I have been wanting to purchase this lens for over a year....I was finally able to do so ( it is pricey!! )...and I have to tell you....I absolutely LOVE it and it is worth every penny for its focusing ability, soft backgrounds and overall superior performance. This lens has taken over as my " go to " lens.
In my humble oppinion one of the best lenses ever made.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from sony.comBy Linda, Sony Social Support, May 10, 2023
Hello BenHorton, Thank you for sharing your opinion on this lens. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We think its quite amazing as well. Looking forward to seeing what else you create with this lens! Happy shooting. -Linda Sony Social Support
I have been a Leica shooter for decades. Since purchasing an A7r IVa and the spectacular 135 GM and the 24-70 GM, I am now convinced that this glass is every bit as sharp. Coupled with the A7…extraordinary!!
Sharp as a razor, beautiful bocke fast focusing. The quality of the lens in general is flawless. I can’t fault it at all. It is quite expensive but the results justify the price in my opinion. One observation that bothers me: The sunshade is very deep and the grips for the fingers on the lens cap are quite shallow not allowing for a secure grip. In this awkward position the cap has the nasty tendency to jump off from your fingers hitting the glass! For such a big lens cap deeper recesses for a more secure finger grip would be appreciated. It is not a fault of the lens, just a design flaw of the lens cap. I wasn’t able to find something better from a third party manufacturer so Sony maybe an optional cap wouldn’t be too much to ask.