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11.2.2018

Having studied the available alternatives at length, I finally persuaded myself to plump for this diminutive 'Zeiss' wide-angle prime. The following summarises my overall impressions of this endearingly dinky little lens:• Weighing only 120g, and measuring only 61.5mm (diameter) by 36.5mm (height), this is an unbelievably light and compact lens for the specification - in principle, making this an ideal lens for everyday use• Observable build quality is good. The outer lens barrel is constructed from aluminium (the supplied lens hood is part metal, part plastic), and all relevant surfaces are protected by a coating of satiny black paint• The lens delivers a slightly cold/neutral colour rendition,which I personally quite like• In my considered opinion, this lens is not quite sharp enough for an A7R. Sharpness at the centre of the frame is perfectly acceptable at f2.8 - rising swiftly to a performance peak between f4 and f5.6, at which point centre sharpness can be generally regarded as good. However, the edges and the corners lag noticeably behind, only really beginning to get on terms as you venture beyond f5.6 - with the best uniform sharpness arriving around the f8 mark (although by this stage, it's unfortunately as much about centre sharpness declining as anything else.) For a wide-angle lens of this diminutive size, I would consider the overall performance to be good rather than great• Lateral Chromatic Aberration is not too much of a concern here (there is some slightly more problematic Longitudinal CA, however), but very obvious purple fringing seems easily provoked when I use this lens on my A7R (see the uploaded image, below.) Although Distortion is generally well controlled, Vignetting always tends towards the severe and never entirely departs - even when the aperture has been dialled right down. That said, correcting Sony ARW RAW files is generally a straightforward task if you're using an efficient modern editing programme• The aperture mechanism incorporates only seven blades: the bokeh is OK, but it's not as smooth as you would expect from the latest nine or ten-bladed systems. (The lens's limited maximum aperture of only f2.8 doesn't help matters here, of course.) 'Sun stars' can also be disappointingly fuzzy• As with many modern digital lenses, this little 35mm characteristically produces acceptably rich but slightly 'flat' two-dimensional representations of what should be recognisably three-dimensional objects within the frame. I find that I'm routinely manipulating distortion and contrast levels quite significantly, when working with RAW files, in order to restore a sense of structural modelling and depth!• The lens is sealed against the intrusion of dust and moisture, but oddly - there is no seal around the lens mount itself (such as you will find on the Zeiss Loxia 35mm f2 lens)• Its closely-spaced arrangement of tiny elements probably makes this one of the most responsive auto-focusing lenses currently available in the FE mount• The grooved focusing ring is a reasonable width, given the overall size of the lens, and rotates smoothly enough. Unfortunately, the fact that it isn't actually connected to the focusing mechanism by any physical means (the lens makes use of an electronic 'focus-by-wire' adjustment system) soon becomes disappointingly apparent. For twisting the focusing ring produces such an inconsistent response - devoid of any tactile feedback - that you're often left wondering whether you're actually making any progress at all!• If you want to use filters, you unusually have two distinct options to choose from: the unconventional lens hood is threaded to accept 40.5mm filters, whilst 49mm filters can also be attached directly to the lens. Different filters can therefore be used separately or in combination, although you would be wise to avoid the budget brands and opt instead for the highest quality filters you can afford. However...• The 'inverted' lens hood supplied with this lens may well be a novel take on the concept...but I have to confess, I'm not a fan. I prefer a much more traditional and 'open' design; and if you feel the same (and if you don't mind dispensing with the opportunity of using tiny 40.5mm filters), you might want to consider buying a third-party alternative (I chose a suitable offering made by JJC)• It is perhaps no surprise that a move to electronic diaphragm control systems (and the need for easy weatherproofing) has led to the disappearance of the good old-fashioned aperture ring from many modern lenses - and along with it, the useful accompaniment of those depth-of-field markings: it is certainly the case with most of these Sony-originating FE lenses, anyway. But losing the distance scale as well is still quite a shock to the system - especially if, like me, you're not terribly good at visually estimating distances! Yes - when focusing manually, I do know that my A7R can visually display a distance scale; but as I can personally confirm - this facility is not really of much help when you're using the camera in AF mode!• Further to the previous point, no printed depth-of-field tables are provided with this lens (you have to depend on 'focus peaking', instead, which I'm afraid isn't implemented very reliably on the A7R - and again, it is only available in MF mode• That Carl Zeiss name commands lots of kudos in photographic circles, I know; but whichever way you look at it, this is rather too expensive for a medium wide-angle f2.8 lens - even one for a Sony camera! (Why, for example, does this lens cost so much more than Sony's own FE 28mm f2 - a lens that is both wider AND faster...?) That high price doesn't become any easier to swallow when you discover that the lens is being made in Japan (by Sony) - NOT in Germany (by Zeiss)• You only get one year's standard warranty cover (provided by Sony), whereas genuine Zeiss lenses (i.e., lenses made for and sold by Zeiss, not by Sony) currently receive a standard three-year warranty in the UK. (You have to pay extra if you want to extend the Sony warranty to match)• You aren't provided with any kind of a lens case or lens pouch (very mean of you, Sony, at this price!)In summary:As soon as I unpacked it from its box, I honestly couldn't believe my eyes: this seems impossibly tiny for a 'Sonnar' rectilinear lens - more particularly, a lens that's been designed to project an image over a full-frame sensor...although in the process of doing so, it has most definitely managed to produce a worrying amount of vignetting! (The lens can also be used on APS-C Sony E-mount cameras, of course, where it becomes equivalent to a 52.5mm f4.2.)To be perfectly honest, its modest proportions do represent this f2.8 Sonnar's most attractive quality. In fact, it makes a near perfect general purpose lens for any A7 series camera precisely because it's so small and so light. For example - when used In conjunction with my own A7R, the combined weight of less than 600g (including the battery!) is something that I can easily carry around with me, all day long, without suffering any ill effects! It's demonstrably not as sharp or pure a lens as its launch companion - the stunning 55mm f1.8 Zeiss FE; but it's usually good enough when stopped down to median apertures - and that I believe is sufficient to earn it an honest recommendation.
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28.2.2015

