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title: "Sony 24 -70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras"
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# silent Super Sonic wave Motor AF constant f/2.8 aperture 24-70mm versatile zoom Sony 24 -70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** 712251CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your vision with the lens that professionals swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony 24 -70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras by sony
- **How much does it cost?** 712251CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Robust Pro-Grade Build:** Crafted like a tank with premium materials and silky smooth zoom/focus rings for a tactile, luxurious feel.
- • **Versatile Zoom Mastery:** Cover wide-angle to medium telephoto effortlessly with a 24-70mm range—your all-in-one pro lens.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Autofocus:** SSM technology delivers fast, silent focusing—perfect for capturing decisive moments and smooth video.
- • **Zeiss T* Coating Excellence:** Minimizes flare and ghosting for crystal-clear, high-contrast images that stand out in any portfolio.
- • **Brilliant Low-Light Performance:** Constant f/2.8 aperture ensures stunning sharpness and creamy bokeh, even in challenging lighting.

## Overview

The Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Zoom Lens is a premium, versatile zoom lens designed for Sony Alpha DSLRs. Featuring a constant bright f/2.8 aperture, advanced Carl Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating, and a fast, silent Super Sonic wave Motor autofocus, it delivers sharp, vibrant images with minimal distortion. Its robust build and smooth operation make it ideal for professionals seeking reliable performance across a wide range of shooting scenarios.

## Description

High-performance Carl Zeiss large-aperture zoom. The SAL-2470Z Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar f2.8 24-70mm Zoom Lens is a brilliant all-around performer -- with SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) design for fast, silent auto-focus, pro-quality Carl Zeiss T coated optics to reduce lens flare, and 17-element design with two aspherical and two ED glass lens elements to minimize distortion and virtually eliminate chromatic aberration. It benefits from the Super SteadyShot image stabilization built into every Sony Î± system DSLR -- and its wide-angle to medium telephoto range in compact, lightweight design is ideal for a wide range of shooting applications (35mm equivalent: 36-105mm).

Review: Spectacular, Sharp, and Solid - The title about sums up my feelings towards this lens. Construction: ######### The craftsmanship associated with this lens starts right from the packaging - the lens comes lovingly cradled in cardboard packaging that is impressively constructed to withstand even the roughest delivery, and is accompanied by a hand signed inspection card. The accompanying accessories are just as classy. The lens case looks luxurious and feels supple and soft, with an elastic drawstring, and decent padding along its sides and base. And, the lens hood is constructed well and screws on securely. Then comes the lens itself, which feels as solid as a tank (and weighs about half as much). It is constructed well, with silky smooth zoom and focusing actions, powered by rubberized and grooved grips on the lens barrel. And, let's not forget that much-valued discreet Zeiss label on the side! Performance: ########## The performance of this lens is just as you would expect. ++ Images with excellent color saturation ++ Smooth bokeh ++ Sharp images ++ No hint of vignetting that I could discern. ++ 24mm is awesome on a full-framer ++ Constant f2.8 across the whole range is the icing on the cake. ++ Very well balanced on an A99. ++ Compatible with the AF-D depth map assist continuous AF. ++ Focus-Hold button on the lens means that you now have yet another hard button at your disposal. I mapped mine to Depth Of Field preview - moving this function to a much more natural access location. Alternatives considered: ################## While deciding on this lens, I toyed with the idea of buying the Sony Zeiss SAL1635Z instead. However, I ultimately decided on the SAL2470Z for the following reasons: 1) it is the closest to what might be considered a walkabout lens in the Zeiss stable. 2) at the telephoto end, it can be paired with the highly rated SAL70200G, without any overlap, or gaps, in focal lengths. 3) at the wide end, it can be paired with the excellent Rokinon FE14M-S 14/2.8 . I even considered the Sony SAL2875 (a rebadged Tamron A09M ). I shortlisted this lens because of its lower weight (by about a pound) which puts it squarely in comfortable walkabout territory, and because of the much cited kurt munger review on its image quality. I chose to discount the Tamron early in the process as it is not compatible with the A99's AF-D - a must-have feature, in my opinion. In the end, I chose the SAL2470Z because of: 1) its superior build quality - I expect this lens to outlast many bodies. 2) its Super Sonic Wave Motor (SSM) focus mechanism - which is scary silent, making it great for video. 3) its better optical quality as evidenced by other reviewers and bloggers. 4) its speed - many reviewers considered the SAL2875 to be more of an f4 than an f2.8. I also discounted the weight because good, fast glass is heavy. So far, I could not be happier with my decision. Conclusion: ######## IMHO this is definitely the lens to get for the A99. When combined with the superb SAL50F14, and with the mind blowing ISO range of the A99, the SAL2470Z's constant f2.8 makes low-light captures (almost!) easy. I worried about the weight of this lens - and in many ways my fears were justified. No two ways about it, this is a heavy lens, and I can feel it after about half a day's worth of shooting. However, had I gone with the SAL2875, the "what-ifs" would have been just as much a problem. This way, at least my shoulder strain is resulting in some amazing imaging :") Happy Photography!
Review: Avoid due to build quality. - A Zeiss lens like this you'd expect to be built well to last. Yet, mine (and many others if you search) the front of the lens to becomes lose after just a few years of use. With some, the lens will get "stuck" and unable to zoom. Mine has never been dropped or abused, yet this has become a problem. The worst part: Sony wants $1400 to fix it.

