May 08 2008
SAL-135F18Z 135mm f/1.8 Telephoto Reviews
SAL-135F18Z Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens
Whether you’re shooting a distant mountain peak or a beautiful orchid at arm’s length, the superb SAL-135F18Z 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 ± (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.
Optics/Lens
- Focal Length : APS: 202.5mm (Equivalent: 135mm)
- Filter Diameter : 77mm
- Minimum Focus Distance : 2’ 5” (72cm)
- Magnification : x 0.25
- Lens Groups-Elements : 8 groups, 11 elements
- Distance Scale : Yes
- Distance Encoder : Yes
- Non-rotating Focusing Ring : Yes
- Focus-hold Button : Yes
- Depth-of-Field : Yes
- Aperture (Max.) : f/1.8
- Aperture (Min.) : f/22
- Blades : 9 aperture blades
- Aspheric Elements : no aspheric
- Lens Type : Standard & Medium Telephoto
Weights and Measurements
- Weight (Approx.) : 2lbs 3oz (985g)
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 3 1/2 x 4 5/8” (88.5 x 115mm)
Accessories Supplied
- Front and rear lens cap
- SH0003 lens hood
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I own a Konica Minolta 7D and have recently bought a new A900
I typically photograph, planes, flowers (macro), and some scenery/buidlings…
My questions
Is the SAL-135F18 a good lense for my A900? Or is it APC-C optimized?
My other choice is a SAL-100M28.
After spending $$$ on the A900 I have to start a little slower on the lenses until I can save
up more money.
I currently have a 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Sigma which I bought years ago for my 35mm Minolta
Also a 35-105 Minolta AF and a Maxxum 80-200. (all from my 35mm days).
The A900 is way beyond these lenses So I want to acquire lenses that aren’t in the same
range but have better capabilites (sharp, light, …)
Two areas MACRO – hence the SAL-100
and Plane/Sport/Bird photography (something above 300mm?)
Suggestions please?
At this point I will prioritize by price but would appreciate lense suggestions
specific to my A900.
Thanks in Advance
– Frank