The "Holy Trinity" of fixed aperture zoom lenses includes a wide-angle, standard, and telephoto lens, all with constant maximum apertures (F2.8 or F4). These lenses cover a wide range of focal lengths and provide consistent exposure control, optimal image quality, and versatility for professional photographers across different genres.
F2.8 variants offer superior image quality, but are generally pricier and heavier. F4 varaints tend to lighter and more affordable, aiming towards enthusiasts.
Premium Wide Zoom (16-35mm)
Fixed aperture wide zoom lenses are designed for wide angle of view with a constant maximum aperture throughout the zoom range.
These lenses are commonly used in landscape and street photography.
| Name | Announced |
|---|---|
| 4/2015 | |
| 9/2008 |
Premium Standard Zoom (24-70mm)
Fixed aperture standard lenses are designed for a wide variety of photogrphy with a constant maximum aperture throughout the zoom range.
These lenses are commonly used in everyday use, street photography and event photography.
| Name | Announced |
|---|---|
| 4/2015 | |
 Sony 28-75mm F2.8Alpha | 8/2009 |
| 1/2008 |
Premium Telephoto Zoom (70-200mm)
Fixed aperture telephoto zoom lenses are designed for telephoto photography with a constant maximum aperture throughout the zoom range, allowing to capture distant subjects without sacrificing image quality or exposure control.
These lenses are commonly used in wildlife, sports, and event photography.
| Name | Announced |
|---|---|
| 10/2013 | |
 Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GAlpha | 6/2006 |
Prime lenses have fixed focal length. Although less versatile than zoom lenses, Primes tend to be lighter and have superior image quality. Moreover, Prime lenses support higher maximum aperture, allowing for better bokehs.
Wide Primes
Wide angle lenses with the fixed focal length.
Ideal for street and landscape photography.
| Name | Announced |
|---|---|
| 6/2006 | |
 Sony 20mm F2.8Alpha | 6/2006 |
 Sony 24mm F2 ZeissAlpha | 7/2010 |
 Sony 28mm F2.8Alpha | 6/2006 |
Standard Primes
Standard lenses with the fixed focal length.
Ideal for street and portrait photography.
| Name | Announced |
|---|---|
 Sony 35mm F1.4 GAlpha | 6/2006 |
 Minolta 50mm F1.4Alpha | |
 Sony 50mm F1.4 ZeissAlpha | 2/2013 |
 Sony 50mm F1.4Alpha | 6/2006 |
Telephoto Primes
Telephoto lenses with the fixed focal length.
Ideal for sports and wildlife photography.
| Name | Announced |
|---|---|
 Sony 85mm F1.4 ZeissAlpha | 6/2006 |
 Sony 85mm F2.8Alpha | 7/2010 |
| 6/2006 | |
| 6/2006 | |
 Sony 135mm F2.8Alpha | 6/2006 |
Macro
A macro lens is a specialized camera lens designed to capture extreme close-up photographs with high magnification (0.5x and higher). It is specifically crafted to focus on subjects at very short distances, allowing for intricate and detailed images of small objects such as insects, flowers, or textures.
| Name | Announced |
|---|---|
| 6/2006 |
Super Zoom
A superzoom lens is a versatile camera lens that combines the functionality of wide-angle and telephoto lenses into a single, convenient package. Superzoom is great for travel as it covers many situations by itself.
| Name | Announced |
|---|---|
| 2/2013 | |
| 9/2008 |
Power Zoom
A powerzoom (PZ) lens are motor-powered zoom lenses with a smooth and precise control of zooming. These are ideal for videos.
| Name | Announced |
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