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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 268 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

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Customers praise the Sonnar T FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA lens for its exceptional image quality and beautiful bokeh. Its compact size and light weight are also frequently cited as advantages, making it a convenient option for photographers. While some find the price to be a drawback, the lens's generally strong performance in low light is another frequently mentioned positive.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lovely quality lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lovely quality. Built quality image quality weight size. Sharpness and colors just great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi YC305, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Smashvilltv

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is one of the sharpest lens I have ever brought, great for a portraits and on a gimbal

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi smashvilltv, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great prime lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very sharp and clear shots. I’ve added this to my portrait/wedding kit. So far no complaints. I’m using this on a A7iii.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bokeh

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent lens.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Outstanding lens. Clarity is superb, much better than point and shoot, even with high pixels. Produces nice bokey (back ground blur) for portraits.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great all day lens, reasonable compact and gives sharp pictures.I love this lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Cix1, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our SEL55F18Z lens and its size. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sharp!

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice sharp lens! I really like this lens - great value compared to GM.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Carted2, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our SEL55F18Z lens and its sharpness and value. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic Lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this lens several months ago and I have not been disappointed. Great quality. Very crisp pictures. Great for portraits.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sharp Lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This lens is so sharp and pairs perfect with my a7III. Could not be happier with the quality of the lens or the images.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lense is high quality you could really feel what you pay for as soon as you take it out of the box.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bokeh

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Extremely fast

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the best lens for low light photography. I wouldnt think twice before buying this one. Very creamy bokeh. Small light.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is an excellent lense

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm impressed with this lense, super sharp, fast and quiet. I'm amazed with the quality of the images this lense produces.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome piece of glass!!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the sharpest lens I have ever owned. It creates beautiful images! Buy this lens as soon as you can. You will not be disappointed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely stunning lens!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The photos taken with this lens are crazy sharp. If you have the money, this is worth the investment! I use it with my Sony a6300.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi zEngineer, thanks for sharing your feedback and for choosing Sony for your photographic needs. Dave sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Stunning image output with sharp edges and deep colors

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi burnz, it's good to know that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Anthony sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best of the best

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a amazing lens. If you want that professional look you can't do better then this. I use it on my 6500 perfect match.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bokeh

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Beautiful bokeh. AF is insane. Nice finish to the lens. Pictures are a work of art when shooting with this lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lens! Super sharp and gets the job done. Would definitely recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Eric, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We would like to thank you for your review on the Sony 55mm f/1.8 ZA Lens. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad you are enjoying the sharpness of the lens! -Nick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best lens ive purchased so far. The images come out so sharp!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Cameragirl, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our SEL55F18Z lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Lens I’ve Used! Just switched from nikon

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Everyone told me this was Lens Lens I “HAD” to get, and I now see why. The Lens makes the Sony a7rii stand out!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the sharpness and colors!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This lens is extremely sharp and has great color pop. The 3D Zeiss pop is amazing on this lens! Love.

    I would recommend this to a friend