It exhibits ideal rendering performance from the widest aperture of F1.4, and achieves both high resolution and beautiful bokeh over the entire screen. Both front and back bokeh produce natural and smooth depictions, making it suitable for portrait photography that takes advantage of bokeh. Equipped with a focus hold button and an auto-clutch mechanism that prevents the focus ring from rotating during AF, giving consideration to operability and holdability. Additionally, the combination of the α's built-in image stabilization function and large aperture lens makes it effective for handheld shooting in dark scenes.