Sony A7ll with the 16-70/4 Zeiss Zoom

[Jim Tardio]

Is anybody using this combo? I realize it will be cropped to a 24-105 range on the A7ll, but I like that range for traveling.

Any thoughts on this lens in general?

Thanks for any help.

 

[Vivek]

I don't have either but I would not waste my cash on any APS-C lens that too a zoom for a FF cam.

 

[iiiNelson]

Is anybody using this combo? I realize it will be cropped to a 24-105 range on the A7ll, but I like that range for traveling.

Any thoughts on this lens in general?

Thanks for any help.

I'd probably would just pair it with the A6000 personally. I hear it's a great walk around lens but a bit expensive for an APS-C lens.

 

[mbroomfield]

The copies that TIm and I had were pretty poor (on Nex bodies).
http://www.getdpi.com/forum/sony/48063-sony-zeiss-16-70-4-oss.html

 

[Jim Tardio]

Interesting to hear. I figured it was a good combo since I saw that Bob Krist was using it for his work. He is using it on an A7s, however, along with an RX10 for professional work. Here is the link: It’s in the Bag | Old Man in Motion

 

[Vivek]

A Nail in the DX Coffin? | byThom | Thom Hogan

:angel:

It is possible that the sponsor companies press their reps to promote products that lag behind in sales. It makes no sense whatsoever to use the low performing zoom on A7s.

 

[Jim Tardio]

Well, Bob used to be Nikon exclusively and switched to Sony. He explains it here:
National Geographic photographer Bob Krist explains why he moved to Sony. | sonyalpharumors.

 

[ken_vs_ryu]

Sounds like a great combo for video since APS-C on the A7s reduces the rolling shutter.

You can also use the 24-70 FE then switch to APS-C to get the reach. 24-70 at full res and 70-105 at aps-c.

 

[ggibson]

You can also use the 24-70 FE then switch to APS-C to get the reach. 24-70 at full res and 70-105 at aps-c.

This! Unless the size makes a big difference for you, the 24-70 makes much more sense on an FE camera. Or go for the new 24-240 if you really want the extra MP at longer range.

 

[Vivek]

Well, Bob used to be Nikon exclusively and switched to Sony.

Carl-Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS ( Sony SEL1670Z ) - Review / Test Report

Looks like it isn't worth the blue label or the price tag it has.

 

[Jim Tardio]

Yeah, not a stellar review.

I was just looking for a vacation alternative. I've decided to take just my Fuji x100T along with a Sony A6000 and Sigma 60/2.8. I can live with 35mm & 90mm.