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πŸ“· Sony SAL2470Z2 Wide-Angle Lens: High-Quality Fixed Zoom for Sony/Minolta Alpha Cameras Review

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Details

BrandSony
Lens TypeTelephoto
Compatible MountingsMinolta Alpha
Camera Lens Description70 millimetres
Maximum Focal Length70 Millimeters

Description of πŸ“· Sony SAL2470Z2 Wide-Angle Lens: High-Quality Fixed Zoom for Sony/Minolta Alpha Cameras

ZEISS T* coating delivers superior contrast and resolution, 2 Aspherical lenses for low distortion and corner sharpness, 2 Extra Low Dispersion elements reduce chromatic aberration. Constant F2.8 max aperture maintains exposure / depth of field, Silent AF and iris (aperture) drive ideal for movie capture, Dust and moisture resistant design for maximum durability. 9-blade circular aperture for beautiful defocussed backgrounds, Ideal for Full-Frame and APS-C A-mount cameras, Improved Internal focusing system - 4x faster subject tracking.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very expensive fake

I had the same problem as Pathguy where the AF motor suddenly failed, except mine failed 4 months after the warranty expired. :( I sent it to Precision which was a Sony authorized repair center (from the Sony website) and they charged me 850 for the motor repair. The lens now has trouble focusing in low light, which it didn't before Precision forgot to send me back the black and white filter that was attached to the lens.

Pros
  • All right!
Cons
  • Requires socket

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Amazing lens, greatly improved over the first version

Amazing lens, greatly improved over the first version. I bought it to use with my Sony A7rii with LAEA3 adapter and the results are amazing. I compared with the new G-Master lens and I liked it, the color reproduction and sharpness are identical. If you can get it for a few hundred less than the original price, you're also buying a great piece of glass for events, portraits, and moderate wide-angle shots. I highly recommend this lens.

Pros
  • Great overall performance
Cons
  • Makes me nervous

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Heavy, expensive and very, very good - a classic Zeiss zoom lens for general use but lacking some grandeur.

This is a classic Zeiss lens - big, heavy, expensive, with excellent build quality, with a very smooth and solid zoom mechanism. It was recently updated, possibly before the new Sony A99II, and its predecessor, version 1, was a classic for a reason. So why only four stars? Well if I could put 4.5/5 I think that would be a more accurate rating but it loses half a star just for its cost and the fact that it's not the best 24-70 2.8 on the market - that honor belongs to the Canon 24-70 L2. It has…

Pros
  • nice thing
Cons
  • will be added later