The camera that's the talk of the town right now is the Sony A7 V. It remains the best-selling camera since its December 2025 release, and it has dethroned Nikon to sit in the top spot of my best camera guide.
And with good reason – the mid-range full-frame camera features a 33MP partially-stacked sensor, incredible dynamic range, 30fps burst shooting, powerful autofocus and decent handling. It's a true hybrid mirrorless camera.
If you've bought or are interested in buying an A7 V, you'll no doubt be wondering what's the best glass to go with it. Well, you've come to the right place – I've tested many of the best Sony lenses (plus third-party alternatives) and have had plenty of hands-on time with the A7 V itself, meaning I have a real feel for which E-mount lenses match up nicely to the A7 V's design and performance.
If you love macro photography, Sony's new FE 100mm F2.8 GM OSS is a top pick, while events and wedding photographers will love the versatile FE 50-150mm F2 GM (I gave it my 2025 'lens of the year' award). I rate the 20-70mm F4 as a decent hybrid kit lens, while the older 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS covers off many scenarios for wildlife photographers.
Mind you, Sony lenses can be pretty pricey and there are quite literally hundreds of affordable third-party alternatives that I'd recommend, especially from Sigma and Viltrox. If you've got the cash for just one lens, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II can cover a range of scenarios. Elsewhere, Viltrox's AF 85mm F1.4 Pro is a superb portrait lens that costs a third of the price of Sony's – it's incredible value, as are most of the Chinese lens maker's optics.
From hundreds of options, I've whittled down the list to just nine lenses which cover a range of needs and budgets. If you still can't find the perfect lens in my collection, and would like further recommendations, please comment below with your question. And enjoy your Sony A7 V – it's one hell of a camera!
