So, for the first time I have my hands on an autofocusing Zeiss with image stabilization.  Only one problem:  it is made for a camera system (Sony E-mount) that I don’t own!  That hasn’t cooled my enthusiasm for this beautiful Zeiss lens with amazing optics, and, while I’m not thrilled with a number of ergonomic issues on the Sony A7R II body that I borrowed from B&H Photo to do the review on, the thought of having access to the Batis line of autofocusing Zeiss lenses is enough to make me pause and reconsider!  This I can tell you: the Zeiss Batis APO Sonnar 135mm f/2.8 is an optical treat.  Take a look at these images and enjoy both the beautiful Zeiss rendering along with amazing resolution from wide open.  My review will be coming in a couple of weeks; today is the first day I’m allowed to share information with you all!

Images of the Zeiss Batis APO Sonnar 135mm f/2.8

Images from the Zeiss Batis APO Sonnar 135mm f/2.8

Gear Used:

Sony A7R II | B&H Photo | Amazon.com | Amazon.ca
Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 | B&H Photo | Amazon | Amazon.ca
Adobe Lightroom CC Software for Mac and Windows (Boxed Version)
Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud 1-Year Subscription
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