Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens

The Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens delivers exceptional sharpness and speed, incorporating advanced technology for full-frame E-mount cameras. This classic wide-angle lens is versatile, performing exceptionally in street, landscape, and lifestyle photography. Its bright aperture enhances low-light shooting and enables precise focus control, making it a reliable choice for demanding photographic environments.

ZEISS Optical Design

Drawing from the ZEISS Distagon optical design, this lens features 12 elements arranged in eight groups to enable a wide f/1.4 maximum aperture while reducing vignetting and spherical aberrations. The optical configuration includes one Advanced Aspherical (AA) element and two aspherical elements for precise correction of astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and other spherical distortions. Each lens surface is treated with ZEISS T* anti-reflective coatings to minimize reflections, enhancing image clarity, contrast, and color accuracy. The bright f/1.4 aperture supports challenging lighting conditions and allows refined focus control with shallow depth of field. Its rounded nine-blade diaphragm ensures smooth, aesthetically pleasing bokeh during selective focusing.

Autofocus and Handling

The lens features a direct drive Super Sonic wave Motor autofocus system paired with an internal focus mechanism, delivering fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus while enabling smooth and intuitive manual focus adjustments. An AF/MF switch on the lens barrel allows convenient tactile selection between focusing modes. The physical aperture ring can be de-clicked for silent, fluid aperture changes, enhancing usability for video recording. Designed with dust and moisture resistance, this lens is suited for challenging environments, while rubberized control rings improve grip and handling in low temperatures.