Here’s a round-up of APS-C E-mount lenses for Sony a6500, a6300, a6000, a5100, a5000 and Sony NEX mirrorless cameras, along with Sony FS5 & Sony FS7 XDCAM Super 35 video cameras.
These lenses can also be used with Sony a7-Series E-mount cameras in APS-C or Super 35 crop mode.
In addition to the lenses listed here, you should also consider fullframe E-mount lenses – especially if you’re considering stepping up to fullframe in the future. See the full list of Fullframe E-Mount lenses.
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Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D APS-C E-Mount Lens | Price: $499
This ultra wide-angle prime lens is designed for landscape, architectural, interior and night sky photography. With 15 elements in 10 groups, it features three special low dispersion (ED) lenses and a pair of aspherical lenses. Manufacturer claims distortion has been reduced to “zero”.
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Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS APS-C E-Mount Lens | Price: $598
This versatile zoom for APS-C-format E-mount mirrorless cameras offers Optical SteadyShot image stabilization for sharper handheld shooting. Its linear autofocus motor, delivers quick and accurate focusing that’s also quiet for video recording. Intelligent optical design uses both extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements to control spherical and chromatic aberrations for high sharpness and clarity throughout the zoom range.
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Sony E-Mount APS-C Zoom Lenses
Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS APS-C Lens< | Price: $848
Ultra wide-angle E-mount zoom lens offers a constant maximum aperture of f/4 through the entire focal length range. This 10-18mm (35mm fullframe equivalent of 15-27mm) provides an ultra wide angle zoom for shooting landscapes, in tight quarters or for creative exaggerated perspectives and built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization system.
Sony E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Retractable Zoom APS-C Lens | Price: $348
Compact retractable zoom lens 16-50mm (35mm fullframe equivalent of 24-75mm) covers shooting lengths from true wide angle to standard portrait length and is a great day-to-day type compact lens. When powered on, the lens expands, but in its off position the lens is only 1.2″ (30mm) which will fit in your pocket.
Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS APS-C Lens | Price: $998
Mid-range zoom lens (35mm fullframe equivalent of 24-105mm) covering wide-angle to short telephoto perspectives. Constant f/4 maximum aperture offers consistent performance throughout the zoom range. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, which serves to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to four shutter speed steps.
Sony E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 APS-C Lens | Price: $298
The original kit zoom for Sony NEX E-mount cameras. This wide to medium zoom lens is ideal for a variety of subjects including portraits and landscapes. With a near focus distance of only 9.7″, you can get in tight for close-ups. Internal motor allows for smooth and quiet autofocusing, great for capturing images in the camera’s HD movie mode.
Sony E 18-105mm F4 G OSS APS-C Lens | Price: $598
This zoom lens (35mm fullframe equivalent of 27-158mm) covers wide-angle to telephoto. It has two extra-low dispersion elements and three aspherical elements to minimize distortion and chromatic aberrations with enhanced contrast and clarity. Constant f/4 maximum aperture and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization.
Sony E PZ 18-110mm F4 G OSS APS-C Lens | Price: $3498
Featuring Smooth Motion Optics (SMO) resulting in no axial shift and no focus shift while zooming along with minimal focus breathing which makes it ideal for video filmmakers and cinematographers using Sony FS5 and Sony FS7 XDCAM Super 35 video cameras and Sony a6300, a6000, a5100 and a5000 mirrorless cameras.
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Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS APS-C E-Mount Lens | Price: $598
This versatile zoom for APS-C-format E-mount mirrorless cameras offers Optical SteadyShot image stabilization for sharper handheld shooting. Its linear autofocus motor, delivers quick and accurate focusing that’s also quiet for video recording. Intelligent optical design uses both extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements to control spherical and chromatic aberrations for high sharpness and clarity throughout the zoom range.
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Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS APS-C Lens | Price: $898
This 11x optical zoom (35mm fullframe equivalent of 27-300mm) lens can handle everything from wide landscape photos to portraits to sports, action and even wildlife photography with the telephoto up to 300mm. Four aspherical elements which reduce aberrations across the entire zoom range, a quiet AF motor for improved sound recording with video, and optical Steady Shot image stabilization for steadier handheld shots.
Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS LE APS-C Lens | Price: $848
With the broad focal length coverage of the lens, from 18mm wide angle to 200mm telephoto, it is also an ideal high-magnification “travel” lens. With it, you can capture grand landscapes, charming portraits, and even sports and nature shots. Optical SteadyShot (OSS) technology aids in this by cutting down on blur caused by camera shake, reducing the reliance on high ISO settings when shooting in dark environments.
