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!

All systems are go with this perfect full frame lens for the a7R body. Every electronic setting of the a7R can be adjusted to work the optics of this lens. Focus is spot on; apochromatic images are a7R-perfected; and, as a result, they have depth, extremely high resolution, and clarity.

The Sony Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA is a standard prime lens for Sony's mirrorless cameras, and corrected for use on full-frame bodies. Announced alongside the original A7 bodies in October 2013, it delivers close to standard 50mm coverage for a normal perspective, and a bright f1.8 focal ratio...

55mm focal length; Fast F1.8 maximum aperture; FE lens for full frame Sony E-mount cameras (also works on APS-C E-mount models);

55mm focal length; Fast F1.8 maximum aperture; FE lens for full frame Sony E-mount cameras (also works on APS-C E-mount models);

Compared to all full frame standard f/1.7-1.8 lenses, tested by us so far, the Sonnar 1.8/55 FE has one undeniable advantage: sharp images in the frame centre already from the maximum relative aperture.

compact and solidly sealed casing of high quality,,, very good image quality in the frame centre already from the maximum relative aperture,,, sensible image quality on the edge of the APS-C sensor,, imperceptible lateral chromatic aberration,, moderate distortion,, lack of serious problems...

distinct longitudinal chromatic aberration,, huge vignetting on full frame,, too high coma,, steep price.

The Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA is a high-performing lens that merges light weight, compact size and quality build with excellent image quality and AF performance. While not the cheapest option available, this easy to take with you lens performs excellently.

The Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 is the lens I’ve used the most with the A7 series yet I’d never published a dedicated article about it. As such, I thought it was about time I gave it some attention, especially since this lens is considered by many to be one of the best autofocus prime lenses ever designed.