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    Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-85 mm f/ 3.5-4.5 N
    Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-85 mm f/ 3.5-4.5 N

    Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-85 mm f/ 3.5-4.5 N

    24–85mm · f/3.5–4.5

    Overview

    The Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 N offers excellent sharpness, rich color, and contrast typical of Zeiss optics. Distortion is well-controlled even at wide angles. Build quality is solid but the dual-cam design can suck in dust (OpticalLimits). It requires expensive 82mm filters and AF is slower than Canon L lenses. The lens is versatile for walk-around use but best suited for those who value optical quality over speed and can accept its bulk and filter cost.