I really like the sony Alpha 350 for it's resolution and live view. I have been quite happy with the kit lens that comes with it, the Sony 18-70mm, but to take full advantage of the camera's 14 meg. resolution I read on the web about the Zeiss lens. I finally got one and now see the difference this class of glass makes! The zoom, 16-80mm, makes this lens practical for just about every photo opportunity I encounter. The detail that the lens captures has my Canon and Nikon friends wondering about their systems. My camera is quite big and heavy now but I do not mind, This lens is great! Sorry about the macro though… not great. But if you are looking for a very sharp, general purpose all-round premium lens go for this one you will not be disappointed.
I have always wanting to acquire this lens since I have always been a Sony DSLR camera owner. What a lovely, sharp, crisp pictures it produces every time shutter is pressed! Beautifully takes portraits too at 50mm focal length. Recommeded to the all Sony users!
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This is the best lens...on many counts, Its the cheapest in the Zeiss line up and the most versatile. 16mm (24mm eqv) is a good wide angle and the next moment u can shoot at 120mm eq...there is no other lens to beat this versatility. There is the Sony 16-105, but cant compete with Zeiss in Image quality. Pictures are sharp, vibrant, gr8 contrast and saturation...so good that I do not need any post processing. On a 24 MP sony A65, using the 2X digital zoom makes it a 10X zoom lens and to my surprise THERE IS NO LOSS OF QUALITY in the 2X CROP!!!! this remains on my camera 99% of the times. I use the 50mm minolta f1.7 only in low light. All other times, this lives.
If your are seeking that extra fine definition in your personal photographs, that contrasts noticeably from other more pedestrian optics, the Zeiss offering for Sony cameras, may be your answer. As serious photographers, we look to utilize all the capabilities of our knowlege, and the cameras ability to deliver an outstanding image. But in the final anlysis, the factor that is constant for excellence, is the need for superiour optics. In this task, the Zeiss glass has no peers. It delivers! The 16-80mm offering by Sony, offers this perfomance at a reasonable price. I highly reccomend this versitile lens for the discriminating shooter, as they will see the difference.
For years Zeiss has always had a magnificant reputation for their quality lenses. I'm thrilled to have purchased on Ebay the Sony/Zeiss Sal-1680Z zoom lens. The quality is outstanding; my photos w/ my Sony a77ll are super--great clarity and sharpness.
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Superb lens in all respects. It is very sharp and has excellent color rendition. The contrast is so good the images have an almost 3D effect. The range (16-80mm) on an APC camera is equivalent to 24-120mm on a full frame camera and is perfect for landscape photography. I no longer have to switch back and forth between a wide angle zoom and a normal zoom in the field, as this lens covers the entire range I typically use. If it had a larger aperture, say 2.8, it would be perfect.
Now this is the perfect kit lens, hands down. Sharp and crisp images on my a58, it got second life after using it with standart kit lens made from plastic
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I don't have any other Zeiss or Sony G lenses to compare it to; this is sorry of the entry level ZA lens. That said it compares very favorably to any of the other zoom lenses I have that cover this range. It's not the fastest - f3.5 only covers 16mm, everything else starts at f4.5, but it's quite sharp wide open.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I won’t go into detail or specs, you’ll find those reviews elsewhere online, but I will say photos are sharp and crisp. Definitely recommend if you can afford, but at used prices, it’s worhh every penny.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Thank you for an easy transaction and speedy shipping, I will do business with you again soon.
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