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.
-- As reviewed by PCMag

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.
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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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