Sony Cameras and Lenses

This is SLR Lounge’s complete library of Sony camera and lens reviews, buying guides, and gear news, covering Sony’s E-mount mirrorless system across full-frame and APS-C bodies.

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Our Sony coverage is written primarily by Matthew Saville, a working wedding and landscape photographer who has shot extensively with Sony’s E-mount system, and Sean Oblizalo, an elopement and adventure photographer based in Colorado who relies on Sony for demanding outdoor shooting. Between them they bring both the controlled environment of professional wedding photography and the unforgiving conditions of wilderness and adventure shoots to every Sony review.

Sony has been SLR Lounge’s most-reviewed brand in recent years, reflecting the E-mount system’s growing dominance among professional photographers. Our coverage spans the full-frame A7 and A9 series, APS-C bodies like the A6700, Sony’s expanding GM and G lens lineup, and comparisons against competing mirrorless systems.

New to Sony’s E-mount system? Our Sony A7CR Review is a strong starting point for landscape and travel photographers, or jump to the Sony A7R V Review for a look at Sony’s high-resolution flagship.


Start Here: Recommended Sony Reviews

Sony A7R V Review

Sony’s high-resolution full-frame flagship evaluated for professional and enthusiast use across multiple shooting genres.

Sony A6700 Review

Sony’s APS-C flagship with dedicated AI chip. The best entry point into the E-mount system for photographers on a budget.

Sony A7CR Review

Matthew Saville’s pick for the best adventure landscape and travel camera on the market.


Is Sony’s E-Mount “Too Small”? Let’s Put This Debate Out Of Its Misery

Matthew Saville

Hopefully, once you know all the facts, you can move on to more important things in your creative journey.

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Pricing & Details for Tamron’s Three Close-Focusing Prime Lenses For Sony E-Mount Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras Announced

David Crewe

Tamron has announced the launch of three long awaited prime lenses for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras: 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F050), 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F051), and 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F053)

The First Three Prime Lenses Sony Full-Frame Mirrorless Beginners Should Buy

Matthew Saville

With a rather modest lens budget, Sony full-frame mirrorless is attainable even for beginners!

61 Megapixels Is Distracting Photographers From Sony’s Bigger Accomplishment

Matthew Saville

No, you probably don't need the A7RIV's 61 megapixels, but that's not the point...

Sony 35mm f/1.8 FE Initial Review & Sample Images

Matthew Saville

With so much competition now, who should buy this mid-tier name-brand lens for $750?

Three More Sony E-Mount Cameras (Rumored) Coming Soon? Here’s Our Wishlist & Predictions

Matthew Saville

If you had three new mirrorless cameras to make, which would you choose?

Sony 135mm f/1.8 GM Review | A Next-Generation Portrait Lens For Next-Generation Cameras

Matthew Saville

Canon's 135mm f/2 L is from 1996. Nikon's 135mm f/2 DC is from 1990. Need we say more?

Sony A7RIII Review: Officially The Best Pro Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera On The Market

Matthew Saville

When I test a new camera, I usually have an idea of how the review might go, but there are ...

The Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM, …Ready For 8K Video? | Lab Test & Opinion

Matthew Saville

Lensrentals.com has apparently tested the resolution (sharpness) of more than 300 different lenses. In fact, they usually test ten copies ...

Sony Deal Dash | Big Savings On Cameras & Lenses Like The A9 & 85mm & 50mm Primes

Kishore Sawh

Looking for Sony gear discounts. They exist, and here they are.