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2024-05-04T20:00:00
A very nice tiny portrait lens, excellent for the A7C II
Ricardo7
2024-05-04T20:00:00
A very nice tiny portrait lens, excellent for the A7C II
Ricardo77
2024-05-04T20:00:00
A very nice tiny portrait lens, excellent for the A7C II
Ricard0
2024-05-04T20:00:00
A very nice tiny portrait lens, excellent for the A7C II
Ricardo21
2024-03-26T20:00:00
I'm not a professional photographer. I do display my work, however. Occasionally, I need to restrict my lens choice so I can travel lightly. This is a superb all around choice for that purpose.
Creamcityshooter
2024-02-01T19:00:00
Fantastic Sony ZEISS Lens, great autofocus and pinsharp pictures. A great versatile lens that is a great addition and upgrade from Sony kit lenses.
Martin r.
2024-01-18T19:00:00
I bought this lens about 2 months ago and I couldn't be happier with it. I primarily wanted a small, lightweight fifty millimeter for travel and this fits the bill perfectly. Outstanding build quality and gorgeous images in both photo and video. Excellent (Zeiss) contrast with fantastic sharpness and beautiful fall off. This lens can't be beaten at this price point. Highly recommended.
Indyboy
2024-01-05T19:00:00
This 55 mm has an excellent focal length, a fast and very sharp focus
Ljcolina
2023-10-28T20:00:00
Easy to use, sharp, clear and still has life left in it despite its age
HuwR
2023-10-28T20:00:00
Easy to use, sharp, clear and still has life left in it despite its age
HuwWG
2023-10-14T20:00:00
I purchased this lens at the end of last month after advice from camera shop what a lens fantastic portrait photos sharp as anything very impressed with this lens
Mike A.
2023-09-16T20:00:00
Well made, easy to operate, with image quality to suite even the most demanding project.
Digital A.
2023-08-08T20:00:00
I bought this lens 6 months ago and very happy with the performance, sharp photos and fast autofocus
Iliyaniz
2023-06-23T20:00:00
Just used this lens at a wedding and absolutely blown away by the image quality. Best prime I've ever used
PRPhoto
2023-05-24T20:00:00
i love de Image of this lens ,the size and de bokeh
AndiPopa
2023-05-01T20:00:00
Superb lens, very useable focal length for family, portrait, street and small events. Very sharp, great in low light, super build quality. MF switch would be a nice addition.
sonyAlphaFan
2023-05-01T20:00:00
Superb lens, very useable focal length for family, portrait, street and small events. Very sharp, great in low light, super build quality. MF switch would be a nice addition.
SonyBloke
2023-05-01T20:00:00
Superb lens, very useable focal length for family, portrait, street and small events. Very sharp, great in low light, super build quality. MF switch would be a nice addition.
Sony G.
2023-04-08T20:40:15
Perfect size and super sharp. Since it is a relative old lens compared to newer 50mm line-up from Sony, you can get some used ones in excellent condition at very reasonable price. It is really a steal for its excellent sharpness and color rendering. I almost never take this one off my camera unless I really need wide landscape and portrait shots.
YI D.
2023-01-16T19:00:00
I bought the FE 55 mm F1.8 ZA about two years ago originally for my A7-III and now I use it on my A7-IV. It's a great lens for a variety of use cases. Sharp from corner to corner and great bokeh too. If I'm traveling and want to "go light" with only one prime lens, this is it! It is so small and light, it's a joy compared to other lenses with similar performance at half the price.
Commodore_65
2023-01-07T19:00:00
Fulfils my daily photography needs and far exceed my expectation!
lordmustill
2023-01-02T19:00:00
This is a fantastic lens. It's light and razor Sharp. Even used it for a landscape recently and it rocked. I love it and it goes everywhere with me. Highly recommended
Drbester
2022-12-31T19:00:00
I used this model in cold conditions under -5°C. Unfortunately in cold temperatures the Lens stopped working. Only after warming up and restarting the Cam, the lens operated as usual.
Uli U.
2022-12-12T19:00:00
Perfect street set up with my a7riii, very small and light. So far low light performance has been excellent. Instant AF with my touch screen. Some CA in extreme circumstances, but easily corrected in post. I would have liked an aperture ring, but just being picky! Great lens, I anticipate using it a lot.
Julesc
2022-09-06T08:13:11
I am already in love with this lens.
SHANNON O.
