Last Updated on 11/02/2022 by Chris Gampat
Sony has been hard at work creating new lenses for E mount, which accommodates its full-frame 35mm-sized sensor cameras. They’ve also worked closely with third parties to develop lenses for the system. Sony and others have managed to crank out a large number of lenses, and users of the Sony E mount platform now have a massive library of glass to choose from. We have rounded up all of the real-world reviews we have completed on Full-Frame E Mount glass. With that said, here’s our Sony Lens Guide featuring lenses specifically for full-frame cameras.
There are a ton of incredible Full Frame Sony E Mount lenses on the market, and here, you’ll find our real-world reviews for a lot of them. Truly, this is the only Sony Lens Guide you need.
We’ve spent many hours and days testing these lenses. Here, we’re presenting our findings for every single lens in an extensive guide that isn’t sponsored by Sony or any other brand. With that said, we have full editorial authority over what’s said in this guide. So if you’re interested in investing in the Sony FE lens mount lineup of cameras, here’s our Sony lens guide to help you out.
Sony 14mm f1.8 G Master
In our review, we said:
“The Sony 14mm f1.8 G Master isnât innovative in that itâs a fast wide-angle. Sigma has done this kind of lens for a long time now. Instead, itâs innovative in how lightweight and small Sony made it. Plus, it focuses incredibly fast. More importantly, this lens was made from the ground up for mirrorless cameras.”
Buy Now: $1,598
Samyang 14mm F2.8 II MF
In our review, we said:
“The Samyang 14mm f2.8 II MF exhibits beautiful colors. Combine that with a good sensor, and you donât have a lot to complain about. Itâs also quite sharp.”
Chris Gampat – Editor In Chief
Buy now: $244
Funleader 18mm F8
In our review, we said:
“Hereâs the truth; the Funleader 18mm f8 is incredibly unique. Youâll get unique image quality, lens character, sharpness, etc. Plus, itâs tiny. But the truth is that very few people will buy one. Itâs too limiting without aperture or focus control.”
Chris Gampat – Editor In Chief
Buy now: $109
Samyang 18mm F2.8
In our review, we said:
“The Samyang 18mm f2.8 is a pretty small lens. Itâs smaller than your standard Chapstick. And youâll be happy to know that itâs got only a 58mm filter thread on the front. That, of course, hearkens back to the fact that itâs part of what Samyang calls the Tiny series.”
Buy now: $299
Zeiss 18mm f2.8 Batis
In our review, we said:
“The Zeiss 18mm f2.8 Batis lens is one that has very commendable image quality. Itâs sharp, keeps distortion down VERY well, contrasty, can give you good bokeh if you want it, and is built like a tank in sheepâs clothing.”
Buy now: $1,449
Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD
In our review, we said:
“The Tamron 20mm f2.8 Di III OSD is a great lens for what it is. Our only major problem is the distortion, but thatâs easily fixed in post-production. This lens has great image quality with nice bokeh (when possible), very good sharpness, and beautiful colors. On top of all that, itâs lightweight and built like a tank.”
Buy now: $299
Rokinon 20mm f1.8
In our review, we said:
“Lastly, what Iâm absolutely floored by is how sharp this lens is even wide open. At f1.8 youâll get plenty of sharpness but when you stop down to something like f5.6 youâll be flabbergasted.”
Buy now: $449
Tokina 20mm F2 FiRIN AF
In our review, we said:
“The Tokina 20mm f2 FiRIN AF still has great image quality in the same way that the original, manual focus version did. Tokinaâs lenses in the past few years have all been stellar not only in their sharpness but also in their color rendition, their lack of CA, and the overall look.”
Buy now: $632.34
Sony 20mm f1.8 G
In our review, we said:
“The Sony 20mm f1.8 G is a small lens that packs a punch. The images the glass will help you capture will be tack sharp from f1.8 and on. The colors that it renders are pleasant and neutral and will no doubt please many. The bokeh is very good for a wide-angle lens, and the way the lens coatings help control flares and ghosting is excellent.”
