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Sony Zeiss 55mm F1.8 $708 Delivered ($608 after $100 Cashback) @ CameraPro

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Ridiculous price for a really sharp, well built and lightweight 50ish mm lens for Sony FF bodies. The autofocus on this lens is lightning fast.

Only negatives for this lens are the CA and focus breathing. If those aren't deal breakers for you, this is a steal at this price.

Sony cashback post

UPDATE:29/06
CameraPro now appears to have this on Back Order, with ETA of 4-6 weeks.
Should still be able to price match at Sony Store if you wish to get this sooner.
Camera Clix also adjusted their prices to $705

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  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 28/06/2021 - 22:48
    +1

    Hell yes good buy

  • Foma2 on 28/06/2021 - 22:48
    -1

    "Focus breathing is a term that describes the change in focal length that occurs as a result of adjusting the focusing distance of a lens."

    Prime lens has a constant FL, so please correct me if I am wrong but no focus breathing by definition.

    • witheredcouch on 28/06/2021 - 22:49
      +3

      A lot of prime lenses have focus breathing, including this one. It is relatively slight differences in focal length, but they exist. Can be quite apparent when shooting video.

    • rake on 28/06/2021 - 23:17
      +2

      Here is an example of how much focus breathing exists for this exact lens

      • Foma2 on 29/06/2021 - 10:29

        Thanks for the link. It is not as bad as it may look like though cause when you refocus during video your picture changes dramatically and on the top of it in 99% of cases it involves camera movement or angle change, all that stuff masking focus breathing pretty well.

    • trongy on 29/06/2021 - 13:05

      A prime lens has adjustable focus, but no zoom adjustment. The nominal focal length of the lens (55mm in this case) is defined as the distance from the lens centre to the image plane when the lens is focused on infinity. The focal length does change (by a small amount) when the lens is focused on close objects.

  • witheredcouch on 28/06/2021 - 22:49

    Good price for a good lens. Was out shooting with mine today for the first time in a while and had forgotten how much I enjoy using it.

  • miguellin737 on 28/06/2021 - 22:53

    Really good price!!!

  • Hornpub on 28/06/2021 - 23:02
    +2

    its a keeper.

  • browser on 28/06/2021 - 23:03
    -6

    I know it's a 55mm, but just another overrated nifty fifty.

    Good price is only because it's over priced to begin with.

    • aerona on 28/06/2021 - 23:26

      What's a good lens. I used a 50mm 1.4g lens for my Nikon but i cant find anything similar on my sony. I am currently using a 30mm sigma 1.4g but can't seem to get similar photos. Would this lens be the most similar

      • stickymoo on 29/06/2021 - 00:15
        +4

        Sony Planar T FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA

        Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM

      • viper8548 on 29/06/2021 - 01:29

        canon 50mm 1.2

      • npnp on 29/06/2021 - 05:38
        +1

        Sony 50mm F1.2 G master easily outperforms it's Nikon and Canon counterparts… Amazingly sharp beautiful lens if you can afford it. Else this 55mm F1.8 just as sharp but much cheaper with some compromises. Don't buy cheap Sony FE 50mm F1.8 which is the Sony's version of nifty fifty but with some serious caveats.

      • MisterTee on 29/06/2021 - 09:37
        +1

        35mm F/1.4 GM, or 35mm F/1.8 if you want a cheaper option. 35mm gives you a bit more space, but you can crop if you need to.

  • bindok on 28/06/2021 - 23:59
    +4

    I’ve had this lens for about 7 years and I bloody love it. My favourite portrait lens. Many say it’s overly sharp and lacks character rendering. But I like the look I can usually spot pictures taken with this lens quite easily. I paid almost double for mine, steal at this price. That Zeiss micro contrast really pops.

  • jaygee on 29/06/2021 - 01:48

    Excuse my ignorance but what kind of photos do you use this lens type for?

    • vlahka on 29/06/2021 - 02:02
      +1

      Usually for portrait style photos. Only problem is its fairly zoomed in so you'll need a good distance back from the subject. It wouldnt be very good indoors unless you're in a large room. I've got a 42.5 I use for portraits and I still have to get back a few metres before I can take anything. Unless its just headshots then its fine. Waist up, further back. Full body shots, look over your shoulder and keep going. I'll be honest, I personally dont enjoy it. But its about the photos.

      • witheredcouch on 29/06/2021 - 08:06

        I primarily use it for street photography, I used to use around 35mm equivalent for it but now use almost exclusively the 55mm or an 85mm.

        • jaygee on 07/07/2021 - 17:08

          What's the difference (for street photography) between the 3 options?

          • witheredcouch on 08/07/2021 - 10:16
            +1

            @jaygee: Focal length. A 35mm is going to be wider, so will either have more going on in the scene or require you to be closer to the subject. A 55 will be the midground, and then an 85 will force you to either frame very tightly and specifically in on details, or shoot from a distance. I started shooting at 85 more when I was living in Hanoi, as the smoggy sky meant that it was always blown out in images, so I instead framed tight, focusing on subjects and keeping the sky out of it.

