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# Optical SteadyShot OSS stabilization ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating 24-70mm versatile zoom 24-70mm f/4 Vario-Tessar T FE OSS Interchangeable Full Frame Zoom Lens

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** £977.90
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your frame — pro quality, compact power, and flawless clarity in one lens!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 24-70mm f/4 Vario-Tessar T FE OSS Interchangeable Full Frame Zoom Lens by sony
- **How much does it cost?** £977.90 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
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## Key Features

- • **Compact & Lightweight Design:** Perfectly balanced for Sony A7 series, offering professional quality without the bulk.
- • **Versatile 24-70mm Zoom Range:** Capture everything from wide landscapes to intimate portraits with a single lens.
- • **Crystal-Clear ZEISS T* Coating:** Minimizes flare and ghosting for stunning contrast and edge-to-edge sharpness.
- • **Reliable Optical SteadyShot OSS:** Smooth handheld shooting with advanced image stabilization for both photos and video.
- • **Smooth Circular Aperture Blades:** Create creamy bokeh and natural defocus effects that elevate your artistic vision.

## Overview

The Sony 24-70mm f/4 Vario-Tessar T FE OSS is a premium full-frame zoom lens designed for Sony E-mount cameras. Featuring a constant f/4 aperture, ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating, and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, it delivers sharp, high-contrast images with minimal flare and blur. Its compact, lightweight build and smooth circular aperture blades make it ideal for professionals and enthusiasts seeking versatile, reliable performance in both photography and video.

