Budget pro lenses for Sony E mount
4 budget pro options that fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C) — third-party f/2.8 quality at a fraction of first-party prices. Every spec from the manufacturer's own product name and catalog.
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 · Sony FX3 · Sony a9 II.
| Focal | Lens | Buy | Max aperture | Weight | Filter | Type | Coverage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-28mm |  Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD | See price on Amazon | f/2.8 | 420 g | 67mm | zoom | Full-frame | Wide-angleLandscapeBudget pro |
| 18-50mm | Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary | See price on Amazon | f/2.8 | 290 g | 55mm | zoom | APS-C | Pro standard zoomEverydayTravelBudget pro |
| 24-70mm | Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art | See price on Amazon | f/2.8 | 735 g | 82mm | zoom | Full-frame | Pro standard zoomEverydayBudget pro |
| 28-75mm | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | See price on Amazon | f/2.8 | 540 g | 67mm | zoom | Full-frame | Pro standard zoomEverydayBudget pro |
Weight & weather sealing: which of these can you carry all day?
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Manufacturer-published weights for 4 of the 4 lenses above:
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary | 290g | Mount gasket only (mount seal only, on every mount version) |
| Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD | 420g | Weather-sealed |
| Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | 540g | Weather-sealed |
| Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art | 735g | Weather-sealed |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary at 290g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD at 420g.
All Sony E lenses: the full Sony E index · other mounts: Canon RF · Nikon Z · Fujifilm X · L-Mount · Micro Four Thirds.