The Ultimate Guide to Sony Zoom Lenses: 20 Best Picks for 2025

📸 Quick Summary: The best Sony zoom lenses to buy

Image	Product	Features
	🏅 Editor's Choice Best All-Around Lens Sony FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM II Lens	Features Great versatile range Fast aperture Lightweight	Check PriceRead Our Review
	🏅 Editor's Choice Best Value All-Around Lens Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art II Lens	Features Great versatile range Affordable Fast aperture	Check PriceLearn More
	Most Versatile All-Around Lens Sony 20-70mm F4 G Lens	Features Great versatile range Compact and Lightweight Very Sharp	Check PriceLearn More
	💰 Great Value Best Budget All-Around Lens Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 G2 Lens	Features Affordable Very Sharp Fast aperture	Check PriceLearn More
	Best Lightweight All-Around Lens Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Lens	Features Compact & Lightweight Affordable Fast aperture	Check PriceLearn More
	🏅 Editor's Choice Best Landscape Lens Sony FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM II Lens	Features Versatile wide focal range Lightest and most compact of its kind Produce sharp images	Check PriceRead Our Review
	Best Value Landscape Lens Sigma 16-28mm f2.8 Lens	Features Very lightweight and compact Affordable Great build	Check PriceRead Our Review
	Best Video Lens Sony PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens	Features Power Zoom Internal Zoom Lightweight & Compact	Check PriceLearn More
	Best Street Lens Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Lens	Features Prime-like sharpness Great subject seperation Very Fast aperture	Check PriceLearn More
	Best Budget Street Lens Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 Lens	Features Versatile focal range Compact & Light-weight Fast aperture	Check PriceLearn More
	🏅 Editor's Choice Best Telephoto Lens Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Lens	Features Great reach Fast Aperture Fast Autofocus	Check PriceRead Our Review
	Best Value Telephoto Lens Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 G2 Lens	Features Affordable Price Fast Aperture Built-in Stabilization Light and Compact	Check PriceLearn More
	Best Budget Telephoto Lens Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 Lens	Features Cheap One of the lightest telephoto lens Optical Stabilization	Check PriceLearn More
	Best Wildlife Lens Sony FE 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 G Lens	Features Great telephoto range Compact & Lightweight Weather-sealed	Check PriceLearn More
	Best Budget Wildlife Lens Sigma 100-400mm f5-6.3 DG DN Lens	Features Great telephoto range Compact & Lightweight Affordable Price	Check PriceLearn More
	Best Bird Photography Lens Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens	Features Super long reach Works with teleconverter Internal zoom	Check PriceLearn More
	Best Budget Bird Photography Lens Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN Lens	Features Super long reach Relatively light & compact Affordable	Check PriceLearn More
	Best Event Lens Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM Lens	Features The fastest aperture you can get for a zoom lens Versatile Focal Range	Check PriceLearn More
	Best Budget Event Lens Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Lens	Features Very versatile focal range Very fast variable aperture	Check PriceLearn More
	Best Macro Lens Sony 70-200mm F4 Macro Lens	Features Can shoot macro Relatively Compact Extremely fast autofocus Works with teleconvertor	Check PriceLearn More

👍 What Makes for a Good Travel Zoom Lens for Sony Cameras?

For me, what makes a good travel zoom lens is the lens that strikes the perfect balance between high-quality glass, weight, and features that will help me take great photos in any situation I might find myself in without hindering my ability to travel around effectively.

I'll be including lenses for different travel situations and shooting styles that reflect the type of traveler you are, such as street photography, wildlife, and general purpose. Additionally, I'll provide budget alternatives that will help your Sony camera reach its full potential.

Of course, feel free to mix and match and see which travel lenses fit your needs the most. Let's begin with the most important travel lens of all, the best all-around general-purpose lens that every travel photographer should have in their kit.

🌎 The Best All-Purpose Lens

Sony FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM II Lens: This is, hands down, the best zoom lens you can get if you are looking for one lens to do it all. The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens is an updated version of the wildly popular but old Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM lens, bringing new features and technologies to an all-purpose lens while keeping it light and small.

The focal range of this lens is also extremely versatile, allowing you to go wide at 24mm, which is great for architecture and landscape, while you have the option to zoom in at 70mm and shoot portraits.

The Sony FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM II lens's optical performance is also outstanding, with its corner-to-corner sharpness and excellent build quality. With its fast aperture at F2.8, the lens can produce stunning bokeh and subject separation, allowing you to capture sharp images even in poor lighting conditions.