Buy now: $898
Zeiss 21mm f2.8 Loxia
In our review, we said:
“If you were to go for any wide-angle prime that is weather sealed and available for the Sony a7 series of cameras, I would without a double recommend the Zeiss 21mm f2.8 Loxia lens. Itâs small, weather-sealed, sharp, and has great image quality. Seriously, there simply isnât a single bad thing I can say about this lens. Landscape and most photographers shooting this wide donât truly NEED autofocus all the time. So it works perfectly.”
Buy now: $984.95
Sony 24mm F2.8 G
In our review, we said:
“The Sony 24mm f2.8 G is a fun lens to slap on your camera and walk around with. In fact, I think it would be perfect to pair up with the Sony a7c. The metal build and weather sealing will fill you with confidence. Overall, I think the images will please most people. The lens focuses fast and is accurate. The aperture ring will remind you of days gone by and will make you feel more connected to the lens. Itâs just fun to use.”
Brett Day – Gear Editor
Buy now: $599.99
Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2
In our review, we said:
The Tamron 24mm f2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F051) is an affordably priced lens for Sony Full Frame Mirrorless cameras that combines outstanding image quality and robust weather sealing with a compact and lightweight form factor.”
Buy now: $229
Sigma 24mm f3.5 DG DN Contemporary
In our review, we state:
“The Sigma 24mm f3.5 DG DN Contemporary is a good lens. Overall, itâs not a bad product. Indeed, no one makes a bad product these days. But thereâs nothing special about it that would make me reach for it.”
Buy Now: $549
Sony 24mm F1.4 G Master
In our review, we said:
“The Sony 24mm f1.4 G Master is a lens many photographers will want to add to their shopping list, regardless of their photographic specialty. Whether youâre a landscape photographer, an astrophotographer, a street photographer, or even a portrait photographer, there will be situations where the 24mm f1.4 G Master will shine.”
Buy now: $1,398
Zeiss 25mm f2 Batis
In our review, we said:
“The Zeiss 25mm f2 is a lens that offers top-notch image qualityâand thatâs what Zeiss customers have come to expect. In many ways, the Batis line represents the pinnacle of whatâs possible with this company. Youâll fall in love with the image quality for many reasons. Not only is the lens sharp, but it offers excellent bokeh. Even better, the lens is just genuinely sharp without the need for micro-contrast.”
Buy now: $1,099
Zeiss Loxia 25mm f2.4
In our review, we said:
“I want to call the Zeiss Loxia 25mm f2.4 the perfect lens for street photographers and those who shoot travel, landscapes, and documentary-style work. And in all honesty, it really, probably is. You get to shoot wide, close and have more than enough of your scene in focus when shooting wide open in many situations. Then on top of that, you have weather sealing, short focus throw, and a metal body.”
Buy now: $990
Sony 28mm f2
In our review, we said:
“The Sony 28mm f2 is not only sharp, but offers very good color, beautiful bokeh for a lens this wide, and very little in the way of image quality issues. Wide-open, it will vignette a bit, but you can creatively embrace this”
Buy now: $448
Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 Cotemporary
In our review, we said:
“The Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 Contemporary is the lightweight cousin to the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 Art. But, to cut the weight nearly in half, you lose the widest angle, corner sharpness, full weather sealing, and some distortion control.”
Buy Now: $899
Meyer Optik 30mm f3.5 II
In our review, we state:
“The Meyer Optik 30mm f3.5 II Lydith is a manual focus lens that has been reissued. I think photographers looking for a vintage and cinematic experience will like it. But the housing should have had some more revamps.”
Sigma 35mm f2 DG DN Contemporary
In our review, we state:
“The Sigma 35mm f2 DG DN Contemporary is part of the I series of Sigma lenses. As part of the companyâs contemporary lineup, itâs not at all innovative. There are tons of 35mm f2 lenses on the market. And theyâre all very good. But nothing really makes the Sigma stand out.”
