Best lenses for Sony E: Top Picks
Our catalogue lists 335 lenses for Sony E. Every lens we list for this mount.
How these were picked. Lenses are ranked using only data in our catalogue: those with editorial notes first, then those with a photo and a buying link, newer release years where known, and faster maximum apertures as a tie-breaker. This is a data-based shortlist, not a hands-on test ranking.
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1.Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM
50-150mm · f/2.0 · Sony E
A telephoto zoom with a constant f/2 aperture for full-frame E-mount covering 50-150mm. It is aimed at portrait and event work.
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2.Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS
100mm · f/2.8 · Sony E
A G Master macro lens for full-frame E-mount reaching 1.4x magnification, with Optical SteadyShot. Sony lists 2.8x with the 2x teleconverter.
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3.Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
85mm · f/1.4 · Sony E
The second-generation 85mm f/1.4 G Master portrait prime for E-mount. It adds an aperture ring and is lighter than the original, at about 642 g.
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4.Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
50mm · f/1.4 · Sony E
A compact G Master 50mm for E-mount with an f/1.4 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 516 g, lighter than the FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
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5.Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
16-35mm · f/2.8 · Sony E
A redesigned f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom from Sony that is lighter and smaller than the first GM, at about 547 g. It uses four XD linear motors and has an aperture ring.
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6.Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
20-70mm · f/4.0 · Sony E
A wide-to-standard full-frame zoom for Sony E-mount with constant f/4. It starts at 20mm, wider than the common 24mm standard zoom.
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7.Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
70-200mm · f/4.0 · Sony E
A 70-200mm f/4 telephoto zoom for full-frame E-mount that focuses as close as 0.5x magnification. It keeps an internal zoom and Optical SteadyShot.
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8.Sony E 15mm F1.4 G
15mm · f/1.4 · Sony E
A fast APS-C wide prime for E-mount from the G line. It weighs about 219 g, takes 55mm filters and focuses as close as 0.2 m.
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9.Sony E 11mm F1.8
11mm · f/1.8 · Sony E
A wide-angle prime for APS-C E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture. At about 181 g it is compact, and it focuses as close as 0.15 m.
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10.Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G
10-20mm · f/4.0 · Sony E
A compact power-zoom ultra-wide for APS-C E-mount, weighing about 178 g. It focuses as close as 0.13 m and has a 62mm filter thread.
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11.Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
16-35mm · f/4.0 · Sony E
A compact power-zoom wide-angle for full-frame E-mount at about 353 g. It has a constant f/4, a 72mm filter thread and focuses as close as 0.24 m.
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12.Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
50mm · f/1.2 · Sony E
A very bright 50mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.2 aperture. It targets portrait and low-light shooters who want strong subject separation.