Wonder why so many CZ 1680 selling

kentjr · 22nd April 2009

Hi Bros,

Just wondering why this few days there are always CZ 1680 popping out in the B&S section?
And most of them are only used for a few months and in very good condition.

Are there any problems with CZ 1680 other than zoom creep and that it cannot be used with FF bodies.

Lastly, if i were to buy a 2nd hand lens with warranty remaining, will the lens be under warranty although its not registered under my name.

Thanks!

lenrek · 22nd April 2009

Originally Posted by kentjr

Hi Bros,

Just wondering why this few days there are always CZ 1680 popping out in the B&S section?
And most of them are only used for a few months and in very good condition.

Well... Not sure... Maybe they decided to get better lens?

Originally Posted by kentjr

Are there any problems with CZ 1680 other than zoom creep and that it cannot be used with FF bodies.

Not that I know, but you can use it on FF as well.

Originally Posted by kentjr

Lastly, if i were to buy a 2nd hand lens with warranty remaining, will the lens be under warranty although its not registered under my name.

Thanks!

No problem with it, the warranty still continue until the expiry date.

MontoyaSG · 22nd April 2009

maybe they decided to get the CZ24-70 perhaps??

kentjr · 22nd April 2009

can cz2470 be used on cropped frame?

MontoyaSG · 22nd April 2009

Originally Posted by kentjr

can cz2470 be used on cropped frame?

why not?? what i like abt it is the super fast SSM

lenrek · 22nd April 2009

Originally Posted by kentjr

can cz2470 be used on cropped frame?

The beauty of Sony Alpha lenses, you can use it on all alpha camera body (you can even use it on old Minolta DSLR!). However, it depend on our skill to make the picture looks good!

(Me still learning!

)

kentjr · 22nd April 2009

Thanks for the info bro....HeeHee
Think it will be in my wishlist already....

Titan10k · 22nd April 2009

i'm also wondering the same question... saw a 10 day old going for $800 today, that's definitely a steal, grab it quick if you can.

stvc11 · 22nd April 2009

16-80 would be better if use it on Crop Factor. 24-70 are just not wide enough on crop factor.

kentjr · 22nd April 2009

That's why i am wondering why 10 days want to sell already.

ongll · 22nd April 2009

This is one lens that I would never sell.

It was the best walkabout lens I have with APS-C camera (in Sony line-up, excluding Minolta lenses). It still is. When I bring my A700 out, I wouldn't bother to bring my 24-70, it is not wide enough and just too heavy unless I need a f/2.8 for low lighting.

When shooting in outdoor with a great lighting, this lens performs very well.

Titan10k · 23rd April 2009

Originally Posted by ongll

This is one lens that I would never sell.

It was the best walkabout lens I have with APS-C camera (in Sony line-up, excluding Minolta lenses). It still is. When I bring my A700 out, I wouldn't bother to bring my 24-70, it is not wide enough and just too heavy unless I need a f/2.8 for low lighting.

When shooting in outdoor with a great lighting, this lens performs very well.

ditto, I wouldn't sell it as long as I still have an alpha mount aps-c body.

afipuffy · 23rd April 2009

Okay, getting CZ 1680 one soon and maybe CZ 2470 in late august. Lol

teodesson · 23rd April 2009

For me it's normal
CZ1680 is one of hot items in Sony-KM BnS
another two is beercan and KM 50mm f1.7
It'll benefit you who want to add CZ1680 into your collection

(Oh man, that's cheap)

Darcy.Zhou · 24th April 2009

Focusing is a bit slow... slower than the kit lens, worse at bad lighting conditions.

But color and sharpness is really great!

teodesson · 24th April 2009

Originally Posted by Darcy.Zhou

Focusing is a bit slow... slower than the kit lens, worse at bad lighting conditions.

But color and sharpness is really great!

slower than kit lens? It's slow, yes... but slower... don't think so

Rashkae · 24th April 2009

Originally Posted by Darcy.Zhou

Focusing is a bit slow... slower than the kit lens, worse at bad lighting conditions.

But color and sharpness is really great!