Buy Now: Usually around $594
Rokinon 35mm f2.8 FE
In our review, we said:
“The Rokinon 35mm f2.8 has very typical Rokinon colors. Theyâre saturated but not uber contrasty the way that Sigma will try to deliver to make an image appear sharper than it really is. But instead, Rokinonâs lenses have good color overall. The Rokinon 35mm f2.8 is no exception here.”
Buy now: $229
Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD
In our review, we said:
“The Tamron 35mm f2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F053) renders colors accurately with buttery smooth bokeh and negligible chromatic aberrations. When it comes to sharpness, the Tamron 35mm f2.8 wins against the pricier Sony 35mm f2.8 Zeiss hands down. If the Tamron was any sharper, youâd have to handle it with gloves on.”
Buy now: $299
Sony 35mm F1.4 GM
In our review, we said:
“The Sony FE 35mm f1.4 GM is a joy to use, and the photos a joy to look at. I found little to complain about. The lightweight design is excellent; the de-click aperture ring a pleasure to spin. The weather-sealing handled some light snow. I love both the colors and sharpness of this lens, while distortions and flare are kept to a minimum.”
Hillary Grigonis – Reviews Editor
Buy now: $1,399
Sony Zeiss 35mm f2.8
In our review, we said:
“In fact, itâs an incredible lens. On the A7 it will focus like a speed demon. On the A7r it will resolve more detail than your mom will want to see in her face. Then when youâre all done with that, you can take it out into inclement weather with no problems. Then there is your excellent color rendition and class-leading sharpness.”
Buy now: $798
Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG DN Art
In our review, we state:
“The Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art lens is plenty sharp. Bokeh is very decent, especially when shooting wide open or with plenty of background separation. There is nothing majorly wrong with this lens. Yet, the heart and soul of what made this lens series so popular has gone missing in the quest of perfection. The nearly perfect images feel a bit flat and clinical without a significant amount of editing. If post-processing is your jam, you will love the opportunities this lens presents to get creative.”
Buy Now: $899
Sony 35mm F1.8 FE
In our review, we said:
“This lens is small, lightweight, weather-sealed, fast to focus, and can deliver excellent image quality. For the photographers who need speed like street photographers, event photographers, and documentary shootersâitâs there. For those who want details and beautiful bokeh like portrait shooters, itâs also there.”
Buy now: $748
Zeiss 35mm f2 Loxia Biogon T*
In our review, we said:
“The Zeiss 35mm f2 Loxia for Sony full-frame E mount cameras overall exhibits incredible image quality that you canât complain about.”
Buy now: $794.95
Sony Zeiss 35mm f1.4 ZA
In our review, we said:
“The image quality is sharp, saturated, and overall very beautiful. It beats much of the previous lenses that Sony has offered but in many ways also rivals the companyâs 55mm f1.4 for their A-mount.”
Buy now: $1,598
Sony 40mm F2.5 G
In our review, we said:
“Sharpness is top-notch â though maybe a little too sharp â and the colors are great. The autofocus is excellent and even a little better than the sister 50mm lens. The smaller aperture also allows the lens to seriously slim down. You could easily shoot with this lens all day without being weighed down.”
Hillary Grigonis – Reviews Editor
Buy now: $599.99
Zeiss 40mm f2 Batis
In our review, we said:
“It focuses quickly when it comes to photojournalistic situational needs. And most of all, it boasts a heck of a lot of weather sealing.”
Buy now: $1,199
Sigma 45mm f2.8 DG DN Contemporary
In our review, we said:
“Overall, the Sigma 45mm f2.8 DG DN Contemporary exhibits very good image quality. If you didnât know any better, youâd say that this is easily the image quality that an Art or Sports lens in Sigmaâs lineup would have.”
