SEL55F18Z


SEL55F18Z

Sonnar® T* FE 55 mm F1.8 ZA












Specifications

  • 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
Product Name 
Sonnar® T* FE 55 mm F1.8 ZA
 
Minimum Focus Distance 
1.64 ft
 
Maximum Magnification ratio 
0.14x
 
Filter Diameter 
1.93 in
 
Weight 
9.91 oz

Superior full-frame speed and quality

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.


Sonnar T* FE 55 mm F1.8 ZA Compatibility


E-mount Full Frame cameras


E-mount APS-C cameras









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Fast F1.8 for broad creative control

Renowned ZEISS contrast and sharpness bring out the best in full frame E-mount bodies, and an F1.8 maximum aperture can create beautiful background bokeh when desired.

Sony and ZEISS team up for better images

ZEISS and Sony technology in a precision optical design with the T* coating reduce all forms of aberration while achieving outstanding image-wide sharpness and contrast.

Smooth bokeh enhances depth and dimension

State-of-the-art optical design and a 9-blade circular aperture add up to beautifully smooth bokeh with natural-looking highlights for deep, dimensional images.

Shoot with confidence anywhere

A dust and moisture resistant design means that the lens will function smoothly and reliably in a wide range of conditions and challenging environments.



Lens Configuration

Legendary ZEISS quality manufactured and calibrated specifically for Sony imaging products. The T* coating contributes to exquisite rendering and contrast.



MTF Chart

MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) describes how well a lens can reproduce fine details, measured as the degree of contrast achieved between finely spaced lines.