The best lenses for the Sony a6700
The Sony a6700 uses the Sony E mount, so every Sony E lens fits. Below are the 52 Sony E lenses in our index that cover its APS-C sensor natively — sorted by focal length, with max aperture and what each is best for. Specs are the manufacturers' own; we don't invent ratings.
Quick picks for the Sony a6700
- Fastest prime: Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G (f/1.4) — the brightest option for low light and background blur.
- Best for portraits: Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM (f/1.4).
- The f/2.8 workhorse zooms: Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD · Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM · Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art.
- Most reach: Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS — for sports, wildlife and distant subjects.
The Sony a6700 has an APS-C sensor. Both APS-C Sony E lenses (native) and full-frame Sony E lenses fit — a full-frame lens gives roughly 1.5× its marked focal length on this body (a 50mm frames like a 75mm).
Every Sony E lens that fits the Sony a6700
| Focal | Lens | Max aperture | Type | Coverage | Best for | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-20mm | Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G | f/4 | zoom | APS-C | Wide-angleVloggingTravel | Amazon → |
| 11mm | Sony E 11mm f/1.8 | f/1.8 | prime | APS-C | Wide-angleVloggingAstrophotography | Amazon → |
| 11-20mm | Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD | f/2.8 | zoom | APS-C | Wide-angleVloggingTravel | Amazon → |
| 12-24mm | Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM | f/2.8 | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscape | Amazon → |
| 14mm | Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscapeLow-light | Amazon → |
| 14-24mm | Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art | f/2.8 | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscape | Amazon → |
| 15mm | Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G | f/1.4 | prime | APS-C | Wide-angleVloggingStreetLow-light | Amazon → |
| 16-35mm | Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II | f/2.8 | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleLandscapePro standard zoom | Amazon → |
| 16-25mm | Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G | f/2.8 | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleLandscapeTravel | Amazon → |
| 16-55mm | Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G | f/2.8 | zoom | APS-C | Pro standard zoomEverydayTravel | Amazon → |
| 16mm | Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | f/1.4 | prime | APS-C | Wide-angleVloggingStreetLow-light | Amazon → |
| 17-28mm | Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD | f/2.8 | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleLandscapeBudget pro | Amazon → |
| 17-70mm | Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | f/2.8 | zoom | APS-C | EverydayTravelPro standard zoom | Amazon → |
| 18-50mm | Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary | f/2.8 | zoom | APS-C | Pro standard zoomEverydayTravelBudget pro | Amazon → |
| 20mm | Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscape | Amazon → |
| 20-70mm | Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G | f/4 | zoom | Full-frame | EverydayTravelWide-angleVlogging | Amazon → |
| 20-40mm | Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD | f/2.8 | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleEverydayTravelVlogging | Amazon → |
| 23mm | Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | f/1.4 | prime | APS-C | StreetEverydayLow-light | Amazon → |
| 24mm | Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM | f/1.4 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyLow-light | Amazon → |
| 24-70mm | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II | f/2.8 | zoom | Full-frame | Pro standard zoomEverydayWedding & event | Amazon → |
| 24-70mm | Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art | f/2.8 | zoom | Full-frame | Pro standard zoomEverydayBudget pro | Amazon → |
| 24mm | Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G | f/2.8 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleStreetTravelEveryday | Amazon → |
| 24-105mm | Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS | f/4 | zoom | Full-frame | EverydayTravelWedding & event | Amazon → |
| 24mm | Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | f/1.4 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyStreetLow-light | Amazon → |
| 28-75mm | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | f/2.8 | zoom | Full-frame | Pro standard zoomEverydayBudget pro | Amazon → |
