Sony Zeiss Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Review
Photographers who use Sony's full-frame mirrorless camera system are blessed with a strong selection of 35mm prime lenses, each fulfilling a specific purpose. The Zeiss Loxia 2/35 ($695.49 at Amazon) offers a pure mechanical manual focus feel and is quite compact, while the Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ($798.00 at Amazon) supports autofocus and is just as small. The newest 35mm prime from Sony, the Zeiss Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA ($1,599.99), is another optical gem, though it's huge when compared with the other two 35mm lenses available for the system. The Distagon captures four times the light at its maximum aperture as the Sonnar T*, which accounts for its cost and size. And, like the svelte Sonnar T*, it's worthy of Editors' Choice honors.
The Distagon ($998.00 at Amazon) measures 4.4 by 3.1 inches, weighs a hefty 1.4 pounds, and supports 72mm front filters. A reversible lens hood is included. It's a big lens, especially if you pair it with a camera with a shallow grip like...
The Sony Zeiss Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA is a sharp, no-compromise lens, but you'll pay for its quality.
Sharp even at f/1.4 No distortion; Physical aperture ring; Weather and dust-resistant design
Big; Expensive; Lacks image stabilization