Professional photographers always preferred fixed focal length (prime) lenses over zoom lenses because of some obvious advantages like the weight, wider aperture, and better performance in low-light environments. However, a lot of things has changed since Sony released the A7 series.
Many photographers now choose zoom lenses as they are more versatile. You don’t have to bring 2-3 lenses and replace them all the time. Instead, you can use 1 zoom lens only and easily frame and capture a fleeting scene. The new Sony cameras also manage to produce amazing photos at extremely high ISOs, so you hardly see the difference between prime and zoom lenses.
Read also: Best Prime Lenses for Sony A7 Series Cameras
In case you are using a Sony full-frame mirrorless camera like Sony A7, A7II, A7R, A7S, A7R II, A7SII, or A9, here are the best E-mount zoom lenses you can buy.
| Lenses | Product Image | Description | Sample Images | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G Lens SEL1224G |  |
– Ultra-wide-angle zoom lens
– Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22 – 4 aspherical elements – 1 Super ED and 3 ED Elements – 7-Bladed Rounded Diaphragm – Nano AR Coating – Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave Motor – Focus Hold Button, AF/MF Switch – Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction – Weight: 20 oz |
Samples | $1,698 |
| Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Lens SEL1635GM |  |
– Wide-angle zoom lens
– Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22 – 2 extra-low dispersion elements – 3 aspherical and 2 XA elements – Eleven-Blade Circular Diaphragm – Nano AR Coating – 2 Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM) autofocus groups – Focus Hold Button, AF/MF Switch – Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction – Weight: 24 oz |
Samples | $2,198 |
| Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens SEL1635Z |  |
– Wide-angle zoom lens
– Constant f/4 maximum aperture – Circular aperture diaphragm – Optical SteadyShot image stabilization – 5 aspherical elements and 3 ED elements – Carl Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating – Dust and moisture resistant design – Weight: 18.3 oz |
Samples | $1,348 |
| Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens SEL2470Z |  |
– Wide-angle to portrait-length zoom lens
– Constant f/4 maximum aperture – Circular diaphragm – Optical SteadyShot image stabilization – 5 aspherical elements and 1 ED element – Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating – Dust- and moisture-resistant design – Weight: 15.1 oz |
Samples | $1,198 |
| Sony FE 24-70mm F/2.8 G Master Lens SEL2470GM |  |
– Wide-angle to portrait-length lens
– Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture – A rounded 9-blade diaphragm – Direct Drive SSM system and internal focus mechanism – 3 aspherical elements, 1 ED element and 1 Super ED element – Nano AR Coating – Dust- and moisture-sealed design – Weight: 31.25 oz |
Samples | $2,198 |
| Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens SEL2870 |  |
– Kit lens bundled with some Sony cameras
– Wide-angle to portrait-length zoom lens – Maximum aperture: f/3.5-5.6 – 7-blade circular diaphragm – Optical SteadyShot image stabilization – 3 aspherical elements and 1 ED element – Multi-Layered coating – Dust- and moisture-resistant construction – Weight: 10.5 oz |
Samples | $498 |
| Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens SEL24105G |  |
– Wide-angle to short-telephoto zoom lens
– Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22 – Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm – Optical SteadyShot image stabilization – 4 Aspherical Elements, 3 ED Elements – Nano AR and Fluorine Coatings – Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motor – Dust- and moisture-resistant construction – Weight: 1.46 lb |
Samples | $1,298 |
| Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS Lens SELP28135G |  |
– Designed for professional moviemakers to produce HD and 4K videos
– Powered 8-speed zoom for cinema production – wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens – Constant f/4 maximum aperture – 3 control rings for zoom, focus, and iris (aperture) – Optical SteadyShot image stabilization – SSM drive system for precise, quiet zooming – 5 aspherical elements and 3 ED elements – Nano AR Coating – Weight: 42.9 oz (Without tripod mount) |
Samples | $2,498 |
| Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens SEL70200GM |  |
– Portrait-length to telephoto zoom lens
– Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture – A dedicated focus hold button, a focus range limiter, an AF/MF switch, an OSS switch and an OSS Mode switch. – Rounded 11-blade diaphragm – Linear SSM Focus System – Optical SteadyShot image stabilization – 1 XA element, 2 Aspherical elements, 4 ED elements, and 2 Super ED elements – Nano AR Coating and Fluorine Coating – Removable rotating tripod collar – Dust- and moisture-sealed design – Compatible with Sony FE 1.4X and FE 2X Teleconverters – Weight: 52.21 oz (without tripod mount) |
Samples | $2,598 |
| Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Lens SEL70200G |  |
– Portrait-length to telephoto zoom lens
– Constant f/4 maximum aperture – A dedicated focus hold button, a focus range limiter, an AF/MF switch, an OSS switch and an OSS Mode switch. – Rounded 9-blade diaphragm – Dual Linear Motor Autofocus System – Optical SteadyShot image stabilization – 2 ED elements, 1 Super ED element, 2 AA elements and 1 Aspherical element – Nano AR Coating – Removable rotating tripod collar – Dust- and moisture-resistant construction – Weight: 29.7 oz (Without tripod mount) |
Samples | $1,498 |
| Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Lens SEL24240 |  |
– Wide-angle to super telephoto zoom lens
– Maximum aperture: f/3.5-6.3 – 7-Blade Circular Diaphragm – Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization – 5 aspherical elements and 1 ED glass element – Multi-Layered coating – Dust and Moisture-Resistant design – Weight: 27.6 oz |
Samples | $998 |
| Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens SEL70300G |  |
– Portrait-length to telephoto zoom lens
– Maximum aperture: f/4.5-5.6 – Linear actuator for precise and smooth autofocus – A dedicated focus hold button, a focus range limiter, an AF/MF switch, and an OSS switch – Rounded 9-blade diaphragm – Optical SteadyShot image stabilization – 4 aspherical elements and 2 ED elements – Nano AR coating – Dust- and moisture-resistant – Weight: 30.2 oz |
Samples | $1,198 |
| Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS SEL100400GM |  |
– Aperture Range: f/4.5-5.6 to f/32-40
– 2 ED Elements and 1 Super ED Element – Nano AR Coating and Fluorine Coating – Direct Drive SSM Focus System – Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization – Zoom Torque Adjustment Ring – Internal Focus, Focus Range Limiter – 9-Blade Circular Diaphragm – Dust and Moisture-Resistant – Weight: 49.3 oz (Without tripod mount) |
Samples | $2,498 |
Sohail Kazi says
Sep 20, 2016 at 1:43 pmSony has always been known for their Quality Cameras ? & Lences
Mandeep S Chahal says
Sep 21, 2016 at 6:00 pmyeah
Mandeep S Chahal says
Sep 21, 2016 at 6:00 pmSony’s cameras and lens are best for quality
Mandeep S Chahal says
Sep 22, 2016 at 11:00 pmoooo great and knowledgeable
Denis says
Apr 5, 2017 at 1:55 pmHey,
Thanks so much for this list of camera lenses! It is great to read reviews on these products before purchasing. I will definitely have to consider buying a few from this list.
Best,
Dennis