Best astrophotography lenses for the Sony a7R IV
41 astrophotography lenses that fit the Sony a7R IV (Sony E mount) — wide and bright for stars and night sky. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.
Start with the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG Art. At f/1.4 it is the brightest of the 41 astrophotography Sony E lenses that fit the Sony a7R IV — the full comparison is below.
Showing 41 of 41 lenses
Stabilisation uses a marker in the manufacturer model name; no marker is not a negative claim. Price filters use a current price when available.
One limit of this table: it lists only Sony E lenses that mount natively on the Sony a7R IV — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.
How long can you expose before the stars trail on the Sony a7R IV?
A rule-of-thumb answer for each lens above, at its widest focal length and widest aperture. The NPF rule takes the Sony a7R IV's pixel size into account; the older 500 rule does not, and gives longer times that can show slight trails on today's sensors.
Weight & weather sealing on the Sony a7R IV
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 39 of the 41 lenses above (the other 2 have no verified weight in our dataset yet — omitted, never estimated):
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8 EVO | 130g | Mount gasket only |
| Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE | 145g | Not verified |
| Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 | 157g | None claimed |
| Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G | 162g | Weather-sealed |
| Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 Air | 170g | Not verified |
| Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE | 207g | Weather-sealed |
| Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 | 215g | Not verified |
| Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 | 220g | Not verified |
| Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE | 230g | Not verified |
| Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G | 304g | Not verified |
| Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 | 330g | Weather-sealed |
| Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 | 335g | Weather-sealed |
| Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 | 340g | Not verified |
| Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD | 365g | Weather-sealed |
| Sigma 20mm f/2 DG Contemporary | 370g | Not verified |
| 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 |
| Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | 440g | Not verified |
| Sony FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G | 440g | Not verified |
| Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM | 445g | Weather-sealed |
| Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 FE | 445g | Weather-sealed |
| Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary | 450g | Not verified |
| Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM | 460g | Weather-sealed |
| Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D FE | 500g | None claimed |
| 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) | 504g | Not verified |
| Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE | 505g | None claimed |
| Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | 510g | Weather-sealed |
| Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II | 547g | Weather-sealed |
| Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 | 550g | Not verified |
| Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E | 560g | Not verified |
| Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G | 565g | Not verified |
| Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084) | 570g | Weather-sealed (Tamron's own term is "Moisture-Resistant Construction" — "leak-resistant seals throughout the lens barrel"; the maker does not use the words weather-sealed. Source page states "Length and weight are for Sony E-mount", so 570g is the Sony E figure (the nikon-z entry's 585g comes from a different source and is not in conflict).) |
| Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | 630g | Weather-sealed |
| Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM | 680g | 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 |
| Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG Art | 1160g | Weather-sealed |
| Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye Art | 1360g | Weather-sealed |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8 EVO at 130g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G at 162g.
FAQ
What is the best astrophotography lens for the Sony a7R IV?
Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG Art (14mm f/1.4) is the standout astrophotography option that fits the Sony a7R IV. 41 astrophotography Sony E lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these astrophotography lenses fit the Sony a7R IV?
Yes — every lens here is a Sony E mount lens, so it fits the Sony a7R IV and covers its full-frame sensor.
What is the lightest astrophotography lens for the Sony a7R IV?
The Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8 EVO at 130g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G at 162g. Weights for 39 of the 41 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
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