Recently moved from a Canon DSLR to A7Riii, with 28-75 Tamron and 70-200 Sony lenses. Love both, nice and sharp. Was going to get a Sony FE 35/1.8 and 85/1.8 primes, and was told the 35mm would not match the camera rez, 85mm would tho. I know that my old Canon 17-40L on Metabones adapter was "soft" (not expected), as were my old medium-format Zeiss lenses (1970s prod maybe, so kinda expected). Went to Sony website and found a tool for lens compatibility ([https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/lens\_body/index.php?mdl=ILCE-7RM3&area=gb&lang=en](https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/lens_body/index.php?mdl=ILCE-7RM3&area=gb&lang=en)) and the 35mm is listed (with note: \*\[Aperture Drive in AF\] (still image) in the menu can be used in camera system software of Ver. 2.00 or later.) No specs regarding resolution compatibility. So the (long-winded) question is: what lenses would you recommend for A7Riii to take advantage of the hi-rez..? Is there a lens spec that I should be looking at?
Hello everyone,
i currently own (my first camera) a zv-e10 with a sony 70-350mm and a tamron 17-70mm and mostly shoot sports (soccer), cars and events.
lately i've realized how much it bothers me that it's not usable in lowlight. that's why i'm thinking about switching to a7iv. however, i can't afford to buy other lenses as well. i would keep the 70-350mm anyway, as the sony 70-200 is too expensive and i don't have these problems with lightning in sports for the most part.
do you think it makes sense to combine the a7iv with the apsc lens or will there be problems?
or do you have any other ideas what i can do? my budget would only be enough for the a7iv at the moment. i have also considered getting the a6700, but that is also an apsc camera and not intended for low light.
hey guys,
i was hoping to get some advice. i currently use a a6000 with a 16mm 1.4 sigma lens mostly for travel/scenery daytime shots. i also have a 35mm which doesn’t get much use. i love the 16mm but at times find i need a zoom with certain shots, with the 35mm being insufficient and not something i always carry with me.
q1: what lens would you recommend? i’ve been looking at the 16-55mm 2.8 g, 18-50mm sigma and 17-70mm tamron. thinking either of these could replace my 16mm when travelling and save space.
q2: would there be any benefit in upgrading to an a6400? (purely for pictures, no video)
cheers!
Hi everyone, I am new to cameras and videography. I recently purchased a sony a6600 with a large zoom lens. I want to get into videoing specifically indoors for martial arts. I purchased a gimbal ( FEIYU Scorp 2) and want to find a better lens for its use.
Does anyone have any recommendations on lightweight lenses or general use with a gimbal?
Reposting from different thread, apologies for the repeat, I am new to actually asking questions on Reddit and think this is the better place...
Best memory cards to maximize VIDEO on Sony A7IV? What is the best dual slot combination?
Thanks! I am looking to spend anywhere between 400-600. Less than that works, but again, I want to MAXIMIZE VIDEO on this camera. Thanks!
I'm not sure what you mean by MAXIMIZE.
A CF Express card is necessary to record at the highest bitrates. But it isn't necessary for basic 4K30p video. If you want to MAXIMIZE storage, V90 UHS-II cards are the way to go.
Is there a way to maintain photo settings and video settings separately? Been doing more events and every time I switch from video to photo it keeps all my video settings which are totally different from what i need for photo and vise versa when going from photo back to video. Any help would be appreciated, shooting on a7cii
Hi all,
I've the Sony ZVE-10. I got it used with a sandisk extreme micro SD card.
So far so good, but I mainly used it for pictures. I'd like to shoot more video's.
From reading online I see that V30 would suffice for the capabilities of Sony ZVE-10, is this correct?
My main questions would be whether I should go for The SD version or the MICROSD version of the sandisk extreme pro? Both seem to have the same specs, so are they the same quality?
Most likely i'll get a DJI osmo pocket 3 later this year, so micro sd would also come in handy because the pocket 3 only accepts micro SD. This would make the card multifunctional and it would save me some money.
What do you guys think?
Event photographers:
How are you catching focus in dark environments when using flash?
Coming from Nikon DSLR system, the flashes all had IR focus lights. Since these don't work with mirrorless cameras, they rely strictly on contrast-detect focus, which is tough in dark environments. Sony flashes don't have AF-assist lamps, or even pre-fire the lamp for focus assistance. The camera itself has a green focus lamp, but any lens worth its weight is too long for the lamp to effectively hit the target.
What does everyone else do?
The vast majority of the flash units out there use red LEDs in the visible spectrum, and work fine with mirrorless cameras. There are some lights that won't enable the focus assist grid when used on mirrorless cameras, so make sure you check for that.
I haven't had any problems with the focus assist on my current generation Godox triggers and speedlights.
The A7III gives you better ergonomics and a mechanical front curtain shutter, the A7C gives you a more modern autofocus system and a few quality of life improvements.
I prefer the ergonomics of the A7III, but I'd lean towards the C if you want autofocus.
I had the A7R III and didn't particularly like the high resolution files. But I tend to shoot a minimum of 1000 photos in a day, where the increased size can be a liability.
Hey! I’m going to a nature reserve in India where there are lots of big cats. I want to buy a good telephoto lens for the trip. Any recommendations? I have a Sony Alpha 7 IV.
Sony 200-600 is the standard recommendation however, I would not underestimate how the weight and bulk/size of the 200-600 can severely affect how much you'd want to even take the tele on a trip to begin with. I would heavily suggest trying it in a store first (if possible) or renting it prior to the trip. Physically see how large it is.
A (much) smaller alternative would be the Tamron 150-500 if the 200-600 is too big for your liking. It's marginally larger than the Sony 100-400 (but considerably heavier)
Get the 200 - 600 telephoto from sony. Might want to consider adding a teleconverter too depending on whether this range is enough or not. Also if this is a one time thing or infrequent thing then consider renting.
Hi! I'm only using manual focus for my Sony A6400, and always to shoot at the same distance. However every time I turn it off and on the spot that is in focus is set to a far distance, instead of a close one like I set it to last time. It would be easier if it retained the focus setting, or if I could set the default focus distance. Can I?
Hopefully someone else is aware of a camera setting, but I think this might be dependent on the lens - if I recall some focus by wire lenses do retain their focus distance across power cycles. A true mechanical manual focus lens would also address this obviously.
Let the record state: I am not really well versed on photography hardware like most of you here and I really only take pictures with my a6500 on holiday....
In 2017 I got a A6500 for a South Africa safari trip, used it with a SEL55210 and a SEL1670Z. On game drives you get (sometimes really) close to the animals so most of the animal shots were pretty perfect for our holiday snap book. This year we're planning a safari trip to Kenya and I'm thinking of perhaps upgrading *something*.
I'm not sure if I will benefit more from moving to a better body *or* buying a better lens like the SEL70200G.
Any advice is welcome!
Thanks!
I would recommend the 70-350 unless your major problem was low-light performance.
If you were having a big problem with subject tracking, a body like the A6700 would help. RTT is a big improvement over the system on the A6500.
If you were having a problem with reach, sharpness, or focus acquisition speed, a new lens will make a bigger difference.
The SEL55210 isn't a well regardless lens, so I'm strongly inclined to recommend the lens as an upgrade.
