Name: DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Brand: Sony
SKU: 732
Rating: 4.1 (7 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

3.7 / 5

Build Quality and Handling The lens is very well constructed
centre resolution remains very good
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

The focus ring is quite stiff and has very little travel
corner darkness is not an issue
Sony Lenses Lab tested Lens

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 15
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: 16, 105 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Telephoto, Normal, Wide angle

Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 - Pros & Cons

Build Quality and Handling The lens is very well constructed
centre resolution remains very good
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
solid and well-built
an ambitious lens that is good in parts

The focus ring is quite stiff and has very little travel
corner darkness is not an issue
Sony Lenses Lab tested Lens
distortion is mostly pincushion
much of a change in resistance to chromatic aberration in the production sample of the lens
Much higher levels of fringing that will become noticeable in images
the corners are a little softer
Control of colour aberrations is also quite a mixed bag
This lens can be quite prone to flare
brands only offered 28-105mm lenses
The lack of a fast-aperture alternative is also regrettable

Sony - Video Reviews (2)

Autofocus Speedtest Sony DT 16-105mm F3,5-5,6

Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto Normal Wide angle
Lens mount	Sony A

Aperture max	3.5-5.6
Aperture min	22-36
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7

Construction	Zoom
Elements	15
Groups	11
Special elements / coatings	1 ED element 2 Aspherical elements
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	16.58 oz
Diameter	2.83 in
Length	3.27 in
Does not rotate on focusing	2.44 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	16 - 105
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	24 - 157.5
Maximum magnification	4.3 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Screw drive from camera
Full-time Manual focusing	no
Closest focusing distance	0.4
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Plastic Metal
Zoom lock	no
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony - Editorial Reviews (5)

4.1

Based on 5 reviews

Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-16105 Review

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Published: 06.09.2007

Sony 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-16105 Review

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Sony DT 16-105mm F/3.5-5.6 review

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Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony DA 16-105mm 1:3.5-5.6 review

DPReview

Published: 13.03.2008

Sony DA 16-105mm 1:3.5-5.6 review

4.2

The Sony DT 16-105mm 1:3.5-5.6 was announced in September 2007, as a premium kit lens to accompany the Alpha 700 DSLR. Sony has thankfully (and uncharacteristically) managed to avoid the over-proliferation of letters which afflict lens names from other manufacturers, with just the 'DT' badge (for Digital Technology) indicating that the design is optimised for cameras with APS-C imagers. Sony's information also reveals that the lens incorporates one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element and two glass aspherical elements, promising minimised colour aberration and excellent contrast across the zoom range, plus a circular aperture for pleasing background blur.