Best vlogging lenses for the Sony a9 II
5 vlogging lenses that fit the Sony a9 II (Sony E mount) — wide enough at arm's length. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.
Start with the Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084). At f/2.8 it is the brightest of the 5 vlogging Sony E lenses that fit the Sony a9 II — the full comparison is below.
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| Focal | Lens | Buy | Max aperture | Weight | Filter | Type | Coverage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-20mm | Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084) | Check price → | f/2.8 | 570 g | — | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleLandscapeAstrophotographyVloggingLow-light |
| 20-40mm |  Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXDTested by LensTip ↗ | Check price → | f/2.8 | 365 g | 67mm | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleEverydayTravelVlogging |
| 16-35mm |  Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 PZ G | Check price → | f/4 | 353 g | 72mm | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleLandscapeVloggingPro standard zoom |
| 20-70mm |  Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 GTested by LensTip ↗ | Check price → | f/4 | 488 g | 72mm | zoom | Full-frame | EverydayTravelWide-angleVlogging |
| 28-135mm |  Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS | Check price → | f/4 | 1215 g | 95mm | zoom | Full-frame | VloggingPro standard zoomTelephoto |
One limit of this table: it lists only Sony E lenses that mount natively on the Sony a9 II — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.
Weight & weather sealing on the Sony a9 II
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 5 of the 5 lenses above:
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 PZ G | 353g | Weather-sealed |
| Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD | 365g | Weather-sealed |
| Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G | 488g | Weather-sealed |
| 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).) |
| Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS | 1215g | Not verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-P28135G; sealing not stated on the source page) |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 PZ G at 353g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 PZ G at 353g — the same lens.
FAQ
What is the best vlogging lens for the Sony a9 II?
Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084) (12-20mm f/2.8) is the standout vlogging option that fits the Sony a9 II. 5 vlogging Sony E lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these vlogging lenses fit the Sony a9 II?
Yes — every lens here is a Sony E mount lens, so it fits the Sony a9 II and covers its full-frame sensor.
What is the lightest vlogging lens for the Sony a9 II?
The Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 PZ G at 353g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 PZ G at 353g — the same lens. Weights for 5 of the 5 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
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