Sony Zeiss 135mm f/1.8 prime

This is probably my favourite lens because it is fast, has a 203mm equiv. reach on APS-C format sensor and shows no visible chromatic aberration (CA), while other fast Zeiss primes can have issues with magenta fringing in high contrast situations, wide open. The focus is very sharp and with f/1.8 aperture enables a great deal of creative freedom with depth of field (DOF). As you can see, many of my animal photos are portrait-style, tight composition, sharp eyes and shallow DOF. My ongoing project is trying to catch wildlife in more idomatic and exciting poses.

EXIF 1/320 sec, f/2, 135 mm, ISO 1600, 2011:03:06 14:37:23, SLT-A55V

1. (1024 x 681) Sumatran Tiger

EXIF 1/2000 sec, f/2, 135 mm, ISO 1250, 2011:03:06 14:41:25, SLT-A55V

2. (1024 x 602) Snow Leopard (endangered species)

EXIF 1/60 sec, f/2, 135 mm, ISO 400, 2011:03:06 14:58:34, SLT-A55V

3. (1024 x 658) Treefrog

EXIF 1/2000 sec, f/2, 135 mm, ISO 1000, 2011:03:06 14:25:49, SLT-A55V

4. (1024 x 681) Lion
This nice fellow just stared straight at the camera, bearing those teeth.

EXIF 1/60 sec, f/2, 135 mm, ISO 100, 2011:03:06 14:22:24, SLT-A55V

5. (1024 x 681) Lion

EXIF 1/200 sec, f/2, 135 mm, ISO 100, 2011:03:06 14:23:32, SLT-A55V

6. (1024 x 681) Lion