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Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS

The 2013 Zeiss-branded constant-f/4 standard zoom for E-mount APS-C: 24-105 mm equivalent with a linear motor and OSS, at 308 g.

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Core
Released
2013
Focal Length
16–70mm
Aperture
f/4
Compatible Mount
Sony E
Filter Size
55mm
Dimensions
66.6mm diameter × 75mm length
Weight
308g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Linear motor
Optical IS
Optical SteadyShot (OSS)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.23x
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
6.9/10
Street
6.0/10
Travel
7.5/10
Wedding & Events
7.7/10
Vlogging & Video
7.2/10
Filmmaking
6.8/10
Documentary
6.7/10
Sports & Action
5.7/10
Landscape
6.7/10
Casual
7.1/10
Food
5.4/10
Architecture
6.8/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
Underwater
6.6/10
✅ Great For
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Wedding & Events 7.7 Strong on focal length, autofocus and optical quality.
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Travel 7.5 Strong on focal length, portability and optical quality.
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Vlogging & Video 7.2 Strong on focal length, portability and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Food 5.4 Held back by close focusing 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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