The best part about this lens is its form factor. Sony called this lens the world's lightest Full Frame F2.8 constant aperture standard zoom lens, weighing only 690g, which is unheard of for such a versatile lens.

For those of you who are looking for the best Sony all-purpose zoom lens that comes with excellent performance while remaining relatively lightweight and compact, this is the zoom lens to get. It is a little expensive but considering the impressive quality-to-size ratio, I think it is worth the price tag. This lens is truly the one lens to rule them all.

Looking for a complete review of this lens? Check out:A Traveler's Review: Sony 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens

🌎 The Best Value All-Purpose Lens

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art II: If you are looking for an all-purpose zoom lens with a range of 24-70mm for your Sony cameras but the Sony GM lens is a little out of your budget range, the next best option is the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art II lens, the second version of Sigma's popular Mark 1.

This lens covers the most versatile range of 24-70mm, and it comes with a fast aperture of F2.8, an excellent optical performance that definitely gives the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 GM lens a run for its money, and it has a small and lightweight form-factor, weighing only 735 kg, something the previous version lacks.

That said, it is also slightly more expensive than the previous version, retailing at 1,200 USD, but you will get your money's worth if you prefer carrying a more compact and lightweight lens. Although the lens is slightly soft wide open compared to the more expensive Sony 24-70 F2.8 GM II, you will be saving over 1,000 USD which you can use to get another lens, and so if you are looking for the best value all-purpose lens, Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN lens is the way to go.

For more budget Sony lens options, check out:10 Best Sony Budget Lenses To Buy In 2025

💃 The Most Versatile All-Purpose Lens

Sony 20-70mm F4 G Lens: For the most versatile all-purpose lens to get for your Sony cameras, if you do not mind the slower aperture of F4, you just can't beat the Sony 20-70mm F4 G lens.

This lens has a versatile range that can go as wide as 20mm or go to an almost telephoto territory of 70mm, without you having to change lenses. At 20mm, you can shoot all sorts of wide scenes like spanning landscapes or architecture, while you can punch in and get a closer look at your subject with just a twist of your wrist. The fact that this lens is also branded as a G lens, you can be sure that the image quality you get out of this is going to be awesome.

I used to recommend the Sony 24-105mm F4 lens, but I found the wider 20mm focal length to be a bit more useful than having 105mm on the long end. The 20mm focal length will give you a dramatically different look when compared with 24mm, but between 70mm and 105mm, you won't get the same effect due to it being on the longer end.

If you often find yourself shooting in daylight most of the time and you do not want to spend more than you need to, the Sony 20-70mm F4 lens is definitely a great bargain. Click the link below to see the most recent price.

🌎 The Best Budget All-Purpose Lens

Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 G2 Lens: For the most affordable all-purpose zoom lens, the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 G2 lens is also highly recommended for those of you who are looking for a great all-around travel lens that is affordable while retaining 85% of the quality of what you get from premium lenses like the Sony G Master lenses.

Tamron has recently upgraded and released a new version of its popular Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 with new glass and technologies, improving upon the optical and autofocus performance while keeping the price the same as the previous version, making it one of the best budget all-around travel lenses out there.

Even though the focal range is not as wide as that of the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 lens, you are ultimately paying less than half the price of the Sony lens. If you do not shoot at 24mm as often, there is no better option out there than the Tamron lens.

🪶 The Best Lightweight All-Purpose Lens

Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Lens: Now, if you are not a fan of heavy lenses (and trust me, I know how you feel as I travel with big lenses all the time), one of the lightest all-purpose zoom lenses with a fast aperture you can get is the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN lens.

This is the smallest and lightest 28-70mm F2.8 lens you can get for Sony cameras, with the lens weight coming in at only 471 grams (1.04 lbs), which is very impressive.

The quality is almost as good as the Tarmon 28-75mm F2.8 G2 lens, but it comes in a much smaller and lighter form factor, making it great for those who are looking to travel light.

If you are weight-watching and looking for the lightest all-purpose zoom lens you can get for Sony cameras, the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN lens is the one for you.

🏔️ The Best Landscape & Architecture Lens

Sony FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM II Lens: If you are looking for a lens for your Sony camera to film landscapes and architectures on your travel, the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II, the latest iteration of its beloved versatile wide angle lens, is just hard to beat.

With the super-wide focal length of 16mm, you will be able to capture more of the landscape and architecture you are seeing allowing you to get a perspective that you wouldn't be able to replicate with other lenses, not even the all-purpose lenses like the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens.

