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Sony-Zeiss 135mm f/1.8

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Sony-Zeiss 135mm f/1.8

One of the best lenses Zeiss (or anyone else) makes in the near-telephoto range. It’s amazingly sharp, can focus as closely as 3 feet, and, with internally focusing ED glass, it provides superbly quick focus with no chromatic aberration. And at f/1.8, it’s the fastest lens made in this range, by anyone. A remarkable lens.

Roger’s Take: One of the reasons we decided to carry the Alpha system instead of some other brands was the chance to use the marvelous Zeiss lenses made for the Alpha system. This may actually be the best of all the Zeiss glass, and certainly at 135mm and f/1.8. It’s also a pretty large lens, weighing almost 2.5 pounds. And it’s absolutely spectacular: The depth of field is as narrow as you could want, the out of focus areas are buttery smooth, and it’s sharp even wide open. I’ve posted some sample images HERE and HERE.

Specs:

Filter Size
77mm (nonrotating front element)
Aperture
f1.8-22
Length
4.6”
Diameter
3.5”
Weight
2.2 lb (without tripod collar)
Hood
SAL-135 18Z
Minimum Focusing Distance
2.5 feet
Maximum Magnification
0.22x
Angle of view: (full frame)
18 degrees
Zoom method
Internal
Image Stabilization
none
Focusing System
Internal, Auto Clutch, Focus Hold button
Aperture Blades
9, circular
Groups/Elements
8/11
Low Dispersion Elements
2
Aspherical Elements
0
Weather Resistant
No

Links:

MTF Chart:

If you are bored and don’t understand MTF charts, you can read about them HERE

Lens Diagram:

Pricing

LensRentals.com offers rentals of every length between 4 and 90 days. Some common selections are:

Rental Period Price Day Rate
4 days $57.75 ~$14.44 per day
7 days $77.00 $11.00 per day
10 days $104.00 $10.40 per day
14 days $134.75 ~$9.63 per day
21 days $181.00 ~$8.62 per day
30 days $227.25 ~$7.58 per day
45 days $296.50 ~$6.59 per day
60 days $346.50 ~$5.78 per day
90 days $446.50 ~$4.97 per day

The shopping cart will automatically update the quoted price as you adjust the length of your rental.

LensRentals also offers an optional damage waiver on this product, limiting your expense should it get damaged while in your possession.

Rental Period Waiver Price Total Price Day Rate
4 days +$10.50 $68.25 ~$17.07 per day
7 days +$14.00 $91.00 $13.00 per day
10 days +$19.00 $123.00 $12.30 per day
14 days +$24.50 $159.25 ~$11.38 per day
21 days +$33.00 $214.00 ~$10.20 per day
30 days +$41.25 $268.50 $8.95 per day
45 days +$54.00 $350.50 ~$7.79 per day
60 days +$63.00 $409.50 ~$6.83 per day
90 days +$81.25 $527.75 ~$5.87 per day

Shipping

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