Sony E PZ 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS APS-C Lens | Price: $1198
Powerful, yet compact zoom lens for APS-C format E-mount mirrorless cameras with an internal linear stepping motor that provides quiet and smooth focusing that’s ideal when shooting video. Power Zoom offers three variable zoom speeds, plus it offers constant speed zooming for slow, smooth zooms when shooting video. Zoom can be controlled from camcorders that feature built-in zoom levers and by the standard control on the lens barrel.
Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS APS-C Lens | Price: $348
Two extra-low dispersion elements, combined with Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization, improve the overall quality of images captured at the telephoto end of the zoom range, especially while shooting in low-light. Internal focusing and linear motor-driven AF system provide responsive yet quiet focus while minimizing mechanical noise. A separate manual focusing ring is capable of Direct Manual Focus.
Sony E-Mount APS-C Prime Lenses
Sony E 16mm f/2.8 APS-C Lens | Price: $248
This lightweight and compact lens is exceptionally portable (it will fit in your pocket). It features an internal stepping motor for smooth, accurate, and very quiet auto-focusing for photos and videos. Its fast f/2.8 maximum aperture helps to deliver clear images in low lighting.
Sony E 20mm F2.8 APS-C Lens | Price: $348
Compact 20mm prime lens for the Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras. Its f/2.8 maximum aperture is bright enough for low-light capture and shallow depth of field imaging and its optical design consists of three aspherical elements which correct distortions and aberrations and provide clear, high contrast, detailed images. A smooth, quiet internal stepping motor is used for both focus drive and aperture actuation. makes it ideal for shooting video.
Sony E 24mm/1.8 ZA APS-C Lens | Price: $1098
Versatile medium wide-angle lens (equivalent of 36mm in full-frame 35mm format) with superb Zeiss Sonnar optical design. The lens design includes aspherical lenses which compensate for distortion and an ED element which suppresses chromatic aberration, for excellent corner-to-corner sharpness – even wide open. The wide maximum aperture of f/1.8 is ideal for shooting under low-light conditions and to create photos with shallow depth-of-field.
Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro APS-C Lens | Price: $278
Featuring a 1:1 magnification ratio so subjects can be captured at full size on the camera’s image sensor. Ideal for macro close-ups of flowers, insects, and small objects. ED glass and multi-coating minimize chromatic aberration and color bleeding to produce clear, crisp photos and video. Internal stepping motor and rear-focusing design provide the quiet, smooth operation that’s required for high-quality video capture.
Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS APS-C Lens | Price: $448
This compact prime lens (35mm fullframe equivalent of 52.5mm) offers a fast f/1.8 maximum aperture ideal for blur-free capture of fast moving subjects and shooting in low light. Quiet linear motor controls focus and in-lens stepping motor controls aperture offer smooth and virtually silent lens action, ideal for shooting video. Sony’s built-in Optical Image Stabilization system provides approximately 4-stops worth of anti-shake control.
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS APS-C Lens | Price: $298
This prime portrait-length lens (35mm fullframe equivalent of 75mm) features a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture with a seven-blade circular aperture that provides a smooth out-of-focus backgrounds. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, which works to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to four shutter speed steps to support use in low-light conditions.
THIRD-PARTY E-MOUNT APS-C LENSES:
Zeiss Touit E-Mount APS-C Lenses
Here’s a great trio of Auto-Focus Zeiss Touit lenses that offer great optical quality:
Zeiss Touit 12mm/2.8 APS-C Lens | Price: $999
Wide-angle prime lens designed specifically for use on APS-C-sized image sensors which provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 18mm. This lens is compatible with Sony E mirrorless cameras and supports all camera functions, including autofocus and exposure control.
Zeiss Touit 32mm/1.8 APS-C Lens | Price: $720
Normal length prime lens designed specifically for use on APS-C-sized image sensors, and as such provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 48mm. This lens is compatible with Sony E mirrorless cameras and supports all camera functions, including autofocus and exposure control.
Zeiss Touit 50mm/2.8 Macro APS-C Lens | Price: $999
Moderate telephoto macro prime lens designed for use on cameras with APS-C format sensors, this lens is compatible with Sony E mirrorless cameras and supports all camera functions, including auto-focus and exposure control.
Sigma E-Mount APS-C Lenses
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary APS-C E-Mount Lens | Price: $449
Designed for APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, this 16mm f/1.4 is provides a 24mm equivalent focal length. Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture excels in low-light conditions and allows focus control for shallow depth of field. Optical design incorporates three FLD elements, two SLD elements and two molded aspherical elements to help reduce color fringing, chromatic aberrations, and spherical aberrations for edge to edge sharpness, clarity and color accuracy. Super Multi-Layer Coating helps minimize lens flare and ghosting in backlit conditions.