Buy now: $454.18
Samyang 45mm F1.8
In our review, we said:
“The Samyang 45mm f1.8 is a great lens that gives you quite a bit for a small price point. For $329 youâre getting a lens that delivers on image quality and delivers well enough on autofocus performance. What youâre mostly paying for here is the lens character. Itâs very stark and very signature to Samyang in the same way that Zeiss and Leica lenses have a particular look to them.”
Buy now: $329
Zenit 50mm f0.95
In our review, we state:
“The Zenit 50mm f0.95 is fully manual lens and bursting with the character that modern lenses are trying to suppress. But, that also means it misses out on factors like suppressing chromatic aberration and coma.”
Buy Now: $1,249
Sony 50mm f1.2 G Master
In our review, we said:
“The Sony 50mm f1.2 G Master is a fantastic lens overall, objectively speaking. The autofocus performance is quick and accurate in lots of cases. It will serve street photographers, portrait photographers, and any other professional or passionate photographer well. As we saw, itâs going to also stand up to the elements pretty well. Within the FE lens lineup, itâs the fastest aperture lens. It also has incredibly smooth bokeh, sharp optics, and decent color.”
Chris Gampat – Editor In Chief
Buy now: $1,999.99
Rokinon 50mm f1.4 AF FE
In our review, we said:
“Rokinon truly nailed it here. Want better build quality? Youâve got it, this lens has a metal exterior. Not only that, but it feels uniquely like a Rokinon lens and not like a Sigma, Tamron, or Zeiss. There is no weather sealing, but Iâll excuse that. Rokinonâs optics have always been top-notch and this is no exception. The colors are bold, the contrast is there, the images are sharp, and the bokeh is gorgeous. All of this is thanks to the very good autofocus capabilities.”
Buy now: $499
Sony 50mm f1.8
In our review, we said:
“The Sony 50mm f1.8 for the full-frame E mount system is a beautiful lens when it comes to image quality. Like other 50mm f1.8 lenses, thatâs its strongest feature.”
Chris Gampat – Editor In Chief
Buy now: $248
Sony 50mm F2.5 G
In our review, we said:
“The Sony FE 50mm f2.5 G isnât Sonyâs most impressive 50mm â but it is only $600 and six ounces. For photographers who donât want to lug around the new 50mm f1.2 G or cough up $2,000, the f2.5 is a good alternative. Itâs plenty sharp with great color and wonât weigh down your camera bag.”
Hillary Grigonis – Reviews Editor
Buy now: $599.99
Sony 50mm f2.8 Macro
In our review, we said:
“Hereâs where I really am perhaps most pleased with this lens. The colors are very, very nice. They feel almost film-like.”
Buy now: $548
Zeiss 50mm f2 Loxia Planar T*
In our review, we said:
“This lens is incredible. Itâs more affordable than the 35mm f2 Loxia, has the Zeiss characteristics that weâve come to know and love (for the most part) has a nice size in relation to the camera bodies, and just overall is tugging at our hearts.”
Buy now: $837.44
Sony Zeiss 50mm f1.4
In our review, we said:
“This lens is absolutely incredible at f1.4 when a flashâs output is added to the scene. Even with natural light, itâs still pretty amazing though Iâll always encourage everyone to use a flash when they can. At f2.8 the lens becomes super sharp and even more so at f5.6âwhere I personally find the best balance between bokeh and sharpness.”
Buy now: $1,498
Sony Zeiss 55mm f1.8 ZA
In our review, we said:
“Wide open, this lens will give you desirable results, and that only gets better as you stop down. For the bokeh connoisseurs out there, this is the lens to get.”
Buy now: $998
Sigma 65mm f2 DG DN Contemporary
In our review, we said:
“Of the various I-series lenses, the Sigma 65mm f2 DG DN Contemporary has the best bokeh. Itâs creamy for sure! And itâs also really nice when focusing up close. Indeed, this is the most cinematic part of the lensâs look for me. Iâm sure that other photographers would feel the same way. I suggest using it with a beautiful color profile that really inspires you. Iâm watching Servant on Apple TV+ right now, and I can imagine it being used for that show.”
