With a 24MP sensor and 4K video, few cameras can match the power and practicality of the Sony A7III. This mirrorless camera is a must-have for everyone from travel and landscape photographers to wedding and event videographers. It’s the best of all creative worlds, made even better by the vast array of lens options available. No matter your creative endeavors, here are 10 of the best lenses for the Sony A7III.
10 Best Lenses for Sony A7III
1. Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master zoom lens is highly versatile, with stunning resolution across the zoom range—not to mention a nine-blade circular aperture for stunning bokeh. A constant f/2.8 maximum aperture guarantees accurate exposure and depth of field, no matter the focal range. And, with a nano AR coating to minimize flare and ghosting, you can rest assured each image will be as crystal-clear as the last. Bonus: it’s also artist Brooke Shaden’s favorite self-portrait lens.
2. Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 G Master Lens
Street, wedding, and portrait photographers rave about this 50mm G Master prime lens from Sony, starting first and foremost with that f/1.2 aperture. This speed guarantees crisp images, even in low-lit situations. Plus, the dazzling G Master bokeh strikes again, making subjects stunningly pop against a softly blurred background. Fast and accurate autofocus further add to the array of features, making this a must-have lens for the Sony A7III.
3. Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS E-Mount Lens
When there isn’t time for switching from one prime to the next, the adaptable and powerful Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS E-Mount lens comes into play. This renowned zoom lens boasts an f/4 aperture throughout the zoom, ensuring low-light capability and speed, not to mention high image quality. This E-mount lens is also speedy when it comes to autofocus, meaning everyone from travelers to street photographers will enjoy this Sony A7III lens.
4. Sony G Master FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Lens for E-Mount
This wide-angle Sony G Master FE 24mm f/1.4 lens is the perfect kit addition for everyone from astro and landscape photographers to documentary filmmakers and wedding videographers. The f/1.4 aperture guarantees low-light capabilities with stunning corner-to-corner clarity. And, with a compact and lightweight body, this handy wide-angle lens travels easily, too.
5. Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Lens
Macro photographers, listen up: The Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Lens is a stellar pairing with your Sony A7III. This powerful lens, a 90mm telephoto macro lens, boasts image stabilization for clear and crisp photos, even when shooting handheld. It also comes with the G Master line’s beloved nine-blade circular aperture for stunning bokeh, not to mention a nano AR coating for impressive and reliable image quality.
6. Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master OSS E-Mount Lens
It’s hard to take a bad photo with the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM (G Master) OSS E-Mount Lens, particularly given its crisp, high-quality glass and f/2.8 aperture. This G Master lens is beloved by everyone from event and wedding photographers to nature and documentary filmmakers. It delivers that renowned G Master bokeh, with an 11-blade circular aperture. Add the handy 70-200mm focal range, and this Sony lens may never leave your A7III.
7. Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master E-Mount Lens
With the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master lens, you can have your cake and eat it too when it comes to focal range. This high-quality lens alternates between super wide at 16mm—perfect for astrophotography—with up to 35mm also available for those wider landscape shots. An f/2.8 aperture guarantees low-light capability, while the high-resolution lens means photo details are impressively crisp.
8. Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G Full-Frame Ultra-Compact G Lens
For a small and handy wide-angle lens, it’s hard to beat the ultra-compact Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G Full-Frame lens. This speedy prime comes with the G Master line’s high-quality promise, meaning corner-to-corner resolution and a seven-blade circular aperture for stunning bokeh. And, at a weight of only 162 grams (less than half a pound), it’s easy to carry this wide-angle lens around the world.
9. Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS E-Mount Lens
The Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS E-Mount Lens does not mess around when it comes to zoom and image quality. With a focal range of 100-400mm, this powerful lens is perfect for wildlife, travel, event, sports, and fashion photographers and videographers. The lens boasts an impressively fast and accurate autofocus, with high resolution at every focal length, and stunning clarity with its nano AR coating. And, despite its size, this lens delivers blur-free images from handheld shooting thanks to its built-in optical SteadyShot stabilization.
10. Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM Lens
Astrophotographers and landscape photographers rave about the ultra-wide Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 G Master lens. This wide-angle prime promises extreme speed, precision, and clarity, with stunning bokeh. And, with an f/1.8 aperture, this lens’ low-light capabilities consistently impress, whether it’s the glowing Milky Way, sunset over the vast desert, or any stunning ultra-wide shot in between. Check out a hands-on review of the lens with photographer Erick Hercules.
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