This high-speed standard zoom lens covers the most commonly required image angle range of standard focal lengths. The Vario-Sonnar T* 2,8/24-70 ZA II is particularly well-suited for demanding photographers using both digital and analog full-format cameras. This results in a zoom range from a small wide angle to the moderate angle of a tele lens for digital APS-C cameras.?At full aperture, the lens achieves particularly uniform high image quality and illumination over the entire image field. The integrated super sonic wave motor (SSM) allows the Vario-Sonnar T* 2,8/24-70 ZA II to focus extremely fast and practically without any noise(1).? The sturdy mount, massive front bayonet for the lens shade and the metal filter thread make this lens ideal for anyone that appreciates high-quality mechanical precision coupled with outstanding optical performance.