Buy Now: $699
Samyang 75mm f1.8 AF
In our review, we said:
“The bokeh from the Samyang 75mm f1.8 is smooth. Because itâs a fast telephoto lens, itâs also very creamy when shooting wide open. This is thanks to the 9 aperture blades. Portrait photographers will love this. And if youâre using it casually, then youâll like the minimum focusing distance. At 2.26 feet, the bokeh will really stand out for a food photographer.”
Chris Gampat – Editor In Chief
Buy now: $329
Rokinon 85mm F1.4 AF FE
In our review, we said:
“The Rokinon 85mm f1.4 AF FE really excels in terms of image quality. Where Sony has very saturated looks to their lenses, the Rokinon 85mm f1.4 AF FE somehow or another is muted but still gorgeous.”
Buy now: $599
Sony 85mm f1.8 FE
In our review, we said:
“Itâs sharp, has less saturated colors (only the Loxia is less saturated than this), focuses pretty well with most cameras (the Batis is fastest) and it has weather resistance. But itâs also small and offered at a pretty affordable price point.”
Buy now: $598
Sony Zeiss 85mm f1.8 Batis
In our review, we said:
“There isnât a single major problem with this lens and it shares characteristics with many others out there with the exception of the Zeiss 135mm f2âwhich has Micro Contrast. You wonât be as excited about the images straight out of the camera, but this lens will help set you up for beautiful photos that your clients will really fall for.“
Buy now: $1,199
Zeiss 85mm f2.4 Loxia
In our review, we said:
“While still being sharp and contrasty, the Zeiss 85mm f2.4 Loxia lens enjoys fantastic image quality with wonderful focus falloff, great bokeh, sharpness, etc. Plus itâs got great color. You canât really beat it if youâre going for a different look with an 85mm equivalent lens.”
Buy now: $874.95
Sony 85mm f1.4 G Master
In our review, we said:
“This lens has fantastic sharpness, class-leading bokeh, good construction, weather sealing, fast autofocus performance, and lots to offer the high-end Sony shooter. You couldnât honestly ask for anything more.”
Buy now: $1,798
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
In our review, we said:
“The Sigma 85mm f1.4 DG DN Art offers tremendous value for just $1,199. It retains the excellent image quality of its predecessor while addressing many of its shortcomings: Itâs smaller, lighter, and features markedly improved autofocus performance. In fact, this lens performs on par with the highly-rated Sony 85mm G Master.”
Buy now: $1,149
Meyer Optik 100mm f2.8 Trioplan II
In our review, we said:
“I truly wish more lenses were made like the Meyer Optik Trioplan 100mm II despite my qualms. We donât need sharpness numbers that satisfy DXOMark. Instead, we need a beautiful character. And the Meyer Optik Trioplan 100mm II has tons of that. Itâs been updated to make it sharper, have less fringing issues, and have beautiful color. But by far, the most beautiful thing is the bokeh.”
Tokina 100mm F2.8 Macro FiRIN
In our review, we said:
“The sharpness from the Tokina 100mm f2.8 Macro FiRIN is very good overall. In natural light, youâll get good sharpness. But where the lens really begins to sing is on center stage is when the results from a flash are added. Specular highlights make anything much better!”
Buy now: $599
Sony 100mm f2.8 G Master OSS STM FE
In our review, we said:
“This lens is a bokeh monster: the Sony 100mm f2.8 STM G Master OSS lens has 11 aperture blades, an f2.8 aperture, and then throw in the 100mm focal length factor.”
Buy now: $1,498
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
In our review, we said:
“Itâs beautiful through and through. The bokeh will be more pronounced when shooting macro images. If youâre shooting portraits, know that itâs also no slouch. Youâll enjoy those out-of-focus areas for sure.”
