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Sony - DT Carl Zeiss 16-80mm f/3.5-5.6 A-Mount Standard Zoom Lens - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(17 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 17 reviews
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
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1 Star
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88%of customers recommend this product.
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14 out of
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Customer Reviews for Sony - DT Carl Zeiss 16-80mm f/3.5-5.6 A-Mount Standard Zoom Lens - Black
Customer Rating
5
Worth it
on November 11, 2008
Posted by: Muzics
This was the first lens that I purchased as my camera came with a kit lens and it has proven to be a great upgrade compliment. This CZ made me notice the next level of photography as the imaging that it produced was very much so next level. The build quality is solid as is the performance and still its one of my favorite lenses next to the CZ FZ-135.
This is definately next level for people starting out who want to move a big step up in image quality but with a word of warning it will make you want to get more CZ lenses.
This is definately next level for people starting out who want to move a big step up in image quality but with a word of warning it will make you want to get more CZ lenses.
What's great about it: Love it all around
What's not so great: Pricey but worth it, not 2.8
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Great walk-around lens
on November 21, 2011
Posted by: bbecker010
Have owned this lens with an A700 and A580 and used it as my main walk around lens. I do mostly landscape photography and found the 16-80 mm range to be perfect. Image quality with the Zeiss glass is sharp across the entire image. I sold mine only because I upgraded to the A850 and this lens doesn't work on Full Frame.
What's great about it: Sharpness
What's not so great: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent but could be slightly cheaper
on June 12, 2011
Posted by: GaryJohnson
I have owned this lens for an year and I am not planning to buy another one to replace it. After I have bought this lens, I was so shocked but the color and the realistic feeling of photos that it gives me. I think it is pretty hard to find some alternatives that fits sony camera for the price. But compare to those that fits Canon, Nikon, it is slight over priced because the dis-shape image in 2 extreme distance. Could be better on that. Everything else is very fine. Quite Light weight, quite durable. One more thing is that, the design could look more professional. If there is no Blue Zeiss label on it, I think no one will notice it is an expensive lens.
What's great about it: Great Color, Sharp image, 16-80mm Perfect distance for daily use
What's not so great: Slight overpriced. Some dis-shape in 16mm-18mm and 80mm somehow.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Very Impressed
on June 11, 2009
Posted by: tcabrales
I really tried to do my research before I made the leap for this lens. I read some good reviews, but also read some bad reviews on it. After finally buying it and using for my last 5 photo shoots (weddings and engagement), I am sold. I use this with my a700 and get crystal clear shots everytime. The colors it produces are vibrant and rich. It is a bit heavier than any other lens I've worked with, but it's also a lot mor sturdy and well built compared to other lenses. Very glad I purchased this lens.
What's great about it: Crystal clear images and vibrant colors
What's not so great: A little on the heavy side with the added weight of the a700
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Nice Lens
on September 1, 2012
Posted by: cptab
I'm a complete novice and new to the DSLR world, but decided to splurge before going on vacation. I was hoping it would improve the likelihood that I'd take some better pictures. The lens did not disappoint. The images were crisp, I didn't notice distortion, or aberrations (terms that seem to be tossed around camera and lens review websites, but in all honesty, I don't know much about those things), and the images appeared bright and well defined.
What's great about it: Sharp pictures. Nice colors. Good bokeh
What's not so great: No lock on the lens/lens creep
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
3
Nice optics, poor construction (zoom creep!)
on August 14, 2009
Posted by: BillyBilly123
This is a nice lens that covers an attractive zoom range. It is nice and sharp all around with good colour and contrast. A good walk-around lens.
But at this price the build is a little embarrassing. The zoom creeps down when only slightly turned downward. Sony should fix this problem.
What's great about it: Sharp at most settings, nice colour, nice range
What's not so great: Poor build, zoom creep shouldn't happen for this price!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from sony.comBy Andy G, DI PRO, March 28, 2020
Thank you for your feedback. We will submit it to our engineering and marketing departments. - AG
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
4
Carl Zeiss quailty
on March 17, 2013
Posted by: birdbird
It's a good zoom lens. 16mm is certainly wider than 24mm. As a result, you get more in your shot. It's enough for establishing shots. If the aperture was 2.8, it would be a perfect lens. But the price would not be the same.
What's great about it: Sharpness, high contrast, light weight
What's not so great: F stop 4
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Use as Primary Lens
on December 16, 2012
Posted by: 1yearowner
I have had this lens for about a year, and find it is the lens on the camera almost all the time.
What's great about it: Light enough to use for everyday photos
What's not so great: Noisy
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com