## Features

- Zoom range of 24-70mm for all-around versatility
- Brilliant large-aperture f2.8 design
- Carl Zeiss T* coating to minimize lens flare
- Fast, silent auto-focus -- SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor)
- Aspherical lens elements to reduce spherical distortion

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0013GWBIE |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,444 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | Sony 24 - 70mm f/2.8 Vario-Sonnar Digital SLR |
| Camera Lens | Sony 24 -70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras |
| Camera Lens Description | Sony 24 -70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Camera Mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Compatible Mountings | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 out of 5 stars 96 Reviews |
| Focal Length Description | 24-70 millimeters |
| Focus Type | Ultrasonic |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242694255 |
| Image stabilization | Digital |
| Item Weight | 955 Grams |
| Lens | Standard |
| Lens Coating Description | Carl Zeiss T* |
| Lens Design | Zoom |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 70 Millimeters |
| Lens Mount | Sony A |
| Lens Type | Standard |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Maximum Focal Length | 70 Millimeters |
| Minimum Aperture | 22 |
| Minimum Focal Length | 24 Millimeters |
| Model Name | SAL2470Z |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Photo Filter Size | 77 Millimeters |
| Screen Size | 1 Inches |
| UPC | 027242694255 021331555236 |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited |
| Zoom Ratio | 2.92 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Camera Lens Description:** Sony 24 -70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras
- **Compatible Mountings:** Sony/Minolta Alpha
- **Focal Length Description:** 24-70 millimeters
- **Lens Type:** Standard

## Images

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![Sony 24 -70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61G5dFWEC3L.jpg)

## Available Options

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this work on a Sony A7r without need for an adapter?**
A: You need a LA-EA3 or LA-EA 4 adapter to use A-mount lenses on A 7/A7R. There's a FE 24-70/4 ZA coming in late February that's native for a7/A7R

**Q: Can someone please provide the part number for the lens hood?  I need to replace the lens hood my existing copy of this lens.**
A: Hi tacostuff, you ,ay try using this model: ALC-SH101. It will fit on your Sony SAL-2470Z. -Ely

**Q: I have a Sony A99 camera w/SAL1650 f2.8 non full frame, and the pictures are not what I expected. Will this lens be an improvement over all?**
A: The 24-70mm f2.8 Sony/CZ is a full frame lens and will complement your A99 very well. I used the 28-75 SAM and can't believe the clarity moving to the 24-70CZ with my A99. You will capture native high resolution 24MP images, not the cropped lower resolution images you are most likely seeing now. The clarity of the 24-70CZ is so amazing and the MP has allowed me to capture images and crop like I am using a 70-200mm lens. Very versatile lens, primary lens my on A99. If you can afford this lens, you won't regret it.

**Q: Does this lens come with both front and rear caps and a hood?**
A: Yes, yes and yes. Confirming you realize this is an A-mount lens.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spectacular, Sharp, and Solid
*by A***R on May 13, 2013*

