

As a standard lens with a classic zoom range, the Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G ticks nearly all the right boxes. There is an older Sony Vario-Tessar T E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS which is cheaper and lighter than this lens and has optical stabilization, but the maximum aperture is f/4, so the new Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G is, we think, the best 'pro' lens for Sony APS-C cameras.
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In this guide we've included FE-mount full frame lenses lenses, followed by a specific section for E-mount lenses designed specifically for Sony APS-C cameras. So, for example, a Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 G Master lens mounted on an A6000 body will produce an 'effective' focal length of 18-36mm, meaning the lens won't fit as much into frame as it could if fitted to a full-frame camera.

However, the 1.5x crop factor of an APS-C camera will extend the lens's focal length by 50 per cent. Full-frame lenses (with 'FE' in the lens name) are designed primarily for Sony A1-, A7- and A9-series cameras, but can also be fitted to A6000-series E-mount APS-C cameras. One thing to bear in mind, however, is that a lens's focal length does depend on the camera you pair it with. Thankfully you don't have to pay over the odds, and many great lenses are available for discounted prices. But whatever kind of lens you’re buying, it always pays to get a good one. With so much to offer, a wide-angle lens is one of the best Sony lenses you can get if you're still building your lens collection. Get close to your subjects and a wide-angle lens can also let you exaggerate perspective to give your shots more visual impact.