| 28-70mm | Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM | f/2 | zoom | Full-frame | Pro standard zoomWedding & eventLow-lightEveryday | Amazon → |
| 28-45mm | Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art | f/1.8 | zoom | Full-frame | Pro standard zoomLow-lightEveryday | Amazon → |
| 30mm | Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | f/1.4 | prime | APS-C | StreetEverydayLow-lightBudget | Amazon → |
| 35mm | Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | StreetEverydayLow-light | Amazon → |
| 35mm | Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | f/1.4 | prime | Full-frame | StreetLow-lightWedding & event | Amazon → |
| 35mm | Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS | f/1.8 | prime | APS-C | Standard primeEveryday | Amazon → |
| 35mm | Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM | f/1.4 | prime | Full-frame | StreetEverydayLow-lightWedding & event | Amazon → |
| 35-150mm | Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD | f/2-2.8 | zoom | Full-frame | Pro standard zoomWedding & eventPortraitEveryday | Amazon → |
| 40mm | Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G | f/2.5 | prime | Full-frame | StreetEverydayStandard primeTravel | Amazon → |
| 50mm | Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | Standard primeBudgetLow-light | 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/2.5 G | f/2.5 | prime | Full-frame | StreetEverydayStandard primeTravel | Amazon → |
| 50mm | Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | f/1.4 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitLow-lightStandard primeWedding & event | Amazon → |
| 56mm | Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | f/1.4 | prime | APS-C | PortraitLow-light | Amazon → |
| 70-200mm | Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II | f/2.8 | zoom | Full-frame | TelephotoSports & actionPortraitWedding & event | Amazon → |
| 70-200mm | Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II | f/4 | zoom | Full-frame | TelephotoSports & actionMacro | Amazon → |
| 70-180mm | Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | f/2.8 | zoom | Full-frame | TelephotoSports & actionPortrait | Amazon → |
| 70-350mm | Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS | f/4.5-6.3 | zoom | APS-C | Sports & actionTelephotoTravel | Amazon → |
| 85mm | Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitLow-light | Amazon → |
| 85mm | Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II | f/1.4 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitWedding & eventLow-light | Amazon → |
| 85mm | Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | f/1.4 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitWedding & eventLow-light | Amazon → |
| 90mm | Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS | f/2.8 | prime | Full-frame | MacroPortrait | Amazon → |
| 100-400mm | Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS | f/4.5-5.6 | zoom | Full-frame | Sports & actionTelephotoLandscape | Amazon → |
| 100-400mm | Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS | f/5-6.3 | zoom | Full-frame | Sports & actionTelephotoTravel | Amazon → |
| 135mm | Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitTelephotoLow-lightWedding & event | Amazon → |
| 150-500mm | Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | f/5-6.7 | zoom | Full-frame | Sports & actionTelephotoTravel | Amazon → |
| 200-600mm | Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS | f/5.6-6.3 | zoom | Full-frame | TelephotoSports & action | Amazon → |
Best Sony a6700 lenses by use
Wide-angle (17) Vlogging (7) Travel (15) Astrophotography (7) Landscape (8) Low-light (20) Street (11) Pro standard zoom (10) Everyday (20) Budget pro (4) Wedding & event (12) Standard prime (6) Portrait (11) Telephoto (9) Sports & action (8)
FAQ
What lenses fit the Sony a6700?
Any Sony E mount lens fits the Sony a6700 — it uses the Sony E mount. 52 Sony E lenses in our index cover its APS-C sensor natively, from 10-20mm to 200-600mm.
What is the best first lens for the Sony a6700?
For a versatile single lens, a fast standard prime like the Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G (f/1.4) or a 24-70-class zoom covers most shooting. For people and low light, the Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM is a strong pick.
Do full-frame Sony E lenses work on the Sony a6700?
Yes — full-frame Sony E lenses mount and work perfectly on the Sony a6700; the APS-C sensor uses the sharp center of the image and the marked focal length acts roughly 1.5× longer.
See the full Sony E lens index · other Sony bodies: Sony a7 IV · Sony a7 III · Sony a7R V · Sony a7R IV · Sony a7C II · Sony a7CR · all cameras