Marketing description

This compact, high-performance 55 mm full frame format fixed focal length prime lens has been specifically designed bring out the full performance potential of the α7-series full-frame E-mount camera bodies. True to the "Sonnar" concept, the SEL55F18Z offers superior sharpness and contrast in a compact lens.
The F1.8 aperture consistently provides outstanding performance and lets you take full advantage of the extra speed and brightness it provides. Whether you need the large aperture to shoot in low light, to achieve suitable shutter speeds for shooting action, or for creative control of background defocusing, the SEL55F18Z will reward you with stunning resolution and contrast where it counts.

Key selling points

• A fixed focal length prime that delivers outstanding performance with 35 mm full frame format cameras
• Carl Zeiss T-star coating, five aspherical elements, and one ED glass element combine to deliver superior image quality
• Fast F1.8 maximum aperture
• Dust and moisture resistant design

Product features

• A fixed focal length prime that delivers outstanding performance with 35 mm full frame format cameras
  This compact, high-performance 55 mm full frame format fixed focal length prime lens has been specifically designed bring out the full performance potential of the α7-series full-frame E-mount camera bodies. True to the "Sonnar" concept, the SEL55F18Z offers superior sharpness and contrast in a compact lens.
• Carl Zeiss T-star coating, five aspherical elements, and one ED glass element combine to deliver superior image quality
  The T-star coating contributes to typically outstanding Carl Zeiss image quality, with high contrast and uniformly excellent resolution right out to the image edges. The coating subdues reflections at the lens surfaces, increasing transmission and minimizing flare and ghosting that can compromise rendering. Natural color reproduction and impressive presence give subjects a lifelike quality. Five aspherical elements and one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element in an advanced optical design reduce aberration and distortion to a minimum.
• Fast F1.8 maximum aperture
  The F1.8 aperture consistently provides outstanding performance and lets you take full advantage of the extra speed and brightness it provides. Whether you need the large aperture to shoot in low light, to achieve suitable shutter speeds for shooting action, or for creative control of background defocusing, the SEL55F18Z will reward you with stunning resolution and contrast where it counts.
• Dust and moisture resistant design
  Critical areas of the lens exterior feature dust and moisture resistant seals that help to ensure professional reliability even in tough environmental conditions.