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Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN E-mount APS-C Lens | Price: $199
Prime wide-angle lens (35mm fullframe equivalent of 28.5mm) with minimum focus distance is just 7.9″. It’s f/2.8 maximum aperture is ideal for shallow depth of field imaging and low light situations. Internal focusing system means the lens does not extend when focusing and its newly developed linear autofocus motor is accurate and quiet. It has three glass molded aspherical elements to keep aberrations at a minimum.
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary E-mount APS-C Lens | Price: $339
Fast, versatile prime designed for APS-C Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, where it provides a 45mm equivalent focal length. The bright f/1.4 maximum aperture is ideal for shooting in low-light and allows selective focus. Optical design includes one aspherical element and one double-sided aspherical element pair to significantly reduce spherical aberrations for increased clarity and definition for sharp image quality,
Sigma 30mm f/2.8 DN E-mount APS-C Lens | Price: $199
Standard prime lens equivalent to a 45mm lens in the 35mm format. With a minimum focus distance is 11.8″ and f/2.8 maximum aperture allows relatively shallow depth of field. Inner focusing system means the lens does not extend when focusing and its newly developed linear autofocus motor is accurate and quiet. Two glass molded aspherical elements including a double-sided aspherical element, keep aberrations to a minimum.
Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN E-mount APS-C Lens | Price: $239
With a 90mm focal length equivalent in the 35mm format, this is a mid-range telephoto length lens ideal for portraits. The minimum focus distance on this lens is 19.7″ with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 provides shallow depth of field and makes this lens effective in low light. Linear auto focus motor provides accurate and quiet focusing which is ideal when shooting video.
Tamron E-Mount APS-C Lenses
Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC E-mount APS-C Lens | Price: $739
This APS-C zoom lens (35mm fullframe equivalent of 27-300mm) incorporates a stepping motor that is optimal for Sony mirrorless which only have contrast-detection AF systems. It’s equipped with Tamron’s VC (Vibration Compensation) to enables easy handheld shooting.
MANUAL FOCUS E-MOUNT APS-C LENSES:
Rokinon/Samyang/Bower E-Mount APS-C Lenses
Rokinon, Samyang and Bower offer manual focus E-mount lenses designed for Mirrorless APS-C cameras. Despite different branding, the optical construction of all these lenses is identical.
Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye II E-mount APS-C Lens | Price: $299
Fisheye lens specifically designed for APS-C sized image sensors providing a full 180° angle of view. With three extra-low dispersion elements and two aspherical elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and UMC coating has been applied to the lens elements to reduce surface reflections and prevent lens flare and ghosting.
Rokinon Available in Black & Silver
Samyang Available in Black
Bower Available in Black
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 UMC Fisheye CS II E-mount APS-C Lens | Price $250
180° rectilinear fisheye lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 12mm. With one hybrid aspherical element reduces chromatic aberrations. UMC coating improves light transmission and suppresses lens flare and ghosting for more contrast-rich, color-neutral images. Removable lens hood also helps to reduce lens flare and surface reflections.
Rokinon 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS E-mount APS-C Lens | Price: $399
Wide-angle prime lens provides 35mm-equivalent focal length of 15mm for a 109.5° angle of view, this lens is well-suited for interior, architectural, and landscape photography. One extra-low dispersion element and two aspherical elements have been incorporated into the optical design to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortion. Nano Coating System (NCS) reduces surface reflections to prevent lens flare and ghosting.
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Samyang Available in Black
Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS E-mount APS-C Lens | Price: $399
With it’s fast f/2.0 maximum aperture this lens excels in difficult lighting conditions and also enables greater control over focus placement. It has a rounded nine-blade diaphragm to produce a quality of bokeh and one extra-low dispersion element and a three aspherical elements to control aberrations and distortions for increased clarity and sharpness.
Rokinon Available in Black & Silver
Samyang Available in Black & Silver
Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS E-mount APS-C Lens | Price: $379
Manual focus wide-angle APS-C lens (35mm fullframe equivalent of 24mm) with fast maximum aperture of f/2.0 is effective in low light shooting and provides shallow depth of field. With two aspherical lens elements and one extra-low dispersion element, chromatic aberrations are minimized and sharp, color-accurate images are the result. UMC lens coating facilitates even light transmission and reduces ghosting and flares.
Rokinon Available in Black
Samyang Available in Black
Bower Available in Black
Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 E-mount APS-C Lens | Price: $399
With it’s fast f/1.4 maximum aperture this lens excels in difficult lighting conditions and also enables greater control over focus placement. It has a rounded nine-blade diaphragm to produce a quality of bokeh and one extra-low dispersion element and a three aspherical elements to control aberrations and distortions for increased clarity and sharpness.
