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Sony 35mm F2.8 Sonnar T FE ZA Full Frame Prime Fixed Lens

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Features

  • Features a bright maximum aperture of F2.8, compact dimensions and outstanding optical performance in a versatile 35mm focal length; Minimum Aperture (F): 22
  • Minimum Focus Distance : 1.15 ft (0.35 m), Maximum Magnification ratio : 0.12x
  • Carl Zeiss E-mount full-frame lens for Alpha a7 Series full frame camera bodies.Lens groups / elements-5/7
  • Dust and moisture resistant design. Filter diameter- 49 mm. Angle of view- 44o (APS-C)63o (35 mm Full Frame). 35 mm equivalent focal length (APS-C)" and "Angle of View (APS-C)" are with interchangeable lens digital camera incorporating APS-C type image sensors
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Description

Sony Camera Lenses SEL35F28Z The small size, versatile 35mm focal length, and outstanding overall performance of this Carl Zeiss Sonnar T lens make it an ideal match for compact 35mm full frame format E-mount bodies. Although the optical design is state-of-the-art, this superb wide angle lens remains true to the original Sonnar concept with a bright F2.8 maximum aperture (“Sonne” means “sun” in German). Three double-sided aspherical elements minimize aberration so that stunning contrast and resolution are maintained right out to the image edges at all apertures. The renowned T lens coating contributes to natural color reproduction as well. When changing your aperture to defocus the background, the light sources appear blurred. This ‘bokeh’ effect of the blurred background can be enhanced with circular aperture blades used in this lens. Conventional aperture blades have flat sides creating unappealing polygonal shaped defocussed points of light. α lenses overcome this problem through a unique design that keeps the aperture almost perfectly circular from its wide-open setting to when it is closed by 2 stops. Smoother, more natural defocusing can be obtained as a result. Aspherical lens design dramatically reduces spherical aberration while also reducing lens size and weight. Spherical aberration is a slight misalignment of the light rays projected on the image plane. This is caused by differences in refraction at different points on conventional spherical lenses which degrade image quality in large-aperture lenses. Specially shaped “aspherical” elements near the diaphragm restore alignment of light rays at the image plane, maintaining high sharpness and contrast even at maximum aperture and can also be used at other points in the optical path to reduce distortion. Well-designed aspherical elements can reduce the total number of elements required in the lens, thus reducing overall size and weight. Advanced Aspherical (AA) elements are an evolved variant, featuring an extremely high thickness ratio between the center and periphery. AA elements are exceedingly difficult to produce, relying on the most advanced molding technology to consistently and precisely achieve the required shape and surface accuracy, resulting in significantly improved image accuracy and quality. Coated optics were pioneered by Carl Zeiss - and this superb lens features the Carl Zeiss T (T-Star) coating that virtually eliminates lens flare, internal reflection and light scattering that can otherwise occur at glass-to-air surfaces. The T coating contributes to outstanding image quality, with high contrast and uniformly excellent resolution right out to the image edges. Not simply applied to any lens - the T symbol only appears on multi-element lenses in which the required performance has been achieved throughout the entire optical path, therefore guaranteeing the highest quality. Only the middle groups of the optical system move to achieve focus, so the overall length of the lens does not change. Other important benefits include fast autofocusing and a short minimum focusing distance. Also, the filter thread at the front of the lens does not rotate, which is convenient if you’re using a polarizing filter. The dust and moisture resistance design makes this lens appropriate for heavy- duty outdoor use, especially when combined with a camera that employs weather resistant measures. 2014 Sony Electronics All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographical and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Sony, the Sony logo, (alpha) logo, and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Carl ZEISS and ZEISS is a trademark of Carl Zeiss and Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. From the Manufacturer Sonnar T FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Full-frame E-mount Prime LensThe small size, versatile 35mm focal length, and outstanding overall performance of this Carl Zeiss Sonnar T lens make it an ideal match for compact 35mm full frame format E-mount bodies. Although the optical design is state-of-the-art, this superb wide angle lens remains true to the original Sonnar concept with a bright F2.8 maximum aperture (“Sonne” means “sun” in German). Three double-sided aspherical elements minimize aberration so that stunning contrast and resolution are maintained right out to the image edges at all apertures. The renowned T lens coating contributes to natural color reproduction as well. TechnologyCircular ApertureWhen changing your aperture to defocus the background, the light sources appear blurred. This ‘bokeh’ effect of the blurred background can be enhanced with circular aperture blades used in this lens. Conventional aperture blades have flat sides creating unappealing polygonal shaped defocussed points of light. α lenses overcome this problem through a unique design that keeps the aperture almost perfectly circular from its wide-open setting to when it is closed by 2 stops. Smoother, more natural defocusing can be obtained as a result.Aspherical lens elementsAspherical lens design dramatically reduces spherical aberration while also reducing lens size and weight. Spherical aberration is a slight misalignment of the light rays projected on the image plane. This is caused by differences in refraction at different points on conventional spherical lenses which degrade image quality in large-aperture lenses. Specially shaped “aspherical” elements near the diaphragm restore alignment of light rays at the image plane, maintaining high sharpness and contrast even at maximum aperture and can also be used at other points in the optical path to reduce distortion. Well-designed aspherical elements can reduce the total number of elements required in the lens, thus reducing overall size and weight. Advanced Aspherical (AA) elements are an evolved variant, featuring an extremely high thickness ratio between the center and periphery. AA elements are exceedingly difficult to produce, relying on the most advanced molding technology to consistently and precisely achieve the required shape and surface accuracy, resulting in significantly improved image accuracy and quality.Carl Zeiss T (T-star) coatingCoated optics were pioneered by Carl Zeiss - and this superb lens features the Carl Zeiss T (T-Star) coating that virtually eliminates lens flare, internal reflection and light scattering that can otherwise occur at glass-to-air surfaces. The T coating contributes to outstanding image quality, with high contrast and uniformly excellent resolution right out to the image edges. Not simply applied to any lens - the T symbol only appears on multi-element lenses in which the required performance has been achieved throughout the entire optical path, therefore guaranteeing the highest quality. Additional FeaturesInternal focusingOnly the middle groups of the optical system move to achieve focus, so the overall length of the lens does not change. Other important benefits include fast autofocusing and a short minimum focusing distance. Also, the filter thread at the front of the lens does not rotate, which is convenient if you’re using a polarizing filter.Dust and Moisture ResistantThe dust and moisture resistance design makes this lens appropriate for heavy-duty outdoor use, especially when combined with a camera that employs weather resistant measures. 2014 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographical and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.All rights reserved. Sony, the Sony logo, (alpha) logo, and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Carl ZEISS and ZEISS is a trademark of Carl Zeiss and Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Brand: Sony


