The Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA ($999.99 direct) is the first standard-angle prime lens for Sony's full-fame mirrorless camera system. Its maximum f/1.4 aperture isn't as sexy as the ...

You're always likely to get sharper pictures with a prime lens, and here's a great example that's ideal for use with the popular Sony A7S: the Sony-Zeiss 55mm f1.8 I came across this little gem quite ...

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The FE 50mm doesn't sport any toggle switches. It has a rubberized manual focus ring. Manual focus is an electronic affair—turning the ring activates the motor, which moves the lens elements. That's ...

Reviews / Zeiss OTUS 55mm f/1.4, Zeiss 50mm Macro Hands-On Preview We go hands-on with the Zeiss OTUS 55mm f/1.4 manual focus lens, and the Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens for APS-C mirrorless ...

The AF-S 50mm f/1.8G from Nikon is a standard prime lens in the full-frame FX format, or a fast portrait optic when mounted on a DX body. The 50mm f/1.8 features seven optical elements in six groups ...

If you can afford it, the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA is an excellent standard prime lens for Sony A7R/A7 owners, delivering great image quality with the minimum of fuss. The name Carl Zeiss ...