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Quick Overview
- E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
- Three Aspherical Elements
- Zeiss T* Anti-Reflective Coating
- Linear Autofocus Motor; Internal Focus
- Minimum Focus Distance: 1.6'
- Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
- Nine-Blade Circular Diaphragm
- Filter Size - 49mm (Front)
Product Description
A perfect pairing for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras, the Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Lens offers excellent resolution and a fast f/1.8 aperture for photographers looking for a high-performing normal-length prime. By using three aspherical elements and Zeiss's legendary T* anti-reflective coating, this lens exhibits an absolute minimum of aberrations and flare. It also has a linear autofocus motor and internal focus design for fast, responsive AF and achieving a minimum focus distance of 1.6'. Additionally, the lens is dust and moisture-resistant and uses a nine-blade circular diaphragm for smooth, rounded bokeh.
- Based on the Zeiss Sonnar optical concept, this lens uses a design with seven elements in five groups that helps achieve the large maximum aperture of f/1.8 while simultaneously reducing flare and improving contrast.
- A normal-length prime designed for full-frame E-mount cameras, this 55mm lens will provide an excellent perspective for street photography, portraits, and general-purpose shooting. It can also be used on APS-C format cameras where it will provide an equivalent focal length of 82.5mm.
- The f/1.8 maximum aperture allows users to create images with a shallow depth of field and work in low-light conditions with relative ease.
- Zeiss T* anti-reflective coatings have been applied to each lens surface to help minimize reflections in order to provide greater image clarity, contrast, and color fidelity.
- Three aspherical elements, including two double-sided, are incorporated in the lens design to reduce astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and other monochromatic aberrations.
- A linear autofocus motor and internal focus design provide quick and precise autofocus performance and enable accurate and silent focusing while recording videos.
- Dust and moisture-sealed design better permits working in inclement conditions and rubberized control rings benefit handling in colder temperatures.
- The rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.
| Focal Length | 55mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 43° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.64' / 50 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.14x |
| Optical Design | 7 Elements in 5 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Size | 49 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.54 x 2.78" / 64.52 x 70.61 mm |
| Weight | 9.91 oz / 281 g |
| In The Box | Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Lens Sony ALC-SH131 Lens Hood Sony ALC-F49S 49mm Front Lens Cap Sony ALC-R1EM Rear Lens Cap Lens Pouch Limited 1-Year Warranty |
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| MFG Part# | SEL55F18Z |
| Condition | New |
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