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    Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T*
    Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T*

    Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T*

    85mm · f/1.4

    Overview

    The Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA Carl Zeiss Planar T* is a classic portrait lens praised for exceptional sharpness and beautiful bokeh. It delivers superb resolution even wide open, with peak sharpness around f/4, and minimal distortion or vignetting. Weaknesses include pronounced longitudinal chromatic aberrations (LoCA) at wide apertures and a manual focus feel described as 'dry' with play. Build quality is solid but the AF is loud and relies on the camera's motor. It suits portrait and street photographers who prioritize optical quality and classic rendering over modern AF refinement.