A perfect pairing for full-frame Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Lens with Polarizer KitE-mount cameras, the Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Lens with Polarizer Kitoffers excellent resolution and a bright f/1.8 aperture for photographers looking for a high-performing normal-length prime.

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    49mm Circular Polarizer

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 bright f/1.8 aperture for photographers looking for a high-performing normal-length prime.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the focus ring on this lens throwable in the sense that it will give you some play from one focal point to the next? I have the Sony G 18-105 lens for my FS5 and the manual focus is terrible as it shifts from one focal plane to the next with very little movement. I'm going to be using this a a video lens so I need an old-school style of focus ring that isn't servo-based.

A: Not as well as what you would get from a lens that was designed for manual focusing. The 55/1.8 is really an outstanding lens, but designed for autofocusing. It's OK for manual focusing if you're using focus peaking, and plenty of time to make delicate little adjustments with the focus ring. But for your use case, which is video, I would suggest a lens like the Loxia 50mm f/2. There are also many excellent third party 50mm f/1.4 manual focus lenses that you could use with the Sony E-mount via adapters, if shallow DoF is important.

Q: 2. Is this a good lens to use for headshots?

A: My friend Matt Watkins is a pro, Hassalblad $40,000 Camera, his 50mm is $9,500. He is a devils advocate and won't let you win an argument for any reason. But when he used my A7 with the 55 1.5, he said, I cannot believe this, how much? Under a grand, almost fell down. Have been taking pics since 14 in 1982. never owned any lens that can do this. Just don't take pics of your wife unless she is comfortable with every imperfection in her face, this lens shows you everything. You simply have to buy it, that's all.

Q: 3. Do you notice any noise on the blades when focusing at f/8 (A mode, continuous) using it with A6000?

A: When the blades initially begin to move there is a little noise, but nothing pronounced. I experimented with additional modes and found that the blades produced varying levels of this noise as they moved to focus.

Q: 4. Why no OSS on this lens?

A: There is no stabilization in this lens because the stabilization would be in the camera like in the Sony A7.

Q: 5. Is this lens compatible with Sony 99

A: No. Need to use full-frame A-mount lenses.

Q: 6. When this lens is used on a6000, I saw the SteadyShot cannot be turned on. Is this normal?

A: No- something is not working or you are not setting the correct function. You have to set the focal length for stabilization first pressing the rear wheel button and then dialing in the focal length.

Q: 7. Is this lens compatible with Sony A6300?

A: Yes. The lens is compatible with full frame (Sony a7 series) and crop frame sensor (Sony A6000 & A6300). On the A6300, this lens is equivalent to 83mm. Sharp lens - one of the better lens for Sony mirrorless cameras.

Q: 8. Does the lens hood attach to the front in reverse?

A: Yes, you can connect the Sony ALC-SH131 Lens Hood included with the Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Lens on reverse.

Q: 9. is this lens image stabilized?

A: The Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Lens does not have image stabilization.

Q: 10. Is any difference that the lenses come with free filter but the same the price

A: The lenses are exactly the same. We offer one kit with a free filter so you get more for your money. Besides, who doesn't like free stuff?