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Sony
None
Black
Standard
Sony E (Full Frame)
35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor
Auto Focus
1.64' / 50 cm
55mm
43
Not Applicable
f/1.8
f/22
0.14x
49mm
None
7 Elements / 5 Groups
9, Rounded
2.54 x 2.78" (64.4 x 70.5 mm)
9.91 oz (281g)
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Super sharp lens! Zeiss-worthy
By JoeFotosiamo
This lens definitely lived up to its Zeiss name! Superbly sharp across all aperture and from center to edges. The bokeh is very nice and smooth as a 55mm lens and the colors look great. I actually bought this lens instead of the 35mm and have not regretted it yet.
Superb.
By Thkpic1
This is a fantastic lens....absolutely stellar in every right. It's sharp as a tac with great contrast and pleasing bokeh. To my eyes anyway, I can' tell the difference from 1.4-1.8....the lack of speed is absolutely non-essential. In fact, its probably the reason Sony was able to nail the performance on this lens throughout it's aperture range. One thing though, the sample picture in the ad on this page of the girl is driving me nuts. Yes, you can see how much shallow DOF you can get with th...
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Discover the unparalleled excellence of the Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Lens for Sony E, a high-performance lens that brings out the best in your Sony a7 and a7R full-frame E-mount cameras. This lens, featuring the renowned Carl Zeiss contrast and resolution, is designed to deliver sublime contrast from highlights to deep blacks, thanks to its innovative optical design and T* coating that effectively suppresses internal reflections.
Experience the beauty of full-frame background bokeh with its large F1.8 maximum aperture, a characteristic of the Sonnar concept. This feature not only allows for stunning bokeh effects but also provides the option of stopping down for an extended depth-of-field. The large aperture also makes this lens an excellent choice for indoor and outdoor low-light photography, offering extra speed and brightness in a compact design.
The Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Lens is equipped with a linear motor-driven internal focusing mechanism that ensures smooth and quiet operation. Its dust and moisture-resistant design guarantees consistently reliable performance, making it a dependable companion for outdoor photography.
This prime lens, with its high-performance 55mm full-frame format, delivers exceptional sharpness and beautiful rendering, making it an ideal choice for portraiture, everyday photography, and low-light assignments. The extra-bright F1.8 maximum aperture facilitates exceptional bokeh and background defocus, further enhanced by the 9-blade circular aperture.
The unique T* surface coating, in conjunction with Carl Zeiss's advanced optical design, suppresses internal reflections within the lens body, ensuring sublime contrast with sparkling highlights and deep blacks - a signature of this premium lens-maker. Experience the superior quality and performance of the Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Lens for Sony E, a lens that truly embodies the Zeiss name.