This was one of three lenses that I had purchased with my A7III and it is perfect focal length for me. The build quality is excellent and the sharpness will cut you. I had recently purchased the 50mm 1.4 FE Zeiss due to the glowing recommendations I had been reading online about it.

I love this lens and had to pay it forward with a review. This lens is great in low light on my a7iii, super crisp vivid photos. I recommend this lens because it has great bokeh and can be your primary lens if you had to just pick one. Hope this helps. - cheers

This was my first Zeiss lens and I was hesitant to spend the money. The sel50f18 takes some great pics.I'm glad I took the plunge! I like this lens so much I bought the sel24f18z the next day.

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Nice Bokeh; Rugged; Strong Construction

No Oss

Great lens!

I bought it last 1stDec'18 with A7III as a package after I straight swap it with my Nikon arsenal D300, battery grip, nikkor 24-70f2.8, 105f2, Tokina 100 macro, Tokina 11-18, SB800, nikon tele 2X, R1 macro flash.

Killer lens but can't justify it for the price. So many other options out there that deliver 90% of this lens for half the price

This is the sharpest and the best quality 55 mm lens money can buy. You will never regret buying it. Light, fast and durable.

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Lightweight; Quick Focus; Rugged; Sharp Focus; Strong Construction

"I purchased this lens along with the A7ii and what a combo! the sharpness, colors, and performance is amazing! This lens is worth every penny, and even better on sale for $799.99!!!"

This lens makes me want to be a better photographer... and hopefully it'll help me become one!

The Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA ($999.99 direct) is the first standard-angle prime lens for Sony's full-fame mirrorless camera system. Its maximum f/1.8 aperture isn't as sexy as the more standard f/1.4, but it makes up for slightly less light gathering capability with incredible sharpness and a compact design. The only minor quibble is a lack of optical stabilization, but most prime lenses in the 50mm range aren't stabilized. It's a great lens, with no distortion, but its asking price is a bit higher than comparable lenses for full-frame SLR systems. The Sonnar measures 2.8 by 2.5 inches (HD) and weighs about 11.2 ounces. Its barrel is metal, with a large manual focus ring, and like the Alpha 7 and Alpha 7R it's sealed against dust and moisture. The front element isn't overly large, it's surrounded by a 49mm filter ring. The lens hood is a petal style, and is reversible so it won't take up extra room in your bag when not in use. The lens can focus on objects as clo...

The Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA captures sharp, lovely images, but it's not a budget lens.

Extremely sharp from edge to edge; Negligible distortion; Wide f/1.8 aperture; Excellent build quality

Expensive; Not optically stabilized