Chris Gampat – Editor In Chief
Buy now: $798.99
Zeiss 135mm f2.8 Batis
In our review, we said:
“The Zeiss 135mm f2.8 Batis is a fantastic lens with great image quality, superb autofocus abilities, weather sealing and manages to somehow or another stay pretty compact overall. It absolutely deserves the Editorâs Choice award on this site. Itâs fantastic in so many ways and in the hands of the professional headshot or portrait photographer, it will absolutely rock.”
Buy now: $1,698
Sony 135mm F1.8 G Master
In our review, we said:
“In addition to acquiring and maintaining focus quickly and reliably, the Sony 135mm f1.8 G Master creates images that marry corner to corner sharpness with lifelike colors, minimal distortion, and little to no chromatic aberrations. In focus areas appear tack sharp and defocus into velvety smooth bokeh, helping your subjects stand out from the rest of the frame”
Buy now: $2,098
Sony 400mm f2.8 G Master
In our review, we said:
The Sony 400mm f2.8 G Master is a holistically fantastic lens. Itâs amazingly lightweight, fast to focus, and incredibly versatile. Sports photographers will be able to use it with a variety of cameras and get the shots they want. We used it with both the Sony a1 and Sony a7r III and captured photos we were in love with. Whatâs more, wildlife photographers will never want to put this lens down. We shot a bunch of photos of birds going about their daily lives using this lens. Frankly, we captured some of the most amazing moments weâve shot with this lens. Unless youâre not nailing the autofocus, itâs pretty hard to take a bad photo.
Buy now: $11,998
Sony 600mm F4 G Master OSS
In our review, we said:
“As is expected, the Sony 600mm f4 G Master OSS is incredibly sharp. It is, after all, a G Master lens. The photographers who use it will be surely pleased with the results they get. This is only complimented well by Sonyâs autofocus system and the sensors you choose to work with. As far as image quality goes, I donât have much to complain about.”
Buy now: $12,998
Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM
In our review. we said:
“Distortions are well controlled, chromatic aberrations are almost non-existent, images are sharp and have natural colors, and the lens is built like a tank. At $3,000, itâs not cheap, but thatâs the price you pay for innovation when coupled to a G Master designated lens.”
Buy now: $2,998
Sony 12-24mm f4 G FE
In our review, we said:
“Those who like Sonyâs contrasty and saturated look will want to reach for the Sony 12-24mm f4 G FE as that look is ever-present in the photos no matter what camera Iâve used. For that reason, it will be great when combined with Sonyâs sensors due to how good they are at getting details out of the highlights and shadows.”
Buy now: $1,773
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
In our review, we said:
“The Sigma 14-24mm f2.8 DG DN Art is a good lens in many ways. Not only does it have solid image quality, but youâll be hard-pressed to best its build quality.”
Buy now: $1,316.11
Sony Zeiss 16-35mm f4 ZA OSS
In our review, we said:
“The sharpness from this lens beats the Rokinon 14mm f2.8, 24mm f1.4, and 35mm f1.4 altogether. Plus, it even starts to edge out to best some of Zeissâs native prime lens offerings with perhaps the exception being the 15mm f2.8 and their 25mm f2. If you get your hands on this lens and youâre creating images that arenât sharp, then youâre probably doing something wrong.”
Buy now: $1,348
Sony 16-35mm f4 PZ G
In our review, we said:
The Sony 16-35mm f4 PZ G may be the companyâs more affordable ultra-wide zoom, but it shoots with the technical greatness Sonyâs G series is known for. Images are sharp except for the very corners. Lines remain relatively straight, even at 16mm. While a more affordable choice, itâs still weather-sealed and the barrel houses several controls.
