Alan Parker wrote:
The 28/1.5, 35/2, 40/1.2, 40/2 and 50/2 are all great starters. You'll love one of those and get a feel for it.
It's all about what focal length you'd like though, we can't pick that for you.
All of these should be available used in your price range, and depending on your preferences could be a good choice. The basic dimension of choice are: 1) focal length of course; 2) aperture of course; and 3) level of corrections with the 35 f/2 APO and 50 f/2 APO correctly for quite a bit more aberrations.
Oh, and one more lens you might consider is the 50 f/1.2 Nokton. It is an excellent lens as well and only available for Leica M mount and Sony E mount. On the used market you can also find the SE version of the 35 f/1.2 Nokton in your price range.
So Noktons for Sony E mount include:
21 f/1.4 28 f/1.5, 35 f/1.2 SE, 40 f/1.2 (this also come in an SE version), 50 f/1.2 (this also come in an SE version), and 75 f/1.5 (The SE versions are lighter, but the aperture ring cannot be declicked--SE stands for stills edition. Optically they are the same, however).
APO Lanthars for Sony E mount include
35 f/2 and 50 f/2 and the two macro lenses 65 f/2 and 110 f/2.5
The 40 f/2 is a new pancake lens and is pretty unique for Sony E mount, although a 40 f/2 Ultron pancake was made for Nikon F mount and Canon EF mount.
I hope that helps as you consider which one to get.
Alan Parker wrote:
The 28/1.5, 35/2, 40/1.2, 40/2 and 50/2 are all great starters. You'll love one of those and get a feel for it.
It's all about what focal length you'd like though, we can't pick that for you.
All of these should be available used in your price range, and depending on your preferences could be a good choice. The basic dimension of choice are: 1) focal length of course; 2) aperture of course; and 3) level of corrections with the 35 f/2 APO and 50 f/2 APO correctly for quite a bit more aberrations.
Oh, and one more lens you might consider is the 50 f/1.2 Nokton. It is an excellent lens as well and only available for Leica M mount and Sony E mount. On the used market you can also find the SE version of the 35 f/1.2 Nokton in your price range.
So Noktons for Sony E mount include:
21 f/1.4 28 f/1.5, 35 f/1.2 SE, 40 f/1.2 (this also come in an SE version), 50 f/1.2 (this also come in an SE version), and 75 f/1.5 (The SE versions are lighter, but the aperture ring cannot be declicked--SE stands for stills edition. Optically they are the same, however).
APO Lanthars for Sony E mount include
35 f/2 and 50 f/2 and the two macro lenses 65 f/2 and 110 f/2.5
The 40 f/2 is a new pancake lens and is pretty unique for Sony E mount, although a 40 f/2 Ultron was made for Nikon F mount and Canon EF mount.
I hope that helps as you consider which one to get.
Alan Parker wrote:
The 28/1.5, 35/2, 40/1.2, 40/2 and 50/2 are all great starters. You'll love one of those and get a feel for it.
It's all about what focal length you'd like though, we can't pick that for you.
All of these should be available used in your price range, and depending on your preferences could be a good choice. The basic dimension of choice are: 1) focal length of course; 2) aperture of course; and 3) level of corrections with the 35 f/2 APO and 50 f/2 APO correctly for quite a bit more aberrations.
Oh, and one more lens you might consider is the 50 f/1.2 Nokton. It is an excellent lens as well and only available for Leica M mount and Sony E mount. On the used market you can also find the SE version of the 35 f/1.2 Nokton in your price range.
So Noktons for Sony E mount include:
21 f/1.4 28 f/1.5, 35 f/1.2 SE, 40 f/1.2 (this also come in an SE version), 50 f/1.2 (this also come in an SE version), and 75 f/1.2 (The SE versions are lighter, but the aperture ring cannot be declicked--SE stands for stills edition. Optically they are the same, however).
APO Lanthars for Sony E mount include
35 f/2 and 50 f/2 and the two macro lenses 65 f/2 and 110 f/2.5
The 40 f/2 is a new pancake lens and is pretty unique for Sony E mount, although a 40 f/2 Ultron was made for Nikon F mount and Canon EF mount.
I hope that helps as you consider which one to get.
Alan Parker wrote:
The 28/1.5, 35/2, 40/1.2, 40/2 and 50/2 are all great starters. You'll love one of those and get a feel for it.
It's all about what focal length you'd like though, we can't pick that for you.
All of these should be available used in your price range, and depending on your preferences could be a good choice. The basic dimension of choice are: 1) focal length of course; 2) aperture of course; and 3) level of corrections with the 35 f/2 APO and 50 f/2 APO correctly for quite a bit more aberrations.
Oh, and one more lens you might consider is the 50 f/1.2 Nokton. It is an excellent lens as well and only available for Leica M mount and Sony E mount. On the used market you can also find the SE version of the 35 f/1.2 Nokton in your price range.
So Nokton for Sony E mount include:
21 f/1.4 28 f/1.5, 35 f/1.2 SE, 40 f/1.2 (this also come in an SE version), 50 f/1.2 (this also come in an SE version), and 75 f/1.2 (The SE versions are lighter, but the aperture ring cannot be declicked--SE stands for stills edition. Optically they are the same, however).
APO Lanthars for Sony E mount include
35 f/2 and 50 f/2 and the two macro lenses 65 f/2 and 110 f/2.5
The 40 f/2 is a new pancake lens and is pretty unique for Sony E mount, although a 40 f/2 Ultron was made for Nikon F mount and Canon EF mount.
I hope that helps as you consider which one to get.
Alan Parker wrote:
The 28/1.5, 35/2, 40/1.2, 40/2 and 50/2 are all great starters. You'll love one of those and get a feel for it.
It's all about what focal length you'd like though, we can't pick that for you.
All of these should be available used in your price range, and depending on your preferences could be a good choice. The basic dimension of choice are: 1) focal length of course; 2) aperture of course; and 3) level of corrections with the 35 f/2 APO and 50 f/2 APO correctly for quite a bit more aberrations.
Oh, and one more lens you might consider is the 50 f/1.2 Nokton. It is an excellent lens as well and only available for Leica M mount and Sony E mount. On the used market you can also find the SE version of the 35 f/1.2 Nokton in your price range.
So Nokton for Sony E mount include:
21 f/1.428 f/1.5, 35 f/1.2 SE, 40 f/1.2, 50 f/1.2, and 75 f/1.2
APO Lanthars for Sony E mount include
35 f/2 and 50 f/2 and the two macro lenses 65 f/2 and 110 f/2.5
The 40 f/2 is a new pancake lens and is pretty unique for Sony E mount, although a 40 f/2 Ultron was made for Nikon F mount and Canon EF mount.
I hope that helps as you consider which one to get.
Alan Parker wrote:
The 28/1.5, 35/2, 40/1.2, 40/2 and 50/2 are all great starters. You'll love one of those and get a feel for it.
It's all about what focal length you'd like though, we can't pick that for you.
All of these should be available used in your price range, and depending on your preferences could be a good choice. The basic dimension of choice are: 1) focal length of course; 2) aperture of course; and 3) level of corrections with the 35 f/2 APO and 50 f/2 APO correctly for quite a bit more aberrations.
Jun 15, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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