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Mid-range telephoto prime

Planar T* 85mm F1.4 ZA

 SAL85F14Z

85mm focal length, F1.4 maximum aperture and precision Carl Zeiss T* 
coated Planar optics: it all adds up to superlative performance and 
handling for portraiture or medium-telephoto landscapes. The delicate, 
nuanced “drawing” of the Planar design makes it possible to capture 
subtleties of light and texture that can give images extraordinary depth and 
presence. Graceful reproduction of skin tones and textures is a characteristic 
that is prized by photographers and subjects alike. Shooting comfort is 
another feature of this refined lens. A wide focus ring with auto clutch 
mechanism does not rotate during autofocus operation, and a focus hold 
button on the lens itself lies right under your fingertips for easy access.

•   Weight (approx): 640 g
•   Dimensions (Dia. x L): 81 x 75 mm
•   Max. magnification ratio: 0.13x

  Outstanding sharpness and contrast at all aperture settings

  Carl Zeiss T* coating effectively controls flare and glare

  9-blade circular aperture for attractive defocusing

  Focus ring with auto clutch does not rotate during autofocus

  Focus mode switch and focus hold button offer precision focus control

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Telephoto prime

Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA

 SAL135F18Z

F1.8 is a relatively large maximum aperture for a 135mm telephoto lens, 
and the consistently outstanding performance of this lens throughout 
its aperture range lets you take full advantage of the extra speed and 
brightness it provides. Whether you need the large aperture to shoot in 
low light, to achieve suitable shutter speeds for shooting action, or for 
creative control of background defocusing, the SAL135F18Z will reward 
you with stunning resolution and contrast where it counts. In addition to 
portraits and landscapes with natural proportions and perspective, the 
135mm focal length of this lens is often a good choice for indoor sports. 
135mm is well within telephoto territory, and usually requires careful 
handling to avoid image blurring due to camera shake, but on 

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bodies with SteadyShot INSIDE™ image stabilization you’ll find it easier 
than ever to capture crisp images when shooting hand held.

•   Weight (approx): 995 g
•   Dimensions (Dia. x L): 88 x 114.5 mm
•   Max. magnification ratio: 0.25x

  Two ED glass elements for superior image quality

  Carl Zeiss T* coating effectively controls flare and glare

  Excellent corner-to-corner sharpness and high contrast

  Focus ring with auto clutch does not rotate during autofocus

  Focus hold button provides conveniently placed focus hold control

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A mode, 1/320 sec., F2, ISO 200, 5300K color temperature; Photo: Chukyo Ozawa

M mode, 1/160 sec., F4.0, -0.3 EV, ISO 200, Custom white balance; Photo: Chukyo Ozawa

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Summary of Contents for SAL1855 - 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM DT Standard Zoom Lens

Page 1: ...a Lenses ...

Page 2: ... in sharp focus and which are to be out of focus How will the lens function with filters that might be needed to change the characteristics of the captured light There is no single right answer for every photographer and subject The only certainties are that a choice must be made and that more high quality options mean more creative freedom Sony s a lens lineup offers everything the creative photo...

Page 3: ...18250 DT 30mm F2 8 Macro SAM SAL30M28 DT 35mm F1 8 SAM SAL35F18 DT 50mm F1 8 SAM SAL50F18 DT 55 200mm F4 5 6 SAM SAL55200 2 Distagon T 24mm F2 ZA SSM SAL24F20Z Vario Sonnar T 16 35mm F2 8 ZA SSM SAL1635Z Vario Sonnar T DT 16 80mm F3 5 4 5 ZA SAL1680Z 16mm F2 8 Fisheye SAL16F28 E 16mm F2 8 SEL16F28 Sonnar T E 24mm F1 8 ZA SEL24F18Z E 50mm F1 8 OSS SEL50F18 50mm F1 4 SAL50F14 20mm F2 8 SAL20F28 28mm...