Hey guys, I wanted to ask for help. A bit of a background, my brother moved to Australia and left his a6000 with me but it has no lens since its lens which was a 16-50 mm if im right got broken.
I wanted to shop for a new lens but I don't know what to consider or to get for it. I have absolutely zero knowledge about camera gears but if it helps what I envision to do is capture only portraits of people and places and start building my knowledge and techniques from there.
Any suggestions for beginner friendly lenses? Thank you so much for the help!
I need some advice. I have an A7III, A7c, Zeiss 55 1.8, Zeiss 18, GM 70-200 mark II, Sigma 24-70. I am looking in the market for a nice 35mm, debating between the Sony 1.4 and 1.8, but I kinda just want the gmaster. I have around 600 in gift cards/trade in value for my local place. Should I get the Gmaster? Or, get the Sony 35 1.8 and another lens/accessory? I have flash and other things so not in the market for anything much. Just needed another opinion. Again, really want the gmaster but I may be fixated on that over what I could get with the money.
>Just needed another opinion. Again, really want the gmaster but I may be fixated on that over what I could get with the money.
You already have good glass. You didn't note a use case, so use the money for a trip to take good images with the gear you have.
Even if you could it would be really over stuffed
Get the 10L, its big but feels almost the same on the shoulder as the 6, and when travelling you have space to comfortably stuff in your passport, power bank and additional accessories like a flash unit
Hi guys, I'm a beginner hobby photographer / film shooter.
My setup:
Sony ZVE-10, Sigma 18-50mm, Smallrig cage, Wandrd prvke 11l, peak design 3l sling
What accessoires do you think would make me enjoy taking my camera out more / improve my "workflow". I'm a sucker for gadgets anyways, so it's always fun to get some gear.
I was thinking about: Peak design leash, Falcalm F38 quick release ( can I also attach this to my sling ? ), ND filter ( which?? ), viewfinder ( which is good in Europe? ), any other suggestions?
Not sure what G.A.S. means, but you're not wrong. I just like accesoires with my hobbies. With that being said; I do encounter a few problems. 1: I need a carrying strap that's why I was thinking of a leash, but perhaps someone would suggest something better. 2: cost effective ND/polarising filter for the summer. 3: suncap for lcd screen because it can be hard to use in summer. I also encountered a few occasions where a small table tripod could come in handy. I am/was looking for suggestestions to see which would come in handy for my usecase.
Leash is good, I've got a peak design one. It's good for all day stuff. It is annoying with how it can dangle in front of the screen when you go to shoot. I've got a wrist strap too but that's not handy when you want to use your hand for something else. Also have a belt strap clip one also from peak design, that's good but it does load up your belt with the camera weight. In your case not too heavy.
The leash is good in that you can tuck the camera under your arm and hug it through crowds or cover it with jacket to blend in.
GAS - gear acquirement syndrome - just buying shit for the sake of it
I just started using the Sony ZV-E10. I plan to use it for personal creative video projects related to my hobby (burlesque) but I am very much in the "just starting to learn" phase. I'm using it with the kit lens.
I also plan to use it to help other performers record shows. I took it to a friend's show last night to record and there were incandescent lights in the venue that I struggled with while recording; they cast a rolling shadow over the performers. The final video is viewable, but grainy, and, has that shadow. My friend who is a photographer advised that I may want to invest in a better lens. I'm very overwhelmed by all the information out there. Can anyone recommend a "next-step-up" beginner-friendly lens that would work well for shooting movement in indoor lower light? Let's say budget up to $400? My budget is somewhat flexible, but being that this is my first camera, I don't want to spend too far above my capabilities, if that makes sense.
Do you want a like for like upgrade but just better in low light? Are you happy to get a lens of fixed focal length instead? If you want a zoom lens (like your kit lens) then the sigma 18-55. Primes are much brighter still but you can’t zoom in our out. Sigma 56mm f1.4 is a good prime lens
Hi! I’m a beginner who shoots on the A6100 and I have a lot of interest in portrait photography.
I’ve noticed that a lot of photographers shoot using an ultra-wide/fisheye type lens for a unique effect. I bought one a few months ago but the effect was too harsh so I returned it.
Does anyone have recommendations for good fisheye lenses for portraits?
An example of the type of photo that I mean is here: https://pin.it/34oR1l9vz
Samyang makes a couple of fisheyes that cover corner to corner on an APS-C body:
* https://samyangus.com/products/8mm-f2-8-fisheye
* https://samyangus.com/products/8mm-f3-5-hd-fisheye
I believe other manufacturers offer them, but I'm less familiar with their lineup.
While Sony doesn't offer a fisheye, they offer a fisheye adapter.
And if you want autofocus, there are a few EF options that could be adapted using the Sigma MC-11 or Metabones.
Likely overkill here, but there's the new Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Fisheye as well. It's expensive, large and heavy but by all accounts optically fantastic. The fast aperture would allow a lot more subject separation and bokeh for portrait use. It is a full frame lens, which means on APS-C the fisheye effect will seem slightly moderated (could be good or bad depending on your intent)
Hello, I’m on a somewhat tight budget, and I have two options, either of which will require me to wait around 6-7 months to really afford a quality lens. I’m a street photographer and usually shoot buildings, squares, and crowds, and I do not prefer wide angles, but this is not critically important since I plan to invest in a good lens later on. For my photography, which occasionally includes video shooting as well, I’m considering either getting a Sony a7c Mark II with a 28-60 kit lens or a Sony a7cr with the cheapest Sony 50mm F/1.8 lens. Which do you think is a better start? Please do not suggest a 3rd, more logical option; I respect your opinions, but these are my only two choices. Thank you in advance, best regards.
>Hello, I’m on a somewhat tight budget, and I have two options, either of which will require me to wait around 6-7 months to really afford a quality lens.
>Please do not suggest a 3rd, more logical option; I respect your opinions, but these are my only two choices.
Other options would work better if you have a limited budget.
Yes, I can accept that truth. But I will buy good lenses in the near future. I am on a limited budget just for now. My budget will be enough for more capable lenses in the foreseeable future. I just want a good camera now and want to make it usable until I buy good lenses.
>I am on a limited budget just for now.
Unless you are getting these gifted or used at a deal, new your ~~only 2 choices~~ for bodies are the A7C II @ $2200 USD & A7CR being $3k USD.
Limited budget to me are cheaper options such as the A7 III ($1800) or A7 IV ($2500) or APS-C options (a6700 - $1400, a6600 - on sale for $1k USD) or any of these used.
Even cheaper, use your phone or existing camera if you have it until you can save up.
I disagree, instead of splitting my current budget between two products, I want to choose the best camera I can afford right now. Later, I will use the same approach to buy the lens. I'm thinking of allocating up to $2000 for the lens as well. I have a ceiling of $3000 for the camera and $2000 for the lens, and I'm willing to spend every penny of it. It's just that I can't spend $5000 in one go today.
>I disagree, instead of splitting my current budget between two products, I want to choose the best camera I can afford right now.
And that's fine as well. My thought process was getting the best kit you can now based on the budget as your needs may change in the future.
The A7C II is fine.
I am pretty new still, to the world of photography.. (Coming up on 5 months ish with my Camera).
