Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2

Compact manual focus precision for Sony E-mount

Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2
82/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 12
Usability 18
Brand Zeiss
Model 2103-748

Key Features

OPTICAL DESIGN Biogon optical design with 9 elements in 6 groups
FOCUS Manual focus only with high-precision mechanical feel
APERTURE De-clickable aperture ring for smooth video transitions
MOUNT Native Sony E-mount with electronic interface
BUILD All-metal barrel construction with weather sealing
COATING Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating for high contrast
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame coverage for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras
EXIF Transmits lens data to camera for IBIS support
DIAPHRAGM 10-blade aperture for smooth bokeh rendering
CLOSE FOCUS Minimum focusing distance of 0.30 meters
FILTER 52mm front filter thread diameter
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant mount gasket
SIZE Compact, lightweight design optimized for mirrorless bodies

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present High-precision manual focus ring
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present De-clickable for video
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Manual focus only
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Relies on IBIS
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Mount gasket

How-to Use Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2

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