Rokinon 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS E-mount APS-C Lens | Price: $499
This standard angle manual focus lenses for mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensors offers a bright F1.2 aperture to allow fast shutter speed even under the restricted lighting conditions. It also offers shallow depth of field with beautiful Bokeh. Samyang Optics Ultra Multi Coating and two aspherical lenses have been included among nine glasses in seven groups to minimise aberrations.
Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 E-mount APS-C Lens | Price: $499
Fast prime offering a portrait lens provides a 75mm equivalent focal length with a bright f/1.2 maximum aperture and rounded nine-blade diaphragm for a smooth bokeh quality. The lens construction incorporates a pair of aspherical elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions for a cleaner, sharper image quality void of color fringing. Ultra Multi-Coating boosts contrast by suppressing lens flare and ghosting.
Rokinon Reflex 300mm f/6.3 ED UMC CS E-mount APS-C Lens | Price: $260
The lens’ Cassegrain design enables it to achieve a 450mm 35mm-equivalent focal length perspective within a compact and lightweight lens design that is significantly smaller than a traditional 300mm lens. It features a fixed f/6.3 aperture and utilizes manual focus operation for focusing as closely as 2.95 feet. One extra-low dispersion element and the inherent mirror construction of the lens work to eliminate chromatic aberrations.
Rokinon Available in Black & Silver
Samyang Available in Black & Silver
Bower Available in Black & Silver
Venus Optics E-Mount APS-C Lenses
Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D APS-C E-Mount Lens | Price: $499
This ultra wide-angle prime lens is designed for landscape, architectural, interior and night sky photography. With 15 elements in 10 groups, it features three special low dispersion (ED) lenses and a pair of aspherical lenses. Manufacturer claims distortion has been reduced to “zero”.
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FAST Glass for APS-C E-Mount
Feeling the need for speed? These manual focus lenses all offer maximum aperture faster than F 1.0!
Handevision Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 APS-C E-Mount Lens | Price: $799
The World’s Fastest E-Mount lens with its exceptionally fast f/0.85 maximum aperture. This manual focus prime lens has an optical construction of 10 elements in 8 groups, including a concave front element to reduce chromatic aberrations. It has a 10-blade diaphragm and circular aperture produces a pleasing bokeh. This is a BIG lens that weighs in at a whopping 2.65 pounds.
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Mitakon Zhongyi 35mm f/0.95 Lens for Sony E | Price: $599
Designed for low-light performance and refined depth of field control, this manual focus prime lens is ideally suited to working in difficult lighting conditions and for creative focus control. It incorporates six extra-low dispersion elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortion.
SLR Magic 50mm f/0.95 Hyperprime APS-C E-Mount Lens | Price: $1250
Another extremely fast manual focus prime lens (35mm fullframe equivalent of 75mm) with a maximum aperture of f/0.95. Its wide maximum aperture is particularly useful in low light and for its extremely shallow depth of field. Designed to be equally effective for still photographers and cinematographers who want pleasing out-of-focus backgrounds created by the shallow depth of field. It has a geared, stepless aperture ring.
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Kamlan 50mm F1.1 APS-C Lens for Sony E-Mount | Price: $170
While F1.1 may seem a tad bit slow compared to the F0.85 & 0.95 lenses listed above, snagging a 50mm F1.1 manual focus lens for under two bills is pretty impressive… because in the words of Spinal Tap’s Nigel Tufnel, “the numbers go to 1.1…”
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Circular Fisheye Lenses for APS-C E-Mount
7artisans 7.5mm F2.8 APS-C Fisheye Fixed Lens for Sony E-mount | Price $139
This budget-priced APS-C Circular Fisheye lenses features 11 Elements in 8 Groups, 12 Blade Diaphragm and Multi-Layer Coating. Compact and Lightweight 0.6oz/275g, yet it features an Aluminum Body and Copper Core. Aperture Range: F2.8-22. Closest Focus Distance: 0.12m.
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Meike MK 6.5mm f/2.0 Circular Fisheye APS-C E-Mount Lens | Price: $150
Manual focus Ultra-wide 192 degree diagonal field-of-view circular fisheye lens for Sony APS-CE-mount mirorrless cameras features multi-layer nano coating to reduce the lens flare. It has a minimum focusing distance of 70mm.
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Lensbaby 5.8mm f/3.5 Circular Fisheye APS-C E-Mount Lens | Price: $300
Manual focus 5.8mm lens provides a circular image. The lens has an aperture range of f/3.5 to f/22 and captures a 185˚ angle of view. It features a close focusing range starting at 0.25″ and going to infinity, all while providing expansive depth of field and image sharpness.
