Sony Vario-Sonnar T* 16mm-35mm Wide Angle Zoom f/2.8 ZA SSM II - Minolta A-Type

Sony Vario-Sonnar T* 16mm-35mm Wide Angle Zoom f/2.8 ZA SSM II - Minolta A-Type is already a favorite and now it has been refined for even better performance. With excellent contrast and resolution in ultra-wide focal lengths this 16-35mm lens offers a dynamic palette of viewpoints and perspectives. The new edition reduces ghosting for improved clarity. Lens processing has been revised for faster tracking. Plus, it is dust- and moisture-resistant.

Features:

• Outsanding Image Quality - Prime lens-class resolution and contrast are achieved thanks to three aspherical elements, one super ED element, and one ED glass element in a precision ZEISS optical design
• Bright and Fast for Versatility - A constant F2.8 maximum aperture and wide-angle 16–35 mm zoom range make it possible to capture dynamic images in diverse lighting situations
• Smooth, Quiet SSM Focusing - The SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) drive system coupled with an internal focus mechanism achieves smooth, silent autofocus operation and fast response
• Versatile Control - A focus mode switch and focus hold button on the barrel offer extra focusing versatility and control
• ZEISS T* Coating - produces exquisite rendering and contrast, plus it reduces flare and ghosting
• Smooth Bokeh - due to the 9-blade circular aperture
• Steadyshot Image Stabilization - body-integrated with your compatible Sony

Capture Subtleties

3x aspherical elements, 1x super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) element, and 1x ED glass element in a precision optical design achieve prime lens-class resolution and contrast. The basic optical design is unchanged from the original version, offering superb wide-angle image quality with an absolute minimum of distortion.

Boosted Performance from Aspherical Elements

Aspherical lens elements are more difficult to manufacture than simple spherical types, but when properly designed they can reduce a wide range of optical aberrations to extremely low levels. This lens includes three aspherical elements that contribute to stellar overall optical performance.

Super ED + ED Glass Reduce Color Aberration

This lens includes one Super ED (extra-low Dispersion) glass element and one ED glass element that greatly reduce chromatic aberration, particularly at longer focal lengths. Super ED glass provides enhanced compensation for chromatic aberration, particularly at longer focal lengths.

Quiet & Smooth Focusing

The SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) is a piezoelectric drive system that works with an internal focus mechanism in the Vario-Sonnar® T* 16-35 mm F2.8 ZA SSM II for smooth, silent autofocus with no front element rotation. Its capacity for high torque at low rotational speeds contributes to fast start and stop response as well as precise positioning.

Wide-Angle Versatility

A bright constant F2.8 maximum aperture throughout the wide-angle zoom range means consistent exposure settings at any focal length as well as improved low-light capability. There is no need to worry about aperture-related exposure variations as you zoom, and you can get great results shooting hand-held indoors or in other dimly lit situations.

Focus Controls

In addition to generally convenient positioning and smooth operation of all controls, this lens includes a focus mode switch and focus hold button on the barrel for extra focusing versatility and control.

Dust & Moisture-Resistant

Some of the most exciting images are captured in challenging environments. A dust and moisture resistant design means that the lens will continue to perform reliably in moderately wet or dusty conditions, so you can shoot with confidence wherever those great shots are found.

Reduced Ghosting Improves Image Quality

ZEISS® T* (T-star) coating achieves even greater reduction of ghosting, taking image quality that is already highly regarded to a new level.

Beautiful Bokeh

A 9-blade circular aperture works with this lens’s F2.8 maximum aperture to produce beautifully smooth background bokeh with natural highlights when desired. Smooth background defocusing can make the in-focus focus really stand out in images with almost three-dimensional depth.