Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Brand: Sony
• Model: SAL-135F18Z
• Released on: 2006-11-15
• Dimensions: 3.53" h x 3.83" w x 8.85" l, 2.78 pounds

Features

• Carl Zeiss Sonnar T 135mm f1.8 telephoto with 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 autofocus response
• 2 ED glass elements for sharp clear long shots

Manufacturer Description
Experience the amazing image quality of the Sony 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 f1.8 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.

Features:

• Ultra-Bright Images: At fully open f1.8 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 α (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.

Compatible Models
Sony DSLR-A100, DSLR-A100K.

What's in the Box:
Lens, front and rear lens cap, SH0003 lens hood.

Customer Reviews

The widest aperture 135mm lens available
I am astonished by this lens, as well as its sibling the Sony 85mm f1.4 lens Sony SAL-85F14Z 85mm f1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar T Coated Telephoto Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera. Each lens is razor sharp at its widest aperture. An excellent discussion of this lens may be found at the Photozone web site.

Sharp and Fast
Sony's Zeiss Sonnar 135mm/1.8 lens is sharp and fast. It's simply a beautiful lens. When paired with the built-in sensor stabilization in the Sony a900 and a700 cameras it's perfect for hand-held low light photography. Not only is this lens faster than Canon and Nikon lenses in this focal length, it's sharper and built like a Swiss-watch. It joins the Sony 85mm f1.4 lens Sony SAL-85F14Z 85mm f1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar T Coated Telephoto Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera

Shooting LARGE and FAST
I'm an amateur hobbyist. I'm heavy into nature and the world around me. I've had good lenses before but never before have I had one that would allow me to enlarge up to 200% and still remain crystal clear. The focus is fast as all get out for keeping up with the flash too. Lens hood, protective carrying case and lens cover are all included with the lens. Such is the Zeiss SAL-135mm f/1.8Z. It must be good. There's only one used lens for sale and it's only $4.00 cheaper than new. I'm still getting used to the DOF(Depth Of Field) on f1.8. I took a picture of a Pitcher Plant 4" long and the mouth of the plant was in sharp focus while from half-way down to the end was not. Amazing. If you're as picky as I am about your pictures, THIS is the lens for you.