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Yasuhara Madoka 180 Fisheye APS-C E-Mount Lens | Price: $279
This 7.3mm circular fisheye lens was specifically designed for Sony APS-C E-mount cameras. Called the Madoka, which means round in old Japanese, the lens offers a 180º angle of view and is the first compact mirrorless camera lens to provide circular fisheye images.
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Specialty Lenses for APS-C E-Mount
Yasuhara Momo 100 28mm f/6.4 Soft Focus E-mount Lens | Price: $179
Characterized by its simple doublet optical design, this lens relies on spherical aberration to produce a soft and glowing image quality, while still delivering in-focus results, for an ethereal look. Softness can be adjusted by manually adjusting the aperture setting, and manual focus control is also available for working with subjects as close as 11.8″ away. This lens has a slim, pancake profile that measures just over 1″ long for portability and sleek form factor.
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Yasuhara Nanoha 5:1 Macro Lens for Sony E-Mount | Price: $500
This macro lens offers 4:1 or 5:1 magnifications. Its removable lighting module has three LEDs for lighting very small objects. It includes four plastic holders that can be mounted to the front of the lens to maintain a consistent distance of 0.43-0.75 inches (11-19mm) between lens and subject.
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Budget Lenses for APS-C E-Mount
Here’s a round-up of budget-priced Chinese Manual Focus E-Mount APS-C Lenses.
7artisans E-Mount APS-C Lenses
7artisans 7.5mm F2.8 APS-C Fisheye Lens for Sony E-mount | Price $139
This budget-priced APS-C Circular Fisheye lenses features 11 Elements in 8 Groups, 12 Blade Diaphragm and Multi-Layer Coating. Compact and Lightweight 0.6oz/275g, yet it features an Aluminum Body and Copper Core. Aperture Range: F2.8-22. Closest Focus Distance: 0.12m.
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7artisans 25mm F1.8 Manual Focus Lens for Sony E-mount | Price: $70
This budget-priced APS-C wide angle prime lens features 7 Elements in 5 Groups with 12 Blade Diaphragm. Compact and Lightweight 0.31oz/143g yet built with Aluminum Body and Copper Core construction.
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Neewer E-Mount APS-C Lenses
Neewer 25mm f/0.95 Manual Focus Prime Lens for Sony E-Mount | $376
Manual focus wide-angle APS-C fast aperture prime lens for Sony E-mount cameras features built-in telescoping lens hood, smooth focusing operation and a metal mount for added stability and multi-coated to reduce flare.
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Neewer 28mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Prime Lens for Sony E-Mount | $70
Manual focus wide-angle APS-C prime lens for Sony E-mount cameras features smooth focusing operation and a metal mount for added stability and multi-coated to reduce flare.
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Neewer 35mm f/1.7 Manual Focus Prime Lens for Sony E-Mount | $105
Manual focus normal APS-C prime lens for Sony E-mount cameras features smooth focusing operation and a metal mount for added stability and multi-coated to reduce flare.
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Neewer 50mm f/2.0 Manual Focus Prime Lens for Sony E-Mount | $61
Manual focus telephoto APS-C prime lens for Sony E-mount cameras features smooth focusing operation and a metal mount for added stability and multi-coated to reduce flare.
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Meike E-Mount APS-C Lenses
Meike MK 6.5mm f/2.0 Circular Fisheye APS-C E-Mount Lens | Price: $150
Manual focus Ultra-wide 192 degree diagonal field-of-view circular fisheye lens for Sony APS-CE-mount mirorrless cameras features multi-layer nano coating to reduce the lens flare. It has a minimum focusing distance of 70mm.
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Meike 12mm f/2.8 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C E-Mount Lens with Removable Hood | Price: $230
Manual focus Ultra-wide angle APS-C E-Mount Lens. Constructed of 12 glass elements in 10 groups with aperture range of f2.8 – f22. Minimum focusing distance of only 3.94 inches this lens takes a 72mm filters and includes a removable lens hood.
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Meike MK-E 28mm f/2.8 Manual Focus APS-C E-Mount Lens | Price: $81
Manual focus wide-angle prime lens for Sony APS-C E-mount mirorrless cameras features super multi-coated lens coatings and 6 elements in 5 groups.
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Meike MK-E 35mm f 1.7 APS-C E-Mount Lens | Price: $90
Manual focus normal prime lens for Sony APS-C E-mount mirorrless cameras features super multi-coated lens coatings and 6 elements in 5 groups.
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Meike MK-E-50mm f/2.0 APS-C E-Mount Lens | Price: $83
Manual focus telephoto prime lens for Sony APS-C E-mount mirorrless cameras features super multi-coated lens coatings and 6 elements in 5 groups.
