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Sony - Carl Zeiss 135mm f/1.8 A-Mount Telephoto Lens - Black
Average customer rating
5
(11 Reviews)
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Sony - Carl Zeiss 135mm f/1.8 A-Mount Telephoto Lens - Black
Customer Rating
5
The One and Only
on October 16, 2014
Posted by: Thkpic1
I own it...I also have taken thousands of pictures with it. It's almost impossible to take a bad photo with this lens. IMO the 135mm focal length may be the most pleasing for portraits period. The compression is just right and the colors this Zeiss produces are nothing short of astounding. You get this effect where the bokeh is so smooth it's like looking at a wall of glass.
Time to update to SSM and other than that their is notable CA wide open. Yes, the Zeiss 135mm F2 APO is better wide open, but to my eyes this still produces better bokeh...and AF is essential IMO if you actually plan on using the lens. This lens is the reason to still continue to shoot A mount- PERIOD.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
must have if you can
on November 17, 2013
Posted by: kingmo
It is a wonderful lens, loved it in very shot, beautiful photos effortless.
it's pricy I know but worth it, you will want to own one.
it's pricy I know but worth it, you will want to own one.
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Glass of Wonder
on July 28, 2013
Posted by: THKPIC
I have some nice glass, but this is the absolute king of all lenses. If you want to read a technical review than go check out the myriad of praises online including my favorite Sony/Minolta review site- dyxum.com. This lens is often praised as the best 135mm period...as in no other 135mm can even touch it from any manufacturer. It's extremely sharp- as in REALLY sharp. You literally see every grain and detail- nothing is left to spare. The bokeh is the smoothest I've ever seen. I literaly have to take my glasses off sometimes and double check what I'm seeing. It makes many of my other primes look weak in comparison. The bokeh is so smooth it forces your subject to literally pop out of the picture and I find the effect simply mesmerizing. Its not like I haven't seen great bokeh before in other lenses. Its just this one seems to take it to another level. And the all metal construction is fantastic. It just feels like quality in your hands. I've shot all kinds of G series and high end primes. This one is my absolute favorite in my lens bin. The only fault is the lack of SSM. But, I just cannot mark it down at all due to the optics and construction. If Sony added SSM I'll be the first one to purchase. Until then, this one remains the crown jewel in my collection.
What's great about it: Sharpness, Bokeh
What's not so great: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com