Product Description

Features

• ZEISS 35mm Full Frame normal prime lens
• Bright F1.8 maximum aperture
• EISS T anti-reflective coating minimises flare
• Circular 9-blade aperture for beautiful defocus effects
• Dust and moisture resistant design

Superior full-frame speed and quality

This standard prime lens with a 55mm focal length and large F1.8 maximum aperture offers stunning ZEISS Sonnar contrast and resolution for full-frame E-mount bodies. It can also create gorgeous background bokeh to set off your subject when needed. The big, bright maximum aperture means you can shoot handheld in low-light conditions while still getting outstanding sharpness and clarity.

Sonnar T FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Compatibility

• E-mount Full Frame cameras
• E-mount APS-C cameras

Sample photos

ZEISS Sonnar

Fast F1.8 for broad creative control

Renowned ZEISS contrast and sharpness bring out the best in full frame E-mount bodies, and an F1.8 maximum aperture can create beautiful background bokeh when desired.

Renowned ZEISS contrast and resolution bring out the best in full frame image sensors such as those in the Sony α7 series, and a large F1.8 maximum aperture can produce beautiful full-frame background bokeh. You can also stop down for extended depth-of-field. A bright lens like this is also an advantage when shooting in low light.

Advanced optics

Sony and ZEISS team up for better images

ZEISS and Sony technology in a precision optical design with the T* coating reduce all forms of aberration while achieving outstanding image-wide sharpness and contrast.

Advanced technology from ZEISS and Sony combines in a precision optical design with three aspherical elements, two double-sided, that effectively reduce all forms of aberration while achieving outstanding image-wide sharpness and contrast. The ZEISS T* coating suppresses internal reflections, for sublime contrast from highlights to deep blacks.

Beautiful bokeh

Smooth bokeh enhances depth and dimension

State-of-the-art optical design and a 9-blade circular aperture add up to beautifully smooth bokeh with natural-looking highlights for deep, dimensional images.

A 9-blade circular aperture works with this lens’s state-of-the-art optics to create beautifully smooth bokeh in out-of-focus background areas when desired, with natural-looking highlights that won’t distract from the important foreground subject and details.

Dust and moisture resistant

Shoot with confidence anywhere

A dust and moisture resistant design means that the lens will function smoothly and reliably in a wide range of conditions and challenging environments.

Some of the most exciting images are captured in challenging environments. A dust and moisture resistant design means that the lens will continue to perform reliably in moderately wet or dusty conditions, so you can shoot with confidence wherever those great shots are found.

Lens Configuration

Legendary ZEISS quality manufactured and calibrated specifically for Sony imaging products. The T* coating contributes to exquisite rendering and contrast.

MTF Chart

MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) describes how well a lens can reproduce fine details, measured as the degree of contrast achieved between finely spaced lines.

Outstanding colour and contrast

The ZEISS T coating is an important contributing factor, effectively suppressing spurious reflections that can degrade overall image quality. Flare and ghosting are reduced for enhanced colour and contrast that give images a deep, three-dimensional feel.

What's In The Box

• Lens hood (ALC-SH131: petal shape, bayonet type)
• Lens front cap
• Lens rear cap
• Case

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