Lightest full frame lens for A7 mark II

[spectaculator]

After a long run with DSLRs, hard rock guitar playing and 100+ mile long ride with my bicycle, I have problems with my wrists on both hands. Heavy things are not for me to fool around for long walks. What is the lightest full frame lens that I can get for my A7 II? Are there many options with and without adapters?

[Olaf W.]

You should specify the focal length needed. The 50mmf1.8 is quite light for example.

[spectaculator]

50mm is my all time favourite focal length. I would also like any shorter ones. Are there any third part E mount lenses. AF on lenses is also preferred.

[Pieter]

The Samyang 35mm f/2.8 is about as small and light as it gets if you want AF. Lens weighs about 80 grams. Don't own the lens but reportedly image quality is pretty decent considering the weight and cost of the lens. Arguably on par with the 35 f/2.8 Sony/Zeiss.

Edited August 21, 2020 by Pieter

[spectaculator]

25 minutes ago, Pieter said:

The Samyang 35mm f/2.8 is about as small and light as it gets if you want AF. Lens weighs about 80 grams. Don't own the lens but reportedly image quality is pretty decent considering the weight and cost of the lens. Arguably on par with the 35 f/2.8 Sony/Zeiss.

It looks tinny and well priced. I will certainly go for one. That will make it and unbeatable mirrorless bundle. Quite lightweight and very capable nevertheless.

Thank you!

[Pieter]

You might also want to try the Samyang 45mm f/1.8. At 162 grams it's still incredibly light weight, it's closer to your ideal 50mm focal length and over a stop faster than the 35mm f/2.8.

[tizeye]

One of the first lens I bought was the Sony FE 35 f2.8. Nice, compact and the reverse lens hood. I still own it and use occasionally if doing "prime only". I find my favorite walkaround is the 16-35 f4, coupled with the 55 Sony/Zeiss (the second lens I purchased) in my pocket/light lens (no camera space) bag.

Edited September 29, 2020 by tizeye

[paulmich]

Choose a prime lens such as a sony 20mm or 24mm

[Commanderbrot]

On 8/21/2020 at 10:55 AM, Pieter said:

The Samyang 35mm f/2.8 is about as small and light as it gets if you want AF.

Secound that!

I used to have one and it was practically glued onto my A7 Mark I. I regret selling it, but when I went the APS-C route it didn't make sense to me any more.

As I'm back at FF, I bought the Samyang 24mm which is in the same ballpark and makes for a very nice landscape and city-combo.