As you could come to expect with the new Sony GM lenses, the image quality produces with this lens is extremely sharp from corner to corner at almost all the focal range. The F2.8 aperture allows you to use the lens in any condition which is great for travel as you are often shooting in an uncontrolled environment. This lens is also perfect if you like shooting during sunrise or sunset, as well as astrophotography. Really, a one lens to rule them all.

Not to mention the fact that Sony was able to reduce the weight by approximately 80% while improving the sharpness, the autofocus speed, and minimum close focusing distance. It is a better lens than its previous version that I used to recommend in every way.

This lens allows you to cover the ranges the general all-purpose lens like the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens can't capture which makes it a perfect secondary lens to go with your all-around lens.

For a complete review of this lens, check out:A Traveler's Review: Sony 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lens

🏔️ The Best Value Landscape & Architecture Lens

Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Lens: Again, the G Master lenses are not cheap, and it might not be reasonable to buy them, especially if you are just starting out. So, for those of you who are looking for an excellent but affordable architecture/landscape wide-angle lens for your travel, I highly recommend you take a look at the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN lens.

Even though the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN lens is cheaper than the Sony 16-35mm lens, the Sigma lens delivers excellent image quality that is quite comparable to Sony's GM lens in most situations, but in a much lighter and compact package, making it perfect for travel.

Unlike the Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 lens that I recommended earlier, the Sigma lens does go all the way to 16mm, which makes it great for many travel applications. The lens doesn't go as tight as the Sony GM with its 35mm focal range, but I am happy to sacrifice the tight focal range for a lens that is more compact and lightweight.

Best of all, the price of this lens is more than half of the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 GM lens, making it one of the best-value wide-angle lenses you can get. With such an extremely attractive price point, this Tamron lens even made a Sony avid fan like myself think twice about buying the 2000+ USD GM lens over the 900~ USD Sigma lens. If you are looking for an affordable landscape/architecture lens for your Sony camera, this lens is a great option to consider.

For a complete review of the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8, check out:A Traveler's Review: Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Lens

🎥 The Best Video/Vlogging Lens

Sony PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens: If you are mainly a video shooter and you are looking for a zoom lens that is versatile and wide enough to vlog with, the Sony PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens is definitely worth your consideration.

The Sony PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens is a new series of power zoom lenses that allow you to electronically control your zoom, allowing you to capture smooth footage while zooming in and out. This is a valuable feature for video shooters.

The lens also has an internal zoom barrel that does not extend or collapse while zooming, allowing you to utilize the zoom feature on a gimbal without having to rebalance it every time you zoom.

With the power zoom feature and its versatile focal range, you can perform some really cool video tricks with it as well, like the cinematic dolly zoom technique that is often used in Hollywood films by famous directors like Alfred Hitchcock, etc.

With such a lightweight form factor, this lens is also great for gimbal use as it is light enough for most gimbals, and the internal zoom allows you to zoom in and out without messing up the gimbal balance. There is simply no better video lens to get for your Sony camera than this one.

🚶‍♂️ Best Street Photography Lens

Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 Lens: If you're looking for a high-performance zoom lens for street photography that delivers prime-level sharpness and a blazing-fast aperture with excellent subject separation for your Sony camera, I highly recommend checking out the Sigma 28-45mm F1.8. It’s an unusual combination of focal range and aperture, which makes it perfect for street shooting, offering the sharpness of prime lenses with the flexibility of a zoom.

The standout feature of this lens is its ultra-fast f/1.8 aperture, which allows you to create beautifully isolated subjects while keeping them tack-sharp. Among all zoom lenses on this list, you won’t find another with such a fast constant aperture that still lets you zoom in and out freely. Of course, with this kind of performance, it’s a bit bulkier and heavier than more compact options, but that’s a small trade-off for the versatility it provides. If you're after the most capable and flexible zoom lens for photography with prime-like quality, this one is tough to beat.

🚶‍♂️ Best Budget Street Photography Lens

Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 Lens: For the best-value lens for street photography, I have to give it to the Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 lens. The lens has a unique focal range of 20-40mm, which covers the classic 35mm length while allowing you to be more flexible and react to the fast-changing situations of street photography.

With its compact size, lightweight, and discrete body, you should be able to blend in with the crowd and take awesome street photos without sacrificing flexibility. Best of all, the lens is very affordable at the retail price of 680 USD. Given the amount of flexibility you will get with this lens, you are definitely getting your money's worth here.