Focal Length Description: 35 mm


Lens Type: Standard


Compatible Mountings: Sony E


Camera Lens Description: 7


Product Dimensions: 1.46 x 2.44 x 2.44 inches


Item Weight: 4.2 ounces


Item model number: SEL35F28Z


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: October 15, 2013


Manufacturer: Sony


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Quck review for a great lens
Style: Lens Only
I'll keep this one short and sweet: Great lens, worth every penny, I recommend it and consider it a MUST if you own the a7/r. Why? +Great build quality, weather sealed, durable, I like the lens hood/cap and it has a great look and feel. A pleasure to use. +Smooth focus ring, just the exact amount of resistance +Very portable, matches perfectly with the a7/r +Fast focus +Great for all around photography, street photography, hanging out, etc. Very versatile +Sharp throughout most of the frame +It's not a 1.8F (I wish), but because you are shooting with the a7, the full-frame allows you to get some nice bokeh if you isolate your subject with a distant background. Last but not least: It is a Zeiss! the elegant colors it produces can not be matched (in my opinion) by other lenses. I have gotten some really unique images with this lens. The way a lens "feels" is a very important characteristic for me, this lens feels spectacular and it has just the right size and weight to match the a7, this makes me want to grab the camera and frame something in an artistic way, the results have been awesome! I highly recommend it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2014 by Uncle J

