Sony 135/1.8 ZA SAL-135F18Z

Experience the amazing image quality of the Carl Zeiss® SAL-135F18Z telephoto lens. Its wide range can handle images that are miles or inches away.

A high-performance telephoto lens with the widest aperture in its class. Whether you´re shooting a distant mountain peak or a beautiful orchid at arm´s length, this superb telephoto lens provides amazing image quality. Its f/1.8 aperture makes it the brightest telephoto lens in its class -- and with 35mm-equivalent 202.5mm focal length plus the ability to focus tightly on objects closer than three feet away, it can cover an amazing range of photographic assignments.

Ultra-Bright Images:
At fully open f/1.8 aperture (the best in its class), this high-performance 135mm lens creates amazingly bright telephoto images.

Superb Sharpness:
In conjunction with the Super SteadyShot® image stabilization system of the Sony® a (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this lens gives you excellent results even working with hand-held camera by available light.

Close-up Focusing:
You can capture professional-quality images of both faraway scenes and objects closer than three feet.

Internal Focusing System:
Internal lens elements move to increase auto-focus speed to help you catch quick action.

ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass:
Two ED Glass lenses minimize flare and greatly reduce chromatic aberration, giving you sharp, clear telephoto shots.

• Carl Zeiss® Sonnar® T* 135mm f/1.8 Telephoto
• Wide aperture for amazingly bright telephoto shots
• Superb sharpness with Sony Super SteadyShot® system
• Close-up focusing capability (less than three feet)
• Internal Focusing to speed auto-focus response
• 2 ED Glass elements for sharp clear long shots
• Focal Length – 35mm Equivalent: 135 mm
• Focal Length – APS: 202.5 mm
• Angle of View – 35mm Equivalent: 18?
• Angle of View – APS: 12?
• Min Focus Distance: 2´ 5” (72 cm)
• Aperture – Maximum: f1.8
• Aperture – Minimum: f22
• Maximum Magnification: 0.25X
• Lens Construction: 11 elements in 9 groups with 9 aperture blades
• Filter Diameter: 77 mm
• Dimensions: 3-1/2 x 4-5/8” (88.5 x 115 mm)
• Weight: 2 lb 5 oz (1050 g)
• Supplied Accessories: Front and rear lens cap, SH0003 lens hood