## Description

Sony Camera Lenses SEL2470ZB This compact full-frame Carl Zeiss mid-range zoom lens covers a 24mm to 70mm range with a constant maximum aperture of F4, enabling consistent exposure settings at any focal length. This premium lens delivers superlative image quality with full-frame and APS-C E-mount cameras, and dust/moisture resistance means consistently reliable performance. When changing your aperture to defocus the background, the light sources appear blurred. This ‘bokeh’ effect of the blurred background can be enhanced with circular aperture blades used in this lens. Conventional aperture blades have flat sides creating unappealing polygonal shaped defocussed points of light. α lenses overcome this problem through a unique design that keeps the aperture almost perfectly circular from its wide-open setting to when it is closed by 2 stops. Smoother, more natural defocusing can be obtained as a result. As focal lengths get longer, lenses built with conventional optical glass have difficulties with chromatic aberration, and as a result images suffer from lower contrast, lower color quality, and lower resolution. ED glass dramatically reduces chromatic aberration at telephoto ranges, and provides superior contrast across the entire image, even at large aperture settings. Super ED glass provides enhanced compensation for chromatic aberration. Aspherical lens design dramatically reduces spherical aberration while also reducing lens size and weight. Spherical aberration is a slight misalignment of the light rays projected on the image plane. This is caused by differences in refraction at different points on conventional spherical lenses which degrade image quality in large-aperture lenses. Specially shaped “aspherical” elements near the diaphragm restore alignment of light rays at the image plane, maintaining high sharpness and contrast even at maximum aperture and can also be used at other points in the optical path to reduce distortion. Well-designed aspherical elements can reduce the total number of elements required in the lens, thus reducing overall size and weight. Advanced Aspherical (AA) elements are an evolved variant, featuring an extremely high thickness ratio between the center and periphery. AA elements are exceedingly difficult to produce, relying on the most advanced molding technology to consistently and precisely achieve the required shape and surface accuracy, resulting in significantly improved image accuracy and quality. Coated optics were pioneered by Carl Zeiss - and this superb lens features the Carl Zeiss T* (T-Star) coating that virtually eliminates lens flare, internal reflection and light scattering that can otherwise occur at glass-to-air surfaces. The T* coating contributes to outstanding image quality, with high contrast and uniformly excellent resolution right out to the image edges. Not simply applied to any lens - the T* symbol only appears on multi-element lenses in which the required performance has been achieved throughout the entire optical path, therefore guaranteeing the highest quality. Gyro sensors built into the lens detect even the slightest movement, and the stabilization lens is precisely shifted to counteract any image blur that might occur. The use of precision, quiet linear motors and technology inherited from high-end Sony professional camcorders results in exceptionally quiet, effective image stabilization that contributes to high-quality movies as well as stills. Only the middle groups of the optical system move to achieve focus, so the overall length of the lens does not change. Other important benefits include fast autofocusing and a short minimum focusing distance. Also, the filter thread at the front of the lens does not rotate, which is convenient if you’re using a polarizing filter. 2013 Sony Electronics All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographical and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Sony, the Sony logo, (a) and Super SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Review: Works well - I primarily use this lens for event photography on a Sony A7S. The material quality is nice. It's a class act on a Sony A7 series camera. I would not say this lens is built like a tank, but rather built to a reasonably high quality while trying to be a small, light lens. In terms of size, this lens is very nicely sized for a Sony a7 series camera. It feels well balanced in hand. When I rest the camera and lens on my chest (when I'm writing down info about people I've just photo'd), and a flash attached, it has a little tendency to flop forward. I have an inexpensive 2 battery grip I might attach to remedy this, or I might not, it's not much of an issue. In comparison to a full frame mirror'd lens, this lens is small and light. I think the price on it is reasonable considering it's a 24-70 lens with stabilization. Some people worry about the image quality or the f/4 max aperture. I would say the image quality is "very adequate". When I use this lens for semi professional purposes, I don't feel like I'm wanting more. Does it compare to a $2,000 f/2.8 full frame lens? I would say no, the colors and contrast aren't quite there, but not off by much, certainly not enough to pay twice the price for a small gain in image quality or one extra stop of light. But then again, the price, weight and size of this lens is half. So, you get what you pay for. Is the f/4 a problem? Not really. F2.8 is nice to have, but the depth of field can be so narrow it can cause problems with group shots. So I shoot this lens wide open at f/4 without running into focusing or depth of field problems. Some people might wonder if this lens has distortion problems. I haven't noticed any, and seldom correct the lens for distortion in lightroom. Using this lens and the Sony A7S, I have found that I don't need to correct the photos at all in lightroom. With my previous Canon setup, I was always having to tweek the white balance, move several sliders around, minimize noise etc. With this camera / lens combo, I crop a little and that's it. Everything is perfect coming off this sensor. When I'm using flash, about 1 in 10 shots I might have to tweek the exposure level a little, to compensate for the flash. I have heard other reviewers say that same thing, but until I experienced it with the A7S and this lens combo, I would not have believed it . Great job Sony! In terms of lens stabilization, I don't really notice it lol (it is enabled). Maybe that's a good thing. So, I think this is a very good lens, and works well. Is it worth the extra $$$'s to buy the f/2.8 heavier lens? For me, no. Would I purchase this lens new or used? Yes, I would recommend it. It's fits the A7r series well and does a very adequate job for amateur, semi-professional and some professional use. Don't be worried, this lens is a good one to buy. You don't need to succumb to needless f/2.8 envy. lol.
Review: This review is for the VIDEO crowd on the A7s - I'm not a pixel peeper, so I can't speak to the technical aspects of the lens. What I can tell you, is that it's a VERY useful lens for the A7s when recording video. I can't tell you anything about autofocus other than it works, because we are strictly manual focusing people. What I can tell you, is the footage from this lens is VERY clear and the color rendition is very nice. For years, I've shot with nothing but prime lenses. This lens changed that. Mostly because it's really handy in live situations (I do weddings) to change focal length on the fly. Probably the best thing about this lens is it has the OSS which is an absolute life saver when you are forced to shoot handheld. The other thing is with a few button presses (hopefully only one after sony issues a firmware update)...on the A7s anyway, you can also shoot in crop mode which makes this lens effectively more like a 35mm-100mm or so. This is a great option again for those of us who shoot live events like weddings. But the bottom line is this: It's better than the available kit lens, it has OSS that works and works very well with the Sony equipment. It doesn't require an adapter, and there's not really a lot of choice out there right now.... I don't think you can go wrong with the lens if you're shooting with an A7s, A7r, or A7. I'll also note that it's a nice touch that it does still work the crop cameras too...which is nice as our backup camera is a NEX-6. ONE thing to note for video: If you're planning to use a follow focus. Forget it. You can't. The focus ring on this lens and most sony lenses is "drive by wire" for lack of a better word (there's probably a real term for it). What I mean by that is, the faster you turn it, the faster it changes focus. The slower, the slower it changes. Therefore, you can't repeat focus pulls like you can on a cinema lens. Of course, I'll note that I can pretty easily perform a smooth focus pull with my finger while hand holding, and the zoom is INCREDIBLY smooth for what I was expecting. Good luck.

## Features

- Angle of view (35mm): 84°-34° ; E-mount Lenses
- Minimum aperture (F): F22
- Minimum Focus Distance : 1.32 ft (0.4 m), Maximum Magnification ratio : 0.20x, 7 aperture blades
- Focal Length: 24mm - 70mm ; Focal Length (35mm) (APS-C) : 36-105mm
- Maximum aperture (F): f/4
- NOTE: User manual is attached - kindly refer it
- ZEISS T anti-reflective coating minimises flare

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00FSB79FU |
| Best Sellers Rank | #537 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | Case, Lens, Lens front cap, Lens hood (ALC-SH130: petal shape, bayonet type), Lens rear cap |
| Camera Lens | Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens for Sony E |
| Color | tba |
| Compatible Camera Models | Sony A7 III, Sony A7R IV |
| Compatible Camera Mount | Sony E |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (309) |
| Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
| Focal Length Description | 24-70mm |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242868182 |
| Image stabilization | Optical SteadyShot |
| Item Weight | 426 Grams |
| Lens | Standard |
| Lens Coating Description | All-In-One Zoom |
| Lens Design | Zoom |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 105 Millimeters |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Maximum Aperture | 4 f |
| Maximum Focal Length | 70 Millimeters |
| Media Type | ProductImage |
| Minimum Aperture | 22 |
| Minimum Focal Length | 24 Millimeters |
| Model Name | SEL2470Z |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Real Angle Of View | 84 Degrees |
| Screen Size | 1 |
| UPC | 027242868182 |
| Video Capture Format | MP4 |
| Warranty Description | 1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Zoom Ratio | 3:1 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Camera Lens Description:** Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens for Sony E
- **Compatible Mountings:** Sony E
- **Focal Length Description:** 24-70mm
- **Lens Type:** Standard

