Sony Zeiss 55mm f1.8

[Iansky]

I have been contemplating a small fast prime for street work rather than using the 24-70,  after a lot of reading and watching reviews (I know some are biased/funded) I have opted for the Sony Zeiss 55mm f1.8 so that I can travel light and shoot wide open even in low light - it still has the £80 cash back on it as well!

I would appreciate any comments, feedback and images taken with this lens.

I understand it is not "weather sealed" but there seems to be mixed views on this. I will be using it on the A7iii I will be cautious about the elements.

Edited January 4, 2019 by Iansky

[LiveShots]

Original and cropped using a6000.Not my best photos but I wanted to show how much crop can be used and still get a sharp image.

I like this lens a lot, built quality and weight a both great.

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[tinplater]

Here's a snapshot of my daughter.  I ultimately sold my 55 1.8 and replaced it with the 50mm 1.4.  You can see the CA in the background.  The 55 is a terrific lens however.

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[Chrissie]

Ian, I've temporarily uploaded some sample pictures at full resolution and maximum jpeg quality, taken with this lens on my a9, onto my flickr account. I will delete those  after a week or so.

It's a great lens in absolute terms, and also great value for the money, too. Did you see it's rating on dxomark?

Edited January 5, 2019 by Chrissie

[thefsb]

Hi Lansky,

Do not hesitate to get that lens. It makes really nice pictures.

If you want to photograph in the rain, use an Olympus Tough.