Page 4: ...ole camera is basically a light tight box with a small hole in one end Figure 1 A simple pinhole of appropriate size is capable of projecting a sharp but dim image Figure 2 A lens uses the principle of refraction to gather more light from the subject and project a sharp bright image Projecting an image Refraction bending light The physical principle that allows lenses to gather and focus light is ...

Page 5: ...oto lens would require an effective aperture diameter of 300 1 4 214mm That would end up being a huge bulky and very expensive lens which is why you don t see too many long telephoto lenses with very large maximum apertures There s really no need for the photographer to know what the actual aperture diameter is but it s helpful to understand the principle Three keys to effective defocusing There s...

Page 6: ... focal length will always have the same angle of view when used with the same size sensor The Focal length vs angle of view comparison to the left illustrates this relationship for both 35mm full frame and APS C format cameras Perspective With long focal lengths foreground and background objects will often appear to be closer together in the final image This effect is sometimes called telephoto co...

Page 7: ... in which the required performance has been achieved throughout the entire optical path and it is therefore a guarantee of the highest quality The scientific approach It was Ernst Abbe of Carl Zeiss AG who first applied scientific principles to lens design rather than relying on trial and error experience A significant portion of the history of photographic lens development centers on the Protar P...

Page 8: ... SAL20TC 2x Teleconverter with either of these lenses to provide more reach for distance subjects or to grab close ups of the action Of course there are always exceptions if you can get close to the action you might be able to use a fast wide angle prime or zoom to capture a more dynamic perspective In the product pages that follow this star icon identifies lenses prime lenses that offer outstandi...

Page 9: ...Spherical lens Conventional aperture Circular aperture Image sensor plane Image sensor plane Aspherical lens ED glass Super ED glass Image sensor plane Image sensor plane Image sensor plane Comparison of aperture design Aspherical lens elements Spherical aberration slight misalignment at the image plane between light that has passed through the center and periphery of a simple spherical lens can b...

Page 10: ...a minimum for crisp high contrast images even under difficult conditions Weight approx 360 g Dimensions Dia x L 83 x 80 5 mm Max magnification ratio 0 125x One ED glass element and three aspherical elements for superior image quality High contrast throughout zoom range Flare and aberrations effectively subdued Circular aperture for attractive defocusing 35mm equivalent focal length 16 5 27mm M mod...

Page 11: ...rture R R T T F8 aperture 100 80 60 40 20 0 3 6 9 12 Contrast Distance from optical center of lens mm At 16 mm 100 80 60 40 20 0 3 6 9 12 Distance from optical center of lens mm At 50 mm Mid range zoom DT 16 105mm F3 5 5 6 SAL16105 Zoom range can be a very subjective and personal choice hinging on individual shooting style and preferred subjects The 16 105mm range of this lens is a sweet spot for ...

Page 12: ...ure R R T T F8 aperture 100 80 60 40 20 0 3 6 9 12 Contrast Distance from optical center of lens mm At 18 mm 100 80 60 40 20 0 3 6 9 12 Contrast Distance from optical center of lens mm At 55 mm High magnification zoom DT 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 SAL18200 It will take you from a wide scene spanning 18mm to far reaching 200mm telephoto that will let you zoom in on distant subjects yet the SAL18200 weighs o...

Page 13: ... full frame format camera body this award winning lens offers an ideal balance of brightness zoom range and image quality for a wide range of situations you re likely to encounter in everyday shooting The fact that it features a constant bright F2 8 maximum aperture at all focal lengths offers significant advantages for hand held and low light shooting as well as for creating gorgeous defocused ba...

Page 14: ...e pairs mm 30 line pairs mm R Radial values T Tangential values Max aperture R R T T F8 aperture At 55 mm At 200 mm Telephoto zoom 75 300mm F4 5 5 6 SAL75300 Going out to shoot sports wildlife or other distant subjects with a 35mm full frame format camera Be sure to take this lens along Its 75 300mm zoom range will let you go from medium perspectives that provide a comprehensive view of the action...

