Sal2470Z; Sal24F20Z - Sony NEX-VG20 Specifications

Mid-range zoom
Vario-Sonnar T* 24–70mm F2.8 ZA SSM SAL2470Z
Aspherical lens ED glass
At 24 mm - Open At 24 mm - F8
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At 70 mm - Open At 70 mm - F8
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A mode, 1/30 sec., F11, +0.7 EV, ISO 100, Auto white balance; Photo: Mike Jones
Two ED glass elements and two aspherical elements for superior image quality
Carl Zeiss T* coating effectively controls flare and glare
Constant F2.8 maximum aperture
Outstanding sharpness and contrast at all aperture settings
Quiet, responsive internal SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) autofocus drive
Focus mode switch and focus hold button offer precision focus control
If you insist on prime-lens image quality but envy the convenience of
variable focal length, here's a lens that brings the best of both worlds
together. For many discriminating photographers it is a lens that will
stay on the camera most of the time. Its versatile 24mm to 70mm zoom
range covers a wide gamut of shooting situations, and its extraordinary
sharpness and contrast are fully retained at all focal lengths and
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apertures. Whether you're shooting a tight indoor scene at 24mm, a
portrait at 70mm, or anything in between, you'll feel and see legendary
Carl Zeiss quality in every shot.
• Weight (approx): 955 g
• Dimensions (Dia. x L): 83 x 111 mm
• Max. magnification ratio: 0.25x
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M mode, 1/500 sec., F8, -1.7 EV, ISO 200, Sunset Creative Style, D-Range Optimizer Lv2; Photo: Kentaro Fukuda
Wide-angle prime
Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM SAL24F20Z
Two ED glass elements and two aspherical elements for superior image quality
Carl Zeiss T* coating effectively controls flare and glare
Quiet, responsive internal SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) autofocus drive
Focus ring with auto clutch does not rotate during autofocus
9-blade circular aperture for attractive defocusing
Aspherical lens ED glass
At 24 mm - Open At 24 mm - F8
100 100 Representing the wide end of the A-mount Carl Zeiss prime lens range, the
24mm focal length of this model provides a wide perspective on 35mm
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full-frame format cameras, and a closer-to-normal equivalent focal length
60 60 of 36mm on APS-C format cameras. Photographers who value a single-
prime approach to general shooting will love this lens, as will those who
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appreciate the subtle but tangible quality advantage that a first-class
prime provides. Use it indoors, on the street, or in the wild for images that
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can bring your artistic vision to life. In addition to unimpeachable optical
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responsive, quiet autofocus operation and a minimum focusing distance
of lens (mm) of lens (mm)
of just 19 centimeters that lets you explore your subjects at close range.
• Weight (approx): 555 g
• Dimensions (Dia. x L): 78 x 76 mm
• Max. magnification ratio: 0.29x
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