Buy now: $1,198
Sony 16-35mm f2.8 G Master
In our review, we said:
“The Sony 16-35mm f2.8 G Master FE has pretty alright color right out of the camera. Itâs neutral as opposed to very saturated like many of the companyâs primes. For that reason, I feel like most of what this lens can do will shine with post-production. If youâre a landscape photographer, then you know exactly what Iâm talking about here.“
Buy now: $2,198
Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD
In our review, we said:
“The Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 Di III RXD is a lens both professionals and enthusiasts will enjoy. If youâre not in love with the size, youâll be seduced by the image quality. Youâll then stay for the autofocus performance.”
Buy now: $899
Sony 24-240mm f3.5-6.3 OSS
In our review, we said:
” Itâs surprisingly sharp and even though our images looked pretty amazing on the LCD screen of the camera, they had me looking twice and cleaning my glasses to ensure that I wasnât seeing thing”
Buy now: $1,048
Sony Zeiss 24-70mm f4 OSS
In our review, we said:
“The 24-70mm f4 FE OSS gives us beautiful colors and some of the best skin tones that weâve seen in a zoom lens of this type. For that reason, we once again think that event photographers will want to reach for this lens and otherwise work with the uber versatile Sony RAW files to get more out of their images.“
Buy now: $898
Sony 24-70mm f2.8 G Master
In our review, we said:
“It delivers wonderful image quality, performs well, has fast autofocus, and will make lots of professional photographers very happy.”
Buy now: $2,198
Sony 24-70mm f2.8 G Master II
In our review, we said:
The Sony 24-70mm f2.8 G Master II is an excellent lens for a professional photographer that wants the cleanest, most sterile image possible. This has been Sonyâs mission since the start. It removes any issues with lens flare, all aberrations and gives you a clinically perfect lens. While doing this, they cut down the size and weight. Objectively speaking to how photography has been presented for years, the Sony 24-70mm f2.8 G Master II is a winner. But if youâre looking for something with more soul, Iâd suggest looking at Tamron and other brands instead.
Buy now: $2,298
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
In our review, we said:
“Youâre getting a whole lot with the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN Art in terms of build quality, image quality, and overall performance.”
Buy now: $1,099
Sony 28-60mm F4-5.6
In our review, we said:
“If youâre shooting street photography, youâll like the Sony 28-60mm f4-5.6. But if youâre also just photo walking around town, itâs an excellent lens to use.”
Buy now: $498
Sony 28-70mm f3.5-5.6 OSS
In our review, we said:
“During the review process, I was absolutely amazed at this kit lens. Many times I didnât think that I was using one but instead something targeted at the middle of the road user. Indeed, there is very little to complain about with this lens if youâre using it for general shooting purposes.”
Buy Now: $398
Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 Di III RXD
In our review, we said:
“One of the things that makes the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 Di III RXD so appealing is just how good the image quality is. Not only is the lens capable of delivering sharp images, but the colors are very vibrant and the bokeh is smooth and beautiful.”
Buy now: $879
Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 Di III RXD G2
In our review, we said:
The Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens is a follow-up to the previous version. Itâs arguably more useful for those who shoot events and portraits. There are also improvements to the focusing speed, the built-in USB port, and more. Overall, the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 G2 is a very solid lens that we enjoyed using.
Buy now: $879
Sony 28-135mm f4 G PZ OSS
In our review, we said:
The lens is good, but itâs a pricey choice for photographers who wonât care about how non-existent the noise is from the autofocus motors. There are also brighter zooms out there, though they either sacrifice range or that constant aperture. The lens also focuses more on technical savvy than character, which could be a good or a bad thing depending on how you look at it.Â
Buy now: $2,498
Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 Di III VXD
In our review, we said:
When you first hold the Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 Di III VXD, you realize itâs the most solid lens theyâve made for mirrorless cameras so far. It focuses incredibly fast and offers innovations that other lenses donât. This is a perfect lens for anyone who shoots portraits, events, landscapes, photojournalism, etc. If youâre a working photographer shooting with Sony, this is arguably the only lens you need.
