![]() We are also independent from any lens manufacturer and when you check our reviews you will see that we do not hesitate to name any shortcomings of a lens. So we have an in-depth knowledge of these lenses not only because we use them all the time but also because we have reviewed many of them in detail. We are a team of five photographers who all use the FE system and this blog is focused on lens reviews. The TL DR, fits in a reddit comment version of it is like, the lower that number after f looks, the brighter you can get your image to be - and at least in my experience, the difference between shooting a club/reception w/ a f/1.8 and an f/2 is one's deliverable and the other really isn't.Choose the right lens for your Sony Alpha with the help of our independent knowledge gained by writing many in-depth reviews. If you never do those - or do them infrequently enough a grainy picture in that setting would be acceptable to you - you're in the clear! but if you plan on those, it might be a good idea to day 1 cover your bases w/ a broad zoom, note what focal length you use most in dark settings, and buy a prime with that length. But plan on struggling a bit w/ light IF you forsee yourself doing like clubs, dances, wedding receptions, or anything outside around dusk. ![]() Nothing wrong with that ofc, and the tamron zooms are like the perfect 'jack of all trades' type lenses. That being said, just be aware if you go w/ a lens that's 2-2.8, that's a little bit dark for a lens. It's kinda like the lens creates the image & the camera just records it. but if you keep an open mind the next time you have a spare $X000, it's usually gonna be better spent towards a lens than a camera. I hope that's not just a snarky response, & you ofc don't have to overspend right out of the gate. Spending more on lenses than the camera is a pretty normal & realistic practice in the business! If I'm shooting interiors, I'll swap out my 24mm for my Sony 10-20mm f/4 PZ Or I can swap out the 85mm for my Sigma 70mm f/2.8 Macro, if I'm shooting flowers. If I know I'll need more reach, I'll swap out the 85mm for my Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8. Gives me six equivalent focal lengths, fast apertures, in a kit that will fit in a medium shoulder bag. ![]() My usual kit, nowadays, is the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN, the Samyang 45mm f/1.8, and the Sony 85mm f/1.8, with a full frame body AND an APS-C body, which I use as a teleconverter. I've come to value compact and light weight lenses. ![]() I've done the "My camera kit is so heavy, I don't want to take it out." bit. Some have mentioned the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8, but I'd rather have 24mm than 75mm. Even the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8, at just under 2lb, is going to get heavy. At 41oz (over 2.5lb), the Tamron 35-150 is gonna be pretty heavy, on a neck strap, and it's gonna be pretty front heavy on a small body like the A7C. In which case, I'd recommend a Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN. The new Sony 2o-70mm f/4 would handle most duties in daylight, unless you're a bokeh fiend. Sony Alpha Rumors - find out what's coming next Phillip Reeve's beginner's guide to manual lenses on the A7Īstrophotography tutorials & reviews at The Lonely Speck New to the A6000 or other APS-C E-mount? Here are the first lenses you should buyīrian Smith's guide to lens adaptors for E-mount cameras Gary Friedman's excellent e-books on Sony cameras Lensrentals blog - tons of in-depth, trustworthy tests of Sony lenses Phillip Reeve's Comprehensive FE Lens Guide The Alpha Universe: Sony's Official Page for all things Alpha Sony E Mount, Sony A Mount, legacy Minolta A mount, our spiritual cousins in the RX series. This is a Reddit's best source for talking about the Sony Alpha photography system. Proud to be the #1 Camera-Brand Subreddit!
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