate any degree of "de-centering", as has been the predominant complaint. Color rendering and contrast are good, and I haven't noticed any excessive color fringing or softness on the edges. Generally speaking, this is a solid lens, deserving of the Zeiss name. Pros: - Lightweight and compact - f4 through zoom range - good build quality Negs: - A bit limiting if you desire shallower depth of field and wider field of view - Not quite as pleasing IQ as faster primes, e.g. Sigma 30/1.4 - A little pricey Overall solid choice for minimal compromise mid zoom for a6xxx series.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE BEST LENS FOR THE SONY a6XXX SERIES CAMERA HANDS DOWN but you need to test for decentering!
*by C***Z on September 22, 2017*

I rarely take the time to write reviews but with all the mixed reviews and information surrounding this lens I thought I might share my experiences. Firstly, what everyone says about the quality control is 100% accurate. YOU MUST TEST YOUR COPY OF THIS LENS FOR DECENTERING! I purchased two copies of this lens from Amazon (from Murphy, fulfilled by Amazon) and a used/tested copy from eBay ($635). Both copies from Amazon were decentered and were returned (probably should of just paid taxes and got one direct from Amazon). However, the one from eBay was flawlessly sharp edge to edge at both 16mm and 70mm. The superb performance of this lens (when you get a good copy) is the reason for the high review rating. It is hands down far and away the best performing zoom lens available for the Sony NEX/a6XXX series. Additionally, I purchased a Sony G 18-105mm for comparison and for those that are debating between the 18-105mm and the 16-70mm take my advice and spend the extra coin and spring for the Zeiss (save some coin and find a used one on eBay that has been tested to be a good copy). The G 18-105mm is a decent lens if and only if you plan to shoot mostly video due to it's power zoom, however, it's not at all much of an upgrade over the 16-50mm kit lens. The barrel distortion is out of control, it's heavy AF and it's presence with the 72mm front element makes it a full frame sized lens on a camera body that was designed to be compact. IMHO the size and weight of the G 18-105mm defeats the purpose of the Sony a6XXX camera system. The color rendition, contrast, sharpness, size and weight of the Zeiss makes it the hands down winner as an everyday kit lens replacement. How to test your copy for decentering: 1. Download a test chart. 2. Print out 4 copies and tape them in the corners (see pictures). 3. Use a tripod and position your camera/lens so that at 16mm the test chart reaches each corner of the viewfinder. 4. Shoot in RAW at the highest quality. 5. Turn off steady shot! 5. Set your camera to manual and set your aperture to f4, ISO 100 and shutter speed to whatever you need given your lighting situation to get your EV value (exposure comp) to 0.0 6. Use a remote or shutter timer to avoid and hand shake. 7. Snap your photos and use Capture One to evaluate the corners of your photo to verify that there is no blur (you'll be able to see if it is decentered). The first picture is an example of a bad decentered copy taken at 16mm f4 and the second one is an example of a good copy from eBay. Not sure how much you'll be able to see with any real detail on Amazon but if you were to zoom into the corners on the first photo the upper and lower right hand corners the numbers are blurred. The third photo is just a final test shot to illustrate the lenses abilities although slightly under exposed I think it is a decent representation (23mm, f4, 0.5s, ISO100, Tripod mounted, no edits just straight export from RAW to JPEG). I did comparison shots between the 16-70mm and the Zeiss 24mm prime of this picture at f4 and I looked everywhere for loss of color and detail and the 24mm prime at f4 barely edged out the 16-70mm with ever so slightly better corner detail.

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