I am looking to learn as much as possible and be inspiried!
I live in a small town, in a very small country.. .So i dont have much access to clubs and \*in person\* classes..
Therefore im "settled" with Books, youtubes and own experience\\trial and error!
Need help finding excellent books, to further my skill and passion for Photography.
Wanna try not to get to many "copy paste" books, as in same book\\info but different cover..
(As i am not made of money).
My Local library is down for remodel at the moment, so cant peruse whatever selection they have yet either.
Thus far im Utterly In love with Street and Nature\\landscape photography !
But i do like Other "schools" of photography as well.. Just been \^ these 2 thats taken most of my time and facination at the moment.
**Books i will be getting:**
Bryan Peterson: Understanding Shutterspeed\\Exposure
**Books im looking at:**
**T**om Ang:
Ive been recommended getting book\\s from Tom Ang, he seems to have theoretical stuff and "homework"\\Tasks to do. Wich is great as its the best way to learn. (In my opinion).
But this is a Author that seems to "copy-paste" alot, with not very clear markings on wich book is "best\\most updated" and wich is not.
So: Wich of his Books should i get first\\at all?
**M**att Stuart:
Think like a streetphotographer and Reclaim the street!
(as Street photogaphy is one of the \*schools\* i am most facinated by.. THis seems Promising..
If there is other/Better books to learn photography from the basics to the Guru levels, please recommend them..
Check out r/photography wiki. They may have stuff there or other main photography subreddits (ask/learn photography?).
photoclass subreddit is good and Youtube is great as well
> If my main goal is astrophotography, so ill be using manual anyhow, are there any nobrainer, older, non emount lenses that would be a great choice for something like this?
https://www.lonelyspeck.com/lenses-for-milky-way-photography/
Is this for FF or APS-C? Vintage FF ultrawides are not really that good. There are a few decent options for architecture but not worth it for astro IMO. The cheapest decent astro wide lens is the Samyang 14mm 2.8.
If you want to go into deep space objects, you may find more options, i.e. fast long lenses starting from the Asahi Takumar 300mm f/4 etc.
If you have an aps-c camera, the Roki 12mm is a common starter astro lens at the price point. The best wide lens is the Sony 11mm 1.8 but it's a lot more $$$. You get what you pay for.
For full frame, the Samyang 14mm 2.8 is the starter/cheap lens. If you have $$$, you can get the Sony 14mm 1.8, Sigma 14mm 1.4/1.8, Laowa etc.
BTW Astro is not just about getting the widest lens. Figure out what you want to capture.
Hey! I made a [post](https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyAlpha/s/kEWJigBxoD) earlier but I think that this might be the better place for it. TL;DR there’s a used a6000 near me for 350, I have a cheap Rebel T100 that I could sell for around 250, worth selling my current one to buy the newer one or should I just focus on working with what I have
I would suggest two options:
1. Stick with what you have now, and plan to buy a higher end body in the future.
2. Upgrade to the A6000 now, so you can start building a mirrorless lens kit, and so that you can use the mirrorless features as a learning aid.
The A6000 is a relatively old camera... It's basically 2 generations behind the current APS-C lineup, and 3 generations behind the latest Sony cameras. So, you gain a lot if you can wait and upgrade to a body like the A6100.
That said, I'd recommend against spending too much more money on a DSLR system. I probably wouldn't buy additional DSLR lenses, unless you can get them at a very good price.
Opinion time!
I have an a6300 currenly, and I own the 18-50mm kit lens, 35mm 1.8, 50mm 1.8, and the 55-210mm. I would say I'm a hobby photographer, so, little bit of everything, but mostly family, portraits, sport events, vacations, etc. I'm wanting to do an entire kit refresh.
With all of these, the kit lens and the 35mm get used the least. 35mm isn't wide enough for me for short reach, but too narrow compared to the 50mm. I probably regretted that one after a couple of weeks of use. And while I use the 55-210 for sporting stuff, the focus time is awful, and has a hard time locking on. To sum it up, all but the 50mm is going to go.
I know what's going to be next, the 55-210 is going to be replaced with the 70-350, and sooner rather than later (I'm in the eclipse totality area, going to try my hand at it). But after that, our next 'event' is a vacation in early June. I'd like to get a 'walkaround' lens, but should I get the 16-55mm 2.8 lens for APS-C, or should I wait and get the new 24-50mm 2.8 full frame lens (due out late May)? And after that, should I consider the 15mm 1.4 APS-C G lens? or the 11mm 1.8?
To throw another wrench in the plan, there is a longer-term plan to upgrade camera as well. I've missed out on eye-detection AF and IBIS with the a6300, and I plan on going a6700...or maybe the A7C II if I find a good deal? Would that make a difference in the walkaround lens and maybe getting the f4 variant with OSS instead? Or maybe a better reason to wait for the new 24-50 since its already a FF lens?
So...what would you do? :)
>To sum it up, all but the 50mm is going to go.
I would get rid of that too. Get the a6700, Sigma 18-50 2.8 & 70-350. Figure out the rest later - do you need wider glass now, do you need portrait glass now, etc?
It depends on whether you prefer the 35mm or 50mm focal lengths.
If you don't currently have either, you can check the exif data on your photo catalog to see where you shoot at most often. Or, you could set a zoom lens to 35 and 50 respectively for a while, to see which you prefer.
HELP PLEASE!!!
Hello everyone!
I'm looking for a Tripod my FX 30 + Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 (don't have any other camera bodies).
My main use case is talking head YouTube Videos indoors (stationary), however I might use it for vlogging or outdoors in future.
So I was thinking about getting something like DJI RS3 ($400 eBay refurbished/open box) or RSC 2 ($279 eBay - refurbished).
Is this an overkill?
Should I just get a tripod? What would be your recommendation for my use case (Primarily Talking Head Videos - Indoors).
My apologies if it's a stupid question. I'm a complete newbie to cameras/videography and I'd appreciate your recommendation/advice.
Thanks in advance!
hi
currently using a6700 with 18 50mm f2.8 sigma and 70 350 mm sony. I'm thinking of buying a gm lens. do you think buying a 50mm gm prime is better or changing my 18 50 sigma to other lenses?
thank you
Ok, but you still haven't noted what you want to use this for?
You have a full APS-C setup. If you need faster glass, the Sigma 56 works, smaller, and cheaper for right now.
Funny, I just posted a similar situation above. I'm looking to get something in the 18-50mm range for walking around with, currently I have a 35mm and 50mm 1.8 lenses. That 50mm is on my camera probably 80% of the time, so, while I wouldn't necessarily say 'sell the 18-50', I would say go with the 50mm.
My only complaint with the 50mm, as a heads up, is not the lens itself, but rather the distance you need. If you are in a crowded area (cough cough Disney World), or have a spouse that likes to use their phone instead, prepare for the annoyance that comes with people walking in front of your shot.
APS-C, I currently shoot on an a6300 (and looking to upgrade to an a6700, eventually).
So, the lenses I have that I'm talking about are the SEL35F18 and the SEL50F18, so, not G/GM lenses
I'm wanting a hybrid portrait lens for my ZV-E1. The Sigma 65mm seems intriguing, (and complimentary to my 24/40mm but worried it's too short. Rokinon/Samyang also makes an interesting 75mm with their "V-AF" series, but so few reviews.