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Mitakon E-Mount APS-C Lenses
Mitakon Zhongyi FreeWalker 24mm f/1.7 Lens for Sony E | Price: $349
Fast wide-angle prime lens designed for APS-C Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, where it provides a 36mm equivalent focal length. The bright f/1.7 maximum aperture is ideal when shooting in low light and it allows increased control for shallow depth of field photography. Extra-low dispersion glass has been incorporated into the optical design to control aberrations and distortions for increased clarity and color accuracy.
Mitakon Zhongyi 35mm f/0.95 Lens for Sony E | Price: $599
Designed for low-light performance and refined depth of field control, this manual focus prime lens is ideally suited to working in difficult lighting conditions and for creative focus control. It incorporates six extra-low dispersion elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortion.
APS-C E-MOUNT CINE LENSES:
Sony E-Mount AF Cine Lenses
Before jumping to manual focus cine lenses, it’s first worth taking a look at a pair of Sony E-mount AF lenses featuring Smooth Motion Optics (SMO) resulting in no axial shift and no focus shift while zooming along with minimal focus breathing:
Sony E PZ 18-110mm F4 G OSS Lens
Format: Super 35/APS-C | Price: $3498
Featuring Smooth Motion Optics (SMO) resulting in no axial shift and no focus shift while zooming along with minimal focus breathing which makes it ideal for video filmmakers and cinematographers using Sony FS5 and Sony FS7 XDCAM Super 35 video cameras and Sony a6300, a6000, a5100 and a5000 mirrorless cameras.
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Zeiss Super 35 E-Mount Cine Lenses
Zeiss 21-100mm T2.9-3.9 Lightweight Zoom LWZ.3 Lens | Price: $9,900
Priced a hair under Ten-Thousand-Dollars, this Super 35 E-Mount lens features a 21-100mm zoom range, making it a one-size-fits-all alternative for budget-constrained productions. The lens is optimized for digital cinematography with focus markings in feet. It will cover image sensors sizes up to Super 35mm.
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Fujinon MK Cine Zoom Lenses
Fujinon MK18-55mm T2.9 E-Mount Lens | Price: $3,799
This lightweight cine-style zoom lens for E-mount cameras with a Super 35mm-sized sensor. It features a mechanical design with three independent lens control rings: focus, iris, and zoom. Each ring incorporates a cine-style gear with a 0.8 MOD for interfacing with standard cine-style lens accessories. The focus ring features approximately 200° of rotation, which provides room or precise focus pulls, and the iris is clickless, enabling smooth iris pulls. The lens also incorporates a macro mode for close focusing capabilities.
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Fujinon MK50-135mm T2.9 E-Mount Lens | Price: $3,999
This lightweight cine-style zoom lens for E-mount cameras with a Super 35mm-sized sensor. It features a mechanical design with three independent lens control rings: focus, iris, and zoom. Each ring incorporates a cine-style gear with a 0.8 MOD for interfacing with standard cine -style lens accessories. The focus ring features approximately 200° of rotation, which provides room or precise focus pulls, and the iris is clickless, enabling smooth iris pulls. The lens also incorporates a macro mode for close focusing capabilities.
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Sigma E-Mount APS-C Cine Lenses
Sigma’s new line of E-Mount Cine Lenses based on their DSLR lenses. [Please Note: Manufacturer images show EF-mount instead of E-mount]
Sigma 18-35mm T2.0 High Speed Zoom Lens
Format: Super 35 | Price: $3,999
High Speed Super 35 Zoom Line offers the constant aperture of T2 throughout the zoom range, and the optical performance is ready for high-resolution shooting such as 6K – 8K. According to Sigma, despite offering the highest image quality in its class, the High Speed Zoom Line has a compact construction.
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Sigma 50-100mm T2.0 High Speed Zoom Lens
Format: Super 35 | Price: $3,999
High Speed Super 35 Zoom Line offers the constant aperture of T2 throughout the zoom range, and the optical performance is ready for high-resolution shooting such as 6K – 8K. According to Sigma, despite offering the highest image quality in its class, the High Speed Zoom Line has a compact construction.
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Veydra Mini Prime APS-C Lenses
Manual Focus cine lenses designed for Sony E-Mount cameras covering formats up to APS-C/Super 35. Constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum and has optical glass elements with multi-coating for color consistency with other Veydra Mini Prime lenses.
Veydra 25mm T2.2 Mini Prime Sony E-Mount Lens | Price: $949
This cine prime lens has a 300° barrel rotation and a constant volume focus design (internal focus) wherein the front of the lens doesn’t come out when you change focus, providing for compatibility with rod-mounted accessories such as matte boxes. It also incorporates 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears, allowing it to interface with standard lens accessories, and the bright yellow dual focus scales allows the lens to be easily read from either side.
