Having had a second chance to evaluate the Carl Zeiss 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA it is clear that this is a cracking lens. If you are a Sony user who demands the best, then this is the standard zoom for you.
Pros
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Great technical performance and robust feel
Cons
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Manual-focus ring lacks silky smoothness
Sample images
Score
Score in detail
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Design 85
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Image Quality 95
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Performance 95
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Value 90
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Features 85