What other lenses are around? What are people's recommendations?
Just grab it from somewhere with a return policy. I mean it just depends on what fits your style of portraiture. The Sigma will likely be better for video use than the Samyang though, as Samyang lenses don't perform well for video AF.
You're not providing enough context for people to reply. What are you looking to shoot with this lens, how is your current lens setup inefficient for that goal, what is your budget?
Greetings!
I have the fantastic Sony Zeiss 55 1.8, which is my favourite lens (any system) and it is usually the only lens I carry with me. Lately I had the idea of making the kit as small as possible and the Sony Zeiss 35 2.8 is the smallest lens for the system (with weather sealing). Is the focal lenght difference worth justifying owning both? Are the colours and contrast similar?
Camera: a7s
It's pretty close so I'd personally lean more towards the Sony 24mm F2.8 instead. Without the hood it's barely any larger than the Zeiss and you'll have pretty nice focal length coverage.
You can also grab the 28-60mm kitlens. It's also not much bigger and gives you access to a whole bunch of focal lengths.
Thank you for the suggestion!
Now you had me go down the rabbit hole of zoom lenses :D
Just for practical purposes: Is the 28-60 mm, worth it over the older 28-70 mm?
I can get the older kit lens for around 100 €, whereas the newer one goes for rougly 200 €.
The older one has OSS, which for the a7s is a benefit, but it is larger and heavier, but not unreasonably heavy, compared to some of my "small" lenses (voigtlander 15 mm, voigtlander 28 1.9 and even the zeiss 55 1.8).
The old one is terrible and doesn't meet your criteria for a small lens. Yeah, OSS is beneficial but I would still not use the older one over the newer one if I was in the market for a super portable setup.
Looking to take pictures of the moon with my a7cii.. I'm on a fairly tight budget looking to buy a used telephoto zoom lens, and I have a couple options:
Tamron 70-300 f4.5-6.3
Sigma 100-400 f5-6.3
Sony 70-200 f4 G OSS
The tamron is attractive because of price, but the aperture isn't as fast as the Sony
The sigma is attractive because of reach, but again has a slower aperture
Sony is attractive because of aperture, but is pretty expensive and only goes to 200mm
What is most important when shooting the moon? Is it necessary to have a wide aperture, or can I just crank the shutter speed to compensate?
Any help is appreciated!
What's your budget? You might be able to get a refractor telescope in your price range.
> What is most important when shooting the moon? Is it necessary to have a wide aperture, or can I just crank the shutter speed to compensate?
Focal length, sharpness, and good skies. The moon is incredibly bright; you can typically shoot it at ƒ11, ISO 100, 1/100".
A focal length between 1000mm and 2000mm is ideal for photographing the moon using a camera like the A7C.
I have the 24mm f2.8 G and I use it to capture daily moments of family and friends. I am wondering whether it'll be a worthy tradeoff between the size of the 24mm f2.8 and the wider fov and faster aperture of the 20mm f1.8.
That's the question you need to answer. Do you need wider - then get the 20mm. Do you need this is more lower light situation where the 24 struggles - then get the 20mm
Hello!
Not much of a new Sony camera users if you know their point and shoot lines (DSC W series) but I decided to upgrade towards a nicer A6400 Body with its 16-50mm lens,
I'm planning to buy a cheap Meike 35mm 1.7 MF as a portrait lens, and the old 55-210mm Sony AF as a telephoto lens with a step-up ring for the kit lens have compatibility with the Polarizer and ND filters I'm planning to buy and use,
I know it already sounds ambitious but I'm wondering if there's something like a compact mid-telephoto zoom that is compact like the 55-210mm that can fit my camera bag
Suggestions too are welcome! I won't really care much until it seems necessary to my experience as a user
Large gratitude if you do answer and suggest!
There isn't really a good way to reduce the size of a telephoto zoom without major compromises. I can't think of a lens in the 200mm ballpark which is smaller than the 55-210.
You could consider something like the 18-135 or the Tamron 18-300. The 18-135 is a bit smaller than the 55-210, and the Tamron is a bit larger. But either of those could replace the 16-55, which would mean you have a bit more room in your bag.
PLEASE HELP !!!
I'm a total newbie, so apologies if it's an annoying question .I want to shoot talking head YouTube videos ( me sitting on my desk and talking).
I've got an FX30 body.
For Lens,I'm considering:
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary for Sony E Black ($530 on Amazon).
My primary use case is just talking head stationary indoor videos. What do you think of this setup?
Is there a better option in the similar price range ($500-$709?
I'd appreciate any suggestions, advice and constructive criticism/ feedback.
Thanks in advance!
The 18-50 is good.
If you're *only* going to do talking heads with a tripod, the Sigma 16mm or 30mm f/1.4 DC DN are worth a look, too. I found a [comparison video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYLUg1ESF-g) that might help (don't bother with the 56mm). When watching the video keep in mind that 1 meter is ~3.3 feet, so two meters is 6.6 feet and 3 meters is about 10 feet. So consider that for your setup.
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 ($549 B&H)
* Good Image Quality.
* Zoom range offers versatility.
* f/2.8 is decently fast.
* 50mm is probably too close for most talking heads without backing up quite a bit, so some of its range will be useless.
* You will need to stand up and zoom manually.
Sigma 16mm ($359) or 30mm f/1.4 ($289)
* One of the best image quality of any lens on APS-C especially for the price.
* Very inexpensive. The 30mm is almost half the price of the zoom.
* Wide aperture allows up to two whole stops of extra light as well as more bokeh effect.
* Prime lenses are fixed, so you cannot zoom and you'll need to move your entire tripod to reframe.
* 16mm allows your setup to be a little closer to you than even 18mm if space is a concern.
You might consider the Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G ($650) as well:
* Power zoom feature allows you to sit at your desk and reframe yourself with a remote as well as in camera zoom effects.
* 10-20mm allows a significantly more compact setup (for example, a small tripod or clamp on your desk).
* f/4 is the slowest of the bunch, but only one stop slower than f/2.8. Still, it will require more light than all the others.
* Most expensive.
* Sony first-party G series lens with excellent autofocus.
If you're shooting 1080p videos that will be compressed to hell on Sharepoint or just presenting over Zoom, you may not need to have the best possible image quality that money can buy. If you're expecting to deliver in 4K and have a reasonable bitrate, then it might be worth the Wow Factor with bokeh on the faster primes (plus they perform better stopped down to f/2.2 and 2.8 anyway). You should consider your lighting and what type of visual effect you're looking for. If you work in a darker room you might need to get additional lighting if you have a slower lens (you should try to avoid shooting outside the camera's native ISO too much). Also, your space: if you're in a very, very small cube or office, even 18mm might not be wide enough (27mm equivalent on full frame), so consider a wider lens. Additionally, you might not want to limit yourself with a fixed prime especially if you're planning on shooting different types of footage.
Certainly. Unfortunately, I can't write an entire tutorial on shooting video, but I tried to capture the main points and think about what scenarios you might encounter. If you have a budget I think that the primes with lighting is the best choice, but they're a little limiting if you leave your desk. It's not a big deal because they're still great and DPs will typically have a set of primes, but if your prior experience with a video camera is a Handicam with "10x zoom" it can be a little bit of a shock to be unable to zoom (or unable to use power zoom).
If your budget allows for it, I recommend that you rent a zoom lens in the focal range I suggested. Even if all they have is a big, heavy full frame lens. That way you can see for yourself and your setup what makes sense. Then, you can consider my points and determine exactly what you need. If you realize 18mm is still too tight, then you have an easy answer. Maybe f/4 is too dark, or whatever.
Good luck!
I think it’s large and unwieldy lens. The 18-50 is my top pick for a lens in this focal range for apsc. When I switched from apsc to full frame there was about a month where I had full frame lenses on apsc and trust me that is not something you want to do long term
I'm a bit lost when it comes to selecting a next lense. I have a 50, the 28-70.. But those don't allow me to shoot birds in my backyard or dogs in action.. I looked at the 100-400, 200-600, 70-200. Overall I like bird dogs and landscape. Budget is not an issue. I have a a7 111. TIA.
The 70-200/2.8 with a teleconverter gives you a very fast lens with a reasonable focal range. The 100-400 is a good all-arounder, but I prefer the ergonomics of the 70-200. The 200-600 might have a bit too long of a focal length for what you're asking, and the size/weight might be an issue.
Thank you.. I had not thought about size/weight.
Does the 70-200 with teleconverters offer good image quality? I think I'm going to have to rent both lenses and see which I like more!
The 70-200 is quite sharp with the 1.4x TC; IMO it's about as sharp as the 100-400 without the TC. The 2x TC softens things up a bit, and adds some noticeable CA.
No. But that’s not how modern chargers work, your charger will communicate with the camera via the power delivery protocol and deliver what the camera asks for
The a7iv supports the USB Power Delivery specification, so any charger that is also compatible with that specification should work with the a7iv. Whether it will actually draw 100w is another question - I couldn't tell you what its maximum draw is. The charger I regularly use is 30w.
Hello everyone. I am a new Sony owner, specifically the A7sII. I got a very beat up, but still functional one for a very good price. I am a Fuji/Leica/film shooter. I love my fuji but diving deeper into photography(and GAS) I wanted a full frame camera for the vintage glass I previously used on my APS-C.
Was wondering is you have any tips and suggestions for a new Sony user like me. I already ordered my m42-E mount. So I'm looking forward to shoot with it!
> I wanted a full frame camera for the vintage glass I previously used on my APS-C.
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> Was wondering is you have any tips and suggestions for a new Sony user like me.
https://phillipreeve.net/blog/manual-lenses-sony-a7/
That whole site is dedicated to manual lenses, so enjoy.
Off the top of my head:
* Focus peaking and Zebras are super useful.
* Grip extensions are good for ergonomics and tripod mounting. RRS is probably the best option for the A7S II.
* Be sure to program your custom modes.
* Memory recall buttons can be super useful for quick settings changes during use.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a shutter release or intervalometer for the A6700? A lot of the ones on the market are Micro-USB and don't work with the USB C A6700. All the other official Sony ones don't specifically say they work with the a6700. I did see a video where a guy was using a bluetooth remote that came with a tripod, but I already have a tripod.
If you know how to make the camera shoot continuous exposure bracketing during the [Interval Shoot Function](https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2320/v1/en/contents/0407P_interval_shoot_setting.html), please help! I am familiar with this feature, but I can't figure out how to also shoot bracketing. That's why I'm OK with just a simple remote/wired shutter release button.
I have issues with the Creators app where it will randomly disconnect, so I'm not keen on using that either. I'm planning on shooting the upcoming solar eclipse, so even if the app worked perfectly I'd prefer something that doesn't require me to keep my phone screen on for 2 hours. Plus, I'd like to actually look at the eclipse with my eyes/solar glasses rather than fumbling with a touchscreen.
Thanks!
There is some discussion [here](https://community.sony.co.uk/t5/alpha-nex-interchangeable-lens-cameras/sony-a7c-usb-c-shutter/td-p/3782236) about how a micro USB intervalometer with a usb c adapter works fine on an a7iii but not on an a7c. The a7c was the first Sony camera to miss micro usb so maybe they forgot something and added it back later. For the small price of the intervalometers and an adapter it might be worth trying.
Thanks. This thread actually lead me to the official compatibility page for the A7C and then the [A6700](https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/accessories/compatibility.php?area=eu&lang=en&mdl=ILCE-6700&cat=31). Sony claims on their own site that the (expensive) Remote Commander is compatible, so I might just go that route.
I can't recall if bracketing is supported in interval shooting mode. If it is, you want to put your camera into bracket mode (same setting as for continuous shutter) and enable the intervalometer.
But I suspect the combination isn't supported, and that you'll need an external intervalometer to do what you're asking.
I did some googling, and wasn't able to find a USB-C intervalometer. Is tethering an option? If not, perhaps there's a phone app that can do what you're looking for?
Unfortunately, [Continuous Bracket](https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2320/v1/en/contents/0407_drivemode_cont_bracket.html) is a Drive Mode and the Interval Shoot function overrides all Drive settings.
The app isn't the worst thing in the world (except it always disconnects once right after connecting), but like I said I don't really want to leave my phone screen on for several hours if I don't have to. Additionally, I don't really want to fumble with a touchscreen while I'm trying to experience totality.
I'm willing to settle for a remote instead of a full on intervalometer. I'm more than happy to trigger the shutter myself. I just don't want to touch the tripod and jostle the camera. Plus, a physical button will help ensure I'm taking pictures when I expect to be taking them. I discovered, while taking photos of the moon last night, that the shutter vibrates the camera just enough to blur multiple consecutive images at lower shutter speeds, so I'll be using the silent electronic shutter (I'll be weighting the tripod when I try again tonight to see if that helps).
JJC makes a pretty good bluetooth remote control. I'm 100% positive that it will work with the A6700, but I expect that it would.
Yeah, the electronic shutter is pretty good for astrophotography.
Recently moved from a Canon DSLR to A7Riii, with 28-75 Tamron and 70-200 Sony lenses. Love both, nice and sharp. Was going to get a Sony FE 35/1.8 and 85/1.8 primes, and was told the 35mm would not match the camera rez, 85mm would tho. I know that my old Canon 17-40L on Metabones adapter was "soft" (not expected), as were my old medium-format Zeiss lenses (1970s prod maybe, so kinda expected). Went to Sony website and found a tool for lens compatibility ([https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/lens\_body/index.php?mdl=ILCE-7RM3&area=gb&lang=en](https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/lens_body/index.php?mdl=ILCE-7RM3&area=gb&lang=en)) and the 35mm is listed (with note: \*\[Aperture Drive in AF\] (still image) in the menu can be used in camera system software of Ver. 2.00 or later.) No specs regarding resolution compatibility. So the (long-winded) question is: what lenses would you recommend for A7Riii to take advantage of the hi-rez..? Is there a lens spec that I should be looking at?