This is a fantastic lens for A7 owners but it's also a great lens for A6000 owners who will eventually move up to a full frame Sony. While it's not the sharpest lens (I'd give that to the incredible 55mm f1.8) it's not far away at all.It's biggest plus points for me are it's size and weight. It makes an incredible street photography lens on the A7 or A6000 thanks to it's size in particular. You get that fantastic Zeiss glass and fantastic build quality despite it's weight.All A7 users are aware of the limited range of lenses but this is one of the first 2 lenses you should buy for me. This and the 55m f1.8 are superb lenses that cover most usage. I've now bought all the lenses in the current range (as Feb 2015)and this is still my favourite due to it's ability to just leave it on the camera for almost any kind of image.I took it on holiday recently and it made my A7 M2 still seem like a carry around. Rather than describe what you can get out of this lens I've attached some example shots here and bear in mind that I'd had the camera less than a week when I took these and I'm nothing more than an enthusiast. No Photoshop has been involved here and they are JPEGs at 50% straight out of the camera. I don't know if Amazon reduce them further too.
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23.5.2014

This small, lightweight prime is an ideal general lens for the new Sony A7/R, offering the classic 35mm focal length. The laws of physics apply though - keeping it small and light means it only opens up to f/2.8, and it vignets like a good 'un (although you can set the cameras to correct this automatically). Doesn't bother me - I add vignetting far more often than I remove it, but if you don't like it, be warned. And correcting it can lead to visibly increased noise around the edges of the frame, especially if you're shooting wide open in low light. Other than that though, it's a gem. It's incredibly sharp even at its maximum aperture, chromatic aberrations are minimal, colour rendition is great,and the bokeh looks lovely. Add to that first class build quality, weather sealing, and a smart hood/lens cap design, and you've got a winner. Yes it'd be nice if it went a bit brighter, and it's a bit dear, but still one hell of a lens.
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30.11.2019

Between the Zeiss 35mm f2.8 lens and the Samyang, the overall quality (build, sharpness) goes to Zeiss, but value goes to Samyang. I found the Zeiss on a ridiculous price 1/3 of its regular rrp, and about the same as you can normally find the Samyang - that's honestly the only reason I'd buy it over the Samyang.That said I've been very happy with my shots on it, all of which have been pin sharp and only 1 out of 500 shots were blurred using autofocus (much better than my Sony 24-240mm zoom lens).You can't go wrong with either lens. Just don't imagine that paying 3x more for the Zeiss will get you 3x the sharpness or performance. It's nearer 1.2x.

3.12.2016

It's small, it's Zeiss, and it performs. There are only two problems you might have with it:- it's only f2.8 (there are brighter lenses out there, but those are more expensive and generally much larger)- it has a funky hood. First off, mine separated into two parts, but I just glued it back together. The next possible problem is that the filter size of this hood is tiny, and you can't use the built-in filter threads of the lens while the hood is on.I've had it since the beginning with my A7S and NEX-7, and had zero issues with it other than the hood.

25.7.2014

There is no doubt that this is an excellent lens for Sony FE mount. It focusses well and is very sharp. However, I also have a Canon 40mm pancake lens which is about one quarter the price but is also sharp and f/2.8, so this item is not good value. Carl Zeiss think they can sell their name for twice the price of other brands. When Sigma and Tamron get into this market, they may need to think again.

8.5.2014

Small, expensive, detailed, impressive. You can see an example shot here: 500px.com/photo/69700203Clarity for portraits is impressive - works well for closer candid shots of kids etc.Excellent sharpness for all purposes.For walking and photographing I will carry just this lens, the Sony A7 and my Tokina 17mm manual focus FD mount. With a tripod, a very tidy compact package.

18.2.2019

Picture quality is good though distortion is visible with regards slight fisheye. It is highly versatile though and autofocus on A7r3 works quickly and efficiently with this. Not up to the standard of the 55mm prime say, but for the price, this is a must-have as far as I am concerned.

3.6.2014

I use this on a Sony A7R and the two make fantastic pair. The lens is very compact and the image quality is awesome. Actually much better than my Canon 5D3. Love the lens.

15.2.2014

Superb quality on my A7R pin sharp at full aperture only the slightest softening in corners which are also pin sharp stopped down to F4. Expensive but a first class lens.

28.12.2016

Fantastic Lens, great depth of field and tiny in size. I can't recommend this enough. I have attached a photo of the best stars available to see with this lens.

30.1.2014

This lens is good, very lightweight. It would have been a 5-star if it was F2 or cheaper.Clever lenshood that allows you to mount a filter under the hood.

20.12.2017

Excellent lens but no way near as good as the Zeiss 55mm 1.8

19.9.2017

expensive but brilliant....

2.12.2015

Fantastic piece of lens :)

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