'A' Mount Lens Chart - Photo Jottings

‘A’ Mount Lens Chart

This is your guide to the current and discontinued Sony alpha lens lineup.  All Sony ‘a’ lenses and tele-converters ever made are listed below with general specifications.  My reviews (if available) are indicated by the bold blue “yes” link in the fifth column, or by clicking on the lens picture.
 

Please note; the specifications given here are more reliable than the official Sony website.  Do not trust Sony specs!  Most of the discrepancies involve aperture, weight and dimensions, not a big deal.  On the lenses I have, I’ve been able to corroborate my information below-which may be different from Sony.  There are still discrepancies, and they’ll be worked out as I’m able to review the other lenses over time.

The two Sony tele-converters are compatible with the following lenses: Sony 135mm F/2.8 STF, Sony 70-200 G F/2.8, Sony 300mm G F/2.8, Sony 500mm F/4 G and the Sony 70-400mm F/4-5.6 G.  They will not work or mount on any other Sony branded lens.

 
Note on the MSRP’s.  I’ve decided to leave the old MSRP’s up permanently so we’ll all know what the prices were when the lens came out.  Some prices where updated a couple of years ago, but are very close to the initial MSRP.
 
For full specifications, go to the review if available.

Fixed length Wide, full frame
Sony model number
Lens description

Initial MSRP

Review?

APS-C equivalent
Magnification
Groups-Elements
Min. Aperture
Aspherics? Aperture blades Weight Dimensions Filter diameter Box contents Entered market

Additional information

2008/SAL16F28.jpg
SAL-16F28
Sony 16mm F/2.8 fisheye
$799.99
24mm
0.15x
8-11
F/22
No
7
14oz  (400g)
2 15/16″ x 2 5/8″  (75 x 66.5mm) Integrated
Front and rear lens caps.
2006
Re-badged Minolta, has 4 rotating filters inside lens.
2008/SAL20F28.jpg
SAL-20F28
Sony 20mm F/2.8
$579.99
30mm
0.13x
9-10
F/22
No
7
10oz  (285g)
3 1/8″ x 2 1/8″  (78 x 53.5mm)
72mm
Front-rear lens caps, hood.
2006
Re-badged Minolta.
December2010/SAL24ZAsm.jpg
SAL-24F20Z
Carl Zeiss T* Distagon 24mm F/2
$1249.99
36mm
0.29x
7-9
F/22
Yes, 2
9
19.6oz  (555g)
3 1/8″ x 3″  (78 x 76mm)
72mm
Front and rear lens caps, hood and softcase.
2010
New Carl Zeiss design for Sony with SSM and focus hold button.
2008/SAL28F28.jpg
SAL-28F28
Sony 28mm F/2.8
$249.99
42mm
0.13x
5-5
F/22
No
7
7oz  (185g)
2 9/16″ x 1 11/16″  (66 x 43mm)
49mm
Front and rear lens caps.
2006
Re-badged Minolta.  Has built-in sliding hood.  Discontinued in 2011
2008/SAL35F14G.jpg
SAL-35F14G
Sony 35mm F/1.4 G
$1299.99
52.5mm
0.20x
8-10
F/22
Yes, 1
9
18oz  (510g)
2 3/4″ x 3″  (69 x 76mm)
55mm
Front-rear lens caps, hood, carrying case.
2006
Re-badged Minolta.  Focus hold button.
2008/SAL50F14.jpg
SAL-50F14
Sony 50mm F/1.4
$349.99
75mm
0.15x
6-7
F/22
No
7
8oz  (220g)
2 9/16″ x 1 11/16″  (65.5 x 43mm)
55mm
Front-rear lens caps and hood.
2006
Re-badged Minolta.
1stof2013/cz5014sm.jpg
SAL-50F14Z
Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F/1.4
$1499.99
75mm
0.14x
5-8
F/22
Yes, 2
9
18.3oz  (518g)
3 1/4″ x 2 7/8″  (81 x 71.5mm)
72mm
Front-rear lens caps and hood.
2013
All new Sony Carl Zeiss lens.

Full frame telephoto
Sony model number
Lens description

Initial MSRP

Review?

