Sony E Lenses – A Complete List

A massive comprehensive list of all Lenses for Sony FE.

All of these lenses will also work perfectly on the Sony APS-C bodies as well. But if you want to see specific APS-C lenses, check out the list of Sony APS-C lenses.

Alternatively, for those who are looking for even more Cine lenses for their Sony cameras, See the list of PL Mount Cine lenses. You can easily adapt PL or LPL mounts to the E mount.

Sony Full Frame E-Mount Lens List

Sony offers a variety of full-frame lenses for its cameras. The Sony GM lenses are their top-of-the-line, boasting electronic aperture control and autofocus capabilities that rival Canon’s L series lenses. With lens designs from both Sony and Zeiss, you can use this table to find the perfect match for your Sony camera.

Sony Prime & Zoom FE Lenses

This is a list of the Sony FE lens lineup designed and built by Sony, or Sony lenses that use Zeiss designs for full-frame cameras.

The Zeiss lenses are labeled ZA and have a T* coating. Sony lenses are good and they keep getting better, but the GM lenses or the Zeiss lenses are the way to go if you’re looking for the best from Sony.

The list of Sony zoom lenses is getting quite massive now. In terms of quality, Zeiss was leading for a while but Sony has been putting out some really good GM lenses that are very high quality. Usually, the Sony GM lenses are better than the Zeiss lenses in terms of features that they offer but they are often bigger and more expensive.

Sony Lens Codes

If you’re wondering what all those numbers and letters on Sony lenses mean, here is a quick guide to Sony lens codes.

OSS – Optical Steady Shot. Or IS if you’re a Canon user.

T* – This is the code for Zeiss’ unmatched multi-layer lens coating. Often referred to as T coating. If you’re a Canon shooter this would be like their L lenses.

ZA – Mean Zeiss Alpha. Lenses by Zeiss for the Alpha cameras. Or E-Mount cameras.

G – This is the code by Sony to distinguish top quality in their lenses. Like the Zeiss T* or the Canon L. It basically means it’s good.

FE – Full Frame E mount

American Third-Party Sony Lenses

Lensbaby, based in the United States, is one of the few companies creating third-party lenses for Sony cameras. With a special design, Lensbaby lenses stand out from the rest and offer some unique photographic experiences.

Lensbaby Lenses

While the majority of lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras may come from third-party manufacturers outside the United States, Lensbaby, a company based in America, provides an innovative approach to lens design. With their unique and creative designs, they stand apart from other lens makers.

For Sony shooters who are looking to have some fun with their camera, the Velvet and Twist lenses come as standalone lenses, while the Edge and Sweet need to be mounted on either a Composer Pro or Composer Pro II. With these optics, you’ll find yourself creating some really unique effects that can help add a little extra creativity to your photos.

German Third-Party Sony Lenses

German optics companies have long been renowned for producing quality lenses, and there are still plenty of German-made offerings available for Sony E-mount cameras. Meyer Optic Gorlitz and Voigtlander are two well-respected brands, while Zeiss makes some top-notch autofocus lenses too. If you’re looking for quality third-party lens options from Germany, these three names have got you covered.

I’ll list Zeiss in this section even though they are now owned by Cosina which is a Japanese company. Most of the Zeiss lenses are made in Japan but some are still built in Germany.

Meyer Optic Gorlitz

Meyer Optic Gorlitz is a German optics company that specializes in crafting reliable and high-quality lenses, often funded through independent projects sourced through the crowdfunding website Kickstarter. After a period of bankruptcy, ownership of the company was transferred, allowing the business to relaunch with fresh new offerings including specific Sony camera compatibility.

Voigtlander / Cosina E-Mount Primes

Voigtlander is a brand well-known for producing high quality lenses in the Leica M-mount. The company has now developed new models specifically designed to be compatible with Sony’s E Mount and equipped with electronic communication. As a result, when used with supported lenses, Sony’s 5-Axis IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) feature can be fully utilized for superior photo quality. Here is a list of native Voigtlander lenses designed for use with Sony camera bodies.