Page 15: ... looking straight to deliver expansive images that cover an extremely wide angle of view with curvilinear perspective The SAL16F28 provides an extremely wide 180 angle of view on 35mm full frame format cameras 110 on APS C format cameras In addition to eye catching interpretations of reality it offers extended depth of field so that you can capture huge vistas in which everything from 20 centimete...

Page 16: ...ns mm Contrast Spatial frequency 10 line pairs mm 30 line pairs mm R Radial values T Tangential values Max aperture R R T T F8 aperture Wide angle 28mm F2 8 SAL28F28 28 millimeters is an extremely versatile focal length that can be useful in a wide variety of situations on both full frame and APS C format cameras On a 35mm full frame format camera 28mm is wide enough to allow comfortable shooting ...

Page 17: ...s mm 30 line pairs mm R Radial values T Tangential values Max aperture R R T T F8 aperture Normal 50mm F1 4 SAL50F14 50mm focal length with a maximum aperture of F1 4 this quintessential fast normal lens formula has produced some of the greatest photographic masterpieces in history and continues to serve as a photographic standard to this day Of course not all 50mm F1 4 lenses are created equal an...

Page 18: ...perture R R T T F8 aperture At 50 mm Mid range telephoto 85mm F2 8 SAM SAL85F28 Photographers often choose a large aperture 85mm lens for portraits for two compelling reasons First the 85mm focal length makes it easy to fill the frame with the subject from a comfortable distance without getting so close that unflattering distortion occurs And second a large maximum aperture works with the medium l...

Page 19: ... line pairs mm 30 line pairs mm R Radial values T Tangential values Max aperture R R T T F8 aperture At 135 mm Macro DT 30mm F2 8 Macro SAM SAL30M28 If you shoot with an APS C format camera and want a lightweight compact lens that will handle snapshots and portraits plus macro photography as well this is it The 35mm equivalent focal length of this lens is a distinctly normal 45mm making it a good ...

Page 20: ...al values T Tangential values Max aperture R R T T F8 aperture At 50 mm Macro 100mm F2 8 Macro SAL100M28 Doing macro photography outdoors in the wild often means that you can t get too close to your subject and lighting can t be easily controlled That s when you need a telephoto macro lens like the SAL100M28 Greater working distance means you can capture tight macro shots of small scale wildlife w...

Page 21: ...ough the large F2 8 maximum aperture does make it easier to create beautifully defocused backgrounds there are important advantages for shooting moving subjects as well Larger apertures often referred to as fast as well as bright allow you to use faster shutter speeds to achieve equivalent exposure making it possible to capture motion that might end up as a blur with a slower lens The SAL70200G do...

Page 22: ... G SSM SAL70400G Covering an extremely wide telephoto range with ample brightness this award winning lens can for example take you from an elegant 70mm portrait to a stunning 400mm wildlife shot in an instant without having to change lenses and potentially miss a great shot This is an extraordinarily wide zoom range for a lens in this class but range isn t its only feature Being a high end G Lens ...

Page 23: ... 10 line pairs mm 30 line pairs mm R Radial values T Tangential values Max aperture R R T T F8 aperture At 35 mm Telephoto prime 300mm F2 8 G SAL300F28G If you re serious about shooting sports nature or wildlife or just about any subject that moves and needs to be shot from a distance this is a lens that you ll want to have in your kit 300mm is the sweet spot for a wide range of telephoto applicat...

Page 24: ...contrast Compatible with SAL70200G AF and MF modes SAL300F28G AF and MF modes SAL70400G MF mode only and SAL135F28 MF mode only 1 0x 1 4x 2 0x Carl Zeiss AG founded in 1846 is a legend in the field of camera optics The company was responsible for many of the innovations that have raised the quality of photographic imaging to the high standard we enjoy today and is revered for its unswerving dedica...

Page 25: ...onnar T DT 16 80mm F3 5 4 5 ZA SAL1680Z Because it has been designed specifically for APS C format cameras the SAL1680Z is the lightest and most compact zoom in the Carl Zeiss lineup It also offers the greatest zoom range in the lineup making it a superb single lens solution for many APS C format photographers Its 35mm equivalent focal length range of 24 120mm may be all you ll ever need for day t...