APS-C equivalent
Magnification
Groups-Elements
Min. Aperture
Aspherics? Aperture blades Weight Dimensions Filter diameter Box contents Entered market

Additional information

2008/SAL85F14Z.jpg
SAL-85F14Z
Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm F/1.4
$1299.99
127.5mm
0.13x
7-8
F/22
No
9
23oz  (650g)
3 1/4″ x 3″  (81 x 75mm)
72mm
Front-rear lens caps, hood and carrying case.
2006
New Carl Zeiss design.  Focus hold button.
December2010/SAL85F28sm.jpg
SAL-85F28
Sony 85mm F/2.8
$249.99
127.5mm
0.20x
4-5
F/22
No
7
6.2oz  (175g)
2 7/8″ x 2 1/8″  (70 x 52mm)
55mm
Front-rear lens caps, and hood.
2010
New Sony design for 2010.  Called “easy choice” lens by Sony.  Has AF/MF switch and SAM.  Plastic mount.
2008/SAL135F18Z.jpg
SAL-135F18Z
Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm F/1.8
$1399.99
202.5mm
0.25x
8-11
F/22
No
9
35oz  (985g)
3 1/2″ x 4 5/8″  (88.5 x 115mm)
77mm
Front-rear lens caps, hood and carrying case.
2006
New Carl Zeiss design.  Focus hold button.
2008/SAL135F28.jpg
SAL-135F28
Sony 135mm F/2.8-4.5 STF
$1249.99
202.5mm
0.25x
6-8
F/32
No
9
26oz  (730g)
3 1/8″ x 3 7/8″  (80 x 99mm)
72mm
Front-rear lens caps, hood, and carrying case.
2006
Re-badged Minolta.  Works with Sony tele-converters.  No auto-focus.
2008/SAL300F28G.jpg
SAL-300F28G
Sony 300mm F/2.8 G
$5999.99
450mm
0.18x
12-13
F/32
No
9
5lbs 1oz  (2300g)
5 13/16″ x 9 3/8″  (122 x 242.5mm)
42mm Int.
Front vinyl cover-rear lens cap, carbon fiber hood, and metal trunk.
2006
Re-badged Minolta, works with Sony tele-converters.  Discontinued in 2012.
2008/SAL300F28G.jpg
SAL-300F28G2
Sony 300mm F/2.8 G2
$7499.99
No
450mm
0.18x
12-13
F/32
No
9
5lbs 1oz  (2300g)
5 13/16″ x 9 3/8″  (122 x 242.5mm)
42mm Int.
Front vinyl cover-rear lens cap, carbon fiber hood, and metal trunk.
2012
Same as old version except has upgraded coatings and AF improvements.
2012/s500cht.jpg
SAL-500F40G
Sony 500mm F/4 G
$12,999.99
No
750mm
0.13x
10-11
F/32
No
9
7lbs 10oz  (3460g)
5 1/2″ x 14 7/16″  (140 x 367mm)
42mm Int.
Not known yet, but probably the same as the 300/2.8 G.
2012
All new Sony design, 4 focus hold buttons, SSM, Direct manual focus, Focus range limiter.  Works with Sony tele-converters.
2008/SAL500F80.jpg
SAL-500F80
Sony 500mm F/8 reflex
$699.99
750mm
0.13x
5-7
F/8
No
0
23oz  (665g)
3 5/8″ x 4 3/4″  (89 x 118mm)
Int
Front-rear lens caps, hood, normal and ND4 filters.
2006
Re-badged Minolta.  Focus hold button.  Discontinued in 2010

Full frame macro
Sony model number
Lens description

Initial MSRP

Review?

APS-C equivalent
Magnification
Groups-Elements
Min. Aperture
Aspherics? Aperture blades Weight Dimensions Filter diameter Box contents Entered market

Additional information

2008/SAL50M28.jpg
SAL-50M28
Sony 50mm F/2.8 Macro
$449.99
75mm
1.0x
6-7
F/32
No
7
10oz  (295g)
2 13/16″ x 2 3/8″  (71 x 60mm)
55mm
Front and rear lens caps.
2006
Re-badged Minolta.  Focus hold button, and focus range limiter.
2008/SAL100M28.jpg
SAL-100M28
Sony 100mm F/2.8 Macro
$679.99
150mm
1.0x
8-8
F/32
No
9
18oz  (505g)
3″ x 4″  (75 x 98.5mm)
55mm
Front and rear lens caps.
2006
Re-badged Minolta.  Focus hold button, and focus range limiter.

“DT” Lenses (APS-C only)
Sony model number
Lens description

Initial MSRP

Review?