Zeiss AF & MF Lenses

Zeiss produces a wide range of lenses for Sony cameras, both with and without autofocus. Zeiss’s Batis lenses are known for their superior quality and image resolution. Additionally, Zeiss lenses feature T* lens coating—a premium Zeiss additive that further improves clarity. For those who prefer manual focus, the Loxia line is great in sharpness and build quality. Whatever type of photography you prefer, there’s a Zeiss lens designed specifically to give you the perfect shot!

Japanese Third-Party Lenses For Sony FE

Japanese third-party lenses have become increasingly popular for Sony photographers and videographers as they offer quality build and optics at an affordable price. Companies such as Sigma, Tamron, and Tokina are some of the bigger names that are leading this trend in Japan, offering superior lens designs packed with the latest digital imaging technology.

Gizmon Lenses

Gizmon a small company out of southern Japan has a few interesting pancake lenses.

Sigma Lenses For Sony Full Frame E Mount

Sigma has a great lineup of Sony fe lenses and they are well-known for their great quality and excellent pricing. Photographers love these lenses for their precise rendering capabilities, which have only been improved since the lenses now exhibit very low focus breathing and come with dust and weather protection. For Sony E cameras, Sigma has two types of lenses: those designed for DSLRs, which are made for farther flange distances, and those specifically tailored to mirrorless cameras, whose flange distance is shorter.

Sigma has two categories for weather sealing – “Dust and Splash Resistant Structure” and “Mount with Dust and Splash Resistant Structure.”

Dust and Splash Resistant Structure means the body is sealed against moisture and dust and will be protected in light rain and snow. This does not mean waterproof.

If only the Mount is Dust and Splash Resistant then the body is not fully sealed. I’ve only marked the lenses that are fully Dust and Splash Resistant as being weather sealed.

Sigma cine lenses can be ordered with feet, or meter markings that are normal or luminous. The Luminous markings glow in the dark.

Tamron Lenses

Tamron has a wide selection of lenses designed specifically for Sony mirrorless cameras, offering quality optics and performance. Whether you’re looking for a wide-angle lens, telephoto lens, or something in between to capture amazing photos and videos on your Sony camera, Tamron has what you need.

Tokina Lenses For Sony

Tokina has created several high-quality prime lenses specifically for the Sony full-frame E-mount system. The Firin 20mm f2 is a solid addition to their lineup, featuring an all-metal construction with a brushed finish and an Autofocus version of the lens. Tokina also produces lenses that share designs with other Viltrox lenses, but are distinct in their own right due to their superior build quality and proprietary lens coatings and autofocus systems.

Yasuhara Lenses

Fans of Sony’s lineup of mirrorless cameras can now look forward to getting their hands on a nice lens from Yasuhara. The full manual Anthy35 is perfect for those looking to expand their creative options and allow for more nuanced control over the settings. With its impressive specs and features, keep an eye out for this one!

Korean Third-Party Lenses For Sony FE

Sony camera users now have a great option for lenses with Korean-made Samyang and Rokinon options. Both brands, made by the Korean company Samyang, offer a variety of lenses to suit all types of photography needs.

Samyang / Rokinon Lenses

The list of Samyang and Rokinon lenses is quite massive. There are a lot of older lenses on this list that aren’t as good as what they’ve been recently putting out. I’ve owned many Samyang lenses and today they are very good. Autofocus can be hit or miss but for the most part these lenses are a great value.

For the Sony E mount Samyang makes, manual focus, autofocus, full frame, and APS-C lenses with some weather-sealed options now.

Rokinon Cine Lenses – Rokinon has recently released a new line of cinema lenses for the Sony E Mount system called XEEN.

All standard XEEN lenses have an 11-blade diaphragm and a unified 114mm front element to work with standard matte boxes. The CF (Carbon Fiber) XEEN lenses have 95mm filter threads for a more compact lightweight design.

These lenses are also 6k ready so you can expect some nice resolving power from them.