Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6
$698
16-105 mm
autofocus 6.6x zoom lens
f/3.5-5.6
variable aperture
  • Designed for APS-C Sony Alpha DT

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B&H Photo Video

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8 users at B&H Photo Video

"After so many choices and reading several reviews, I finally made the decision to buy this lens. I am glad B&H has this on sale[...] I tested this lens from 16 to 105mm range and I was very satisfied with its overall performance - the zoom range, color, sharpness, close and quick focus.I just wish that this is full frame and a constant f4. At 16mm f 3.5, it vignetts but it can easily be solve by using f8 aperture."

"After testing this lens, I am not disappointed and even exceeded my standards for a lens of this range. Two days ago, I used this lens with my A700 and HVL58-am on a church activities and the results were excellent!!! I just wish that this lens has a constant aperture of f4 or f4.5"

"I have notices lens-creep, if you carry the camera with the lens pointed downwards. Also at 16mm there is some vignetting if you screw on a CPL. I was a little surprised at the lens-creep, but did expect the vignetting."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Sony SLT A57, Sony SLT A77 and Sony SLT A65.

Sony SLT A57
72.6 - 12.8°
horizontal angle of view
24.5-161mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 vs other Sony Alpha DT lenses

Zoom range Above average zoom range Help
6.6x

Cons

The Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 vs other Sony Alpha DT lenses

Fixed aperture Variable aperture Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

The Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 vs other Sony Alpha DT travel lenses

Max focal length Poor telephoto lens Help
105 mm
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Zoom range Poor zoom range Help
6.6x

Specifications

General

Min focal length
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16 mm
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Max focal length
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105 mm
Zoom range
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6.6x
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Magnification
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1:4.5 (0.2x)

Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/3.5
Wide maximum
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f/22
Tele minimum
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f/5.6
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Tele maximum
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f/36
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Features

Auto focus
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Yes
Focus motor
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None
below average below average
Image stabilization
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None
Fisheye
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No
Tilt-shift
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No

Form factor

Lens mount
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Sony Alpha DT
Length
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83 mm
Diameter
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72 mm
Filter size
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62 mm
Weight
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470 g

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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72.8°
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Telephoto horizontal
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12.8°
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Wide vertical
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52°
Telephoto vertical
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8.5°
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Wide diagonal
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83°
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Telephoto diagonal
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15.3°
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