Best landscape lenses for the Sony a7 V
24 landscape lenses that fit the Sony a7 V (Sony E mount) — sharp, wide, often weather-sealed. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.
Start with the Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM. At f/1.8 it is the brightest of the 24 landscape Sony E lenses that fit the Sony a7 V — the full comparison is below.
Check the Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM price on Amazon →
| Focal | Lens | Buy | Max aperture | Type | Coverage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14mm | Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM | Amazon → | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscapeLow-light |
| 16mm | Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 | Amazon → | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscape |
| 16mm | Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G | Amazon → | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscapeLow-light |
| 20mm | Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G | Amazon → | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscape |
| 24mm | Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE | Amazon → | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscapeLow-light |
| 24mm | 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 | Amazon → | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleLandscapeAstrophotographyLow-light |
| 15mm | Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D FEMF | Amazon → | f/2 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscapeLow-light |
| 25mm | Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 | Amazon → | f/2 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleLandscapeAstrophotography |
| 35mm | Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2 | Amazon → | f/2 | prime | Full-frame | Standard primeStreetLandscape |
| 50mm | Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 EMF | Amazon → | f/2 | prime | Full-frame | Standard primeLandscape |
| 12-24mm | Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM | Amazon → | f/2.8 | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscape |
| 14-24mm | Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art | Amazon → | f/2.8 | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscape |
| 14mm | Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE | Amazon → | f/2.8 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscape |
| 16-25mm | Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G | Amazon → | f/2.8 | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleLandscapeTravel |
| 16-35mm | Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II | Amazon → | f/2.8 | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleLandscapePro standard zoom |
| 16-28mm | Viltrox AF 16-28mm f/2.8 | Amazon → | f/2.8 | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleLandscapePro standard zoom |
| 16-35mm | Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM | Amazon → | f/2.8 | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleLandscapePro standard zoom |
| 17-28mm | Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD | Amazon → | f/2.8 | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleLandscapeBudget pro |
| 18mm | Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 | Amazon → | f/2.8 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleLandscapeAstrophotography |
| 20mm | Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 | Amazon → | f/2.8 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleLandscapeTravelCompact |
| 12-24mm | Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G | Amazon → | f/4 | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscape |
| 16-35mm | Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 PZ G | Amazon → | f/4 | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleLandscapeVloggingPro standard zoom |
| 16-35mm | Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS | Amazon → | f/4 | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleLandscapeTravel |
| 100-400mm | Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS | Amazon → | f/4.5-5.6 | zoom | Full-frame | Sports & actionTelephotoLandscape |
Weight & weather sealing on the Sony a7 V
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Manufacturer-published weights for 18 of the 24 lenses above (the other 6 have no verified weight in our dataset yet — omitted, never estimated):
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 | 157g | None claimed |
| Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE | 230g | Not verified |
| Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 | 330g | Weather-sealed |
| Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 | 335g | Weather-sealed |
| Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2 | 340g | Mount gasket only |
| Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 PZ G | 353g | Weather-sealed |
| Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 E | 364g | None claimed |
| Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G | 373g | Weather-sealed |
| Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G | 409g | Weather-sealed |
| Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD | 420g | Weather-sealed |
| Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM | 460g | Weather-sealed |
| Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D FE | 500g | None claimed |
| Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE | 505g | None claimed |
| Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II | 547g | Weather-sealed |
| Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 | 550g | Not verified |
| Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art | 795g | Weather-sealed |
| Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM | 847g | Weather-sealed |
| Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS | 1395g | Weather-sealed |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 at 157g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 at 330g.
FAQ
What is the best landscape lens for the Sony a7 V?
Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM (14mm f/1.8) is the standout landscape option that fits the Sony a7 V. 24 landscape Sony E lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these landscape lenses fit the Sony a7 V?
Yes — every lens here is a Sony E mount lens, so it fits the Sony a7 V and covers its full-frame sensor.
What is the lightest landscape lens for the Sony a7 V?
The Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 at 157g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 at 330g. Weights for 18 of the 24 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
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