Representing a normal field of view, the Sony E-mount Touit 32mm f/1.8 from ZEISS is a 48mm-equivalent prime characterized by its refined design and bright f/1.8 maximum aperture for low-light performance and depth of field control. The Planar optical concept is a tested design that yields consistently high sharpness throughout the focusing range with even illumination throughout the aperture range. Also, a ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating has been applied to individual elements to control lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy. Additionally, suiting both photo and video use, this lens incorporates a DC autofocus motor to deliver especially fast, quiet, and precise focusing performance.

E-Mount Lens/APS-C Format    48mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22    Planar Optical Design    ZEISS T* Anti-Reflective Coating    DC Autofocus Motor    9-Blade Diaphragm

Normal-length prime is designed for APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 48mm equivalent focal length.

Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture affords greater control over depth of field for achieving selective focus effects and also benefits working in low-light conditions.

Planar optical design affords high sharpness and consistent performance throughout the focusing range to suit photographing at a wide range of imaging scales.

ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating has been applied to each lens surface to help minimize reflections and provide greater contrast and color fidelity.

DC autofocus motor delivers quick and quiet focusing performance to suit both stills and video shooting applications.

Nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this lens manual focus by wire lens, like fujifilm lenses, or is it a true manual focus, like zeiss lenses on canon body ? Thank you. Andrei

A: Focus by wire. I also own Zeiss manual focus lenses for canon and this is not at all similar in feel or function.

Q: 2. can this lens be used on sony alpha 7R CAMERA?

A: This is a APS-C lens, so it is not fully compatible with full frame sensor a7R. However, it can still be used on a7R using automatic cropping function by a7R.

Q: 3. Would this lens be okay to use for portraits on a Sony A-6000?

A: I would say it would depend on how close you are to your subject and the type of portraiture you are attempting to capture with the lens. While the Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 Lens is a good lens, due to the lens' focal length, the lens may slightly distort the proportions of the face if used too close to your subject while trying to capture a head-and-shoulders portrait. However, the lens would be fine for candid images or portraits showing some of the environment. Due to the 1.5x crop of the APS-C sensor used in the Sony Alpha A6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera, I would recommend a lens that has a focal length between 50mm - 135mm for the optimum portrait focal length range on the Sony A6000.

Q: 4. Is this Weather Resistant or whatever Zeiss calls it?

A: The ZEISS Touit lenses are not weather sealed.

Q: 5. How would you grade this lense for landscape and (to some extent) portrait photography as far as details/dynamic range, sharpness and colour balance are concerned?

A: I would not use the 12mm Touit for portrait photography. It is fantastic for landscape photography with minimal distortion and beautiful color.

Q: 6. Is it focus by wire lens?

A: Yes, the ZEISS Touit lens family utilizes a 'focus by wire' system. This essentially means the focus group is moved by a motor as opposed to helical gears common in manual focus lenses.

Q: 7. This lens is full frame?

A: No, it is not. However it works on full frame camera as a cropped lens.

Q: 8. Is this Lens compatible Sony F Nex 100, which is not a DSLR?

A: It is, it's an e mount

Q: 9. I am looking for a case for this lens. The Pearstone 20 is ok for just the lens, but not with the lens hood on mounted backwards. Any suggestions for a similar case?

A: The lens as you know has a very wide diameter. I have a multi compartment case where the camera hands in the middle and a pouch on either side for extra lenses. It does fit in there, rather snug but I think it's OK

Q: 10. Hi, Does this lense work on the Sony NEX-5N?

A: Yes, this lens is compatible with the NEX-5N camera.