The lens also comes with an F2.8 aperture, which should be fast enough for the run-and-gun style of shooting that comes with street photography. With such a great price point, incredible flexibility, and the discreetness of its design, the Tamron 20-40mm lens is the best value street photography lens to get for your Sony full-frame camera.

🔎 The Best Telephoto Lens

Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Lens: To complete our trinity of fast zoom lenses for your Sony cameras, the best telephoto lens you can get to pair with your Sony 16-35mm F2.8 and Sony 24-70mm F2.8 is the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II lens.

With this lens, together with the other lenses I listed above, you are essentially covering the telephoto range you are currently missing. This should allow you to shoot more close-up shots of things you might not be able to get up close and personal with, like faraway mountain peaks or people.

The lens comes with a fast aperture of F2.8, allowing you to shoot incredibly sharp images even in the poorest lighting conditions. Not to mention its new autofocus system, which allows you to keep up with fast subjects like birds, and its optical stabilization, which should help smooth out your photos and videos on the longest end.

If you are looking for the best telephoto lens to buy for your Sony cameras, the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II is a complete package that is hard to beat. Hit the link below to check out the recent price.

For a complete review of the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II OSS lens, check out:A Traveler's Review: Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II OSS Lens

🔎 The Best Value Telephoto Lens

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 G2 Lens: For those of you who are looking for a budget-friendly telephoto lens, the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 G2 lens is the best option if your budget is around 1,300 USD.

This lens is the newest version of the beloved Tamron 70-180mm lens, and it remains one of the lightest and most compact telephoto lenses you can get at the moment, with its fast aperture of F2.8, a weight of 866 g (1.91 lbs), a form factor that is no bigger than a small APS-C telephoto lens, and the addition of an optical stabilization system that will come in handy when shooting at 200m, you just can't beat the value-to-feature ratio of this lens.

It is a lens designed specifically for those looking for a fast telephoto lens that is travel-friendly, fast enough to capture action shots, and, best of all, light on the wallet. If you do not mind the lack of 20mm on the further end, the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 G2 lens is a great alternative to the more expensive Sony GM lens, which is more than doubled the price of the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 G2 lens. Hit the link below to check out the latest price:

Looking for a complete list of the best telephoto lens for Sony cameras? Check out:10 Best Sony Telephoto Lenses to Buy in 2025

🔎 The Best Budget Telephoto Lens

Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 Lens: For those of you who are looking for a more compact and affordable option for a wildlife lens, the Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 lens, a new version that replaces the Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 lens, one of my favorite budget telephoto lens, is the lens you are looking for.

This lens improves upon everything the previous version offered. It comes with a wider minimum focal length of 50mm, providing more flexibility when shooting wildlife, and it finally features optical stabilization, something I wish the previous version had. With this new focal length, you can easily zoom in on wildlife or zoom out to capture a bit of the environment without having to switch lenses, which is extremely convenient, especially for wildlife photography.

The lens is slightly heavier than its predecessor, weighing in at 665g. It also costs a bit more at 700 USD, but you will get your money's worth with the extra 50mm on the wider end and the added optical stabilization, which is especially useful for wildlife photography.

I brought the previous version with me on my safari trips around East Africa, and I was able to capture some incredible wildlife shots despite it being a budget option. With this new version, it can only get better! If you are looking to get into wildlife photography and do not want to spend over 2,000 USD on a lens, the Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 lens is, hands down, the best choice.

Looking for a review of the previous version, the Tamron 70-300mm lens? Check out:A Traveler's Review: Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III RXD

🐯 The Best Wildlife Lens

Sony FE 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 OSS GM Lens: If you are looking for the very best telephoto lens to get for wildlife photography and money and weight are no object, then the crown has to go to the Sony 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 GM lens. This lens has an incredible focal length of 100-400mm, which will allow you to bring your subject much closer than any other lens.

The Sony FE 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 lens is not a small or compact lens in any sense, but relative to the reach it gives you, this is as small as it gets. The lens is also one of the sharpest Sony lenses out there, allowing you to capture crisp and clear images of wild animals like birds or the Big Five during a safari trip.

If you have a little bit of space left in your backpack, $2,500 USD to spare, and are looking for the very best wildlife lens with great reach, this is the one to get.

🐯 The Best Budget Wildlife Lens

Sigma 100-400mm f5-6.3 DG DN Lens: For those who are looking for a telephoto lens with a focal range of 100-400mm for wildlife photography and want to save a bit of money, the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN lens offers a great budget alternative to the Sony GM lens I recommended above.

