Sony Carl Zeiss 135mm f/1.8 ZA Sonnar T*

This camera glass is a high-quality photographic lens with excellent build quality. It has a fast maximum aperture of f/1.8, which allows for great low-light performance and shallow depth of field. The lens has 11 elements in 8 groups, including one extra-low dispersion element, which helps to reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing. It also has Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating, which helps to minimize lens flare and ghosting. The autofocus system is fast and accurate, making it great for capturing fast-moving subjects. However, it also has a manual focus option for more precise control. The lens produces beautiful bokeh, which is the quality of the out-of-focus areas in a photograph. It is a popular choice for portrait and wedding photographers due to its focal length and bokeh. The lens is a bit expensive, but it is worth the investment for those who demand the best optics. The manufacturing time for this lens is quite long, but it is a testament to the attention to detail and quality control that goes into each lens. Overall, the Sony Carl Zeiss 135mm f/1.8 ZA Sonnar T* lens is an excellent choice for those who want the best image quality and build quality in a photographic lens.

Positives:
The Sony Carl Zeiss 135mm f/1.8 ZA Sonnar T* camera lens is a fantastic lens that produces superb image quality. The lens is very sharp, even at wide aperture settings, and the bokeh is absolutely beautiful. The lens is also very fast, making it ideal for low-light photography.

Negatives:
The main downside of this lens is its weight. At over 2 pounds, it can be quite heavy to carry around for extended periods of time. Additionally, the lens is quite expensive compared to other lenses in its class.

Conclusion:
Overall, the Sony Carl Zeiss 135mm f/1.8 ZA Sonnar T* is an excellent lens for serious photographers who demand the highest quality optics. While it may be expensive and heavy, it delivers exceptional performance that is sure to impress even the most discerning photographers. If you are willing to invest in a top-quality lens, the Sony Carl Zeiss 135mm f/1.8 ZA Sonnar T* is definitely worth considering.

Optical design

Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred. Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.

Physical characteristics

Weights 1050 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. 115 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.