Sample Pics w/Sony A99II

This lens just arrived so I popped it onto my Sony A99II and snapped some sample pics which I'll upload as part of this review. First impressions: stunning images, somewhat heavy lens (which I do not mind as weight often comes with qualit) with overall gorgeous lens aesthetics.

Sony SAL135F18Z 135mm F1.8 Sonnar T* Lens

One of the first Carl Zeiss lenses to go on sale for the Sony DSLRA100 camera, the 135mm F1.8 Sonnar T* is relatively large and heavy, with a massive front element. It's also extremely well-built, as you'd expect from a high-quality prime lens with a longish focal length.

Best lens in my collection

WOW is the word that can describe this lens. As soon as I got this lens home, took a test shot and was amazed by picture quality. Attached the test shot to this review.. This is the lens that always stays on my A900.

Amazing sharpness; bokeh and contrast

1; Focus ring - could have been better - very slight wobble / 2; SSM and weather sealing would be nice

Allready at 1.8 high contrast and sharpness. The Nikon- and Canon-likes reach this level at f: 4 or 5.6. You don't need to stop down for a lot of higher contrast and sharpness. Ideal for setting subjects and objects free in cities and landscapes and to use depth of field in a creative way.

See above; Build like a tank

Sony 135mm f/1.8 Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* SAL-135F18Z

SLRgear Review February 23, 2009 by Andrew Alexander The Sony 135mm ƒ/1.8 ZA lens was introduced in October 2006, shortly after the debut of the Sony alpha system earlier that year.