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Budget lenses for Sony E mount

48 budget options that fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C) — the affordable entry points that still deliver. Every spec from the manufacturer's own product name and catalog.

Last verified 2026-09-01

Shooting a specific body? Per-camera fits: Sony a1 · Sony a1 II · Sony a6000 · Sony a6100 · Sony a6400 · Sony a6500 · Sony a6600 · Sony a6700 · Sony a7 II · Sony a7 III · Sony a7 IV · Sony a7C · Sony a7C II · Sony a7CR · Sony a7R III · Sony a7R IV · Sony a7R V · Sony a7S III · Sony a9 III · Sony ZV-E1 · Sony ZV-E10 · Sony ZV-E10 II · Sony a7 V · Sony a7R VI.

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FocalLensBuyMax apertureWeightTypeCoverageBest for
10mm7artisans AF 10mm F2.5 Autofocus Fisheye Lens,185° Ultra-Wide for Sony E7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye)Amazon →f/2.5504 gprimeFull-frameWide-angleAstrophotographyBudget
10mm7artisans AF 10mm F2.8 Autofocus APS-C Ultra-Wide Angle Cameras Lens,105.3° Field of View, STM for Vlogging Landscape St7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 (APS-C)Amazon →f/2.8—primeAPS-CWide-angleAstrophotographyVloggingBudget
16-50mmSony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Alpha E-Mount Retractable Zoom Lens (Bulk Packaging)Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSSAmazon →f/3.5-5.6116 gzoomAPS-CEverydayTravelBudgetCompact
16-50mmSony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II Compact APS-C Standard Power Zoom Lens (SELP16502)Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS IIAmazon →f/3.5-5.6107 gzoomAPS-CEverydayTravelBudgetCompact
16mmSony SEL16F28 16mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens for NEX Series CamerasSony E 16mm f/2.8Amazon →f/2.8—primeAPS-CWide-angleStreetBudgetCompact
18-135mmSony 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS APS-C E-Mount Zoom LensSony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSSAmazon →f/3.5-5.6325 gzoomAPS-CTravelEverydayBudget
18-200mmSony SEL18200LE E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE E-mount Zoom Lens - International Version (No Warranty)Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS LEAmazon →f/3.5-6.3—zoomAPS-CTravelEverydayTelephotoBudget
20mmSony SEL-20F28 E-Mount 20mm F2.8 Prime LensSony E 20mm f/2.8Amazon →f/2.8—primeAPS-CStreetEverydayBudgetCompact
25mm7artisans AF 25mm f/1.8 Auto Focus APS-C Prime Lens for Sony E-Mount, 178g Lightweight STM Lens with Face/Eye AF, Large 7Artisans AF 25mm f/1.8 (APS-C)Amazon →f/1.8—primeAPS-CEverydayStreetBudgetCompact
26mmVILTROX AF 26mm F2.8 FE-Mount EVO Pancake Lens for SonyViltrox AF 26mm f/2.8 EVOAmazon →f/2.8130 gprimeFull-frameStreetEverydayCompactBudget
27mmTTArtisan AF 27mm F2.8 Auto Focus Lens Mirrorless Cameras Lens Compatible with for Sony E-Mount A5000 A5100 A6000 A6100 TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 EAmazon →f/2.888 gprimeAPS-CStandard primeCompactBudgetStreet
27mm7artisans 27mm F2.8 AF STM APS-C Format Portrait Camera Lens for Sony E-Mount A7 A7R A7S A7II A7RII A7III A7RIII A9 A6307Artisans AF 27mm f/2.8 (APS-C)Amazon →f/2.8—primeAPS-CStreetEverydayCompactBudget
28-60mmSony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 Full-Frame Compact Zoom Lens (SEL2860)Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6Amazon →f/4-5.6167 gzoomFull-frameEverydayTravelBudgetCompact
28-70mmSony 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 FE OSS Interchangeable Standard Zoom Lens, BlackSony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSSAmazon →f/3.5-5.6295 gzoomFull-frameEverydayBudgetTravel
28-70mmSony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS IISony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS IIAmazon →f/3.5-5.6293 gzoomFull-frameEverydayBudgetTravelCompact
28mmSony SEL28F20 FE 28mm f/2-22 Standard-Prime Lens for Mirrorless CamerasSony FE 28mm f/2Amazon →f/2200 gprimeFull-frameStreetEverydayBudgetLow-light
30mmSigma 30mm F1.4 Contemporary DC DN Lens for Sony ESigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN ContemporaryAmazon →f/1.4265 gprimeAPS-CStreetEverydayLow-lightBudget
30mmSony SEL30M35 30mm f/3.5 e-mount Macro Fixed LensSony E 30mm f/3.5 MacroAmazon →f/3.5138 gprimeAPS-CMacroBudget
33mmMeike 33mm F1.4 APS-C AF Prime Lens for Sony E Mount Mirrorless CamerasMeike AF 33mm f/1.4 (APS-C)Amazon →f/1.4—primeAPS-CEverydayStandard primeLow-lightBudget
35mmTTARTISAN 35mm F1.8 II for E-Mount Silver, AF 35mm f/1.8 APS-C Lenses A7 II A7 III A7IV A7R IV A7R V A7S A7SII A7SIII A7TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 EAmazon →f/1.8199 gprimeAPS-CStandard primeLow-lightBudget
35mm7artisans AF 35mm F1.8 Auto Focus Camera Lens,Full Frame,Lightweight Wide Angle for Portraiture/Travel/Street Photograph7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8Amazon →f/1.8—primeFull-frameEverydayStreetLow-lightBudget
35mm7artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 Auto Focus APS-C Prime Lens for Sony E-Mount, 178g Lightweight STM Lens with Face/Eye AF, Large 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 (APS-C)Amazon →f/1.8—primeAPS-CEverydayStandard primeBudgetCompact