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well
*by T***A on September 29, 2018*

I primarily use this lens for event photography on a Sony A7S. The material quality is nice. It's a class act on a Sony A7 series camera. I would not say this lens is built like a tank, but rather built to a reasonably high quality while trying to be a small, light lens. In terms of size, this lens is very nicely sized for a Sony a7 series camera. It feels well balanced in hand. When I rest the camera and lens on my chest (when I'm writing down info about people I've just photo'd), and a flash attached, it has a little tendency to flop forward. I have an inexpensive 2 battery grip I might attach to remedy this, or I might not, it's not much of an issue. In comparison to a full frame mirror'd lens, this lens is small and light. I think the price on it is reasonable considering it's a 24-70 lens with stabilization. Some people worry about the image quality or the f/4 max aperture. I would say the image quality is "very adequate". When I use this lens for semi professional purposes, I don't feel like I'm wanting more. Does it compare to a $2,000 f/2.8 full frame lens? I would say no, the colors and contrast aren't quite there, but not off by much, certainly not enough to pay twice the price for a small gain in image quality or one extra stop of light. But then again, the price, weight and size of this lens is half. So, you get what you pay for. Is the f/4 a problem? Not really. F2.8 is nice to have, but the depth of field can be so narrow it can cause problems with group shots. So I shoot this lens wide open at f/4 without running into focusing or depth of field problems. Some people might wonder if this lens has distortion problems. I haven't noticed any, and seldom correct the lens for distortion in lightroom. Using this lens and the Sony A7S, I have found that I don't need to correct the photos at all in lightroom. With my previous Canon setup, I was always having to tweek the white balance, move several sliders around, minimize noise etc. With this camera / lens combo, I crop a little and that's it. Everything is perfect coming off this sensor. When I'm using flash, about 1 in 10 shots I might have to tweek the exposure level a little, to compensate for the flash. I have heard other reviewers say that same thing, but until I experienced it with the A7S and this lens combo, I would not have believed it . Great job Sony! In terms of lens stabilization, I don't really notice it lol (it is enabled). Maybe that's a good thing. So, I think this is a very good lens, and works well. Is it worth the extra $$$'s to buy the f/2.8 heavier lens? For me, no. Would I purchase this lens new or used? Yes, I would recommend it. It's fits the A7r series well and does a very adequate job for amateur, semi-professional and some professional use. Don't be worried, this lens is a good one to buy. You don't need to succumb to needless f/2.8 envy. lol.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This review is for the VIDEO crowd on the A7s
*by N***S on September 25, 2014*

I'm not a pixel peeper, so I can't speak to the technical aspects of the lens. What I can tell you, is that it's a VERY useful lens for the A7s when recording video. I can't tell you anything about autofocus other than it works, because we are strictly manual focusing people. What I can tell you, is the footage from this lens is VERY clear and the color rendition is very nice. For years, I've shot with nothing but prime lenses. This lens changed that. Mostly because it's really handy in live situations (I do weddings) to change focal length on the fly. Probably the best thing about this lens is it has the OSS which is an absolute life saver when you are forced to shoot handheld. The other thing is with a few button presses (hopefully only one after sony issues a firmware update)...on the A7s anyway, you can also shoot in crop mode which makes this lens effectively more like a 35mm-100mm or so. This is a great option again for those of us who shoot live events like weddings. But the bottom line is this: It's better than the available kit lens, it has OSS that works and works very well with the Sony equipment. It doesn't require an adapter, and there's not really a lot of choice out there right now.... I don't think you can go wrong with the lens if you're shooting with an A7s, A7r, or A7. I'll also note that it's a nice touch that it does still work the crop cameras too...which is nice as our backup camera is a NEX-6. ONE thing to note for video: If you're planning to use a follow focus. Forget it. You can't. The focus ring on this lens and most sony lenses is "drive by wire" for lack of a better word (there's probably a real term for it). What I mean by that is, the faster you turn it, the faster it changes focus. The slower, the slower it changes. Therefore, you can't repeat focus pulls like you can on a cinema lens. Of course, I'll note that I can pretty easily perform a smooth focus pull with my finger while hand holding, and the zoom is INCREDIBLY smooth for what I was expecting. Good luck.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***I on January 29, 2023*

I am happy with this purchase, the price is the lowest in the market, thank you so much

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