These are the best Sony lenses for real estate photography when you want ruler-straight lines, clean corners, controlled flare, and natural color for bright interiors, twilight exteriors, and smooth walkthrough video—and here’s what to look for as you buy: prioritize ultra-wide to wide coverage with low native distortion (and strong profile support), excellent corner sharpness at ƒ7.1–ƒ11, even field curvature, minimal focus breathing (for video), and internal focus/zoom for smooth gimbal balance; pick lighter lenses for long shoot days, weather sealing for drizzle/twilight, and consistent front diameters so one high-quality CPL (use sparingly to avoid blotchy windows/uneven skies) and a solid VND cover the kit; a rubber hood helps seal to glass to kill reflections. Full-frame prime heroes: FE 14mm ƒ1.8 GM (disciplined UWA with superb corners for tight interiors and night exteriors), FE 20mm ƒ1.8 G (threaded, featherweight, sharp edge-to-edge stopped down), FE 24mm ƒ1.4 GM (clean geometry for small rooms and vignette-friendly twilight), and FE 35mm ƒ1.4 GM (details, vignettes, lifestyle add-ons); compact value primes: FE 24mm ƒ2.8 G and FE 40mm ƒ2.5 G for small hybrid kits. Ultra-wide and standard zoom workhorses: FE 12–24mm ƒ2.8 GM (flagship breadth with strong corners and flare control), FE 12–24mm ƒ4 G (lighter value), FE 16–35mm ƒ2.8 GM II (razor sharp, agile), and FE PZ 16–35mm ƒ4 G (power-zoom precision, minimal breathing—killer for smooth room reveals); mid-range coverage: FE 24–70mm ƒ2.8 GM II (prime-like sharpness, great close-focus for fixtures) and FE 24–105mm ƒ4 G (do-it-all with reliable OSS for handheld details). Perspective-control options: Laowa shift primes on E-mount (e.g., 15mm/20mm Shift “Zero-D” types) keep verticals honest at capture; for legacy tilt/shift, adapt Canon TS-E on a sturdy tripod. APS-C shooters get pro-ready kits with E PZ 10–20mm ƒ4 G (tiny, rectilinear feel, power zoom), E 11mm ƒ1.8 (bright UWA for tight interiors and twilights), E 10–18mm ƒ4 OSS (classic value), and E 16–55mm ƒ2.8 G (pro mid-range); mount FE 20/1.8 or FE PZ 16–35/4 on crop for excellent hybrid work. Practical buyer tips: build a two-lens spine (12–24/2.8 + 24–70/2.8 or PZ 16–35/4 + 24–105/4) and add a favorite prime (20/1.8 or 24/1.4) for low-light/twilight; standardize filter sizes for one slim CPL (use lightly on countertops/cabinets, avoid uneven skies through multiple windows) and one VND for video at 1/50–1/60s; test each lens for mustache distortion and field curvature before committing; choose internal zoom/focus for gimbals and fewer balance resets; lighter glass means steadier handhelds and faster room-to-room flow. Real-estate shooting tips: keep the camera level to preserve verticals (or leave margin for post), work at ƒ7.1–ƒ9 for consistent room sharpness, set a fixed height (≈4–5 ft/1.2–1.5 m) for kitchens/baths to keep counters and backsplashes proportionate, bracket (−2/0/+2) and blend to hold windows while keeping interiors bright, use a tripod and 2-sec timer or remote, and bounce flash for clean ceilings (flambient: blend ambient + flash for natural, crisp results); for exteriors/twilight, time blue hour, watch mixed color temps, and add a subtle starburst by stopping down modestly; for video, use a gimbal with PZ 16–35/4, 24/30p at 1/50–1/60s with VND, walk slow S-curves, and enable breathing compensation; carry microfibers for fingerprints on stainless/glass and a black flag to kill rogue reflections. Whether you’re showcasing compact condos, expansive open-plan homes, or luxe twilight estates, the best Sony lenses for real estate photography combine rectilinear discipline, corner-to-corner acuity, and video-friendly handling—so your lines stay straight, your rooms feel spacious, and your listings look irresistibly bright and polished.