Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA

The Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA captures sharp, lovely images, but it's not a budget lens.

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Product details

  • Diaphragm Blades 9, Rounded. Lens Groups / Elements is 5/7
  • Focal Length: 55mm, Filter Diameter: 49mm
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 19-11/16 inches (.50m)
  • Lens Type: Fixed, E-mount Full Frame, Lens not zoomable
  • Aperture (Min/Max): 22/1.8; Angle of View (35 mm): 43 °
  • Magnification: 14x; Battery Life (Still Images) Approx. 530 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 650 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)

PROS

+ Extremely sharp from edge to edge.
+ Negligible distortion.
+ Wide f/1.8 aperture.
+ Excellent build quality.

CONS

- Expensive.
- Not optically stabilized.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on December 10, 2013
The Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA captures sharp, lovely images, but it's not a budget lens.
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