# Which Lens Should You Buy First for a Sony Camera?

- Link: https://affantech.com/first-lens-for-sony-camera/
- Published: 2026-10-28T10:29:43+00:00
- Author: Developer Team

**Short answer:** for a Sony full-frame camera the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 is the best
value first lens, the FE 85mm F1.8 is the classic portrait lens, and the FE 24-70mm
F2.8 G Master II is the do-everything professional zoom; APS-C owners should look
first at the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN.

## Full-frame (a7 III, a7 IV, a7 V, FX3A)

  |  Use |  Lens |  Price |  Best for |  
   |  Everyday prime |  Sony FE 50mm F1.8 |  PKR 68,000 |  Portraits, low light, learning composition |  
 |  Portrait |  Sony FE 85mm F1.8 |  PKR 160,000 |  Head-and-shoulders portraits, events |  
 |  Wide and low light |  Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM |  PKR 320,000 |  Environmental portraits, video, travel |  
 |  Pro zoom |  Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |  PKR 490,000 |  Weddings, events, commercial work |

## APS-C (ZV-E10, ZV-E10 II, FX30)

The [Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN](https://affantech.com/brands/sigma/) is a bright
everyday zoom, while the Sigma 16mm, 30mm and 56mm f/1.4 DC DN trio covers vlogging,
everyday and portrait use for a modest price.

## How to choose

 1. **Match the mount and sensor:** FE and DG lenses cover full frame; DC lenses are
    for APS-C.
 2. **Think about what you shoot most:** people (85mm), everything (24-70mm), low light
    and video (35mm).
 3. **Brightness matters:** a lower f-number lets in more light and gives softer backgrounds.

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