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Sony Alpha Wide angle lenses for less than $300 that have a generic focus motor

#1	Sony 20mm f/2.8

"It focusses quickly and sharply. I am amazed by the night-time shots. Very sharp and fast focus!" bhphotovideo.com

Focus motor	Generic motor	Max focal length	20 mm

Zoom range	1x	Length	20 mm

Fixed aperture	n/a	Diameter	63 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Weight	69 g

See 23 sample photos taken with the Sony 20mm f/2.8

#2	Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Sony Alpha

Focus motor	Generic motor	Max focal length	14 mm

Zoom range	1x	Length	96 mm

Fixed aperture	n/a	Diameter	87 mm

Auto focus	No	Weight	0.9 kg

#3	Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT Standard

Focus motor	Generic motor	Max focal length	50 mm

Zoom range	3.1x	Length	88 mm

Fixed aperture	Yes	Diameter	81 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Weight	0.6 kg

See 50 sample photos taken with the Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT Standard

#4	Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 Alpha A-Mount Standard

Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 Alpha A-Mount Standard

Focus motor	Generic motor	Max focal length	75 mm

Zoom range	2.7x	Length	94 mm

Fixed aperture	Yes	Diameter	78 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Weight	0.6 kg

#5	Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Sony Alpha

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Sony Alpha

"An excellent lens-especially for the price. The constant f2.8 maximum aperture makes it a first class, low light addition. It is solidly constructed and should last quite a while." bhphotovideo.com

Focus motor	Generic motor	Max focal length	50 mm

Zoom range	2.9x	Length	81 mm

Fixed aperture	Yes	Diameter	74 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Weight	430 g

See 50 sample photos taken with the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Sony Alpha

#6	Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Sony Alpha

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Sony Alpha

"I am just thrilled to have one lens with such wide range of zoom [eqivilent to 28-300 in 35mm film format]." bhphotovideo.com

	Great zoom range
	11.1x

	Great telephoto lens
	200 mm

Focus motor	Generic motor	Max focal length	200 mm

Zoom range	11.1x	Length	84 mm

Fixed aperture	No	Diameter	74 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Weight	398 g

See 50 sample photos taken with the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Sony Alpha

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Sony Alpha Wide angle lenses for less than $300 that have a generic focus motor

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Category

Lens mounts

Price

Aperture

Wide angle

Telephoto

Image stabilization

Focus motor

Type

Sony 20mm f/2.8

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Sony Alpha

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT Standard

Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 Alpha A-Mount Standard

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Sony Alpha

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Sony Alpha