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Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T E Mount Review

Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T

Main Features

  • 35mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 49mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 120g / 0.26 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 62mm x 37mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.35m
  • Max Magnification: 0.12x
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Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ Overview


Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with E Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitAverage
TravelAverage
StreetExcellent
WeddingAverage
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingGood
LandscapeVery Good
MacroPoor

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Reasons to Buy Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Light weight at only 120g / 4.2 oz
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CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T



Lens Mount

Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7C Mark II, Sony A7CR and Sony A6700.

Sony A7C Mark II with Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ Lens Size
Sony A7C Mark II with the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ Lens
Sony A7CR with Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ Lens Size
Sony A7CR with the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ Lens
Sony A6700 with Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ Lens Size
Sony A6700 with the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ Lens

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ has a maximum diameter of 62mm and total length of 37mm. It weighs 120g / 4.2 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ and Sony FE 35mm F1.8 (Sony E mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ vs Sony FE 35mm F1.8 Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ and the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 Size and Weight

Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ has a filter thread of 49mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ:

  • 49mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 49mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 49mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ has a fixed focal length of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm.



Weather Sealings

The Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony A7C Mark II, Sony A7CR and Sony A6700.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS in Sony E mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.12x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.35m. 0.12x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

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  • Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C: 0.5x - (Compare)

Aperture

Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.

Optical Formula

Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ's optical formula consists of 7 elements in 5 groups . Special elements used in this design is 3 aspheric elements.

Lens Hood

Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is ALC-SH129.

Body Colour

Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sony
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 35mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 7
Optical Groups 5
Special Elements 3 aspheric elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.35m
Max Magnification 0.12X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 120g
Diameter 62mm
Length 37mm
Materials Metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 49mm
Filter Notes Lens hood accepts 40.5mm filters
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code ALC-SH129
Tripod Collar No
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