APS-C equivalent
Magnification
Groups-Elements
Min. Aperture
Aspherics? Aperture blades Weight Dimensions Filter diameter Box contents Entered market

Additional information

June2009/30mcsamsm2.jpg
SAL-30MM28
Sony DT 30mm F/2.8 macro
$199.99
45mm
1.0x
5-6
F/22
N/A
7
5.4oz  (154g)
2-3/4 x 1-3/4″  (70 x 45mm)
49mm
Front and rear caps.
2009
All new “DT” lens by Sony.  Full life size reproduction.  Includes AF/MF switch and SAM.  Will not accept lens hood.
December2010/s3518page.jpg
SAL-35F18
Sony DT 35mm F/1.8
$199.99
52.5mm
0.25x
5-6
F/22
?
7
5.9oz  (169g)
2 3/4″ x 2″  (70 x 52mm)
55mm
Front-rear lens caps and hood.
2010
First “normal” prime lens for “DT” format.  Has AF/MF switch and SAM.  Called “easy choice” lens by Sony.  Plastic mount.
June2009/50F18sm.jpg
SAL-50F18
Sony DT 50mm F/1.8
$149.99
75mm
0.20x
5-6
F/22
Yes
7
6oz  (170g)
2 3/4″ x 1 3/4″  (70 x 45mm)
49mm
Front-rear lens caps only
2009
First prime lens for “DT” format.  Has AF/MF switch and SAM.  will not accept a lens hood.
2008/SAL1118.jpg
SAL-1118
Sony DT 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6
$649.99
16.5-27mm
0.125x
12-15
F/22-29
Yes, 3
7
13oz  (360g)
3 3/8″ x 3 1/4″  (83 x 80.5mm)
77mm
Front-rear lens caps and hood.
2006
Re-badged Konica Minolta.
endof2011/s1650ssms.jpg
SAL-1650
Sony DT 16-50mm F/2.8 SSM
$699.99
24-75mm
0.20x
13-16
F/22
Yes, 1?
7
20.3oz  (577g)
3 1/4″ x 3 1/2″  (81 x 88mm)
72mm
Front-rear lens caps and hood.
2011
Brand new lens from Sony.  Has SSM focusing, zoom lock, and an AM/MF switch.
2008/SAL1680Z.jpg
SAL-1680Z
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm F/3.5-4.5
$699.99
24-120mm
0.24x
10-14
F/22-29
Yes, 2
7
16oz  (445g)
2 7/8″ x 3 3/8″  (72 x 83mm)
62mm
Front-rear lens caps, hood and carrying case.
2006
New Carl Zeiss design.
2008/SAL16105.jpg
SAL-16105
Sony DT 16-105mm F/3.5-5.6
$579.99
24-157.5mm
0.23x
11-15
F/22-36
Yes, 2
7
16.6oz  (470g)
2 7/8″ x 3 3/8″  (72 x 83mm)
62mm
Front-rear lens caps and hood.
2007
New Sony design.
June2009/1855newsmm.jpg
SAL-1855
Sony DT 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6
$199.99
27-82.5mm
0.34x
7-8
F/22-36
Yes, 2
7
7.5oz  (210g)
2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″  (69.5 x 69mm)
55mm
Front-rear lens caps.
2009
All new Sony standard “DT” kit lens.  Includes SAM, AF/MF switch.
1stof2013/1855IIsm.jpg
SAL-18552
Sony DT 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6
$219.99
No
27-82.5mm
0.34x
7-8
F/22-36
Yes, 2
7
7.5oz  (210g)
2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″  (69.5 x 69mm)
55mm
Front-rear lens caps.
2013
Newly designed rear elements, and ‘second generation’ styling.
2008/SAL1870.jpg
SAL-1870
Sony DT 18-70mm F/3.5-5.6
$199.99
27-105mm
0.25x
9-11
F/22-36
Yes, 1
7
8oz  (235g)
2 5/8″ x 3 1/8″  (66 x 77mm)
55mm
Front-rear lens caps and hood.
2006
Re-badged Konica Minolta.  Plastic mount.  Dis-continued in 2009 and re-issued in 2011, now gone.
2012/sony18135slc.jpg
SAL-18135
Sony DT 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6 SAM
$499.99
27-202mm
0.25x
11-14
F/22-36
Yes, 2
7
14oz  (398g)
3″ x 3 1/8″  (76 x 86mm)
62mm
Front-rear lens caps and hood.
2012
New Sony design with improved SAM.
2008/SAL18200.jpg
SAL-18200
Sony DT 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3
$529.99
27-300mm
0.27x
13-15
F/22-40
Yes, 3
7
14oz  (405g)
2 7/8″ x 3 3/8″  (73 x 85.5mm)
62mm
Front-rear lens caps and hood.
2006
Re-badged Konica Minolta.  Plastic mount.
2008/SAL18250.jpg
SAL-18250
Sony DT 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3
$579.99
27-375mm
0.29x
13-16
F/22-40
Yes, 3
7
15.5oz  (440g)
3″ x 3 3/8″  (75 x 86mm)
62mm
Front-rear lens caps and hood.
2007
New Sony lens, probably made by Tamron.
2008/SAL55200.jpg
SAL-55200
Sony DT 55-200mm F/4-5.6
$229.99
82.5-300mm
0.29x
9-13
F/32-45
No
9
10.4oz  (295g)
2 13/16″ x 3 5/16″  (71.5 x 85mm)
55mm
Front-rear lens caps and hood.
2007
New Sony lens.  Plastic mount.  Discontinued when updated SAM model came out.
2008/SAL55200.jpg
SAL-552002
Sony DT 55-200mm F/4-5.6 SAM
$229.99
No
82.5-300mm
0.29x
9-13
F/32-45
No
9
10.8oz  (305g)
2 13/16″ x 3 5/16″  (71.5 x 85mm)
55mm
Front-rear lens caps and –hood–?.
2009
Same as old 55-200mm, but updated with SAM and AF/MF switch.
2012summer/s55300sm.jpg
SAL-55300
Sony DT 55-300mm F/4.5-5.6 SAM
$299.99
82.5-450mm
0.27x
9-12
F/22-29
No
7
18.4oz  (540g)
3 1/8″ x 4 5/8″  (79 x 117mm)
62mm
Front-rear lens caps and hood.
2012
New Sony lens.  Metal mount.  Uses new SAM II focusing

