Sony Introduces Two Premium ZEISS® Lenses for alpha A-mount Camera System

Newly Refined Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 and 16-35mm F2.8 Zoom Lenses

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23 Apr, 2015, 11:00 ET

SAN DIEGO, April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony today has announced two new high-performance ZEISS® lenses zoom lenses – a standard zoom and a wide-angle zoom – for its alpha A-mount system. 

Designed for professionals and high-end photo enthusiasts, the new Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II (model SAL2470Z2) standard zoom and Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II (model SAL1635Z2) wide angle zoom lenses deliver significant improvements in image quality, ghost reduction and AF performance over their predecessors and add a rugged dust- and moisture-resistant design.

The new zoom lenses are ideal partners to Sony's alpha A-mount family of interchangeable lens cameras, including the highly acclaimed alpha99 and alpha77 II models. With the addition of an optional mount adaptor, they're also compatible with alpha E-mount cameras such as the alpha7 series.

The new Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II and Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II models achieve legendary ZEISS image quality thanks to ZEISS T* coating on their optical surfaces that minimizes ghosting and flare plus aspherical and ED (extra-low dispersion) glass elements that suppress aberration and minimize distortion. 

Additionally, the new models feature enhanced AF capabilities compared to their predecessors, delivering approximately 4x the subject tracking speed thanks to their SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) system and faster, more powerful processing in the lens LSI.   This advanced AF performance makes the new lenses an ideal complement to the impressive 4D focus system on select alpha camera bodies like the alpha77 II model, and a great choice for shooting fast moving subjects like sports, wildlife or young children.    

Pricing and Availability

The new Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II (model SAL2470Z2) standard zoom and Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II (model SAL1635Z2) wide angle zoom lenses will be available this June for about $2100 and $2250, respectively.

The new lenses and all other Sony alpha camera bodies and accessories are sold at authorized retailers throughout the Sony dealer network.  

Please follow #SonyAlpha on twitter for the latest alpha camera news.

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