The title about sums up my feelings towards this lens. Construction: ######### The craftsmanship associated with this lens starts right from the packaging - the lens comes lovingly cradled in cardboard packaging that is impressively constructed to withstand even the roughest delivery, and is accompanied by a hand signed inspection card. The accompanying accessories are just as classy. The lens case looks luxurious and feels supple and soft, with an elastic drawstring, and decent padding along its sides and base. And, the lens hood is constructed well and screws on securely. Then comes the lens itself, which feels as solid as a tank (and weighs about half as much). It is constructed well, with silky smooth zoom and focusing actions, powered by rubberized and grooved grips on the lens barrel. And, let's not forget that much-valued discreet Zeiss label on the side! Performance: ########## The performance of this lens is just as you would expect. ++ Images with excellent color saturation ++ Smooth bokeh ++ Sharp images ++ No hint of vignetting that I could discern. ++ 24mm is awesome on a full-framer ++ Constant f2.8 across the whole range is the icing on the cake. ++ Very well balanced on an A99. ++ Compatible with the AF-D depth map assist continuous AF. ++ Focus-Hold button on the lens means that you now have yet another hard button at your disposal. I mapped mine to Depth Of Field preview - moving this function to a much more natural access location. Alternatives considered: ################## While deciding on this lens, I toyed with the idea of buying the Sony Zeiss SAL1635Z instead. However, I ultimately decided on the SAL2470Z for the following reasons: 1) it is the closest to what might be considered a walkabout lens in the Zeiss stable. 2) at the telephoto end, it can be paired with the highly rated SAL70200G, without any overlap, or gaps, in focal lengths. 3) at the wide end, it can be paired with the excellent Rokinon FE14M-S 14/2.8 . I even considered the Sony SAL2875 (a rebadged Tamron A09M ). I shortlisted this lens because of its lower weight (by about a pound) which puts it squarely in comfortable walkabout territory, and because of the much cited kurt munger review on its image quality. I chose to discount the Tamron early in the process as it is not compatible with the A99's AF-D - a must-have feature, in my opinion. In the end, I chose the SAL2470Z because of: 1) its superior build quality - I expect this lens to outlast many bodies. 2) its Super Sonic Wave Motor (SSM) focus mechanism - which is scary silent, making it great for video. 3) its better optical quality as evidenced by other reviewers and bloggers. 4) its speed - many reviewers considered the SAL2875 to be more of an f4 than an f2.8. I also discounted the weight because good, fast glass is heavy. So far, I could not be happier with my decision. Conclusion: ######## IMHO this is definitely the lens to get for the A99. When combined with the superb SAL50F14, and with the mind blowing ISO range of the A99, the SAL2470Z's constant f2.8 makes low-light captures (almost!) easy. I worried about the weight of this lens - and in many ways my fears were justified. No two ways about it, this is a heavy lens, and I can feel it after about half a day's worth of shooting. However, had I gone with the SAL2875, the "what-ifs" would have been just as much a problem. This way, at least my shoulder strain is resulting in some amazing imaging :") Happy Photography!

### ⭐ Avoid due to build quality.
*by D***K on January 24, 2017*

A Zeiss lens like this you'd expect to be built well to last. Yet, mine (and many others if you search) the front of the lens to becomes lose after just a few years of use. With some, the lens will get "stuck" and unable to zoom. Mine has never been dropped or abused, yet this has become a problem. The worst part: Sony wants $1400 to fix it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Lovable Beast Of A Lens
*by J***E on May 30, 2014*

I've been pinching pennies until they screamed to get this lens and it just arrived. First impression: This is a massive piece of metal and glass. The illustration do not do it justice. It tips the scales at two pounds and it totally changes the balance of the camera. Long, fat and heavy, I had to shift my grip on the A77. The zoom is smooth and firm, no creep. Focus is sharp and reasonably fast. I have only shot about 60 frames so far, mostly landscapes with a polarizing warming filter. Shots so far have been clear, clean and crisp. I'm really enjoying having a slightly wider bottom than the Tamron 28-70. 4mm makes a huge difference in a crop sensor sometimes. Update. The lens has been used for some time now and it still does not disappoint. I got it used so this is a cautionary tale. There was an issue with the lens pulled in for full zoom. It turned out that there was some looseness, bummer. Fortunately I live in the SF Bay area and there is a local shop that was able to re-tighten the lens. Word to the wise, be careful about purchasing used lenses especially from private sellers. With the lens repaired the mush I encountered earlier is now gone. Zoomed in to 70mm the image is tack-sharp and looking at the results the bokeh is pleasing. This is my workhorse lens, the one I use for 75% of my shots or more. It shares pride of place only with the Tokina super-wide. Zoomed out to 24mm, 35mm effective in my A77 it is surprising how wide I can go with the lens. There are sometimes I still have to pull out the super-wide but not as much as before. The penalty here is that I am carrying a much heavier lens than my old Tamron. The lens is still a beast and lugging it around all the live long day gets tiring. The weight also brings comments anytime the camera is lent out for a quick photo dual snap. Selfies are not an option with this lens mounted to an A77. I have even has shots ruined when the tripod was not tightened down enough. You really need to bolt down all the controls on a tripod because of the weight. Overall, even with the need for the repair, the lens has been worth every penny pinched for the purchase.

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