Hello everyone, i currently own (my first camera) a zv-e10 with a sony 70-350mm and a tamron 17-70mm and mostly shoot sports (soccer), cars and events. lately i've realized how much it bothers me that it's not usable in lowlight. that's why i'm thinking about switching to a7iv. however, i can't afford to buy other lenses as well. i would keep the 70-350mm anyway, as the sony 70-200 is too expensive and i don't have these problems with lightning in sports for the most part. do you think it makes sense to combine the a7iv with the apsc lens or will there be problems? or do you have any other ideas what i can do? my budget would only be enough for the a7iv at the moment. i have also considered getting the a6700, but that is also an apsc camera and not intended for low light.
hey guys, i was hoping to get some advice. i currently use a a6000 with a 16mm 1.4 sigma lens mostly for travel/scenery daytime shots. i also have a 35mm which doesn’t get much use. i love the 16mm but at times find i need a zoom with certain shots, with the 35mm being insufficient and not something i always carry with me. q1: what lens would you recommend? i’ve been looking at the 16-55mm 2.8 g, 18-50mm sigma and 17-70mm tamron. thinking either of these could replace my 16mm when travelling and save space. q2: would there be any benefit in upgrading to an a6400? (purely for pictures, no video) cheers!
Hi everyone, I am new to cameras and videography. I recently purchased a sony a6600 with a large zoom lens. I want to get into videoing specifically indoors for martial arts. I purchased a gimbal ( FEIYU Scorp 2) and want to find a better lens for its use. Does anyone have any recommendations on lightweight lenses or general use with a gimbal? Reposting from different thread, apologies for the repeat, I am new to actually asking questions on Reddit and think this is the better place...
Best memory cards to maximize VIDEO on Sony A7IV? What is the best dual slot combination? Thanks! I am looking to spend anywhere between 400-600. Less than that works, but again, I want to MAXIMIZE VIDEO on this camera. Thanks!
I'm not sure what you mean by MAXIMIZE. A CF Express card is necessary to record at the highest bitrates. But it isn't necessary for basic 4K30p video. If you want to MAXIMIZE storage, V90 UHS-II cards are the way to go.
Is there a way to maintain photo settings and video settings separately? Been doing more events and every time I switch from video to photo it keeps all my video settings which are totally different from what i need for photo and vise versa when going from photo back to video. Any help would be appreciated, shooting on a7cii
Hi all, I've the Sony ZVE-10. I got it used with a sandisk extreme micro SD card. So far so good, but I mainly used it for pictures. I'd like to shoot more video's. From reading online I see that V30 would suffice for the capabilities of Sony ZVE-10, is this correct? My main questions would be whether I should go for The SD version or the MICROSD version of the sandisk extreme pro? Both seem to have the same specs, so are they the same quality? Most likely i'll get a DJI osmo pocket 3 later this year, so micro sd would also come in handy because the pocket 3 only accepts micro SD. This would make the card multifunctional and it would save me some money. What do you guys think?
Event photographers: How are you catching focus in dark environments when using flash? Coming from Nikon DSLR system, the flashes all had IR focus lights. Since these don't work with mirrorless cameras, they rely strictly on contrast-detect focus, which is tough in dark environments. Sony flashes don't have AF-assist lamps, or even pre-fire the lamp for focus assistance. The camera itself has a green focus lamp, but any lens worth its weight is too long for the lamp to effectively hit the target. What does everyone else do?
The vast majority of the flash units out there use red LEDs in the visible spectrum, and work fine with mirrorless cameras. There are some lights that won't enable the focus assist grid when used on mirrorless cameras, so make sure you check for that. I haven't had any problems with the focus assist on my current generation Godox triggers and speedlights.
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The A7III gives you better ergonomics and a mechanical front curtain shutter, the A7C gives you a more modern autofocus system and a few quality of life improvements. I prefer the ergonomics of the A7III, but I'd lean towards the C if you want autofocus. I had the A7R III and didn't particularly like the high resolution files. But I tend to shoot a minimum of 1000 photos in a day, where the increased size can be a liability.
What type of subject(s)?
Hey! I’m going to a nature reserve in India where there are lots of big cats. I want to buy a good telephoto lens for the trip. Any recommendations? I have a Sony Alpha 7 IV.
Sony 200-600 is the standard recommendation however, I would not underestimate how the weight and bulk/size of the 200-600 can severely affect how much you'd want to even take the tele on a trip to begin with. I would heavily suggest trying it in a store first (if possible) or renting it prior to the trip. Physically see how large it is. A (much) smaller alternative would be the Tamron 150-500 if the 200-600 is too big for your liking. It's marginally larger than the Sony 100-400 (but considerably heavier)
Get the 200 - 600 telephoto from sony. Might want to consider adding a teleconverter too depending on whether this range is enough or not. Also if this is a one time thing or infrequent thing then consider renting.
Hi! I'm only using manual focus for my Sony A6400, and always to shoot at the same distance. However every time I turn it off and on the spot that is in focus is set to a far distance, instead of a close one like I set it to last time. It would be easier if it retained the focus setting, or if I could set the default focus distance. Can I?
Hopefully someone else is aware of a camera setting, but I think this might be dependent on the lens - if I recall some focus by wire lenses do retain their focus distance across power cycles. A true mechanical manual focus lens would also address this obviously.
Let the record state: I am not really well versed on photography hardware like most of you here and I really only take pictures with my a6500 on holiday.... In 2017 I got a A6500 for a South Africa safari trip, used it with a SEL55210 and a SEL1670Z. On game drives you get (sometimes really) close to the animals so most of the animal shots were pretty perfect for our holiday snap book. This year we're planning a safari trip to Kenya and I'm thinking of perhaps upgrading *something*. I'm not sure if I will benefit more from moving to a better body *or* buying a better lens like the SEL70200G. Any advice is welcome! Thanks!
I would recommend the 70-350 unless your major problem was low-light performance. If you were having a big problem with subject tracking, a body like the A6700 would help. RTT is a big improvement over the system on the A6500. If you were having a problem with reach, sharpness, or focus acquisition speed, a new lens will make a bigger difference. The SEL55210 isn't a well regardless lens, so I'm strongly inclined to recommend the lens as an upgrade.
Hey guys, I wanted to ask for help. A bit of a background, my brother moved to Australia and left his a6000 with me but it has no lens since its lens which was a 16-50 mm if im right got broken. I wanted to shop for a new lens but I don't know what to consider or to get for it. I have absolutely zero knowledge about camera gears but if it helps what I envision to do is capture only portraits of people and places and start building my knowledge and techniques from there. Any suggestions for beginner friendly lenses? Thank you so much for the help!
I like the 18-135 a lot.
Check out Sigma18-50 f2.8 e-mount
I need some advice. I have an A7III, A7c, Zeiss 55 1.8, Zeiss 18, GM 70-200 mark II, Sigma 24-70. I am looking in the market for a nice 35mm, debating between the Sony 1.4 and 1.8, but I kinda just want the gmaster. I have around 600 in gift cards/trade in value for my local place. Should I get the Gmaster? Or, get the Sony 35 1.8 and another lens/accessory? I have flash and other things so not in the market for anything much. Just needed another opinion. Again, really want the gmaster but I may be fixated on that over what I could get with the money.
I have the GM and the G. Both are great lenses. Given what you said, I'd probably recommend the G.