      • vinnycol on 29/06/2021 - 08:14

        On cropped or ff body? 50mm has always been the standard everyday prime for 35mm film /ff, 30-35mm fl for cropped sensor.

  • npnp on 29/06/2021 - 05:47

    Excellent lens if you like 55mm focal length. I'm a wide angle lens person so unfortunately couldn't enjoy this lens while I had it. But it's extremely sharp and autofocus is extremely fast. Nice Zeiss 3D pop and micro contrast are added bonuses. Very nice bokeh too. I didn't personally like the mediocre close focus distance, you need to forget about close subject photography.. Other than that the best 50-55 mm F1.8 lens in any system hands down.

  • Young gardener on 29/06/2021 - 07:43

    Can this be a good combination with mirror less cameras? I have an a 7iii and looking for a portrait prime lens. Thanks

    • Hashstrid on 29/06/2021 - 08:00

      Similar question from a noob, i got a Canon EOS RP

      • stickymoo on 29/06/2021 - 08:44
        +3

        Perfect companion for the Sony A7iii.

        For the Canon EOS RP I'd look at native lenses.

    • woahxd on 29/06/2021 - 08:01

      100%, this is great for it.

    • vinnycol on 29/06/2021 - 08:17
      +1

      This(55mm) to 85mm f1.4 for decent subject seperation, bokeh…

      • stickymoo on 29/06/2021 - 08:52
        +1

        The Sony 85MM F/1.8 is excellent too.

        Amazing value for the sale prices it has gone for recently.

        • witheredcouch on 29/06/2021 - 09:52
          +1

          That 85 is superb value. It is my most inexpensive lens, and by far my favourite. Something about the images it produces just have a lovely feel to it.

    • CheeseBeans on 29/06/2021 - 17:02

      As an E/FE lens it is only combinable with mirrorless cameras.

      A7iii would be perfect for it. Good portrait lens, especially at this price.

      Hashtrid, you'd be better served by adapting an older EF lens if you want an economical solution, or Canon have some incredible (expensive) native glass…

  • dealhunt3r on 29/06/2021 - 08:58
    +1

    Looks like CameraClix is cheaper
    https://cameraclix.com.au/products/sony-carl-zeiss-55mm-f-1-…

    • ouryou on 29/06/2021 - 09:53

      If you use 2.5% cashback via Shopback then CameraPro is better.

      • gottadeal on 29/06/2021 - 20:14

        Price match with Sony, Cashrewards has 6% cashback that ends tonight.

  • tightm8 on 29/06/2021 - 09:26

    far out OP, if i didn't have the 85 1.4 i would have jumped at this without thinking about it.

    • robertyeh on 29/06/2021 - 12:33
      +2

      Why not have both?

  • P3454NT on 29/06/2021 - 09:34
    +1

    Saw this last night and purchased. Been after this lens for the past 3 years. Thanks OP!

    • 9hundred on 29/06/2021 - 09:53
      -1

      looking for 3 years?…..hahahahaha

      • P3454NT on 29/06/2021 - 11:18

        hahahaa, yeah. Been using the standard 50mm f1.8 was waiting for a 'great' deal like this LOL

  • pkjames on 29/06/2021 - 10:07
    +1

    One of the sharpest lenses out there, I really enjoy it.
    Best is to PM at sony.com.au then get the 6% cashrewards.

  • ky1975 on 29/06/2021 - 10:16

    Does Sony Cashback work with the Sony price match?

    • pkjames on 29/06/2021 - 10:21
      +1

      I can confirm yes.

      • ky1975 on 29/06/2021 - 10:29

        Thanks mate

    • vinnycol on 29/06/2021 - 13:07

      Does this include Sony ebay store?

  • Tech and cars on 29/06/2021 - 10:16

    This lens + Using "Sony camera as webcam with the Imaging Edge Webcam software" - oh man. That would be the sharpest zoom conferences on the planet.

    [Granted you have to have the space and be able to position this camera far away as it's 55mm].

    • pkjames on 29/06/2021 - 10:21

      no point as you are not zooming at 8k.

      • Tech and cars on 29/06/2021 - 10:31

        Still could be fun.

        Even though we don't exploit the full camera/lens capability when we display photos on instagram, it is still much better overall than the phone camera.

        End result is that you can tell when a photo is on a dedicated camera vs phone.

        • pkjames on 29/06/2021 - 10:36
          +1

          I get your point. I use 20mm G with my A7s3 for zoom (mainly for other productions), it was quite impressive. Just that a 55mm is literally useless in an indoor zoom set up since the camera is too far and you have to hook up wireless mic etc. And the "Sharpest" statement is kinda irrelevant because of the low stream quailty.

