Low-light lenses for Sony E mount
42 low-light options that fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C) — fast apertures (f/1.8 and brighter) for dim conditions. Every spec from the manufacturer's own product name and catalog.
| Focal | Lens | Max aperture | Type | Coverage | Best for | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14mm | Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscapeLow-light | Amazon → |
| 15mm | Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G | f/1.4 | prime | APS-C | Wide-angleVloggingStreetLow-light | Amazon → |
| 15mm | Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D FE | f/2 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscapeLow-light | Amazon → |
| 16mm | Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | f/1.4 | prime | APS-C | Wide-angleVloggingStreetLow-light | Amazon → |
| 21mm | Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E | f/1.4 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLow-light | Amazon → |
| 23mm | Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | f/1.4 | prime | APS-C | StreetEverydayLow-light | Amazon → |
| 23mm | Tokina atx-m 23mm f/1.4 E | f/1.4 | prime | APS-C | Standard primeEverydayLow-lightStreet | Amazon → |
| 24mm | Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | f/1.4 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyStreetLow-light | Amazon → |
| 24mm | Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM | f/1.4 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLow-light | Amazon → |
| 24mm | Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscapeLow-light | Amazon → |
| 28-45mm | Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art | f/1.8 | zoom | Full-frame | Pro standard zoomLow-lightEveryday | Amazon → |
| 28-70mm | Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM | f/2 | zoom | Full-frame | Pro standard zoomWedding & eventLow-lightEveryday | Amazon → |
| 30mm | Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | f/1.4 | prime | APS-C | StreetEverydayLow-lightBudget | Amazon → |
| 33mm | Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | prime | APS-C | Standard primeEverydayLow-light | Amazon → |
| 33mm | Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 E | f/1.4 | prime | APS-C | Standard primePortraitLow-light | Amazon → |
| 35mm | Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | f/1.4 | prime | Full-frame | StreetLow-lightWedding & event | Amazon → |
| 35mm | Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM | f/1.4 | prime | Full-frame | StreetEverydayLow-lightWedding & event | Amazon → |
| 35mm | Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | StreetEverydayLow-light | Amazon → |
| 35mm | Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | StreetEverydayLow-light | Amazon → |
| 35mm | Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | Standard primeEverydayLow-light | Amazon → |
| 35mm | Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE II | f/1.4 | prime | Full-frame | Standard primeLow-lightPortraitStreet | Amazon → |
| 35mm | Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF | f/0.95 | prime | Full-frame | Low-lightStandard primePortrait | Amazon → |
| 35mm | Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 E | f/1.2 | prime | Full-frame | Standard primeLow-lightStreet | Amazon → |
| 35mm | TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 E | f/1.8 | prime | APS-C | Standard primeLow-lightBudget | Amazon → |
| 40mm | Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 E | f/1.2 | prime | Full-frame | Standard primeLow-lightStreet | Amazon → |
| 50mm | Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | f/1.4 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitLow-lightStandard primeWedding & event | Amazon → |
| 50mm | Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM | f/1.4 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitLow-lightWedding & eventStandard prime | Amazon → |
| 50mm | Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | Standard primeBudgetLow-light | Amazon → |
| 50mm | Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.2 E | f/1.2 | prime | Full-frame | Standard primeLow-lightPortrait | Amazon → |
| 56mm | Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | f/1.4 | prime | APS-C | PortraitLow-light | Amazon → |
| 56mm | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | prime | APS-C | PortraitLow-light | Amazon → |
| 56mm | Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E | f/1.4 | prime | APS-C | PortraitLow-light | Amazon → |
| 56mm | TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 E | f/1.8 | prime | APS-C | PortraitLow-lightBudget | Amazon → |
| 75mm | Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 FE | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitLow-light | Amazon → |
| 85mm | Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | f/1.4 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitWedding & eventLow-light | Amazon → |
| 85mm | Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II | f/1.4 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitWedding & eventLow-light | Amazon → |
| 85mm | Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitLow-light | Amazon → |
| 85mm | Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitLow-light | Amazon → |
| 85mm | Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II | f/1.4 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitLow-lightWedding & event | Amazon → |
| 85mm | Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitLow-lightWedding & event | Amazon → |
| 135mm | Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitTelephotoLow-lightWedding & event | Amazon → |
| 135mm | Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | TelephotoPortraitLow-light | Amazon → |
All Sony E lenses: the full Sony E index · other mounts: Canon RF · Nikon Z · Fujifilm X · L-Mount · Micro Four Thirds.