My 16-80 (when I still had an A100 and A700) would focus much faster than the kit.

kentjr · 24th April 2009

Just to confirm that CZ16-80 is definately faster than kit lens. Because i just tried out.
Cheers.

haqeel · 24th April 2009

yeah. planning to get CZ1680 at the end of this year (:

Elisha82 · 30th April 2009

the CZ 16-80mm is a DT lens and in order for it to be used on a FF camera like the a900, you have to use the crop mode which makes the a900 shoot in 11MP rather than 24MP.

22nd April 2009	#1
kentjr Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 355	Wonder why so many CZ 1680 selling Hi Bros, Just wondering why this few days there are always CZ 1680 popping out in the B&S section? And most of them are only used for a few months and in very good condition. Are there any problems with CZ 1680 other than zoom creep and that it cannot be used with FF bodies. Lastly, if i were to buy a 2nd hand lens with warranty remaining, will the lens be under warranty although its not registered under my name. Thanks!

22nd April 2009	#3
MontoyaSG Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,183	Re: Wonder why so many CZ 1680 selling maybe they decided to get the CZ24-70 perhaps?? __________________ My flickr! Album - Sony A850 (CZ 24-70) / Minolta 70-210 F4 http://www.flickr.com/photos/montoyasg/

22nd April 2009	#4
kentjr Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 355	Re: Wonder why so many CZ 1680 selling can cz2470 be used on cropped frame?

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kentjr Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 355	Re: Wonder why so many CZ 1680 selling Thanks for the info bro....HeeHee Think it will be in my wishlist already....

22nd April 2009	#8
Titan10k Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 463	Re: Wonder why so many CZ 1680 selling i'm also wondering the same question... saw a 10 day old going for $800 today, that's definitely a steal, grab it quick if you can.

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stvc11 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 231	Re: Wonder why so many CZ 1680 selling 16-80 would be better if use it on Crop Factor. 24-70 are just not wide enough on crop factor. __________________ www.flickr.com/stvc

22nd April 2009	#11
ongll Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 130	Re: Wonder why so many CZ 1680 selling This is one lens that I would never sell. It was the best walkabout lens I have with APS-C camera (in Sony line-up, excluding Minolta lenses). It still is. When I bring my A700 out, I wouldn't bother to bring my 24-70, it is not wide enough and just too heavy unless I need a f/2.8 for low lighting. When shooting in outdoor with a great lighting, this lens performs very well. __________________ Sony A900 \| A700\| A300 Limited CZ (16-80, 16-35, 24-70, 85, 135), Sony (35, 70-200, 70*400)G

23rd April 2009	#13
afipuffy Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CCK Posts: 300	Re: Wonder why so many CZ 1680 selling Okay, getting CZ 1680 one soon and maybe CZ 2470 in late august. Lol __________________ Shoot and shoot and shoot Every shoot is a puzzle to the world of photography...

23rd April 2009	#14
teodesson Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 190	Re: Wonder why so many CZ 1680 selling For me it's normal CZ1680 is one of hot items in Sony-KM BnS another two is beercan and KM 50mm f1.7 It'll benefit you who want to add CZ1680 into your collection (Oh man, that's cheap) __________________ α350 \| α CZ 16-80 \| 70-300G SSM \| M 70-210 f4 \| 35-105 \| 50 f1.4 RS \| Σ 50-150 f2.8 Last edited by teodesson; 23rd April 2009 at 01:47 AM.

24th April 2009	#15
Darcy.Zhou Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pasir Panjang Posts: 815	Re: Wonder why so many CZ 1680 selling Focusing is a bit slow... slower than the kit lens, worse at bad lighting conditions. But color and sharpness is really great! __________________ I n n o ' v i s i o n

24th April 2009	#19
haqeel Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sembawang, SG Posts: 650	Re: Wonder why so many CZ 1680 selling yeah. planning to get CZ1680 at the end of this year (: __________________ PortFolio the best camera is the camera that is with you; A200 :)

30th April 2009	#20
Elisha82 New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 5	Re: Wonder why so many CZ 1680 selling the CZ 16-80mm is a DT lens and in order for it to be used on a FF camera like the a900, you have to use the crop mode which makes the a900 shoot in 11MP rather than 24MP.