    • ky1975 on 29/06/2021 - 17:05

      Which lens would be suitable for online conf. calls, ie mounted on say the monitor or close to it?

  • Cooties on 29/06/2021 - 13:18

    I've got an a6300 that I don't use nearly enough with a Sigma 30mm f1.4 prime… Trying to decide if this is worth it and mainly getting swept up in all the hype here

    • vinnycol on 29/06/2021 - 13:57

      Focal length is roughly equivalent on an A6300. The sigma is good in itself plus an extra couple of stops to boot. Probably not worth it unless you are intending on ug to ff…

      • Cooties on 29/06/2021 - 14:21

        Damn, I was hoping to use a comment as random justification for an impulse purchase…

    • NigelTufnel on 29/06/2021 - 15:28
      +1

      Why are you not using the a6300 with the 30mm? If it's because it's too wide of an angle for what you want to take photos of? If so this might help.
      I personally find myself using my a6400 more after moving from a 30mm prime to 16mm Sigma for what I use my camera for (but I also had the older 30mm f/2.8). Can't imagine getting any use out of a 55mm on an APS-C personally.

    • Dubious speculation on 29/06/2021 - 15:29

      I would say get it if you're wanting an 85mm equivalent on your crop sensor and you also plan to upgrade to ff down the road. Otherwise the Sigma 56mm 1.4 DG DN is slightly cheaper and almost a stop brighter if you're wanting something tighter than the Sigma 30mm.

  • Jalk44 on 29/06/2021 - 15:25
    +2

    “Your order has been received and unfortunately, the Sony Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 Prime E Mount Lens has just sold out. We do however have more coming, and they are currently on back order with our supplier with an ETA of at least 4-6 weeks. Please let us know if the time frame is okay with you.”

    • rake on 29/06/2021 - 16:26

      Ouch, will update the OP.

  • Evolionq on 29/06/2021 - 16:19
    +1

    Is this a good complimentary lens to a Tamron 28-75mm 2.8? I know that this a prime lens compared to the Tamron but I’m not sure if another lens would be a better fit for my Sony A7iii.

  • P3454NT on 29/06/2021 - 16:58

    Looks like CameraPro is out of stock as I ordered last night and just received an email stating that they're backlogged and will deliver in 4 - 6 weeks. Have called and cancelled my order and price matched it to Sony directly, which they were happy to do.
    Also, don't forget to go through cashreward if you're going through Sony directly… you'll get about $38 back as well :)

  • Tech and cars on 29/06/2021 - 17:37

    If OOS / Delay in order - You can buy from the sony store directly and request a price match.

  • woahxd on 29/06/2021 - 19:09
    +1

    Wont this OOS/ Delay in order cause me to miss out on the cashback? T&C's says i need to submit the serial number details by 15/7? So i would need to receive it by then?

    • NigelTufnel on 29/06/2021 - 19:14
      +3

      Price match Sony store and cancel order. You'll get it quicker, and get better Cashback rate.

      • vinnycol on 29/06/2021 - 21:56

        Seems there is no need to submit the claim for the CB if purchased through the Sony online store. Anyone tested this?

        • NigelTufnel on 30/06/2021 - 07:09

          When I bought my a6400 I still had to submit the claim.

    • 9hundred on 29/06/2021 - 19:21

      yes this is their plan muuuuuhahahaha

      • woahxd on 29/06/2021 - 19:39

        How long did it take for Sony to get back with pricematch

        • 9hundred on 29/06/2021 - 20:06

          a bloody long time, so don't bother trying to save a buck

          • squarepants on 29/06/2021 - 20:27
            +1

            @9hundred: They’ve got back to me fairly quickly the few times I’ve tried. Few hours tops.

            Not sure if that’s your definition of long or was longer than that, but seems alright to me when I tried.

          • eecan on 30/06/2021 - 00:35

            @9hundred: It's never taken me more than a few hours for Sony to get back to me with a price match and I have requested them at least 5 times in the last few weeks.

        • timetoquit on 29/06/2021 - 20:32

          This would be my second time with a Sony price match and it has taken on both occasions roughly 6 hours for them to get back to me.

        • ouryou on 29/06/2021 - 21:25

          Just requested PM at 8:30pm then got approved at 9:15pm.

  • HpS81 on 29/06/2021 - 23:52

    I got approved for my price match from Sony but it doesn't show in cart ? Anyone share how it worked for them ?

    • rake on 30/06/2021 - 00:02
      +1

      You will need to be signed in to Sony Store with the same email address that you got the price match confirmation on.

  • Young gardener on 30/06/2021 - 13:23

    Anyone noticed cashrewards reduced the cashback for sony website to 2%??

    • rake on 30/06/2021 - 14:11

      I believe it was a promotional increase that was going to expire last night.

  • trappy76 on 30/06/2021 - 15:23

    Thanks OP. Had this one on my list and just ordered one. Cheers

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