Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA
- 35mm
- f/2.8
- Prime
- 120 g
- Min focus 0.35 m
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Quick answer
A very small full-frame 35mm for E-mount from Zeiss, weighing about 120 g. It has a 49mm filter thread and focuses as close as 0.35 m.
Pros
- Very light at 120 g
- Zeiss optics
- Small and discreet
- Full-frame coverage
Cons
- f/2.8 is not fast
- No stabilization
Verdict
A compact pairing for Sony's smaller bodies.
About this lens
This 35mm f/2.8 full-frame wide-angle prime lens from Sony fits Sony E mount cameras. A Zeiss-designed lens for Sony cameras with T* coating.
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2013
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.35 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.12x
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 120 g
- Length
- 36.5 mm
- Diameter
- 61.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA?
- Street photography
- Travel
- Pocketable kits
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 35mm | 54.4° | 63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53mm | 37.8° | 44.8° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA have stabilization?
No. It relies on in-body stabilization where the camera offers it.
What filter size does the FE 35mm F2.8 ZA use?
49mm, which matches the Zeiss FE 55mm f/1.8 and makes a two-lens kit easy to filter.
How close can the FE 35mm F2.8 ZA focus?
Minimum focus is 0.35 m, about 0.12x magnification. The distance is measured from the sensor plane, so the working distance in front of the lens is shorter.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
