Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Zeiss

Legendary sharpness in a compact prime lens

Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Zeiss
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 19
Durability 17
Price 16
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model SEL55F18Z

Key Features

OPTICS Sonnar T* design with 7 elements in 5 groups
APERTURE 9-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
AUTOFOCUS Linear motor for fast, quiet AF performance
COATING Zeiss T* coating to reduce ghosting and flare
SIZE Compact and lightweight design for portability
STABILIZATION Relies on camera body stabilization (IBIS)
BURST RATE Supports high-speed continuous shooting
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant design
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Zeiss

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus by wire
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present None
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present None
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present None
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present None
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present None
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Dust and moisture resistant

How-to Use Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Zeiss

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Technical Specification

Mount Sony E-mount
Focal Length 55mm
Aperture Range f/1.8 - f/22
Minimum Focus 0.5m (1.64 ft)
Filter Thread 49mm
Elements/Groups 7/5
Diaphragm Blades 9
Weight 281g
Dimensions 64.4 x 70.5 mm