Top 5 highest-rated Sony A lenses optimized for Low-Light Photography.
| Camera Index Score | 0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.5Specifications 7.8Build Quality 8.0 | 0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.5Specifications 8.5Build Quality 7.0 | 0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.8Specifications 7.5Build Quality 8.0 | 0.0 Overall Sentiment 8.9Specifications 7.5Build Quality 7.8 | 0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.7Specifications 7.3Build Quality 7.0 |
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| Focal Length | 135mm | 18-35mm | 20mm | 35mm | 50mm |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
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| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No | No | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No | No | No |
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| Min. Focus Distance | 0.8 m | 0.28 m | 0.2 m | 0.3 m | 0.4 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - | - | 0.19× | - |
| Physical Specifications | |||||
| Weight | 830 g | 810 g | 508 g | 665 g | 815 g |
| Length | 82 mm | 78 mm | 88.4 mm | 77 mm | 100 mm |
| Diameter | 122 mm | 121 mm | 83 mm | 94 mm | 85 mm |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 72 mm | 77 mm | 67 mm | 77 mm |
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These 5 Sony A lenses represent the best options for Low-Light Photography, with an average Camera Index score of 8.2/10. Each has been carefully selected based on optical performance, build quality, and user feedback.
Sharing the top spot with excellent build quality and very good specifications, this well-balanced 135mm high-performance prime with f/2 aperture and just 830 g excels at available-light shooting and creative subject isolation. The 135mm focal length flatters portraits with natural perspective and beautiful background blur.
See all detailsAt balanced 810 g, this lens also ranking #1 with excellent specifications and exceptional user ratings delivers exceptional f/1.8 aperture with precise autofocus. With just 28 cm minimum focus distance, it opens additional creative possibilities for details and macro approaches.
See all detailsAt balanced 508 g, this lens at position 3 with excellent build quality and very good specifications delivers exceptional f/1.8 aperture with precise autofocus. The 20mm focal length provides a natural angle of view, ideal for authentic captures without distortion. With just 20 cm minimum focus distance, it opens additional creative possibilities for details and macro approaches.
See all detailsAt position 4 with very good build quality and very good specifications, this well-balanced 35mm high-performance prime with f/1.4 aperture and just 665 g excels at available-light shooting and creative subject isolation. The 35mm focal length provides a natural angle of view, ideal for authentic captures without distortion. With just 30 cm minimum focus distance, it opens additional creative possibilities for details and macro approaches.
See all detailsAt balanced 815 g, this lens at position 5 with exceptional user ratings delivers exceptional f/1.4 aperture with precise autofocus.
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