Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Lens with Circular Polarizer Kit
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new FE 55mm F1.8 for my A7
I got A7 with kit lens from HK, the kit lens is average, I use mainly for video. Sonnar T FE 55 mm is my first prime lens for my A7, it's light, handy and responsive. The image is sharp. Before FE 55mm, I used nikon 50.1.4, The FE55mm is sharper than Nikon 50mm,
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Hate to admit it, but it was worth the $
I'm an old school photojournalist guy that back in the 80's would never have been caught dead with a 50mm lens of any kind. As I learned to do environmental portraits, especially in tight spaces later on doing corporate work, I discovered the 50 as a great lens for medium portraits and even for sports coverage. I really struggled pulling the trigger on a $1000 50mm lens but I did it and have not regretted the purchase. The 55 Sonnar constantly pr... Show More
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Terrific lens
This is a surprisingly great lens. I essentially use only Canon L glass and am thrilled with the IQ from this little lens. Size/weight matches the A7r quite well; autofocus is fast and accurate.
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Awesome Lens
Let start by saying that I've only used this camera with the lens a few times, so there's a lot more to be said when I truly test it out over the next few months.
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Sharp, but is it worth it?
I compared this lens on an a7 with my Nikon 50mm f/1.8 G on a D600. This lens, the 55, is slightly sharper in the center, and is pretty much sharp edge-to-edge. It is a bit soft at f/1.8, good at f/2.8, and excellent at f/5.6 and f/8. There is not much CA to speak of, which is my favorite part of this lens. The Nikon, by comparison, is never all that sharp in the edges, and has bad CA even at f/8. Since I am frequently using the lens for landscap... Show More
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very happy I made this purchase
this lens is so outstanding,If you like sharp images, this lens is a must have,great walk around lens
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What a great lens
I wanted to get a zoom lens for this camera... But then i read reviews on how insane it is and i am so happy i bought it . So sharp !!!
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GREAT LENS ON A GREAT PLATFORM
Just got the lens and have used it once thus far for some street shooting. Very sharp images with a creamy bokeh. I especially like that it is so lightweight without compromising on the quality of the elements used. I've moved from a D300 with a 17-55 2.8 which by comparison felt like I was carrying around a cinder block all day and often times made me very noticeable on the street. Now with the a7 and complimentary lenses, I have a smaller, lighter, faster, full frame replacement with many more features. What could be better?!
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Yes, but...
Yes, it's the sharpest lens you'll probably ever buy. Yes, it handles well, has great color reproduction and a nice bokeh. Absolutely fabulous. The but... is focus speed in low-light situations. Maybe I'm spoiled because I have a NEX-7 with the 24/1.8 Zeiss and the focus on it is practically instantaneous. And maybe the FE 55 is faster on the A7 (I have an A7R). So to sum up, great lens, must-buy, if you have an A7R expect the AF to be a little iffy at times.
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Sharpest lens I've ever used.
I purchased this lens a couple of months after buying the A7r, what excited me at first was the camera's amazing resolution combined with the fact that it would be compatible with my Canon EF lenses using the Metabones Adapter. I decided to purchase this lens after seeing the review on DXOMark, and I have been very impressed with both the autofocus and the incredible resolution of this lens. I use it for quite a few different purposes, from stitc... Show More
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Outstanding Image Quality.
Wow! The image quality produced by the FE 55 at F/2.8 on the Sony A7r is too good. Why too good? Because it forces you to focus very very carefully to take full advantage of the superb resolution obtainable from this lens. Have used it for portraits and now I prefer it to the all-time best portrait lens, the Sony Zeiss 85mm F/1.4 (Alpha mount, Sal 85F14z.) The FE 55 incorporates a modern ultra-sonic focussing motor, which may be a first for a Zei... Show More
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Perfectly compliments my A7R
I never thought there would be another lense that could replace my canon 50mm 1.2L. Sharpen even at f1.8. Love the classic Zeiss design with black metal construction, a buttery smooth focus ring, and great optical results.
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The Best I've Ever Had
Thanks to Sony A7r APS-C Size Capture, I have two high performance F1.8 prime lenses (55mm and 83mm) for the price of one. The Morning Frost photo was taken with APS-C Size Capture (15MP) for better telephoto coverage and perspective. I didn't notice any loss of image quality at all. The lens is fantastic.
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A high quality standard fixed zoom
This standard fixed zoom lens is very sharp even with full aperture f/1.8. The optical quality is consistently supreme from f/1.8 to f/22, which most of other 50mm lens can not beat. I own a Canon 50mm f/1.2L, but that is not comparable even with aperture goes down to f/1.8. Except the Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4, so far this is the second best standard fixed zoom lens I have seen. Given its price and weight, Zeiss has done an amazing job!
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Outstanding Value
Used for portraits and travel. Extremely clear and fast auto focus. Light weight. An outstanding value for the price. Great bokeh at f/1.8.
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The Otus lite
I have primarily used the lens for landscape work and some portraits. I bought this lens to compliment the 35 FE as well; I needed something longer and the 55mm fit perfect for my needs. I'm using the lens on the Sony A7R and the files are incredibly sharp especially stopped down. It has been coined the Otus lite by some and seeing specs for both I would agree. It's a very sharp lens. I don't worry about getting another stop out of it because I s... Show More
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Seems like a good lens
Seems like a good lens so far. Doesn't focus quite as fast as the kit lens, in my limited subjective experience, but photos are decent quality, though a little pixelated in low light due to the f/1.8 max aperture. For the price and size this lens should probably go down to f/1.4.
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Good 50mm lens for Sony A7
Excellent 50mm lens for Sony A7/R, sharp across the frame, beautiful bokeh. However, in dim light situation, the lens keep hunting and very slow to lock on focus and I ended up missing alot opportunity. I prefer to use my Zeiss 50mm f/2 Makro Planar ZE mount in low light. The manual focus ring is not as nice as my Zeiss Makro Planar. It doesn't have the distance scale, maybe the lens is mean for AF.
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Awesome lens!
This is my first lens for my A7r and so far this lens has done awesome, I totally recommend it. Plus if I had to add that the purchase experience with B&H Photo was excellent!
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Great Lens
Extremely sharp corner to corner. Competitive with my D P 2 Merrill which I consider to be one of the best of all time. I tend to shoot above 125sec to avoid shutter vibration . Great lens at a reasonable price.
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Fantastic prime for the Sony A7
I was concerned about the price of this lens for a nifty fifty. However the results are just stunning with this lens. It's a perfect normal prime for the Sony A7/A7r cameras. Sharpness is great across the frame from wide open. If I had to live with only one lens for this camera, this would be it.
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A great lens!
I bought this lens along with a Sony A7R. What a great pair! Incredibly sharp and fast focus. A great all around lens. A lot better than the Canon that I was shooting with.
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Excellent on the A7r
This is one great lens. Having used some Leica MF lenses on the A7r, and loving the results on static items, it is great to have a Zeiss lens with autofocus! While the MF lenses work well with an adapter, the absence of autofocus is huge when shooting moving subjects like ballroom dancers!This lens has great contrast, color saturation, and speed. Autofocus is FAST on the A7r.
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Great Lens
Works as advertised. Good in low light, clean sharp images. It is everything I would expect from a lens with the Zeiss name on it.
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