An unbeatable choice for portraiture, close-ups, low-light photography, and more, the SAL135F18Z features a Carl Zeiss® Sonnar configuration with a large F1.8 maximum aperture and two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements that contribute to high resolving power plus stunning corner-to-corner sharpness at all aperture settings. The Carl Zeiss® T* coating further enhances this lens’s ability to faithfully capture subtle details.
Sonnar T* 135 mm F1.8 ZA Compatibility
A-mount Full Frame Cameras
A-mount APS-C Cameras
E-mount Full Frame cameras with Mount Adapter
E-mount APS-C cameras with Mount Adapter
Sample photos
1/60s, F1.8
1/160s, F11
1/160s, F5.6
1/160s, F1.8
1/160s, F4
1/2000s, F8
A magnificent medium-telephoto prime
A standout performer among medium telephoto primes, this superlative Carl Zeiss® Sonnar design satisfies the most demanding technical requirements as well as artistic needs.
Exceptional contrast and realistic rendering
Two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements effectively compensate for chromatic aberration, supporting high resolving power and stunning contrast even at wider apertures.
Sharp subjects backed by smooth bokeh
An F1.8 maximum aperture and nine-blade circular aperture design offer broad depth of field control for razor-sharp foregrounds with smooth background bokeh when required.
Get close for small subjects and details
This lens can focus as close as 0.72 m for a 0.25x magnification ratio that makes it possible to capture small subjects and details with excellent quality.
Impeccable performance
Contrast and rendering
F1.8 expression
Close-up capability
Lens Configuration
Legendary ZEISS® quality manufactured and calibrated specifically for Sony imaging products. The T* coating contributes to exquisite rendering and contrast.
MTF Chart
MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) describes how well a lens can reproduce fine details, measured as the degree of contrast achieved between finely spaced lines.
Specifications and Features
ZEISS® telephoto prime
ZEISS T* coating reduces flare and ghosting
9-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
0.25x maximum magnification close-up capability
Focus hold button
Minimum focus distance
0.72 m
Maximum Magnification ratio (x)
0.25x
Filter Diameter (mm)
77 mm
Weight
995 g (35.1 oz)
What's in the Box
Lens hood (ALC-SH0003: round shape, bayonet type), Lens front cap, Lens rear cap, Case
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