Best wide-angle lenses for Sony A: Top Picks

Our catalogue lists 111 wide-angle lenses for Sony A. Lenses that top out at 35mm or wider, used for landscapes, architecture and interiors.

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.

1. 

   1.Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM (SAL35F18)

   35mm · f/1.8 · Sony A

   A fast APS-C normal prime for A-mount with an f/1.8 aperture. At about 170 g with a 55mm filter size, it is a very small lens.

   Specs Compare with 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
2. 

   2.Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

   24mm · f/1.4 · Sony A

   A fast wide-angle prime for full-frame DSLRs weighing about 665 g, with 77mm filters and a minimum focus distance of 0.25 m.

   Specs Compare with Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II (SAL1635Z2)
3. 3.Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II (SAL1635Z2)

   16-35mm · f/2.8 · Sony A

   The second version of Sony's Zeiss wide zoom for A-mount, with a constant f/2.8 aperture and SSM focusing. It weighs about 873 g and takes 77mm filters.

   Specs Compare with Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z)
4. 4.Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z)

   24mm · f/2.0 · Sony A

   A fast 24mm wide-angle for full-frame A-mount with an SSM focus motor and a close focusing distance of 0.19 m. It weighs about 555 g and takes 72mm filters.

   Specs Compare with DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM
5. 5.Sony DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM

   30mm · f/2.8 · Sony A

   A compact APS-C macro for A-mount that reaches 1:1 at 0.13 m. It weighs about 150 g and has a 49mm filter size.

   Specs Compare with 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G)
6. 6.Sony 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G)

   35mm · f/1.4 · Sony A

   A classic fast 35mm G lens for A-mount. It uses body-driven screw-drive focusing and weighs about 510 g, with a 55mm filter thread.

   Specs Compare with AF 35mm f/1.4 G
7. 7.Minolta AF 35mm f/1.4 G

   35mm · f/1.4 · Sony A

   A bright 35mm G-series lens from Minolta. It weighs about 490 g and takes 55mm filters.

   Specs Compare with 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
8. 

   8.Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

   35mm · f/1.4 · Sony A

   A 35mm f/1.4 full-frame fast wide-angle prime lens, the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is designed for Sony A mount bodies, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A wide-aperture standard-wide prime fr...

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
9. 

   9.Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art

   14mm · f/1.8 · Sony A

   The Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art is a full-frame fast wide-angle prime lens covering 14mm at f/1.8 for Sony A mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A wide-aperture wide-angle prime fr...

   Specs Compare with 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
10. 

    10.Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art

    18-35mm · f/1.8 · Sony A

    The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is an APS-C fast wide-angle zoom lens covering 18-35mm at f/1.8 for Sony A mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. An APS-C zoom with a constant f/1....

    Specs Compare with 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM
11. 

    11.Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM

    12-24mm · f/4.5 · Sony A

    The Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM is a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens covering 12-24mm at f/4.5-5.6 for Sony A mount cameras, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and ...

    Specs Compare with AF 24mm f/2.8
12. 

    12.Minolta AF 24mm f/2.8

    24mm · f/2.8 · Sony A

    This 24mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Minolta fits Sony A mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

    Specs