- Is the Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA worth it over a cheaper 50mm prime?
- It is sharper wide open and better corrected than most budget 50mm primes, with Zeiss T* coating and a compact metal build. If you shoot at f/1.8 often and want that quality, it earns its place; if you mostly stop down, a cheaper 50mm covers similar ground.
- Does this lens have image stabilization?
- No. The lens has no optical stabilization, so stabilization comes from the camera body on models that have it. On bodies without in-body stabilization, keep shutter speeds up in low light.
- What is the 55mm focal length good for?
- On full-frame it is a natural standard view, close to what the eye sees, which suits portraits, street and everyday shooting. On APS-C bodies it behaves like an 82.5mm short telephoto, good for head-and-shoulders portraits.
- Is it compatible with APS-C Sony cameras?
- Yes. It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits both full-frame and APS-C E-mount bodies, where the crop gives a tighter field of view. It is designed for full-frame sensors.
- How does it compare with the Sony 50mm f/1.8?
- The 55mm is sharper wide open, better built and better corrected, and it focuses faster and quieter. The 50mm f/1.8 is smaller and lighter and costs far less, but it is softer at f/1.8 and slower to focus.
- What comes in the box?
- The lens ships with front and rear caps, a lens hood and a soft carrying pouch. A body and memory card are not included.
- Where is the Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA E-Mount Lens, Slik Sprint Pro III cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $1,148.00, as of our latest check.