2022-08-17T20:00:00
I recently came to Sony from Leica and was so pleased to discover this lens which has similar character - fine detail, subtle gradations, excellent colour rendition. If I had one design request it would be to add an aperture ring to the next iteration.
gnomen
2022-07-20T20:00:00
Love this lens. Not up for paying for the 1.4 GM. This is so close in my view at the fraction of the price. Fantastic lens.
Stuart63
2022-06-05T20:00:00
This lens justifies the price. Mates perfectly with a7c to maintain a compact but very powerful combo. The evf on the camera had me wondering a bit about how the photos would translate, but once uploaded, I?m blown away by the sharpness and bokeh. Low light performance is excellent- I?ve yet to wish for a flash for any indoor shot with any light available. Highly recommend.
Intermediate B.
2021-12-14T19:00:00
I have the 90mm 2.8 macro which I adore but I needed a wider angle for some of my food styling photography. This is perfect. Great bokeh and I can focus relatively closely. It's small and light too so a great lens for carrying around outside.
Chrisyfitz
2021-12-10T09:01:09
This is my favorite lens
Frank R.
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Sony E (Full Frame)
Full Frame
55mm
Auto Focus
f/1.8
Standard
Essentials Kit
Designed For Use With:, Sony a7, Sony a7 II, Sony a7 III, Sony a7 IV, Sony a7C, Sony a7C II, Sony a7CR, Sony a7R, Sony a7R II, Sony a7R III, Sony a7R IV, Sony a7R V, Sony a7S, Sony a7S II, Sony a7S III, Sony a9, Sony a9 II, Sony a9 III, Sony Alpha 1, Sony ZV-E1
Compatible With Restrictions:, Sony a3000, Sony a5000, Sony a5100, Sony a6000, Sony a6100, Sony a6300, Sony a6400, Sony a6500, Sony a6600, Sony a6700, Sony NEX C3, Sony NEX-3, Sony NEX-5, Sony NEX-5R, Sony NEX-5T, Sony NEX-6, Sony
None
Dustproof/Splashproof
49mm
1.64' / 50 cm
49mm
None
43
Not Applicable
0.14x
7 Elements / 5 Groups
9, Rounded
9.91 oz (281g)
2.54 x 2.78" (64.4 x 70.5 mm)
192223212190, 410000035412, 027242868175, 811709010548, 840014139958, 192223216723, 021331504401
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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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With its exceptional Carl Zeiss optics, the Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Lens for Sony E-mount cameras is a paragon of high-quality, professional-grade craftsmanship. Designed to elevate the performance of full-frame E-mount bodies such as the Sony Alpha series, this lens is renowned for its superb contrast and resolution. The advanced T* coating technology is meticulously applied to minimize internal reflections, ensuring that from the brightest highlights to the deepest blacks, your images will exhibit sublime contrast and clarity.
The Sonnar concept's large F1.8 maximum aperture not only allows for stunning full-frame background bokeh but also offers versatility with the option to stop down for greater depth-of-field control. This feature is invaluable for photographers looking to capture portraits with a dreamy, out-of-focus background or for those requiring sharp detail throughout the scene. The lens's bright aperture is also a significant advantage in low-light conditions, whether shooting indoors or capturing the ambient atmosphere of twilight landscapes.
Equipped with a linear motor-driven internal focusing mechanism, the lens operates smoothly and quietly, making it ideal for both still photography and videography where noise can be intrusive. The durable construction of the lens includes dust and moisture resistance, ensuring reliable performance even when conditions are less than ideal.
Compact in design yet uncompromising in performance, the Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Lens is a versatile choice for full-frame Sony E-mount users. It excels in a variety of photographic assignments, from portraiture to everyday shooting scenarios. The lens's F1.8 maximum aperture not only facilitates exceptional bokeh and background defocus but also contributes to its prowess in low-light situations. The 9-blade circular aperture contributes to a pleasing out-of-focus quality, enhancing the visual appeal of your images.
As a dependable outdoor companion, this lens is compatible with an extensive range of Sony cameras, ensuring that whether you're using the latest Sony Alpha 1 or the classic Sony A7, you'll experience the same reliable performance. The unique T* surface coating is a testament to Zeiss's advanced optical design, which suppresses internal reflections within the lens body, guaranteeing the high-contrast, vibrant imagery that Zeiss lenses are celebrated for.
This bundle enhances the lens's value and convenience, including a 49mm filter kit to protect and enhance your images, a sturdy lens case for safe transport, a lens cleaner and cleaning kit to maintain the pristine condition of your lens, and a lens cap tether to keep your lens cap secure. The Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Lens bundle is a comprehensive solution for discerning photographers who demand durability, versatility, and reliability in their equipment.
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