The build quality is fairly similar to the Zeiss ZA 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 DT (shown to the right in the product image gallery below) - it's decent but nothing to rave about either. The outer shell is made of good quality plastics. The broad, rubberized zoom ring operates smooth but also a little stiff.

Review of the Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 lens

Good short-end resolution from f/5.6

Poor resolution at longer focal lengths after f/11

Not many standard zooms extend to focal lengths in excess of 100mm, and the fact that this lens manages such a feat in a package that is no larger than Sony's companion 16-80mm ZA makes it worthy of serious attention.

Good short-end resolution from f/5.6

Poor resolution at longer focal lengths after f/11

I thought the autofocus would work with my A7Rii camera with adaptor but I was wrong, I was reimbursed very quickly by them thanks.

Sony's DT 16-105mm f/4.5-5.6 is a general 'walk about' lens that costs around ￡480 and covers popular focal lengths equivalent to a 24-157.4mm lens on a full-frame camera. Lenses like this tend to be a popular upgrade for those looking for a little more than their typical 18-55mm kit lens offers in...

Useful zoom range; Good build quality; Good centre resolution at the shorter end of the zoom range

Resolution towards edges of the frame from 50mm onwards; Barrel distortion at 16mm; Prone to flare

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Quick Focus; Rugged; Sharp Focus; Strong Construction

Heavy

First off this is a great little lens. Inside the box comes the lens, front and rear element caps, manuals, & Sony 1 year limited warranty card. The lens has a filter diameter of 62, so you can attach UV, polarizer etc. filters to the lens.

Easy To Use; Great Quality

Price

A few years ago a couple of Sony's engineers from their Japan camera division came and spent the day at our test lab to see how we test cameras and lenses. It was at a time when Sony's DSLR market was still in its infancy, having only the Alpha 100 and 900 in its DSLR lineup and a few refurbished...

A general purpose 6.5x zoom lens for APS-C sensor Sony and Minolta digital SLR cameras offering a wide-angle equivalent of a 24mm lens on a full-frame camera.

Useful zoom range; Good build quality; Good centre resolution at the shorter end of the zoom range

Resolution towards edges of the frame from 50mm onwards; Barrel distortion at 16mm; Prone to flare

Overall this lens is my favorite next to the 50mm f/1.4, I take this lens on all my shoots and have used in in most all weather conditions as well as indoor without flash. I find the versatility of this lens remarkable and really the best in class for the price.