Veydra 35mm T2.2 Mini Prime Sony E-Mount Lens | Price: $949
Features an internal focusing design, so the lens does not change its physical size when changing focus, which makes it compatible with rod-mounted accessories such as matte boxes. It incorporates standard 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears, allowing it to interface with standard lens accessories, and the bright yellow dual focus scales allows the lens to be easily read from either side of the lens.
Veydra 50mm T2.2 Mini Prime Sony E-Mount Lens | Price: $949
Features an internal focusing design, so the lens does not change its physical size when changing focus, which makes it compatible with rod-mounted accessories such as matte boxes. It incorporates standard 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears, allowing it to interface with standard lens accessories, and the bright yellow dual focus scales allows the lens to be easily read from either side of the lens.
Veydra 85mm T2.2 Mini Prime Sony E-Mount Lens | Price: $949
The length, 80mm front diameter, and gear ring positions of the 85mm lens matches that of other Veydra Mini Prime lenses, allowing you to swap between them without having to adjust the position of your follow focus or matte box. The lens also features a common T2.2 maximum T-stop as well as multi-coated elements for color consistency.
Tokina ATX APS-C Cine Lenses
Tokina has announced 35mm, 50mm, 85mm T1.5 Fullframe Cine Prime Lenses available in PL, EF, MFT and Sony E-Mount. They feature 9 blade apertures and 300 degree focus rotation and all have identical 112mm filter threads. They also have matching iris and focus positions, making it much simpler to switch lenses when using a follow focus.
Tokina Cinema ATX 35mm T1.5 Lens
Format: Super 35 | Price: $3999
In Sony E-mount, the 35mm T1.5 weighs 2.12kg and is expected to begin shipping in January 2017.
Pre-Order Link Coming Soon!
Tokina Cinema ATX 50mm T1.5 Lens
Format: Super 35 | Price: $3999
In Sony E-mount, the 50mm T1.5 weighs 2.28kg and is expected to begin shipping in January 2017.
Pre-Order Link Coming Soon!
Tokina Cinema ATX 85mm T1.5 Lens
Format: Super 35 | Price: $4499
In Sony E-mount, the 85mm T1.5 weighs 2.32kg and is expected to begin shipping in January 2017.
Pre-Order Link Coming Soon!
Tokina Cinema ATX 18mm and 25mm T1.5 full-frame lenses are slated for late-2017.
Read More: Ultimate Guide to Sony E-Mount Video and Cine Lenses
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In addition to the lenses listed here, you should also consider fullframe E-mount lenses – especially if you’re considering stepping up to fullframe in the future.
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Fyi re the typo for the description of the Zeiss Touit 12mm/2.8 lens, it is designed for APS-C-Sized Sensors.
Good catch, thanks. Fixed now.
Great guide, here’s one more native emount lens:
Yasuhara Nanoha Macro Lens 5:1 for Sony E-Mount
Thanks! I’ll add it to the list…
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i have not see on your list the 55 f1.8 prime zeiss lens
That’s on the fullframe E-mount lens list. The link is at the bottom of the post.
Rokinon/Samyang is F2.0 not F1.4 🙂
“Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS E-mount APS Lens
With it’s fast f/1.4 maximum aperture this lens excels in difficult lighting conditions”
You are absolutely correct. Thank you!
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Is it possible to manually focus the E 10-18mm for astrophotography?
Yep
This is VERY, VERY thorough and helpful. Thanks a lot for putting it together.
Very helpful. I am waiting for a good prime 24 mm lens that has a reasonable price tag. F2.8 would be plenty of speed. I shoot either scenics or snapshots with my A6000 – I have no use for bokeh or for paying for high speed lenses so they might have “good bokeh”. A good 23 or 24 mm high-resolution lens for APS-C that does not try to cover full frame should be a relatively easy lens to design. But if anyone has done it yet I don’t know about it.
The Sony E 20mm F2.8 APS Lens is pretty close to that request.
Wonderful job Brian.
Thanks Stratis!
I have the Sigma 19mm but I found the focus is way too slow compared to the Sony 35mm.(for example the tracking focus doesn’t work in the whole focusing area. Is there any limitation with this lens? Or it’s a piece that should be replaced as guarantee?
Thanks
That’s a potential drawback of ANY third-party lens.
Thanks a lot for this article. I bought a sony camera for my video gigs and it saved to find the best lenses on this page !
Glad I could be of help. Happy shooting!!!
