Sony Sonnar FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Full-Frame Standard Prime ZEISS Lens

About: Sony Sonnar FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Full-Frame Standard Prime ZEISS Lens

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.

Features

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

Sonnar T* FE 55 mm F1.8 ZA

This standard prime lens with a 55 mm 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.

Fast F1.8 for broad creative control

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.

Smooth bokeh enhances depth and dimension

A nine-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.

Sony and ZEISS team up for better images

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.

Shoot with confidence anywhere

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.

Outstanding color 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 color and contrast that give images a deep, three-dimensional feel.

Specifications

• 35 mm equivalent focal length (APS-C) -  82.5mm
• Angle of View (APS-C) -  29
• Focal Length (mm) -  55 mm
• Format -  35 mm full frame
• Lens Groups / Elements -  5/7
• Maximum Magnification ratio (x) -  0.14x
• Maximum aperture (F) -  1.8
• Minimum Aperture (F) -  22
• Mount -  Sony E-mount
• Angle of View (35 mm) -  43°
• Aperture Blades -  9
• Circular Aperture -  Yes
• Filter Diameter (mm) -  49 mm
• Minimum Focus Distance -  1.64 ft (0.5 m)
• Focal Length -  55mm
• Max. Aperture -  f/1.8
• Dimensions (Diameter x Length) -  2-5/8 x 2-7/8" (64.4 x 70.5 mm)
• Weight -  10 oz (281 g)
  • Note -  "35 mm equivalent focal length (APS-C)" and "Angle of View (APS-C)" are with interchangeable lens digital camera incorporating APS-C type image sensors.

What's In The Box

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