Page 26: ...mm F8 At 70 mm F8 Wide angle prime Distagon T 24mm F2 ZA SSM SAL24F20Z Representing the wide end of the A mount Carl Zeiss prime lens range the 24mm focal length of this model provides a wide perspective on 35mm full frame format cameras and a closer to normal equivalent focal length of 36mm on APS C format cameras Photographers who value a single prime approach to general shooting will love this ...

Page 27: ...large maximum aperture for a 135mm telephoto lens and the consistently outstanding performance of this lens throughout its aperture range lets you take full advantage of the extra speed and brightness it provides Whether you need the large aperture to shoot in low light to achieve suitable shutter speeds for shooting action or for creative control of background defocusing the SAL135F18Z will rewar...

Page 28: ...ompact APS C format Sony camera and camcorder bodies delivering big camera image quality and features in astonishingly small but capable packages In addition to advanced optics and sophisticated handling the E mount zooms incorporate proven Optical SteadyShot image stabilization technology from Sony camcorders that can significantly reduce blur due to camera movement in both stills and movies Sony...

Page 29: ... smooth quiet autofocus operation 35mm equivalent focal length 24mm Aspherical lens 100 80 60 40 20 0 3 6 9 12 Distance from optical center of lens mm Contrast Spatial frequency 10 line pairs mm 30 line pairs mm R Radial values T Tangential values Max aperture R R T T F8 aperture At 16 mm Auto mode 6 sec F2 8 0 25 EV ISO 800 Auto white balance Photo David McClain Fisheye Converter VCL ECF1 Ultra W...

Page 30: ... center of lens mm Contrast At 24 mm Open At 24 mm F8 Mid range zoom E 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 OSS SEL1855 This lens offers a superb balance of form and function ample zoom range in a compact design that weighs only 194 grams yet is remarkably comfortable to hold and operate The 18 55mm zoom range corresponding to 27 82 5mm on a 35mm full frame format camera is ideally designed for comfortable framing an...

Page 31: ...T Tangential values Max aperture R R T T F8 aperture At 18 mm At 200 mm Aspherical lens ED glass Telephoto zoom E 55 210mm F 4 5 6 3 OSS SEL55210 An ideal complement to the 18 55mm zoom range of the SEL1855 this 3 8x zoom lens takes you from 55mm out to 210mm with consistently outstanding optical performance all the way In 35mm full frame equivalent terms that s a wide zoom range of 82 5mm to 315m...

Page 32: ...Max aperture R R T T F8 aperture At 50 mm Macro E 30mm F3 5 Macro SEL30M35 Macro photography can be a creative educational and thoroughly enjoyable pursuit The SEL30M35 has been designed to offer versatile high performance macro capabilities in a lens that is compact lightweight and easy to use At the time of release the SEL30M35 is in fact the lightest interchangeable 1 1 macro lens available any...

Page 33: ... 3 8 x 5 3 8 760 26 3 4 hood ALC SH103 case 43 70 400mm F4 5 6 G SSM SAL70400G 12 18 105 600 23 4 10 34 6 10 9 circular aperture 22 32 0 27 1 5 77 petal bayonet 94 5 x 196 3 3 4 x 7 3 4 1 5004 53 hood ALC SH107 case 44 35mm F1 4 G SAL35F14G 8 10 52 5 44 63 9 circular aperture 22 0 2 0 3 55 petal bayonet 69 x 76 2 3 4 x 3 510 18 hood ALC SH0001 case 45 300mm F2 8 G Built to order SAL300F28G 12 13 i...

Page 34: ...rst adaptor to leverage Sony s exclusive Translucent Mirror Technology to provide super fast and accurate Phase Detection AF as well The LA EA2 adaptor has a translucent mirror built in between the two mounts that directs a small portion of the light to the phase detection AF sensor in the bottom of the unit NEX 3 NEX 5 NEX C3 and NEX VG10 require firmware update to use LA EA2 adaptor www esupport...

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