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Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35 mm f/2.8 ZA

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Manufacturer Sony
Model Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35 mm f/2.8 ZA
Lens style Wide angle
Focal length 35 mm
Maximum aperture f/2.8
Angle of view 63 o
Closest focusing distance 0.35 m
Maximum magnification 1:8.3
Minimum aperture 22
Number of diaphragm blades 7
Auto focus type AF
Lens Construction 7 elements / 5 groups
Filter diameter 49 mm
Macro No
Available mounts Sony E
Sony FE
Dimensions 61.5 x 36.5 mm
Weight 120 g
Additional information Announced: 16.10.2013
Average rating (2 owners reviews)
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4.17 Good
Owners reviews (2)
  1. John
    John 21 October 2016, 21:48
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    IP 95.220.x.x
    Owner since: 2 years
    Price: $900
    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: Unpleasant optical behaviour in the range of most usable apertures at the range f/5.0....f/7.1 - the strong field curvature and I get dramatic decreasing of the resolution in areas about 2/3 distance between centre and edge. Either it's faulted optical design or bad quality control at the factory.

    Pros: Extremely light weight and compact size. Very nice lens hood. Good optical quality at open aperture f/2.8

    Summary: Mix of impressions - good lens at open aperture, but comes to be bad where 2 stops down.

  2. dcisive
    dcisive 10 April 2016, 01:54
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    IP 75.169.x.x
    Owner since: 3 months
    Price: $800
    User profile: Professional

    Cons: Not f1.8

    Pros: Fast accurate focus Tiny great build quality Perfect size for keeping a A7RII small walking around Sharp across the frame even wide open

    Summary: Many seem to not pay much attention to this lens but are missing the boat. It is the smallest and lightest option for a full frame A7 series yet affords superb optical results. Excellent Zeiss type color rendition, instant to focus and sharp wide open but razor sharp stopped down to f4 for landscapes. I consider this one of the lenses one should certainly have in their collection