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Rent NowThe Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA is a premium standard prime lens designed for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. Developed in collaboration with ZEISS, this lens combines exceptional optical performance, a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture, and a compact, lightweight construction. Its natural perspective and impressive sharpness make it an excellent choice for portraits, street photography, travel, events, and everyday photography.
Designed for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras, the 55mm focal length provides a natural field of view that closely resembles human vision. When mounted on a compatible APS-C camera, it offers an approximately 82.5mm equivalent focal length, making it particularly well suited for portrait photography and compositions requiring a slightly tighter perspective.
The bright f/1.8 maximum aperture provides excellent flexibility when photographing in challenging lighting conditions, allowing photographers to work with faster shutter speeds and lower ISO settings. Its wide aperture also offers precise control over depth of field, producing smooth background separation and emphasizing subjects against softly blurred surroundings. A rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to pleasing bokeh and natural-looking out-of-focus highlights.
Based on the renowned ZEISS Sonnar optical design, the lens incorporates seven elements arranged in five groups. Three aspherical elements, including two double-sided aspherical elements, help minimize optical aberrations such as astigmatism, coma, and field curvature. This sophisticated optical construction delivers excellent sharpness, clarity, and consistent image quality throughout the frame.
ZEISS T* anti-reflective coatings are applied to the optical surfaces to reduce unwanted reflections, ghosting, and lens flare. These specialized coatings help maintain strong contrast, accurate color reproduction, and excellent image clarity, particularly when photographing in bright or backlit environments.
A linear autofocus motor provides fast, accurate, and quiet focusing performance, making the lens suitable for both still photography and video recording. Its internal focusing mechanism maintains a consistent lens length during operation, contributing to responsive handling and reliable autofocus performance.
The lens features a durable, compact construction designed for professional and everyday use. Its dust- and moisture-resistant design provides additional protection when working in challenging environments, while the rubberized focusing ring offers comfortable and precise manual focus adjustments.
Combining ZEISS optical engineering, a bright maximum aperture, and a lightweight design, the Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA remains an excellent choice for photographers seeking a high-quality standard prime lens with outstanding sharpness, natural rendering, and versatile performance.
– Included Accessories:
Includes both the front and rear lens caps, along with a third-party lens hood.
– Condition Note:
The lens exhibits some light dust accumulation within the internal optical elements.
