The Sony Alpha SLT-A99 (replacing the A900) is a Mid-size full frame DSLR released in September 2012. It has a 24MP 36x24mm CMOS sensor, a fully-articulated 1.2M dot 3″ rear LCD and a 2.3M dot OLED electronic viewfinder, so Sony Alpha A99 is one of the best full frame DSLRs. Below are the best recommended lenses for Sony Alpha A99.
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Best Super Wide-angle Lenses for Sony A99
In this range for Sony A99, there is only one Sony A lens: Sony 20mm F2.8.
Lens | DxOMark | Price | Check Price |
Sony 20mm F2.8 | 15 | check price | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Best Wide-angle Lenses for Sony A99
As we all know , the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A lens is the best wide-angle prime lens for Sony A99 at an affordable price $899. Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC is another best Wide-angle lens for Sony A99.
Lens | List Price | DxOMark | Check Price |
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A | $899.00 | 34 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC | check price | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2/24 ZA | $1,298.00 | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Sony 35mm F1.4 G | $1,498.00 | 24 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Best Standard Lenses for Sony A99
From the list below, you can see the Sony 50mm f/1.4 is the best standard lens for Sony A99. The second best is Konica Minolta AF 50mm f/1.4 lens and Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro lens is the third.
Lens | List Price | DxOMark | Check Price |
Sony 50mm f/1.4 | $448.00 | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Konica Minolta AF 50mm f/1.4 | $— | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro | $598.00 | 22 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Best Telephoto Lenses for Sony A99
There are four best telephoto lenses for Sony A99. The best is the Sony Planar T* 85mm F1.4 ZA lens, but it is very expensive. You can try cheaper lens, such as Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro, Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Sony and Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM lens.
Lens | List Price | DxOMark | Check Price |
Sony Planar T* 85mm F1.4 ZA | $1,698.00 | 33 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro | $798.00 | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Sony | $969.00 | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM | $298.00 | 22 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Best Super Telephoto Lenses for Sony A99
Below are two super telephoto lenses for Sony A99: Sony 300mm F2.8 G II and Sony 500mm F4 G SSM lens.
Lens | List Price | DxOMark | Check Price |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G II | $7,498.00 | 24 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM | $12,998.00 | 22 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Best Prime Lenses for Sony A99
From the list, it is clear the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A lens is the king for Sony A99. If you want a telephoto prime lens, you can try Sony Planar T* 85mm F1.4 ZA and Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro lens.
Lens | List Price | DxOMark | Check Price |
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A | $899.00 | 34 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Sony Planar T* 85mm F1.4 ZA | $1,698.00 | 33 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Sony 50mm f/1.4 | $448.00 | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Sony | $799.99 | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Konica Minolta AF 50mm f/1.4
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$— | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro | $798.00 | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Best Zoom Lenses for Sony A99
According to the DxOMark, Sony Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM is the best zoom lens for Sony A99 with the overall score 22 points. Sony 70-200mm F2.8G and Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 DI USD lens are also great lens for Sony A99, only one point lower than the Sony Vario-Sonnar T* lens.
Lens | List Price | DxOMark | Check Price |
Sony Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II | $2,098.00 | 22 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G II | $2,998.00 | 21 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di USD Sony | $1,299.00 | 21 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD | $499.00 | 20 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Sony Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II
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$2,248.00 | 20 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM Sony | $899.00 | 19 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |