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Brand | Sony |
Focal Length Description | 35 mm |
Lens Type | Wide Angle |
Compatible Mountings | Sony E |
Camera Lens Description | 7 |
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- 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
- Lens not Zoomable
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Picture quality | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 |
Auto focus | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 4.8 |
Image stabilization | — | 2.3 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 4.5 |
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lens type | Wide Angle | Standard | Wide Angle | Standard | Standard | Standard |
compatible mountings | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E |
lens design | Prime | Zoom | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime |
focus type | Stepper motor | Auto Focus | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual | Auto Focus | Stepper motor |
minimum focal length | 35 millimeters | 28 millimeters | — | 35 millimeters | — | 55 millimeters |
max focal length | 35 millimeters | 60 millimeters | — | 35 millimeters | — | 55 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 35 millimeters | 60 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 55 millimeters |
model name | SEL35F28Z | SNFE2860F456 | SEL24F28G | SEL35F14GM | The 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary, a classic wide standard prime which photographers would not want to compromise on, comes with a maximum aperture of F2, and offers both compactness and high optical performance. Its modest size and weight make it portable enough to be carried around in a small kitbag for day-to-day shooting, but owing to its outstanding optical quality, wide aperture, and the high quality constructed body which is guaranteed for the I series, it is equally comfortable being used for professional photo such as night sky photography and video works. | SEL55F18Z |
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Product Dimensions | 1.46 x 2.44 x 2.44 inches |
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Item Weight | 4.2 ounces |
ASIN | B00FSB79KU |
Item model number | SEL35F28Z |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #212 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 15, 2013 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
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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.
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Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Full-frame E-mount Prime Lens
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.
Technology
Circular Aperture
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 elements
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.
Carl Zeiss T* (T-star) coating
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.
Additional Features
Internal focusing
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.
Dust and Moisture Resistant
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 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.
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Customers like the quality of the camera lenses. They mention it's a superb lens, high quality, and sharp. They appreciate the weight, picture detail, and build quality. Some say it'll hold up well and is a great lens to keep for all occasions.
"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?..." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...It's excellent for everyday use, especially for street photography and even in some portrait situations. This is a must in your gear bag!" Read more
"...but I take lots of photos and I want great quality and beautiful results...." Read more
Customers like the size of the lens. They say it's compact, light, and does not draw attention. Some customers also say that the lens fits neatly into their purse. They also say it creates a compact street photography monster with incredible resolution.
"...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..." Read more
"...Incredible contrast and micro-contrast- small, light, and goes incredibly well on the sony mirrorless cameras.-..." Read more
"...I find closest to my own field of vision, so it's perfect as it's not too tight and not too wide...." Read more
"This lens is exactly the type of thing I was looking for. Compact. Ridiculously sharp. Micro-contrast that puts Nikon and Canon glass to shame...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it is excellent not just in sharpness, but in overall tonal rendition. Some say that the lens is tack sharp at 2.8 and is brilliant.
"...Very versatile+Sharp throughout most of the frame..." Read more
"I absolutely love this lens! It's light, inconspicuous, sharp from corner to corner and it has that renowned "pop" Zeiss glass is known for...." Read more
"...Compact. Ridiculously sharp. Micro-contrast that puts Nikon and Canon glass to shame. Really...." Read more
"...The f2.8 aperture makes is great to use both indoors and outdoors. Really sharp too." Read more
Customers find the lens very portable, and easy to carry. They also say it's an incredibly small and light kit that makes the camera very portable.
"...+Smooth focus ring, just the exact amount of resistance+Very portable, matches perfectly with the a7/r+Fast focus..." Read more
"...Incredible contrast and micro-contrast- small, light, and goes incredibly well on the sony mirrorless cameras.-..." Read more
"I absolutely love this lens! It's light, inconspicuous, sharp from corner to corner and it has that renowned "pop" Zeiss glass is known for...." Read more
"...], it's a discreet camera+lens combo that's small and easy to carry and use for street photography and more...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the color rendition and contrast of the lens. They mention that it's a beautiful and quaint lens, with nicebokeh. They also appreciate the clever design that protects the front element of the camera. Overall, most find the lens to be a pleasure to use.
"...weather sealed, durable, I like the lens hood/cap and it has a great look and feel. A pleasure to use...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"I absolutely love this lens! It's light, inconspicuous, sharp from corner to corner and it has that renowned "pop" Zeiss glass is known for...." Read more
"...Lens hood is well-designed, and its diminutive size keeps you from ever wanting to remove it...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They say it produces super sharp images, takes good pics, and has incredible resolution. They also mention that it's perfect for portraits around the house or outdoor/low light use, and great for street photography. The depth of field is gorgeous, and the lens shows details with minimal distortion and almost no chromatic aberration.
"...+Fast focus+Great for all around photography, street photography, hanging out, etc. Very versatile..." Read more
"I absolutely love this lens. It's small and light and has amazing Image Quality especially when stopped down a little...." Read more
"...It focused quickly, and my photos were sharp...." Read more
"...it compares to the 2.8 because I am completely satisfied with the beautiful photos I get with this lens." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the focus of the lens. They mention that it has fast autofocus, and it works well with autofocus and manual focus. The focusing ring moves smoothly, and is just shy of being too stiff. The lens has excellent corner to corner focus, and responsiveness.
"...+Very portable, matches perfectly with the a7/r+Fast focus+Great for all around photography, street photography, hanging out, etc...." Read more
"...I really like this focal length, and had no focusing issues with this lens. It focused quickly, and my photos were sharp...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...The focusing ring moves smoothly, and is just shy of being too stiff, which is to say the action is very good but not excellent (for me)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the camera lens. Some mention it's worth it for that price, has a good range for the price, and is an excellent prime, while others say it'd be better off paying $300.
"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?..." Read more
"...Build quality is somewhat suspect as it appears a bit more cheap in comparison to the 55mm prime from Zeiss...." Read more
"...The Sony f2.8 lens is much lighter, cheaper and smaller than the Sony f1.4 with excellent performance at smaller apertures...." Read more
"...I got the used one for 4 hundred and something. It's worth it for that price, but not the 7 hundred and something that I've seen." Read more
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+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!
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.
I really like this focal length, and had no focusing issues with this lens. It focused quickly, and my photos were sharp. I'm uploading a few shots taken with this lens on the A7RM2, not as great art but to show the versatility of this lens and the good results it gives me. Obviously, the camera is always part of the equation - and the A7RM2 is a really good camera. But I'm sure that I could mount this lens on my Sony a6000 and within the limits of that camera's abilities, get equally good performance.
I'm using it with the lens hood in place, which I'm OK with. It protects the lens. However, I'm finding the lens cap to be a little touchy, sometimes hard to get solidly in place. Also, because it's so small I kept misplacing it. I intend to buy a pack of off-brand 40.5 mm lens caps and carry a spare cap.
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2017
I really like this focal length, and had no focusing issues with this lens. It focused quickly, and my photos were sharp. I'm uploading a few shots taken with this lens on the A7RM2, not as great art but to show the versatility of this lens and the good results it gives me. Obviously, the camera is always part of the equation - and the A7RM2 is a really good camera. But I'm sure that I could mount this lens on my Sony a6000 and within the limits of that camera's abilities, get equally good performance.
I'm using it with the lens hood in place, which I'm OK with. It protects the lens. However, I'm finding the lens cap to be a little touchy, sometimes hard to get solidly in place. Also, because it's so small I kept misplacing it. I intend to buy a pack of off-brand 40.5 mm lens caps and carry a spare cap.
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Reviewed in India on October 18, 2020