Overview

The Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA is a professional-grade standard zoom for Sony A-mount, offering excellent center sharpness wide open and very good overall sharpness when stopped down. Weaknesses include soft extreme corners at 24mm and 70mm wide-open, and some lateral chromatic aberration at 24mm. Build quality is robust but not fully weather-sealed, and the lens is heavy at ~974g. It suits enthusiasts and professionals needing a fast, sharp standard zoom, especially for portraiture and general use.