A Brief Look at Sony's E Mount Lens Range
Sony's smaller interchangeable-lens cameras, such as their mirrorless cameras, conform to the Sony E mount standard. The good news for users is that Sony also produce a large range of lenses designed exactly for this mount. Check out the Sony E mount lens choices available on eBay.
Are the lenses designed for full-frame and APS-C sensors?Yes, Sony produce a wide range of E mount lenses for both APS-C and 35 mm full-frame camera sensor formats. Keep in mind that APS-C camera sensors are smaller than 35 mm full-frame sensors, so their stated focal length will apply to that sensor size. Multiplying the APS-C lens' focal length by a 'crop factor' of 1.5, reveals the equivalent 35 mm full-frame field of view. See the manufacturer site for details.
Are Sony E mount zoom lenses also available?Yes, a wide range is available for both APS-C and 35 mm full-frame formats. The following are just a few of the many Sony E mount zoom lenses available.
- E 10–18 mm F4 OSS: Wide angle zoom, APS-C lens.
- PZ 18–200 mm F3.5: Wide-angle to telephoto zoom, APS-C lens.
- FE 24-70 mm F2.8 GM: Mid-range zoom, 35mm full-frame format lens.
- FE 70-300 mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS: Telephoto zoom, 35 mm full-frame format lens.
Yes, more specialised Sony E mount lenses are available. These include lenses designed for close-up photography, such as the Sony E 30 mm f/3.5 macro lens, high-speed action with the FE 24 mm F1.4 GM, or wildlife photography with the G Master FE 100-400 mm super-telephoto zoom lens.
Do E mount lenses have advanced electronic features?Yes, like the cameras they're designed for, many of these lenses have a full complement of features such as:
- Autofocus: This provides sharp focus automatically and almost instantly. On many E mount lenses, manual focus is also available.
- Image Stabilisation: This feature counteracts handheld camera shake for sharper pictures when low-light conditions force you to use a slower shutter speed.
- Shooting modes: For a wide variety of lighting situations such as night scenes, sunsets and more, many models have a range of shooting modes designed to enhance the natural image quality of your photos.