The lens is designed as an entry-level telephoto lens, and it comes in this handheld-friendly form factor that weighs only 1,100 g (2.43 lbs), a benefit you usually don't get from a lens with this much reach.

The lens performs really well for its price. It comes equipped with optical stabilization, which is essential when shooting at this range, and a fast and quiet autofocus mechanism that will help you get those sharp wildlife shots you have always wanted to capture. However, the aperture is quite slow, so be sure to use this lens when the light condition is good enough.

Despite its downsides, at only $899 USD retail, this Sigma lens is a steal, especially for the surprisingly great performance, lightweight and compact form factor, and the super-telephoto reach you can get from it. If you are looking for an affordable super-telephoto lens, the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN is the one to get.

🦅 The Best Bird Photography Lens

Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens: Sometimes, you just need as much reach as you can get. This is especially true when it comes to bird photography, and if you are looking for the longest telephoto lens you can get, the Sony 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS lens is the one to get.

With the incredible reach of 600mm, this is the longest lens you can get before the lens becomes too big to be used handheld. The lens ranges from 200-600mm, allowing you to be flexible with your subject without having to switch lenses.

The lens also works with the Sony 2x teleconverter, allowing the zoom to reach a whopping 1200mm and capture all the fine details of the world to your heart's content.

If you are looking for the longest possible telephoto lens for your Sony cameras, the Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS lens is the way to go, as long as you don't mind the size and the slower aperture.

🦅 The Best Budget Bird Photography Lens

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN Lens: If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to the Sony 200-600mm super-telephoto lens with the same reach but way more affordable, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN lens is definitely worth a look.

This lens has a versatile range of 150-600mm, and it is relatively compact and lightweight, especially when you compare it with the Sony 200-600mm. Amazingly, Sigma was able to make this lens lighter and still give it more reach than all the other competing lenses.

The autofocus may not be as fast as Sony native lenses, but for such a lightweight and compact body and a bargain price of 1,300 USD, it is hard not to recommend the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 lens for those who are looking for a budget wildlife lens.

🎸 The Best Event Lens

Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM Lens: This is, by far, one of the most advanced lenses Sony has ever engineered and made available to the general public. With a highly versatile focal range of 28mm to 70mm, it's an excellent choice for events like concerts and weddings. On top of that, it features an ultra-fast f/2 aperture, making it one of the fastest zoom lenses you can find in the market right now.

This lens is an absolute beast when it comes to performance, delivering near prime-level image quality and sharpness. Its 11-blade diaphragm produces incredibly smooth and pleasing bokeh, offering stunning subject isolation. It also comes packed with professional features such as a de-clickable aperture ring, a zoom torque adjustment switch, and dual customizable focus hold buttons, all designed to make a professional’s life easier.

You’re not sacrificing anything here, this lens offers exactly what you need for high-stakes event shoots like weddings or concerts. While it’s a bit bulkier and heavier, with a premium price tag to match, if you're looking for the best event lens Sony has to offer, this one is hard to beat!

🎸 The Best Budget Event Lens

Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Lens: This lens is as close to magic as it gets when it comes to lens manufacturing; it almost defies the laws of physics.

Tamron accomplished the impossible with their new lens, providing us with an extremely versatile yet highly fast zoom lens that covers the 35-150mm focal lengths. They achieved this while maintaining an almost equal speed to prime lenses, thanks to its variable F2-2.8 aperture.

This incredible feat of engineering allows us to replace two lenses (all-purpose and telephoto) with one lens without having to sacrifice the ability to shoot in low light like other ultra-zoom lenses out there.

With such reach and a fast aperture range, this lens is one of the best event lenses to get if you are looking for a zoom lens to do wedding photography or other indoor events where you often find yourself shooting in poor lighting conditions, like at a concert.

It is a little heavy and bulky, so it isn't great for travel. However, for other applications where you don't have to hand-hold the lens all day, the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 lens is definitely hard to beat.

🐞 Best Macro Lens

Sony 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS Ⅱ Lens: For the best macro zoom lens for Sony cameras, the reward goes to the new Sony 70-200mm F4 Macro lens, which is the first zoom telephoto macro lens Sony has ever released. With the already versatile zoom range of 70-200mm, the ability to shoot half macro at all focal length allows you to get up close and personal with small subjects you might encounter when you travel, like insects or flowers.

The lens is also compatible with the Sony FE 1.4x and 2x teleconverters, which the previous version, the Sony 70-200mm F4 G lens, doesn't have. That increases the versatility of this lens even more, allowing you to zoom in to 400mm with the 2x teleconverter. Also, when using the teleconverter, you will also be able to shoot life-size 1:1 macro at all focal lengths, which is unprecedented.

