Best wide-angle lenses for Sony E: Top Picks
Our catalogue lists 169 wide-angle lenses for Sony E. 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.
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1.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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
35mm · f/1.4 · Sony E
A G Master 35mm prime for E-mount with an f/1.4 aperture, an aperture ring and linear-motor autofocus. It has a dust and moisture resistant design.
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7.Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM
14mm · f/1.8 · Sony E
An ultra-wide prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture and an aperture ring. The curved front element prevents screw-in filters.
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8.Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
24mm · f/2.8 · Sony E
A tiny 24mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/2.8 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 162 g and is part of Sony's compact G prime series.
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9.Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G
20mm · f/1.8 · Sony E
A compact wide-angle prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 373 g and suits landscapes, astro and interiors.
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10.Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
12-24mm · f/2.8 · Sony E
An f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom for full-frame E-mount covering 12-24mm. The bulbous front element prevents screw-in filters, so filters are handled at the rear or with a holder.
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11.Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
24mm · f/1.4 · Sony E
A compact wide-angle prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.4 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 445 g and is popular for astro and environmental portraits.
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12.Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
16-35mm · f/2.8 · Sony E
Sony's first f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom for full-frame E-mount, covering 16-35mm at a constant aperture. It takes 82mm front filters.