Sony Sonnar T*16-80mm F3.5-4.5

If you want to experience professional-grade lens, yet, one that is compact, and easy-to-carry – look no further than the Sony Carl Zeiss T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 lens.

The lens features a precise optical design that will make it one of your favorites. As the ultimate all-in-one zoom lens, the Sony Carl Zeiss T* 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 lens is actually the first professional-grade 5X zoom lens specifically designed for APS-size CCD image sensors.

The lens delivers incredible precision in a single compact and highly portable lens that carries you from 24mm wide-angle to 120mm telephoto (35mm equivalent). In addition, the advanced Carl Zeiss optical design and anti-flare T* Coating make this one of the most valued lenses in the world of digital photography.

Using two aspherical lens elements, frame distortion and other chromatic aberrations – such as flare and ghosting -- can be reduced effectively. This allows for sharper images with accurate color rendition.

The lens also sports an Auto clutch to stop manual focus ring rotation, wide focus ring for a solid feel in manual focusing. The circular aperture of the lens provides you with pleasing out of focus picture elements.