Full frame zooms
Sony model number
Lens description

Initial MSRP

Review?

APS-C equivalent
Magnification
Groups-Elements
Min. Aperture
Aspherics? Aperture blades Weight Dimensions Filter diameter Box contents Entered market

Additional information

october08/SAL1635Z.jpg
SAL-1635Z
Carl Zeiss vario-sonnar T* 16-35mm F/2.8 wide angle zoom
$1799.99
24-52.5mm
0.24x
13-17
F/22
Yes, 3
9
30oz  (860g)
3 3/8″ x 4 1/2″  (83 x 114mm)
77mm
Front-rear lens caps, hood and carrying case.
2009
New Carl Zeiss design, SSM, focus hold button.
october08/SAL1635Z.jpg
SAL-1635Z2
Carl Zeiss vario-sonnar T* 16-35mm F/2.8 wide angle zoom
$2249.99
No
24-52.5mm
0.24x
13-17
F/22
Yes, 3
9
30oz  (860g)
3 3/8″ x 4 1/2″  (83 x 114mm)
77mm
Front-rear lens caps, hood and carrying case.
2015
Same optical design as old version, with upgraded AF and coatings.
2008/SAL2470Z.jpg
SAL-2470Z
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F/2.8
$1599.99 ($1749 initially)
36-105mm
0.25x
13-17
F/22
Yes, 2
9
33oz  (995g)
3 1/4″ x 4 3/8″  (83 x 111mm)
77mm
Front-rear lens caps, hood and carrying case.
2008
New Carl Zeiss design, SSM, focus hold button and AF/MF button.
2008/SAL2470Z.jpg
SAL-2470Z2
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F/2.8
$2099.99
No
36-105mm
0.25x
13-17
F/22
Yes, 2
9
33oz  (995g)
3 1/4″ x 4 3/8″  (83 x 111mm)
77mm
Front-rear lens caps, hood and carrying case.
2015
Same optical design as old version, with upgraded AF and coatings.
2008/SAL24105.jpg
SAL-24105
Sony 24-105mm F/3.5-4.5
$469.99
36-157.5mm
0.18x
11-12
F/22-29
Yes, 2
7
14oz  (395g)
2 13/16″ x 2 11/16″  (71 x 69mm)
62mm
Front-rear lens caps and hood.
2006
Re-badged Minolta, and discontinued as of 2009.
November09/sal2875lc.jpg
SAL-2875
Sony 28-75mm F/2.8 SAM
$799.99
Yes
42-112.5mm
0.22x
14-16
F/32
Yes, 4
7
20oz  (565g)
3 1/8″ x 3 3/4″  (77 x 94mm)
67mm
Front-rear lens caps and hood.
2009
New Sony lens (probably made by Tamron), with SAM, AF/MF switch and zoom lock.
2008/SAL70200G.jpg
SAL-70200G
Sony 70-200mm F/2.8 G
$1799.99  ($2199 initially)
105-300mm
0.21x
16-19
F/32
No
9
2lbs 15oz  (1300g)
3 1/2″ x 7 3/4″  (87 x 196.5mm)
77mm
Front-rear lens caps, hood and carrying case.
2006
Re-badged Minolta. Four focus hold buttons, focus range limiter, direct manual focus and SSM.  Works with Sony tele-converters.
2008/SAL70200G.jpg
SAL-70200G2
Sony 70-200mm F/2.8 G