  • I LOVE the camera and the lens
Style: Lens Only
I have the Sony a7ii E-mount Camera with Full Frame Sensor and the Sonnar® T* FE 55 mm F1.8 ZA lens. I LOVE the camera and the lens. I take mostly portraits or people shots of some sort so it's a perfect combination. I sometimes need a little wider angle for a picture so I debated over the Sony 35mm F2.8 Sonnar T* FE ZA and the newer, much more expensive, Distagon T* FE 35 mm F1.4 ZA. I read SO many reviews about both. I am not a pro or a perfectionist, but I take lots of photos and I want great quality and beautiful results. I finally decided on the 2.8 because of price (I got it brand new for $698 when it was on sale recently) and size. I am so happy with this lens!! It is small and light. I drag my camera around with me everywhere and I get GREAT photos with it. I capture natural, everyday human shots with it. I don't know if the lens is perfect or not. I don't care. When I look out into the world, I don't check to see if it's the absolute perfect time of day for a photo or the child's clothes match or the fence post is straight or the sky is the perfect color blue. In the real world, when I'm just looking, my eyes don't search for perfection so I don't examine my photos for technical perfection. This is a very nice lens. I will never know how much better the 1.4 is or how it compares to the 2.8 because I am completely satisfied with the beautiful photos I get with this lens. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2015 by k

  • Love the lens….
Style: Lens Only
This is a wonderful sharp lens and a good start to the E-mount lenses that Sony is making for full frame cameras. It has an odd hood on it and I observed vignetting with it when the hood is on but no vignetting was noted with the hood off. The hood protects the lens quite nicely but it is inverted inward. The lens is made of a high quality plastic. I am a Canon user and at first the plastic was hard to get used to but it is very light weight (which I love) and the lens is smooth to use. The lens hood has a perfect fit and is locked on solidly when it is put on. With this lens on, my camera fits neatly into my purse and makes the Sony A7R easy to carry as a pocket camera. I am not seeing any chromatic aberrations but am still in the process of testing the lens. I have the Sony RX1 and feel that this lens is comparable to the lens on the RX1. I am hoping that Sony comes out with an ultra wide angle lens soon…..but for now, this is a good start…….. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2013 by Deri C Dority

  • Fast autofocus and great color! Sony a7c and a7iv
Style: Lens Only
I like having a lightweight camera for personal/family events. 35mm on a full frame camera is equivalent to about 53mm on aps-c cameras. This lens is REALLY lightweight. The focus is very fast and effective (I have kids and a dog) on both my Sony A7c and Sony a7iv. The f2.8 aperture makes is great to use both indoors and outdoors. Really sharp too. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2022 by Orlando M Orlando M

  • Fantastic little general use lens
Style: Lens Only
The more I use this lens the more I really appreciate the compactness and the sharpness, not to mention the wonderful Zeiss color. I keep considering the Sony 28mm FE lens as I think it would be more suited for Astrophotography because it is just Little faster. I realize the 28mm has better reviews and is a bit cheaper, however, it is a bit larger as well. I sometimes wish this lens was just a little bit wider. In the end, I think I will stick with this wonderful little lens and keep hoping that Sony will wise up and come out with a 20mm prime and fast lens more suitable for Astrophotography. For all the above mentioned; size, sharpness, and color I give this lens five stars. I refuse to take a star away for the price, after all, you get what you pay for and this lens is no exception. If you need something wider I'm sure the 28mm will be perfect. Until Sony listens to their customers I will continue to put this little lens to great use and get more practice with my panorama skills. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2016 by Lisa S. Lisa S.

  • Absolutely worth the money.
Style: Lens Only
I absolutely love this lens. It's small and light and has amazing Image Quality especially when stopped down a little. The Bokeh is nice even though f2.8 is a tad slow. People will complain about the cost but honestly this lens is absolutely incredible. The only lenses that will have as good IQ and not be absolutely massive are either higher end Leica lenses or the old Contax g mount Carl Zeiss lenses such as the Contax g2 Carl Zeiss 90mm f2.8 ( a must have lens for the sony a7 cameras). Pros - High IQ at any f stop, absolute beast when stopped down a tad say around f5.6 it becomes sharp as a tack. - Incredible contrast and micro-contrast - small, light, and goes incredibly well on the sony mirrorless cameras. - Focus ring is insanely smooth and butter-like. Cons - None as far as Optical Quality goes but the lens is made of plastic, albeit high quality plastic, but I would have paid a small premium for a metal version. The lens is very unassuming but to me it comes off as a bit boring, lacking character. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2015 by Burke

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