Another cool thing about this lens is that since it no longer has internal zoom, Sony was able to reduce its size by almost 20%, at only 150mm in length, allowing you to easily pack it in your camera bags without eating up space, which is perfect for travel. Not to mention, they were also able to shave off the weight a bit to 794g compared to its predecessor and yet still managed to add more features.

If you are looking for a single zoom lens to shoot landscapes, macros, and wildlife, all in one, you just can't beat the Sony 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS Ⅱ lens, especially when you pair it with the Sony FE 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.

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Camera: Sony a7R V, the highest resolution full-frame camera out there, is my go-to camera when I travel. All of my recent photos and videos are all from this beast.

All-Around Travel Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.8 GM II lens is the lens I mounted on my camera the most. The lens covers most of the ranges I need for travel from wide to telephoto. If I have to take only one lens with me on my travel, it would be this lens.

Ultra-Wide Lens: Sony 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lnes: An ultra-wide lens I often use to shoot expansive landscapes and capture massive architecture I stumble upon while traveling.

Telephoto Lens: Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II lens is one of the most versatile lenses to have. It is great for picking out details in landscapes and capturing wildlife when combined with the Sony FE 2x teleconverter.

Portrait Lens: Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Lens is the most compact and lightweight 85mm F1.4 lens out there. It's sharp and produces stunning bokeh for subject separation, perfect for portraits and street photography.

Drone: DJI Mavic Mini 2, a perfect drone for those who travel light. It weighs less than 250g and smaller than an iPhone when folded and can capture 4K video as well as 12 megapixels RAW photos. More than enough for its size.

Bag: Langly Alpha Globetrotter is a camera bag I use to carry all these lenses as well as other essentials when I'm traveling.

Further Reading for Photography

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• Despite its age, the Sony a7RIII, a 42.2 MP landscape camera, is still used by many. If you are one of those people and are looking to spice it up a little, why not get a new lens and breathe new life into your beloved camera? Here are the 7 Best Sony a7RIII Lenses for Travel.
• King of travel filmmaking, the Sony a7S III is a fan favorite for filmmakers on the road. If you own this beast, be sure to check out the 7 Best Sony a7S III Lenses for Travel.
• Wondering which Sony Mirrorless camera is right for you? The Best Sony Travel Cameras to Buy in 2025.
• Just bought a new Sony mirrorless camera? Check out: 15 Tips & Tricks For Your New Sony a7C, a7III, and More.
• For the best hybrid travel camera to buy, the Sony a7R V, with its 61-megapixel sensor and video capabilities, is hard to beat. Check out my review here: A Traveler's Review: The Sony a7R V Camera
• Looking for the very best travel full-frame camera to buy for your next trip? How about the Sony a7C, the smallest full-frame camera with an EVF in the world! Check out my review: A Traveler's Review: The Sony a7C Camera
• The king of travel lenses has arrived. The Sony 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens is, hands down, the best travel all-purpose zoom lens I have ever owned. Here's why: A Traveler's Review: Sony 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens.
• Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II OSS lens is, hands down, the best telephoto lens to get for your Sony cameras, but it comes with an extremely high price tag. Here is a complete traveler's review of the lens: A Traveler's Review: Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II OSS Lens.
• Looking for a lightweight and affordable landscape/architecture travel lens that is also extremely capable? Here is A Traveler's Review of the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Lens.
• Looking for the best travel portrait lens to buy for your next trip? You can't beat the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN lens. Here is A Traveler's Review of the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens.
• Looking for a compact and lightweight travel telephoto lens for wildlife and landscape? You are going to love this lens. Here is A Traveler's Review of the Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 lens.
• Ever wondered what a full-time travel blogger like myself carries in my camera bag? Check out: What's In My Camera Bag in 2025?
• Wondering which Sony Mirrorless camera is right for you? The Best Sony Travel Cameras to Buy in 2025.
• Just bought a new Sony mirrorless camera? Check out: 15 Tips & Tricks For Your New Sony a7C, a7III, and More.
• Bought a new camera and not sure what camera accessories to buy? Check out: 14 BEST Sony Camera Accessories You Should Buy.
• Want to start a YouTube channel and looking to buy new cameras for travel vlogging? Check out: 8 Best Cameras For Travel Vlogging to Buy.
• Want to learn how I was able to take so many good pictures of myself while I travel solo? Check out: How To Take Great Pictures of Yourself.
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