$2999.99
105-300mm
0.21x
16-19
F/32
No
9
2lbs 15oz  (1300g)
3 1/2″ x 7 3/4″  (87 x 196.5mm)
77mm
Front-rear lens caps, hood and carrying case.
2014
Same optical design as old version, with upgraded AF and coatings.
2008/SAL70300G.jpg
SAL-70300G
Sony 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6 G SSM
$799.99
105-450mm
0.25x
11-16
F/32
No
9
26.75oz  (760g)
3 1/4″ x 5 3/8″  (82.5 x 135.5mm)
62mm
Front-rear lens caps, hood and carrying case.
2008
New Sony design.  Focus hold button, focus range limiter, and SSM.
2008/SAL70300G.jpg
SAL-70300G2
Sony 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6 G SSM II
$1149.99
No
105-450mm
0.25x
11-16
F/32
No
9
26.75oz  (760g)
3 1/4″ x 5 3/8″  (82.5 x 135.5mm)
62mm
Front-rear lens caps, hood and carrying case.
2015
Same optical design as old version, with upgraded AF and coatings.
2008/SAL75300.jpg
SAL-75300
Sony 75-300mm F/4.5-5.6
$249.99
112.5-450mm
0.25x
10-13
F/32-38
No
7
18oz (460g)
2 13/16″ x 4 13/16″  (71 x 122mm)
55mm
Front-rear lens caps and hood.
2006
Re-badged Minolta.
october08/SAL70400G.jpg
SAL-70400G
Sony 70-400mm F/4-5.6 G
$1499.99
105-600mm
0.27x
12-18
F/22-32
No
9
3lbs 5oz (1500g)
3 3/4″ x 7 3/4″  (94.5 x 196mm)
77mm
Front-rear lens caps, carrying case and hood.
2009
New Sony “G” design with SSM, 3 focus hold buttons, AF/MF button, works with Sony tele-converters.
1stof2013/70400whtsm2.jpg
SAL-70400G2
Sony 70-400mm F/4-5.6 G
$2199.99
No
105-600mm
0.27x
12-18
F/22-32
No
9
3lbs 5oz (1500g)
3 3/4″ x 7 3/4″  (94.5 x 196mm)
77mm
Front-rear lens caps, carrying case and hood.
2013
Updated with new Minolta white color, faster AF, and “nano AR’ coatings.

Tele-converters
Sony model number
Lens description

Initial MSRP

Review?

APS-C equivalent
Magnification
Groups-Elements
Min. Aperture
Aspherics? Aperture blades Weight Dimensions Filter diameter Box contents Entered market

Additional information

2008/SAL14TC.jpg
SAL-14TC
Sony 1.4X G series tele-converter
$449.99
N/A
1.4X
4-5
N/A
No
N/A
6oz  (170g)
2 1/2″ x 13/16″  (64 x 20mm)
N/A
Front-rear lens caps, carring case.
2006
Re-badged Minolta.
2008/SAL20TC.jpg
SAL-20TC
Sony 2.0X G series tele-converter
$449.99
N/A
2.0X
5-6
N/A
No
N/A
7.06oz  (200g)
2 1/2″ x 1 11/16″  (64 x 43.5mm)
N/A
Front-rear lens caps, carring case.
2006
Re-badged Minolta.
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