Capture expansive landscapes, detailed architecture, interiors, travel scenes, and professional video with the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS lens. Designed for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras, this versatile wide-angle zoom combines ZEISS optics, a constant F4 aperture, and built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization.

The flexible 16–35mm focal range lets you reframe scenes without changing lenses, while the constant maximum aperture maintains consistent exposure throughout the zoom range.

Key Features

• Wide-angle 16–35mm zoom range for landscapes, architecture, interiors, travel, and video
• Designed for Sony full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras
• Compatible with Sony APS-C E-mount cameras
• Constant F4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range
• ZEISS Vario-Tessar optical design
• ZEISS T* coating helps reduce flare and ghosting
• Optical SteadyShot stabilization helps minimize visible camera shake
• Three extra-low dispersion elements help reduce chromatic aberration and colour fringing
• Internal focusing supports fast and quiet autofocus
• Suitable for both photography and video recording
• Dust- and moisture-resistant construction provides added protection outdoors
• Professional black finish

ZEISS Image Quality

The ZEISS optical design delivers detailed images with strong contrast and accurate colour reproduction. Its T* anti-reflective coating helps control internal reflections, flare, and ghosting when photographing bright lights, backlit subjects, sunsets, and high-contrast scenes.

Three extra-low dispersion glass elements help reduce chromatic aberration and unwanted colour fringing for cleaner, sharper results.

Constant F4 Aperture

The constant F4 maximum aperture remains available throughout the entire 16–35mm zoom range. This provides consistent exposure when zooming and makes the lens practical for photography and video production.

Optical SteadyShot

Built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization helps reduce the effects of camera shake during handheld shooting. It is especially useful when working indoors, in lower light, or when recording handheld video.

Quiet Internal Focusing

The internal focusing system supports responsive, quiet autofocus performance. Because the lens does not extend during focusing, it offers more consistent handling for still photography and video.

Camera Compatibility

Full-Frame Sony E-Mount Cameras

Provides a native focal range of 16–35mm. Compatible with supported Sony Alpha full-frame E-mount cameras, including applicable a7-series models.

APS-C Sony E-Mount Cameras

Provides an approximately 24–52.5mm full-frame-equivalent focal range when used with a compatible Sony APS-C camera.

Specifications

• Brand: Sony
• Product line: Vario-Tessar T* FE
• Model: SEL1635Z
• Lens mount: Sony E-mount
• Format compatibility: Full-frame and APS-C
• Lens type: Wide-angle zoom
• Focal length: 16–35mm
• APS-C equivalent focal range: Approximately 24–52.5mm
• Maximum aperture: Constant F4
• Image stabilization: Optical SteadyShot
• Optical design: ZEISS Vario-Tessar
• Lens coating: ZEISS T*
• Extra-low dispersion elements: Three
• Focus system: Internal focusing
• Weather protection: Dust- and moisture-resistant construction
• Colour: Black

Ideal For

• Landscape photography
• Architecture and real estate
• Interior photography
• Travel and city photography
• Events and environmental portraits
• Vlogging and video production
• Handheld wide-angle shooting