Experience the magic of legendary "Sonnar" optical design, which brings your images to life with remarkable dimensionality and presence.
With seven aperture blades forming a near-perfect circle, enjoy a beautifully defocused background effect when your aperture is wide open, giving your photos a professional touch. You'll also benefit from 1/4 macro shooting, with precise focus as close as 6.2 inches (16cm), making it ideal for detailed close-ups.
The Direct Manual Focus (DMF) feature offers seamless transition to manual focus after autofocus lock-on, without switching modes. Plus, the lens operates both quickly and quietly, ensuring smooth performance and minimal noise, perfect for capturing stellar movie shots.
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High Build Quality
The lens construction feels great and the focus ring is smooth and great to use. -
Wide Aperture
The f/1.8 aperture is excellent for low-light photography and produces a very nice bokeh. -
Close Focusing
Ability to focus as close as 6 inches from the lens is a significant advantage. -
Great Color and Sharpness
Photos appear very sharp with strong color. -
Good Fit on Cameras
Fits well with NEX series cameras, making it easier to manage.
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Lens Hood Quality
The lens hood has a tendency to come apart as it's two parts glued together. -
Lack of Image Stabilization
The lens does not have any image stabilization, which can be an issue for video shooting. -
High Price
The lens is expensive, making it a more significant investment compared to alternatives. -
Less Sharp than Others
Does not produce the sharp detail expected for its price, especially compared to other Zeiss lenses. -
Diminishing Returns
For some users, the improvement in image quality is not significant enough to justify the cost.
