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Sony Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA

Sony's 2006 Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80 mm for A-mount APS-C: a 24-120 mm-equivalent standard zoom with T* coating, at 445 g.

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Core
Released
2006
Focal Length
16–80mm
Aperture
f/3.5-4.5
Compatible Mount
Minolta/Sony A
Filter Size
62mm
Dimensions
72mm diameter × 83mm length
Weight
445g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Screw drive (body motor)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IBIS)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.24x
Min. Focus Distance
35cm

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.2/10
Street
5.8/10
Travel
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
6.4/10
Vlogging & Video
5.2/10
Filmmaking
5.2/10
Documentary
5.0/10
Sports & Action
4.3/10
Landscape
6.4/10
Casual
5.9/10
Food
4.8/10
Architecture
6.4/10
Astrophotography
6.1/10
Underwater
5.8/10
✅ Great For
✈️
Travel 6.4 Strong on focal length and optical quality.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Sports & Action 4.3 Held back by focal length and maximum aperture.
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Food 4.8 Held back by close focusing and maximum aperture.
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Documentary 5.0 Held back by video handling and maximum aperture.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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