The Sony A7RV is a high-resolution powerhouse with its 61MP sensor and advanced features. To truly harness its capabilities, you need lenses that complement its performance. This guide focuses on Image Quality and Resolving Power to help you make the most of your high-resolution camera. These lenses represent the "best of the best" in performance, but remember that no two lenses are manufactured identically, and quality variance exists. However, Sony's GM lenses are consistently reliable for superior quality.

The Best Prime Lenses for the Sony A7RV, A7RIV, A1, and A1ii

• Sony 14mm F1.8GM
• Sony 20mm F1.8G
• Sony 24mm F1.4GM
• Sony 35mm F1.4GM
• Sony 50mm F1.2GM
• Sony 50mm F1.4GM
• Sony 50mm F1.4 Zeiss
• Sony 85mm F1.4GM II
• Sony 135mm F1.8GM
• Sony 300mm F2.8GM
• Sony 400mm F2.8GM
• Sony 600mm F4.0GM
• Sigma 15mm F1.4 DG DN Fisheye
• Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art
• Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN
• Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN
• Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
• Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG DN Art
• Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro
• Sigma 135mm F1.8 Art
• Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN
• Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
• Tamron 24mm F2.8
• Voigtlander 35mm F2
• Voigtlander 50mm F2
• Voigtlander 65mm F2
• Voigtlander 110mm F2.5

The Best Zoom Lenses for the Sony A7RV, A7RIV, A1, and A1ii

• Sony 28-70mm F2 GM
• Sony 24-70mm F2.8GM II
• Sony 70-200mm F2.8GM II
• Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II
• Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN

Zoom lenses have come a long way in achieving prime-level image quality. While primes are often preferred for low-light capabilities, modern zoom lenses are tempting options for flexibility and performance.

I can already see people getting upset that their lenses that they love so much didn't make the list. Or trying to prove their Sony 85mm 1.4GM is one of best (it doesn't even make the next list). So I've also compiled a list for those who don't need the absolute best. Although, some of the lenses in the next list do come very close.

Excellent Lenses for the Sony A7RV, A7RIV, A1, and A1ii

For those who don't need the absolute "best of the best," here are some excellent alternatives that deliver impressive performance for most users with some of the lenses on this list coming very close to being the "best of the best":

Excellent Prime Lenses

• Sony 35mm F1.8
• Sony 40mm F2.5G
• Sony 55mm F1.8 Zeiss
• Sony 90mm F2.8 Macro G
• Sony 100mm F2.8 STF GM
• Samyang 12mm F2.8
• Samyang 20mm T1.9
• Samyang 35mm F1.8
• Samyang 50mm F1.4 II
• Samyang 85mm F1.4
• Zeiss Loxia 21mm F2.8
• Zeiss Loxia 25mm F2.4
• Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2
• Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8
• Voigtlander 21mm F1.4 Nokton
• Tamron 35mm F2.8
• Tamron 90mm F2.8 DI III Macro
• Laowa 90mm F2.8 Macro 2:1
• Viltrox 16mm F1.8

Excellent Zoom Lenses

• Sony 12-24mm F2.8GM
• Sony 16-35mm F2.8GM
• Sony 24-105mm F4G
• Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8
• Tamron 70-180mm F2.8
• Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN
• Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN