I have a lineup of what I consider to be Great Lenses. Lenses that give images that set them apart from similar counterparts. It’s not my intention to write about lenses and include images and test results. I’ll let the professional reviewers take care of that. I am listing lenses that I have personally used that left an indelible impression on me.
There are several lenses in the 50-60mm focal length that I have used over the years, a couple that are among my favorites. I will get to them here at a later date. There is no lens however, that I have ever used that is as sharp as this Zeiss 55 1.8. None. Not even close. This lens is so sharp that it is laughable when compared to offerings from Nikon, Canon or Sony.
When photographer Ronny Robinson brought it to my studio, he said that he thought is was the sharpest lens he had ever used. I grabbed my camera and did a quick shot using my favorite 50mm autofocus and then his Zeiss 55 1.8. My lens was faster, but big deal. How often do we shoot wide open, and never if we are shooting product, or architectural. I still can’t believe the difference. I had to agree. Between Ronny and I we probably have every lens type, brand and focal length you can imagine. It’s what happens when you shoot for 25plus years. To me, for now this is the reigning king of sharpness.
Other things worthy of notice, is the stellar build quality and smoothness of the lens. Something everyone comes to expect with a Zeiss label on it. Without question, this is a must have lens. Everyone should own one of these lenses regardless of what brand camera you shoot.
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