Carl Zeiss Sonnar T FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA
Optical design
Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.Physical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities. 71 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 281 grams so consider putting to your camera bag.Carl Zeiss Sonnar T FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 53 months of tracked sales — pay around the $330.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
953 of 1901 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $330.50 fair value.
- Jan 24, 2025$89.00$-241.50 / typical
- Jan 5, 2025$91.00$-239.50 / typical
- Jan 24, 2025$91.00$-239.50 / typical
- Feb 27, 2025$92.00$-238.50 / typical
- Feb 27, 2025$93.00$-237.50 / typical
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Reviews
Compact with excellent image and build quality. I actually first bought the Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Planar, which is renowned for it's image quality. Unfortunately my copy had some serious focus issues. I got a refund from Sony and later bought this 55mm Sonnar f/1.8. It is much smaller and lighter. The image quality is excellent, with just a bit of chromatic aberration to deal with in post. The out of focus background also gets a bit swirly at the closest focus distance, because of the optical design, and that is something to be aware of. The build quality of the 55mm f/1.8 is excellent. The metal barrel and large, perfectly damped focus ring are stand outs. The only reason I docked a star from my review is that the lens lacks controls. A lot of FE lenses do away with the (useful) aperture ring but, unlike this lens, most have an AF/Manual focus switch. It is annoying to have to go into the menu to select manual focus. Other than that, this is an excellent lens for professional and serious amateur use. I would highly recommend it.
There’s cheaper choices. You get what you pay for. Expensive for a f/1.8 with no OSS but you pay for the portability, excellent quality of image, brand name, awesome silent fast autofocus.
Amazing lens... I get this lens to cover my adventures... Solid metal built-in, and high quality sharp with great value for money...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA?
Carl Zeiss Sonnar T FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA is a camera lens with 55mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.8/22, for the Sony E mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 281g.
What mount is the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA compatible with?
Carl Zeiss Sonnar T FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA uses a Sony E mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA typically sells for around $89.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA a good lens?
Carl Zeiss Sonnar T FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA has a community rating of 4.9/5 from 178 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA?
Similar lenses include Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II, Sigma DG C 45mm f/2.8 DN, Voigtlander Macro Apo-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Aspherical.