35mmMeike 35mm f1.8 Pro E-Mount Lens for Sony, Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Lens for Sony E-Mount Cameras A9 A7SIII A7C AMeike AF 35mm f/1.8 ProAmazon →f/1.8—primeFull-frameEverydayStreetBudget
35mmMeike 35mm F2.0 AF Full-Frame Lens for Sony E Mount Mirrorless CamerasMeike AF 35mm f/2Amazon →f/2—primeFull-frameStreetEverydayBudgetCompact
35mmYONGNUO YN35mm F2S DF DSM Auto Focus Wide Angle Prime Lens for Sony, F2 Large Aperture Full Frame APS-C for Sony E MountYongnuo YN 35mm f/2S DF DSMAmazon →f/2295 gprimeFull-frameEverydayStreetBudget
35mmYONGNUO YN35mm F1.8S DA DSM WL APS-C Auto Focus Lens for Sony E Mount BlackYongnuo YN 35mm f/1.8S DA DSM WLAmazon →f/1.8—primeAPS-CEverydayStreetBudget
35mmYONGNUO 35MM F1.8 Art, APS-C Frame Auto Focus Lens for Sony E Mount (Black)Yongnuo YN 35mm f/1.8S DA ArtAmazon →f/1.8—primeAPS-CEverydayStreetBudget
40mm7artisans AF 40mm F2.5 FE, Full-Frame Lens STM Auto Focus Prime Lens with Eye and Facial Detection for E Mount Lens, Sui7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 LiteAmazon →f/2.590 gprimeFull-frameEverydayStreetCompactBudget
50mmSony - FE 50mm F1.8 Standard Lens (SEL50F18F/2), BlackSony FE 50mm f/1.8Amazon →f/1.8186 gprimeFull-frameStandard primeBudgetLow-light
50mmSony - E 50mm F1.8 OSS Portrait Lens (SEL50F18/B), BlackSony E 50mm f/1.8 OSSAmazon →f/1.8202 gprimeAPS-CPortraitLow-lightBudget
50mmSony SEL50M28 FE 50mm F2.8 Full Frame E-mount Lens (Black)Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 MacroAmazon →f/2.8236 gprimeFull-frameMacroStandard primeBudget
50mm7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8Amazon →f/1.8421 gprimeFull-frameStandard primeBudget
50mm7artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 Auto Focus APS-C Prime Lens for Sony E-Mount, 178g Lightweight STM Lens with Face/Eye AF, Large 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 (APS-C)Amazon →f/1.8—primeAPS-CPortraitBudgetCompact
50mmMeike 50mm F1.8 AF Lens for Sony E Mount Full-Frame Camera, Wide Angle LensMeike AF 50mm f/1.8Amazon →f/1.8—primeFull-frameStandard primeBudget
50mmYongnuo YN50MM F1.8S Lens for Sony E Mount, F1.8 Large Aperture Auto Focus, 50mm Full Frame Standard Prime LensYongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DF DSMAmazon →f/1.8395 gprimeFull-frameStandard primeBudget
50mmYongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S II DF DSMAmazon →f/1.8—primeFull-frameStandard primeBudget
50mmYONGNUO 50mm F1.8 Lens for Sony E-Mount Cameras, APS-C Frame Auto Focus Standard Prime Lens for Sony E Mount Mirrorless Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSMAmazon →f/1.8146 gprimeAPS-CStandard primePortraitBudget
50mmYONGNUO Upgraded YN50MM F1.8S DA DSM II Standard Prime Lens, Auto Focus F1.8 Large Aperture, APS-C Frame for Sony E-MounYongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSM IIAmazon →f/1.8—primeAPS-CStandard primePortraitBudget
55-210mmSony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 Telephoto Lens for E-Mount CamerasSony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSSAmazon →f/4.5-6.3345 gzoomAPS-CTelephotoSports & actionBudgetTravel
55mmMeike 55mm F1.4 APS-C Lens for Sony E Mount Cameras, AF Portrait LensMeike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C)Amazon →f/1.4—primeAPS-CPortraitLow-lightBudget
56mmTTARTISAN AF 56mm F/1.8 for Sony E Mount Lens 56mm f1.8 APS-C Lenses A7III A7IV A7RIII A7RIV A7RV A7SII A7SIII A7C A9 A9TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 EAmazon →f/1.8233 gprimeAPS-CPortraitLow-lightBudget
85mm7artisans AF 85mm F1.8 Camera Lens for Sony E Mount, Full Frame, Large Aperture, Prime, STM Auto Manual Focus Camera Len7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8Amazon →f/1.8—primeFull-framePortraitLow-lightBudget
85mmMeike 85mm F1.8 Pro AF STM Full Frame 8K Portrait Lens for Sony E MountMeike AF 85mm f/1.8 STMAmazon →f/1.8386 gprimeFull-framePortraitBudget
85mmMeike 85mm f1.8 Pro AF Lens for Sony E Mount Full-Frame CamerasMeike AF 85mm f/1.8 ProAmazon →f/1.8389 gprimeFull-framePortraitBudget
85mmMeike 85mm F1.8 SE Mark II Full Frame Auto Focus STM High Resolution 8K Lens Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses for Sony E MounMeike AF 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark IIAmazon →f/1.8369 gprimeFull-framePortraitBudget
85mmYONGNUO 85mm F1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Prime Lens for Sony E MountYongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8S DF DSMAmazon →f/1.8346 gprimeFull-framePortraitBudget
85mmSIRUI Aurora 85mm F1.4 Full Frame AF Lens for E Mount CamerasSirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4Amazon →f/1.4540 gprimeFull-framePortraitLow-lightWedding & eventBudget
100-400mmSony FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSSSony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSSAmazon →f/5.6-8654 gzoomFull-frameTelephotoWildlifeSports & actionBudget

