Carl Zeiss Sonnar T E 24mm f/1.8 ZA

My new favorite lens I use this on my a6500 for video and couldn't be happier. The sharpness, contrast, color and bokeh are all really pleasing. On paper it seems over priced especially next to something like the Sigma 30mm 1.4 but after using both lenses you can tell this has a more pleasing image (for me at least) Dont get me wrong the Sigma is a Great budget lens but if you have the money this lens is really fun to shoot with and the image is noticeably crisper and cooler. It's not worth $1000 though, make sure to pick up a used one in good condition for $700ish, that price feels right for this lens. On trips I want something light this is the perfect all around focal length for me. Wide enough for landscape, architecture ect and not too much distortion for peoples faces. Make sure your lens and camera have the latest firmware updates to get the best results. Unfortunately there are not a lot of videos out there to see examples (at least from a video perspective) before buying the lens which made me wonder about getting it in the first place, but I think it simply is because of the price and how inexpensive the Sigma is which you can find 100's of videos examples of. For me I'm very happy with this lens!

It’s a super great lens ! Only Only if I could have used it......It was going to be a gift for my sons camera .....but it’s only for the 6000 series Sony camera. My son has 7a series camera . So I immediately canceled my order. but if you U tube the 24 mm you will see how many people are really happy with the lens. Wish I could have made the deal. Mark la Croix

This is the best you can get right now for the Sony Nex 7, Great lens!!! A great fast wide angle lens for the Sony NEX System, and in particular for the more demanding sensor of the Sony Nex 7. This lens is extremely well made and well corrected. The colors and edge to edge sharpness are wonderful. I almost held up my order for the new Fuji, but glad I didn't , as I think the NEX system is much more flexible while still having that rangefinder "feel" to it. Some complain of the size, but it is in fact a fairly small lens, smaller than any other APS version I have ever seen. It balances perfectly on the NEX 7. As far as price I gave it a 5 based on comparison with other fast 24mm Zeiss lenses. Comparing it to cheap plastic lenses as far as price doesn't really serve a useful purpose. Of course would prefer it to be cheaper.