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    Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-70 mm f/ 3.5-4.5 C/Y
    Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-70 mm f/ 3.5-4.5 C/Y

    Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-70 mm f/ 3.5-4.5 C/Y

    28–70mm · f/3.5–4.5

    Overview

    The Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 C/Y is a standard zoom for FF/APS-C, manual focus, no stabilization. Consensus suggests it is not as highly regarded as other Zeiss zooms; one user notes it 'isn't that great'. Build is typical of the era, but optical performance is considered inferior to the 35-70mm f/3.4 or 28-85mm f/3.3-4, which are recommended alternatives. It may suit users who need 28mm width on a budget, but most advise seeking the better-performing siblings.