Buy now: $2,149
Sony 24-105mm f4 G OSS
In our review, we said:
“It can deliver gorgeous image quality and with the right lighting, I doubt that anyone would really be able to fault the lens or the photographer. Combine this with the little bit of weather sealing, and I can totally see how this lens can be one that stays glued to your camera in most instances.”
Buy Now: $1,398
Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
In our review, we said:
“Thereâs a lot thatâs wonderful about the Tamron 28-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di III RXD. From the time you pick it up, youâll feel like this lens is one that you can permanently attach to your camera and enjoy.”
Buy now: $729.95
Tamron 50-400mm f4.5-6.3 Di III
In our review, we said:
Using this lens was almost as pleasant as looking at the images. The 50-400mm range allows for getting up close on some wildlife, but then backing off and showing that animal on a backdrop of fall colors. Itâs light enough to hike with, and the stabilization means this lens rarely needs a tripod. The wide zoom range makes it a great lens for photo walks; you are ready for almost anything.
Buy now: $1,299
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8
In our review, we said:
“Overall, the image quality produced by the Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 is good. Despite being lighter weight thanks to its plastic exterior, the Tamron features excellent weather sealing.”
Buy now: $1,199
Sony 70-200mm f4 ISS
In our review, we said:
“This lens renders images to be super sharp; originally I thought that the images werenât so when viewing them on the back of the A7, but when imported I was completely shocked. The bokeh? Same thing. And the colors? YupâĤitâs all incredible.”
Buy Now: $1,498
Sony 70-200mm f2.8 OSS G Master
In our review, we said:
“Since I believe that the best sharpness from a lens comes out when you use a flash, I did just that. The sharpness from this lens is impeccable when the subject is nailed perfectly in focus.”
Buy now: $2,598
Sony 70-200mm f2.8 OSS G Master II
In our review, we said:
“Since I believe that the best sharpness from a lens comes out when you use a flash, I did just that. The sharpness from this lens is impeccable when the subject is nailed perfectly in focus.”
Buy now: $2,799.99
Sony 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 G OSS
In our review, we said:
“You get weather resistance, great image quality, decent autofocus, and a compact size for a little over $1,000”
Buy now: $1,273
Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
In our review, we said:
“This lens exhibits beautiful bokeh. If youâre using it to photograph birds on your porch, youâll have lots of fun. Itâs going to do a terrific job singling out the birds and blowing the rest of the scene out into glorious bokeh. At times it will also look like thereâs a swirl or extra smooth bokeh.”
Chris Gampat – Editor In Chief
Buy now: $549
Sony 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 G Master
In our review, we said:
Youâre paying over $2,000 for a lens, and so you should expect the Sony 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 G Master FE to deliver stellar images. Indeed, the image quality is the last thing that you need to worry about here as the lens is capable of delivering lots of sharp details, wonderful colors, great bokeh, and all the while keeps the chromatic aberration down. No matter what camera I mounted the Sony 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 G Master FE onto, the images were always awesome.
Buy now: $2,498
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS
In our review, we said:
“The Sigma 100-400mm f5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary is an outstanding value at only $949 USD. Itâs a budget superzoom many wildlife and sports photographers will love. The results are sharp with accurate colors. Performance is also comparable to Sonyâs excellent 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 G Master. The Sigma is even smaller and lighter.”
Buy now: $948.99
Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III
In our review, we state:
“The Tamron 150-500mm f5-6.7 Di III VC VXD does an impressive job putting a 500mm zoom into a reasonably-sized lens. And the lens also manages to control aberration and distortion well. The biggest downside? The narrower aperture and long zoom length mean higher ISOs, along with some corner softness.”
Buy Now: $1,399
Sony 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS
In our review, we said:
“The Sony 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS Super Telephoto combines snappy and precise autofocusing performance, robust build quality, and stellar image quality into a superb lens that is worthy of being added to any sports and wildlife photographerâs arsenal.”
Buy now: $1,998