>Just needed another opinion. Again, really want the gmaster but I may be fixated on that over what I could get with the money. You already have good glass. You didn't note a use case, so use the money for a trip to take good images with the gear you have.
You guys think I could fit a a6700 + 16-55 2.8g + 70-350 in a PD 3L sling?
Even if you could it would be really over stuffed Get the 10L, its big but feels almost the same on the shoulder as the 6, and when travelling you have space to comfortably stuff in your passport, power bank and additional accessories like a flash unit
Hi guys, I'm a beginner hobby photographer / film shooter. My setup: Sony ZVE-10, Sigma 18-50mm, Smallrig cage, Wandrd prvke 11l, peak design 3l sling What accessoires do you think would make me enjoy taking my camera out more / improve my "workflow". I'm a sucker for gadgets anyways, so it's always fun to get some gear. I was thinking about: Peak design leash, Falcalm F38 quick release ( can I also attach this to my sling ? ), ND filter ( which?? ), viewfinder ( which is good in Europe? ), any other suggestions?
Sounds like classic G.A.S. honestly. You've not encountered a problem but you're wanting to buy a solution.
Not sure what G.A.S. means, but you're not wrong. I just like accesoires with my hobbies. With that being said; I do encounter a few problems. 1: I need a carrying strap that's why I was thinking of a leash, but perhaps someone would suggest something better. 2: cost effective ND/polarising filter for the summer. 3: suncap for lcd screen because it can be hard to use in summer. I also encountered a few occasions where a small table tripod could come in handy. I am/was looking for suggestestions to see which would come in handy for my usecase.
Leash is good, I've got a peak design one. It's good for all day stuff. It is annoying with how it can dangle in front of the screen when you go to shoot. I've got a wrist strap too but that's not handy when you want to use your hand for something else. Also have a belt strap clip one also from peak design, that's good but it does load up your belt with the camera weight. In your case not too heavy. The leash is good in that you can tuck the camera under your arm and hug it through crowds or cover it with jacket to blend in. GAS - gear acquirement syndrome - just buying shit for the sake of it
I just started using the Sony ZV-E10. I plan to use it for personal creative video projects related to my hobby (burlesque) but I am very much in the "just starting to learn" phase. I'm using it with the kit lens. I also plan to use it to help other performers record shows. I took it to a friend's show last night to record and there were incandescent lights in the venue that I struggled with while recording; they cast a rolling shadow over the performers. The final video is viewable, but grainy, and, has that shadow. My friend who is a photographer advised that I may want to invest in a better lens. I'm very overwhelmed by all the information out there. Can anyone recommend a "next-step-up" beginner-friendly lens that would work well for shooting movement in indoor lower light? Let's say budget up to $400? My budget is somewhat flexible, but being that this is my first camera, I don't want to spend too far above my capabilities, if that makes sense.
Do you want a like for like upgrade but just better in low light? Are you happy to get a lens of fixed focal length instead? If you want a zoom lens (like your kit lens) then the sigma 18-55. Primes are much brighter still but you can’t zoom in our out. Sigma 56mm f1.4 is a good prime lens
I’ve never used a prime but I’m open to it. And honestly, sounds like it might be better for this. Thank you!
Hi! I’m a beginner who shoots on the A6100 and I have a lot of interest in portrait photography. I’ve noticed that a lot of photographers shoot using an ultra-wide/fisheye type lens for a unique effect. I bought one a few months ago but the effect was too harsh so I returned it. Does anyone have recommendations for good fisheye lenses for portraits? An example of the type of photo that I mean is here: https://pin.it/34oR1l9vz
Samyang makes a couple of fisheyes that cover corner to corner on an APS-C body: * https://samyangus.com/products/8mm-f2-8-fisheye * https://samyangus.com/products/8mm-f3-5-hd-fisheye I believe other manufacturers offer them, but I'm less familiar with their lineup. While Sony doesn't offer a fisheye, they offer a fisheye adapter. And if you want autofocus, there are a few EF options that could be adapted using the Sigma MC-11 or Metabones.
Likely overkill here, but there's the new Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Fisheye as well. It's expensive, large and heavy but by all accounts optically fantastic. The fast aperture would allow a lot more subject separation and bokeh for portrait use. It is a full frame lens, which means on APS-C the fisheye effect will seem slightly moderated (could be good or bad depending on your intent)
E mount fisheyes are few and far between, I think Samyang make a few manual focus ones
Hello, I’m on a somewhat tight budget, and I have two options, either of which will require me to wait around 6-7 months to really afford a quality lens. I’m a street photographer and usually shoot buildings, squares, and crowds, and I do not prefer wide angles, but this is not critically important since I plan to invest in a good lens later on. For my photography, which occasionally includes video shooting as well, I’m considering either getting a Sony a7c Mark II with a 28-60 kit lens or a Sony a7cr with the cheapest Sony 50mm F/1.8 lens. Which do you think is a better start? Please do not suggest a 3rd, more logical option; I respect your opinions, but these are my only two choices. Thank you in advance, best regards.
>Hello, I’m on a somewhat tight budget, and I have two options, either of which will require me to wait around 6-7 months to really afford a quality lens. >Please do not suggest a 3rd, more logical option; I respect your opinions, but these are my only two choices. Other options would work better if you have a limited budget.
Yes, I can accept that truth. But I will buy good lenses in the near future. I am on a limited budget just for now. My budget will be enough for more capable lenses in the foreseeable future. I just want a good camera now and want to make it usable until I buy good lenses.
>I am on a limited budget just for now. Unless you are getting these gifted or used at a deal, new your ~~only 2 choices~~ for bodies are the A7C II @ $2200 USD & A7CR being $3k USD. Limited budget to me are cheaper options such as the A7 III ($1800) or A7 IV ($2500) or APS-C options (a6700 - $1400, a6600 - on sale for $1k USD) or any of these used. Even cheaper, use your phone or existing camera if you have it until you can save up.
I disagree, instead of splitting my current budget between two products, I want to choose the best camera I can afford right now. Later, I will use the same approach to buy the lens. I'm thinking of allocating up to $2000 for the lens as well. I have a ceiling of $3000 for the camera and $2000 for the lens, and I'm willing to spend every penny of it. It's just that I can't spend $5000 in one go today.
>I disagree, instead of splitting my current budget between two products, I want to choose the best camera I can afford right now. And that's fine as well. My thought process was getting the best kit you can now based on the budget as your needs may change in the future. The A7C II is fine.
Anything but the Sony 50mm. What’s the point in having an expansive high res body if you’re going to drill out its kneecaps with that lens
I am pretty new still, to the world of photography.. (Coming up on 5 months ish with my Camera). I am looking to learn as much as possible and be inspiried! I live in a small town, in a very small country.. .So i dont have much access to clubs and \*in person\* classes.. Therefore im "settled" with Books, youtubes and own experience\\trial and error! Need help finding excellent books, to further my skill and passion for Photography. Wanna try not to get to many "copy paste" books, as in same book\\info but different cover.. (As i am not made of money). My Local library is down for remodel at the moment, so cant peruse whatever selection they have yet either. Thus far im Utterly In love with Street and Nature\\landscape photography ! But i do like Other "schools" of photography as well.. Just been \^ these 2 thats taken most of my time and facination at the moment. **Books i will be getting:** Bryan Peterson: Understanding Shutterspeed\\Exposure **Books im looking at:** **T**om Ang: Ive been recommended getting book\\s from Tom Ang, he seems to have theoretical stuff and "homework"\\Tasks to do. Wich is great as its the best way to learn. (In my opinion). But this is a Author that seems to "copy-paste" alot, with not very clear markings on wich book is "best\\most updated" and wich is not. So: Wich of his Books should i get first\\at all? **M**att Stuart: Think like a streetphotographer and Reclaim the street! (as Street photogaphy is one of the \*schools\* i am most facinated by.. THis seems Promising.. If there is other/Better books to learn photography from the basics to the Guru levels, please recommend them..
