Written by Manon
Edited on
12 July 2024
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15:23
Which lens do you need for your Sony mirrorless camera?
Sony has an extensive lens assortment for mirrorless cameras. But which lenses are suitable for your Sony mirrorless camera? We'll explain the difference between lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras and APS-C mirrorless cameras by Sony. Read which lens will fit on your camera here.
Lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras by Sony
The lens mount for Sony mirrorless cameras is an E mount. This E mount fits both on full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras by Sony. But, there's a difference between the lenses for full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras. They mostly differ in quality and price. Lenses that are suitable for full-frame mirrorless cameras have a much higher image quality because of the special lens elements, and they're a lot more expensive. Lenses that have been optimized for full-frame mirrorless cameras by Sony have FE in their name.
Lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras by Sony
Lenses without FE in the name are suitable for APS-C mirrorless cameras by Sony. Think about SEL, NEX, or E. Keep in mind that the lenses with SEL FE in the name are suitable for full-frame cameras too. If you buy a lens for your APS-C camera that's suitable for full-frame too, you won't get the most out of your lens in terms of image quality. If you end up buying a new mirrorless camera with full-frame sensor, you can continue to use the lens.
Article by Manon
Camera Expert.