Weight & weather sealing: which of these can you carry all day?

On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 29 of the 48 lenses above (the other 19 have no verified weight in our dataset yet — omitted, never estimated):

LensWeightWeather sealing
TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 E88gNot verified (weight from the third-party E-mount list row 'AF 27mm F2.8'; sealing not stated on the source page)
7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 Lite90gNone claimed
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II107gNot verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-P16502; sealing not stated on the source page)
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS116gNot verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-P1650; sealing not stated on the source page)
Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8 EVO130gMount gasket only
Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro138gNot verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-30M35; sealing not stated on the source page)
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSM146gNot verified (weight from the third-party E-mount list row Yongnuo 'YN50mm F1.8S DA DSM'; sealing not stated on the source page)
Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6167gNot verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-2860; sealing not stated on the source page)
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8186gNone claimed (Sony makes no dust- or moisture-resistance claim)
TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 E199gNot verified (weight from the third-party E-mount list row 'AF 35mm F1.8'; sealing not stated on the source page)
Sony FE 28mm f/2200gNot verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-28F20; sealing not stated on the source page)
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS202gNot verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-50F18; sealing not stated on the source page)
TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 E233gNot verified (weight from the third-party E-mount list row 'AF 56mm F1.8'; sealing not stated on the source page)
Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro236gNot verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-50M28; sealing not stated on the source page)
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary265gNone claimed (Sigma's sealed mount excludes the Sony E version)
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II293gNot verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-28702; sealing not stated on the source page)
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS295gNot verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-2870; sealing not stated on the source page)
Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2S DF DSM295gNot verified (weight from the third-party E-mount list row Yongnuo 'YN35mm F2S DF DSM'; sealing not stated on the source page)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS325gNot verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-18135; sealing not stated on the source page)
Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS345gNot verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-55210; sealing not stated on the source page)
Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8S DF DSM346gNot verified (weight from the third-party E-mount list row Yongnuo 'YN85mm F1.8S DF DSM'; sealing not stated on the source page)
Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II369gNot verified (weight from the third-party E-mount list row '85mm F1.8 SE Mark II'; sealing not stated on the source page)
Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 STM386gNot verified (weight from the third-party E-mount list row '85mm F1.8 FF STM'; sealing not stated on the source page)
Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 Pro389gNot verified (weight from the third-party E-mount list row '85mm f1.8 Pro FF AF STM'; sealing not stated on the source page)
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DF DSM395gNot verified (weight from the third-party E-mount list row Yongnuo 'YN50mm F1.8S DF DSM'; sealing not stated on the source page)
7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8421gNot verified (weight from the third-party E-mount list row 7Artisans 'AF 50mm F1.8'; sealing not stated on the source page)
7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye)504gNot verified (weight from the third-party E-mount list row 'AF 10mm F2.5'; sealing not stated on the source page)
Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4540gNot verified (weight from the third-party E-mount list row 'Aurora Series 85mm F1.4'; sealing not stated on the source page)
Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS654gNot verified (weight from Sony product code SEL-100400; sealing not stated on the source page)

Packing light? The lightest here is the TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 E at 88g.

Weights and sealing as published for each lens — 3 from the manufacturer's own spec page, 26 from a published lens database or review quoting the maker's figure (per-lens source recorded in the dataset) · methodology

All Sony E lenses: the full Sony E index · other mounts: Canon RF · Nikon Z · Fujifilm X · L-Mount · Micro Four Thirds.