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Best Astrophotography Lenses for Sony A

Astrophotography lenses for Sony A covers 6 lenses in the Lens Arena database, spanning 16–35 mm. Launch prices run from about $199 to $899. Releases span 2006 to 2016.

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Our picks

From manufacturer specs
PickLensKey figureWhy
BrightestSony 35 mm f/1.4Gf/1.4Brightest maximum aperture here at f/1.4, and the lightest of the f/1.4 lenses at 510 g.
LightestMitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro230 gLightest here at 230 g, 80 g less than the next lightest (Mitakon Creator 35 mm f/2).
Best for APS-C bodiesSamyang 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CSf/2.0Brightest lens here designed for APS-C, at f/2.0, about 24 mm full-frame equivalent.
Best third-partySigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSMf/1.4Brightest lens here from a third-party maker (Sigma), at f/1.4.
NewestSony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24 mm f/2 ZA SSMJul 2010Released Jul 2010, the most recent after Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro (picked above).
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Sample frames from the top lenses

One frame per lens
Photo taken with the Samyang 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS by oldTor – Fireplace matches. Wide Angle Close Up. UVIVF
Samyang 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS by oldTor
Photo taken with the Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM by anna rostova – DSC_7788
Sigma A 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM by anna rostova
Photo taken with the Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24 mm f/2 ZA SSM by strongestlight – somewhere in Rhine Hesse
Sony Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24 mm f/2 ZA SSM by strongestlight
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How we chose

Lenses of 35 mm or wider (full-frame equivalent) at f/2 or brighter. Picks come from manufacturer specifications: the brightest maximum aperture, the lowest weight, APS-C and third-party options, and the most recent release. We do not rank on sharpness, bokeh or autofocus, because we have no test data for them. Use the sample frames and video reviews on each lens page to judge those.

All 6 astrophotography lenses for Sony A

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