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Sony Vario Tessar T* 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Autofocus APS-C Lens

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Sony Vario Tessar T* 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Autofocus APS-C Lens

The Sony Vario Tessar T* 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Autofocus APS-C Lens for E-Mount is a native Sony E lens currently represented by 9 used KEH offers. Its strongest practical roles include landscape photography, travel photography. Its 16-70mm zoom range allows framing changes without switching lenses.

Lowest eligible advertised used offer$254.00
1 retailer source comparedKEH currently lists the lowest eligible starting price.
KEH $254.00
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The buying brief

Best suited tolandscape photography
Trade-off to considerIncluded caps, hoods, cases and other accessories can differ between used listings.

Buying decision at a glance

This product is classified for the native Sony E mount. Confirm sensor coverage, crop behavior and any camera-specific limitations before purchasing.

Use the research below to judge whether this lens suits your camera and subjects. Choose a specific used copy only after checking its documented condition, inclusions and seller terms.

Current used market

Compare available used offers

Each price refers to a different used copy. Compare condition and what is included before deciding.

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Camera systemSony E
MountSony E
BrandSony
Sensor coverageAPS-C
Maximum aperturef/4
Inventory status8 recently listed

Editorial buying guidance

Who this lens is most likely to serve well.

Research-based editorial assessment

Prepared byMirrorless Lens World Editorial TeamPublished October 11, 2026

This assessment uses product specifications, compatibility data, current used-market inventory and editorial research. It is not presented as a hands-on laboratory test unless explicitly stated.

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Who this lens is best for

  • landscape photography
  • travel photography
  • portrait photography

Why it stands out

  • Its 16-70mm zoom range allows framing changes without switching lenses.
  • There are currently 9 active KEH condition-grade offers, making price and condition comparison practical.
  • The catalog identifies this product for APS-C coverage.

Things to consider before buying

  • Included caps, hoods, cases and other accessories can differ between used listings.
  • A lower cosmetic condition grade can be a good value, but the final KEH listing should be checked for optical, mechanical and accessory details.
  • Current prices and availability can change after the feed is updated.

Camera compatibility and mount coverage

This product is classified for the native Sony E mount. Confirm sensor coverage, crop behavior and any camera-specific limitations before purchasing.

Choosing a used condition grade

Start by comparing Excellent and Excellent Plus offers for a balance of price and cosmetic condition. Consider Bargain grade when the price difference is meaningful and cosmetic wear is acceptable. Always review the exact accessories included with the selected listing.

Compare the actual used copies

Retailer offers, conditions and price history

Use the offers above for a quick comparison. Below are the individual MPB and eBay listings, KEH condition grades and recorded KEH asking prices. Different used copies are not condition-matched; compare inclusions, seller terms and total cost.

Recently imported KEH inventory

KEH condition grades and included accessories

Compare recently listed KEH condition grades and accessories, then verify the selected offer at the retailer.

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ConditionIncluded detailsRecently listed priceRetailer
Like New MinusGrade LN-With Case, Caps and Hood$378.00View at KEH ↗
ExcellentGrade EXWith Caps$315.00View at KEH ↗
ExcellentGrade EXWith Caps, Case$323.00View at KEH ↗
ExcellentGrade EXWith Caps and Hood$330.00View at KEH ↗
ExcellentGrade EXWith Case, Caps and Hood$340.00View at KEH ↗
BargainGrade BGNWith Caps$254.00View at KEH ↗
BargainGrade BGNWith Caps, Case$261.00View at KEH ↗
BargainGrade BGNWith Caps and Hood$269.00View at KEH ↗

KEH observed asking-price history

Nov 6, 2026$254.008 offers
Nov 7, 2026$254.008 offers
Nov 8, 2026$254.008 offers
Nov 9, 2026$254.008 offers
Nov 10, 2026$254.008 offers
Nov 11, 2026$254.008 offers
Nov 12, 2026$254.008 offers
Nov 13, 2026$254.008 offers

The lowest tracked asking price stayed unchanged across the recent observations shown above. Individual used copies can move the range quickly as condition grades sell through.

Editorial method

Selected from active KEH inventory using native mount compatibility, current offer depth, focal length, aperture information and photography use-case classifications. Inventory depth is not treated as proof of optical superiority.

Last editorial update: Oct 29, 2026

Camera compatibility

Camera-system compatibility and coverage

This lens has broad coverage across the published camera guides currently mapped through the site’s native compatibility data. This is an APS-C image-circle lens. On a full-frame body sharing the mount, expect crop-mode framing or image-area limitations; native mount fit does not mean full-frame coverage.

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Use our detailed guides to evaluate focal length, aperture, compatibility and the risks of buying a used copy. These resources complement the model-specific facts and offers above.