Hmm. October 2017:
I’m new to all this, but from my amateur/potential enthusiast enquiries it appears that if there was a native, equivalent to the Sigma 18-35 1.8* for either aps-c or M 3/4’s with OIS then that lens would own the prosumer compact/mirrorless market at around $1500.
It would still be a ‘big’ lens for either APS-C or M 3/4, but smaller overall than FF.
One lens to rule them all.
*I’m aware of Crop Factor, and… all its contentiousness 🙂
It would likely be slightly longer but otherwise similar is size of the the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Lens. There is no native E-mount version but either the EF or Sony A-mount versions are adaptable to E-mount.
Great list… I ordered the Sony 30mm in silver… and some other stuff. 😉
Thank you Carlin! Happy shooting…
This list is incredibly helpful. Thank you!
This list is amazing, I hope you will continue to keep up to date! Such a helpful resource! Thank you!
Very helpful! One of the best resources for people with a Sony APS-C camera i’ve seen (mine is the a6500). I know it might be not easy. Thanks a LOT!
Thanks Wagner! Much appreciated..,
Thanks for the well compiled list Brian.
Came here looking for ideas on teleconverters for the Sony E55-210 OSS. Want to shoot birds at a distance. Can’t afford another lens.
Sorry. There are none that fit that lens.
Thank you for that info…I guess if I want to shoot long distance, I better spend some money.
I want to shoot wildlife photos, birds, what would be my options for the A6000? I currently have the E55-210. I will budget about $2000.
Thanks for your response.
BTW, I started following your blog in Dec, I find it most helpful and interesting….Nice job! Thank you.
The best lens for that in terns of both sharpness and AF performance would be the Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS Lens. It’s a bit over your target – but it’s a great lens.
Thank you for the great recommendation! Yep, a bit over my budget. But I want a great lens. That’s the price to play.
At least I get a free UV filter.
Gotta go buy some glass. Love B&H!
Took your advice and bought the FE 100-400mm, beautiful!
Thanks so much.
Amazing job! The best list i’ ve found ! Thank you very much. Is the Meike MK-E 35mm f 1.7 and the Neewer 35mm f/1.7 Manual Focus actually the same lens? And if not which would be the best then?
Yes. Same lens. Different name.
Great guide Brian. Thanks for collecting all the information and making it easy reading.
Thanks Adrian!
Great guide! I love it.
Wonderful site!
Cool and really helpful, Brian! Thanks, man!
You’re welcome.
Thanks. That’s awesome!
Thank you for this list. It’s a marvelously useful resource.
Hi Brian, thanks for such a detailed information about e-mount Sony cameras. I’m a new owner of a Sony a6000 + 35mm f/1.8 Sony prime lens. The results are great so far, but there’re moments that I can’t use my feet to “zoom”, so I decided to add another lens. The logical option would be a wide angle to mid telephoto range lens according to my needs. But, I can’t find any with really good reputation. Even the 18-105 mm or the new 18-135 mm have bad reviews or downsides. Is there any better option than those? (budget of 600-800 USD, only for stills) or should I buy 2 more primes? Since I’m new on photography, I’m not sure if this option would be complicated since I should be changing lens most of the time. Any advice from you will be greatly appreciated. Great article, and regards from Argentina!
Some online reviews are worth the paper they’re not printed on. Either of those lenses are a great choice.
Sony E 18-105mm F4 G OSS offers F4 max aperture throughout the range, while Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens offers longer range on the telephoto side and corner-to-corner sharpness at all focal lengths.
I received my Sony E18-135 f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens last week for my Sony A-6000. I also have the Sigma 30 f 1.4 and the Sony 85 mm f 1.8. I have been running tests on the lens. The quality of the zoom really amazes me for how sharp the lens is – really superlative – very close to the fixed lenses. I try to shoot one f-stop smaller than maximum aperture. I mostly shoot scenics so have the time to set up, and generally use manual focus – the focus magnifier in the A-6000 when used with a manual focus lens is a huge help. And to my surprise, the optical stabilization of the lens feature really does work. I am in my 70’s and not as steady as once I was. It really helps.
Hello. Your work is beautiful. A recommendation, please. For travel: street, dim interior buildings, exterior shots for details and landscape beauty (yes, the full gamut!) all hand-held what two or three lenses might you suggest for a soon to be purchased 6500? Prefer sharp, quality lenses. Thank you!
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Lens
The first two are bargains for good quality, sharp, fast glass. The third is a bit of a splurge since it’s a fullframe lens. But it’s an EXCEPTIONAL lens that’s both a great normal lens on fullframe and a great portrait lens for APS-C. So start with the first two and add the third when you can.
Fabulous suggestions! I noticed no zoom included. Any thoughts on that? Can’t wait to place the order…getting close. You are a great help. Thank you very much.