The Sony Zeiss Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA is a new professional-grade prime lens for Sony Alpha 35mm full-frame and APS-C E-mount mirrorless cameras. It features an aperture range of f/1.4-f/16 and a nine-bladed circular diaphragm for smoother bokeh blur in out of focus areas.

Photographers who use Sony's full-frame mirrorless camera system are blessed with a strong selection of 35mm prime lenses, each fulfilling a specific purpose. The Zeiss Loxia 2/35 ($695.49 at Amazon) offers a pure mechanical manual focus feel and is quite compact, while the Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ($798.00 at Amazon) supports autofocus and is just as small. The newest 35mm prime from Sony, the Zeiss Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA ($1,599.99), is another optical gem, though it's huge when compared with the other two 35mm lenses available for the system. The Distagon captures four times the light at its maximum aperture as the Sonnar T*, which accounts for its cost and size. And, like the svelte Sonnar T*, it's worthy of Editors' Choice honors. The Distagon ($998.00 at Amazon) measures 4.4 by 3.1 inches, weighs a hefty 1.4 pounds, and supports 72mm front filters. A reversible lens hood is included. It's a big lens, especially if you pair it with a camera with a shallow grip like...

The Sony Zeiss Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA is a sharp, no-compromise lens, but you'll pay for its quality.

Sharp even at f/1.4 No distortion; Physical aperture ring; Weather and dust-resistant design

Big; Expensive; Lacks image stabilization

If you only need one lens, want one lens, feel all magnum inspired, buy one. It's fabulous. Sharp (who cares, most lenses are sharp at this sort of money, if not then why would you be looking) fast ( like an oiled 80's temptress in a leotard) Heavy

PROS 1- outstanding sharpness ! even at extreme - AND when I say extreme I mean egregious corners Sharp enough to 500% read small text black on white ) and the middle portion of frame THE SHARPNESS IS 95% of OTUS - and I must say its unachievable result for 99% of lens market.

I've been using the lens since the day I bought it and can't get it off my camera. Its just too perfect! The declick feature is just so convenient if I want to shoot videos. The lens is so sharp and the bokeh on this one is on unreal.

Can't add anything new than what others have said about the incredible sharpness and bokeh of this lens. Best lens I own so far. My comment will rather be around the weight of the lens.

Love this lens for weddings! Allows me to shoot from afar with clear and crisp images!

Can't add anything new than what others have said about the incredible sharpness and bokeh of this lens. Best lens I own so far. My comment will rather be around the weight of the lens.

I bought this lens and very happy with the quality images And the build is absolutely solid

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present