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Sony 24-70mm F/2.8 SSM Carl Zeiss Review

Here’s a brief look at the Sony 24-70mm F/2.8 SSM Carl Zeiss zoom lens.  Scroll down for the main review. Lens SAL2470Z  Sony 24-70mm F/2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar ZA Box contents
Front and rear caps, hood, softcase and users manual. Cost $1998 retail Build quality Very good Additional information
Also consider the Minolta AF 28-70mm F/2.8 G orSony/Tamron…

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Sony 28mm F/2.8 Review

Here’s a brief look at the Sony 28mm F/2.8 lens.  Scroll down for the review. Lens SAL-28F28  Sony 28mm F/2.8 Box contents
Front and rear caps, and a users manual. Cost $270 retail  Discontinued in 2011 Build quality Very good Additional information
Has neat built-in hood, 3/8″ (9mm) deep fully extended, but it does no good Specifications below
Optical configuration

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Sony 35mm F/1.4 G Lens Review

Here’s a brief look at the Sony 35mm F/1.4 G lens.  Scroll down for the review. Lens SAL-35F14G  Sony 35mm F/1.4 Box contents
Front and rear caps, hood, soft case and users manual. Cost $1498 retail Build quality Very good Additional information
Re-badged and slightly upgraded Minolta lens from the late 1990s.  Optical design dates back to the late 80s.…

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Sony DT 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Review

Here’s a brief look at the Sony 55-200mm F/4-5.6 telephoto lens.  Scroll down for the main review.
Lens SAL-55200  Sony 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Box contents
Front and rear caps, hood and users manual. Cost $200 retail Build quality Good, but plastic mount. Additional information
Similar to the more versatile Sony 75-300mm but less expensive. Specifications below
Optical configuration 13 elements in…

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Sony 70-200mm F/2.8 G Review

Here’s a brief look at the Sony 70-200mm F/2.8 G  telephoto lens.  Scroll down for the main review. Lens SAL-70200G  Sony 70-200mm F/2.8 Box contents
Front and rear caps, hood, carrying case and users manual. Cost $1998 retail Build quality Excellent Additional information
One of only five Sony lenses compatible with Sony TCs. Specifications below
Optical configuration 19 elements…

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