![]() ![]() We have nothing bad to say about third-party lenses in general. There are quite a few third-party manufacturers in the prime lens segment, ranging from relatively low-cost lenses by Samyang to highly specialized lenses by high-end manufacturers such as Meyer Optik Görlitz and Voigtländer. Some of the Zeiss lenses are marketed under the Sony brand, others directly under the Zeiss brand.īut nowadays, you can also choose from a number of lenses for the Alpha 7 series produced by third-party manufacturers such as Tamron and Sigma. Most lenses for the Sony Alpha 7 series are produced by Sony itself, as well as by Zeiss. Sony Alpha 6000 lenses Sony Alpha 7 lenses by third-party manufacturers ![]() If you want to learn more about APS-C sensor lenses for Sony cameras, we’ve also compiled also a detailed overview of the most important lenses available in that format: We still recommend that you use the lenses designed specifically for your camera format. In a nutshell: As a rule, you can can use all E-mount lenses on both systems. Just be aware that the focal length will vary from system to system because of the so-called crop factor. They use the same mount, so that you can use all lenses listed here on both systems. Or you can just carry on reading this guide because all the lenses we’ll be presenting here are suitable for full frame and are fully compatible with the following cameras:Īlso check out our detailed camera buying guide Can I use a Sony Alpha 6000 lens on a Sony Alpha 7 camera?Īs we mentioned above, there are E-mount lenses made specifically for full-frame cameras such as the Sony Alpha 7 II and lenses for APS-C cameras such as the Sony Alpha 6000. So always make sure it says something like “suitable for full frame” when you’re shopping for Alpha 7 lenses. This affects how the lenses perform on the different camera types. While the Alpha 7 series cameras come with a full-format sensor installed, the Alpha 6000 series, for example, uses an APS-C sensor. There are also differences within the E-mount lens range. Here’s an easy way to tell them apart: Model numbers for E-mount lenses start with “SEL”, while numbers for A-mount lenses start with “SAL”. If you’re still unsure if the lens is compatible, just browse the product description or use Amazon’s handy “Confirmed Fit” checker. Most online stores, including Amazon, feature the mount and compatible camera systems in the product title on their websites. That’s why you should always make sure to buy an E-mount lens if you own a mirrorless system camera from Sony. So not every Sony lens fits on every Sony camera. Sony lenses come with two different mounts: A-mount and E-mount.Į-mount lenses are designed for Sony’s range of mirrorless system cameras (Alpha 7 series, Alpha 60 series, and NEX series).Ī-mount lenses only work on Sony’s range of DSLRs. So we thought it would be helpful to start with a general introduction. Reading through some of the questions from our readers, we’ve noticed that there’s quite a bit of confusion when it comes to Sony lenses. Buying Sony Alpha 7 lenses: What to look out for We’ve provided a link to the product page on Amazon for each featured lens, so you can check the current prices and look for deals from Amazon Marketplace sellers. To give you an up-to-date overview, we’ll give you a rundown of the most interesting lenses currently available for the Sony Alpha 7 cameras in this post. Sony’s full-frame mirrorless cameras have been around for quite some time now, and there are a vast array of lenses available for the cameras these days. On our travel blog, we share useful travel tips and give you practical photography advice. On 22places we share everything about our travels: with a lot of attention for details, inspirational, authentic, and above all: always honest. We turned our shared passion into our profession and have been at home everywhere in the world ever since. We’re head over heels in love with photography and traveling.
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