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Sony SEL55F18Z Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Full-frame E-mount Prime Zeiss Lens

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Certified - Refurbished
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UPC
0027242868175
Compatible Brand
Sony
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Mount
Sony E-mount
MPN
SEL55F18Z, SEL55F18ZA
Focal Length
55mm
Item Length
2.78in.
Brand
Sony
Series
Sony FE
Type
Standard
Compatible Lens Front
49 mm
Focus Type
Auto
Model
SEL55F18Z
Compatible Filter Size
49 mm
Item Weight
10 oz
Category

About this product

Product Information

Get the extra speed and brightness of a large F1.8 maximum aperture in a conveniently compact design, plus high performance 55mm full frame format. This Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* mid-range lens provides the perfect pair for Alpha a7 Series full frame cameras. Specifications: Minimum Focus Distance: 19-11/16 inches (.50m) Magnification: .14x Filter Diameter: 49mm Lens Type: E-mount Full Frame Aperture (Max.): f/1.8 Aperture (Min.): f.

Product Identifiers

Brand
Sony
MPN
SEL55F18Z, SEL55F18ZA
UPC
0027242868175, 4905524934755
Model
SEL55F18Z
eBay Product ID (ePID)
175152445

Product Key Features

Mount
Sony E-mount
Focal Length
55mm
Compatible Brand
Sony
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Compatible Lens Front
49 mm
Compatible Filter Size
49 mm
Series
Sony FE
Type
Standard
Focus Type
Auto

Dimensions

Item Length
2.78in.
Item Weight
10 oz

Additional Product Features

Aperture
f/1.8
Additional Tech Characteristics
ZA
Focal Length (mm)
55mm
Camera Type
Mirrorless
Camera Technology
Digital
Product Line
Zeiss Sonnar T* FE

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Detailed seller ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
4.9
Reasonable shipping cost
5.0
Shipping speed
5.0
Communication
5.0

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  • a***4 (66)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    The lens arrived very quickly and was packaged very well. It is a beautiful lens, but the auto-focus seems to only work 60-70% of the time. I don’t believe this is the seller’s fault, when researching in forums, it seems like this is sometimes a problem with this lens, especially since it is 10+ years old at this point. I would definitely buy from this seller again as it was a great lens for an amazing value,!
  • 9***s (59)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    I’ve owned many copies of this lens and this one is by far the best condition one I’ve owned and somehow also the cheapest one I’ve owned. Shipping was fast and description was very accurate. Barely any signs it was ever used. Looks like new
  • i***6 (54)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    The item was shipped promptly, it was padded very nicely in the package. It was in great visual condition and worked great.
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4.9
209 product ratings
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  • Top favorable review

    Fast, Sharp, and Compact

    Let's get this out of the way: the 55/1.8 is one of the fastest FE lenses that doesn't like so out of place on an A7/A9-series body. If you're like me, the idea of switching to a full-frame mirrorless system meant that you were looking into reducing the bulk and weight that came with shooting D-SLR cameras. But then you made the jump and found out that fast lenses where as big, if not bigger, than most of the D-SLR variants. What?! (Don't forget about those prices either!) The Zeiss 55/1.8 is just aesthetically perfect for the Sony FF mirrorless system. It's small, its metal construction feels premium, it's fast, and it's sharp. Just perfect. A 55mm focal length is a tad odd, but it works and I love the quality of Zeiss lenses. AF is quick, EyeAF is quick, and its performance in low ...

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: rai_moo

  • The "Mini-Otus" is a must own for all Alpha system users

    Coming from using the Sigma 50 1.4 Art on a Canon 6D, I was hoping that the FE 55 1.8 would be a direct replacement on my A6000/A7R combo--and it was! Considering that my new Sony combo weighs half of my old Canon/Sigma combo, and that it delivers even better image quality, I am over the moon with the FE 55. PROS: --Very small! I can take this anywhere, on either camera, and not be bogged down. --Outstanding image quality! Unbelievably sharp, very good colors, Outstanding contrast, very good bokeh. --Fast focusing! Blazing fast on the A6000, faster than you would ever think on the A7R. --Relatively inexpensive for a large aperture Zeiss lens. CONS: Absolutely none! Buy one immediately if you own an A7 line body! I use mine on the A6000 and love it there as well.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: williamtknight02

  • Cream of the crop

    This lens is everything you would hope from something in the price and size range. Beautiful results right from the brightest aperture. Just remember not to use Electronic First Curtain Shutter when your shutter speeds are faster than 1/500th of a second. It causes distortion in the image on lenses faster than f/2. This is a camera problem, not a lens problem. With that in mind you get it all. Amazing bokeh, great sharpness, and a very well built lens. It is suitable for an broad range of photography but probably not fast moving subjects (it has been fine for kids so far.)

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: kenmorecamera

  • Fast and Sharp

    I am not a pro photographer but this lens focuses very fast on my a7 and is incredibly sharp and fast. I have used it for portraits and it has incredible creamy bokeh. Also it was great for astrophotography because of the f1.8 aperture. It's expensive but you get what you pay for! My favorite lens for sure.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: lordwinkevin

  • One of the best!

    I think the 55 mm for Sony E mount is one of the best lenses I have ever used. It makes my A7 a nice, lightweight camera to just carry around and grab images. If you can afford it, and you have an E mount camera then you have to get it!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: mrphotostore