- Fast AF
- Tack sharp across the frame
- Weather sealed
- Silent focus
- balances well on the E-5

- Only 14-35 (27-70)
- Quite heavy

New E-5 needs a outstanding lens I said to myself and got an affordable copy with warranty here in Switzerland. Usually you don't find NIB copies for that price.


The sharpness is impressive. Even wide open it remains tack sharp.


The autofocus on the E-5 is accurate and fast. It has slight back focus, but on the E-5, this can be adjusted by adding +3.


It is heavy, yes, but having had my A850 and the Vario-Sonnar ZA24-70/2.8 these 900gr are no big deal.

The build is solid. Waterproof for sure. The Zeiss wasn't, I have to mention here for the same amount of money.

Thinking about the comparison to my FF equipment, the 28-70mm are not too limiting. of course, 12-35/2.0 would have been better, but I can live with it.

This is definitely the right lens if you want to do AL and not to be constantly switching to the primes.

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Sony ZEISS Vario-Sonnar 24-70/2.8 SSM on Alpha 850 Full Frame
Sony ZEISS Vario-Sonnar 16-35/2.8 SSM on Alpha 850 Full Frame

- super sharp & flawless optics
- silky bokeh
- f2 is wonderful
- superfast AF
- built tough

- a bit dodgy AF in low light

Excellent optics throughout all apertures and focal lengths.
Silky smooth bokeh for elegant portraits.
Excellent design with great balance and tactile zoom/focus rings. Fast, silent and accurate AF with SWD motor. Excellent weatherseal, able to repel flowing tap water.
An overall must have lens for serious E-system shooter.

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Leica Summilux 25mm F1.4 ASPH
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Zuiko Digital 50mm F2.0 Macro