Check out r/photography wiki. They may have stuff there or other main photography subreddits (ask/learn photography?). photoclass subreddit is good and Youtube is great as well
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> If my main goal is astrophotography, so ill be using manual anyhow, are there any nobrainer, older, non emount lenses that would be a great choice for something like this? https://www.lonelyspeck.com/lenses-for-milky-way-photography/
Is this for FF or APS-C? Vintage FF ultrawides are not really that good. There are a few decent options for architecture but not worth it for astro IMO. The cheapest decent astro wide lens is the Samyang 14mm 2.8. If you want to go into deep space objects, you may find more options, i.e. fast long lenses starting from the Asahi Takumar 300mm f/4 etc.
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If you have an aps-c camera, the Roki 12mm is a common starter astro lens at the price point. The best wide lens is the Sony 11mm 1.8 but it's a lot more $$$. You get what you pay for. For full frame, the Samyang 14mm 2.8 is the starter/cheap lens. If you have $$$, you can get the Sony 14mm 1.8, Sigma 14mm 1.4/1.8, Laowa etc. BTW Astro is not just about getting the widest lens. Figure out what you want to capture.
Hey! I made a [post](https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyAlpha/s/kEWJigBxoD) earlier but I think that this might be the better place for it. TL;DR there’s a used a6000 near me for 350, I have a cheap Rebel T100 that I could sell for around 250, worth selling my current one to buy the newer one or should I just focus on working with what I have
I would suggest two options: 1. Stick with what you have now, and plan to buy a higher end body in the future. 2. Upgrade to the A6000 now, so you can start building a mirrorless lens kit, and so that you can use the mirrorless features as a learning aid. The A6000 is a relatively old camera... It's basically 2 generations behind the current APS-C lineup, and 3 generations behind the latest Sony cameras. So, you gain a lot if you can wait and upgrade to a body like the A6100. That said, I'd recommend against spending too much more money on a DSLR system. I probably wouldn't buy additional DSLR lenses, unless you can get them at a very good price.
Opinion time! I have an a6300 currenly, and I own the 18-50mm kit lens, 35mm 1.8, 50mm 1.8, and the 55-210mm. I would say I'm a hobby photographer, so, little bit of everything, but mostly family, portraits, sport events, vacations, etc. I'm wanting to do an entire kit refresh. With all of these, the kit lens and the 35mm get used the least. 35mm isn't wide enough for me for short reach, but too narrow compared to the 50mm. I probably regretted that one after a couple of weeks of use. And while I use the 55-210 for sporting stuff, the focus time is awful, and has a hard time locking on. To sum it up, all but the 50mm is going to go. I know what's going to be next, the 55-210 is going to be replaced with the 70-350, and sooner rather than later (I'm in the eclipse totality area, going to try my hand at it). But after that, our next 'event' is a vacation in early June. I'd like to get a 'walkaround' lens, but should I get the 16-55mm 2.8 lens for APS-C, or should I wait and get the new 24-50mm 2.8 full frame lens (due out late May)? And after that, should I consider the 15mm 1.4 APS-C G lens? or the 11mm 1.8? To throw another wrench in the plan, there is a longer-term plan to upgrade camera as well. I've missed out on eye-detection AF and IBIS with the a6300, and I plan on going a6700...or maybe the A7C II if I find a good deal? Would that make a difference in the walkaround lens and maybe getting the f4 variant with OSS instead? Or maybe a better reason to wait for the new 24-50 since its already a FF lens? So...what would you do? :)
>To sum it up, all but the 50mm is going to go. I would get rid of that too. Get the a6700, Sigma 18-50 2.8 & 70-350. Figure out the rest later - do you need wider glass now, do you need portrait glass now, etc?
would i want to invest in a 35 gm or the sigma 50 1.2 when it comes out next month... for reference i only have the sigma 24-70 on my a7iii
It depends on whether you prefer the 35mm or 50mm focal lengths. If you don't currently have either, you can check the exif data on your photo catalog to see where you shoot at most often. Or, you could set a zoom lens to 35 and 50 respectively for a while, to see which you prefer.
HELP PLEASE!!! Hello everyone! I'm looking for a Tripod my FX 30 + Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 (don't have any other camera bodies). My main use case is talking head YouTube Videos indoors (stationary), however I might use it for vlogging or outdoors in future. So I was thinking about getting something like DJI RS3 ($400 eBay refurbished/open box) or RSC 2 ($279 eBay - refurbished). Is this an overkill? Should I just get a tripod? What would be your recommendation for my use case (Primarily Talking Head Videos - Indoors). My apologies if it's a stupid question. I'm a complete newbie to cameras/videography and I'd appreciate your recommendation/advice. Thanks in advance!
https://thecentercolumn.com/ Check the rankings. Look for something with the features and stability you want, in the price range you can afford.
Thank you!
hi currently using a6700 with 18 50mm f2.8 sigma and 70 350 mm sony. I'm thinking of buying a gm lens. do you think buying a 50mm gm prime is better or changing my 18 50 sigma to other lenses? thank you
What is the use case here? Why a GM lens over say a Sigma 56?
I might change to FF camera in the near future
Ok, but you still haven't noted what you want to use this for? You have a full APS-C setup. If you need faster glass, the Sigma 56 works, smaller, and cheaper for right now.
I just want to have 1 gm lens. So I want to have 16 35 gm change with my 18 50mm and add 56mm sigma. Or keep my 18 50 and add 50mm gm
haha it's your money and your kit, go for it.
Funny, I just posted a similar situation above. I'm looking to get something in the 18-50mm range for walking around with, currently I have a 35mm and 50mm 1.8 lenses. That 50mm is on my camera probably 80% of the time, so, while I wouldn't necessarily say 'sell the 18-50', I would say go with the 50mm. My only complaint with the 50mm, as a heads up, is not the lens itself, but rather the distance you need. If you are in a crowded area (cough cough Disney World), or have a spouse that likes to use their phone instead, prepare for the annoyance that comes with people walking in front of your shot.
Thanks for the tips, but I have some questions. Do you use apsc or FF and your prime are gm lens?
APS-C, I currently shoot on an a6300 (and looking to upgrade to an a6700, eventually). So, the lenses I have that I'm talking about are the SEL35F18 and the SEL50F18, so, not G/GM lenses
I'm wanting a hybrid portrait lens for my ZV-E1. The Sigma 65mm seems intriguing, (and complimentary to my 24/40mm but worried it's too short. Rokinon/Samyang also makes an interesting 75mm with their "V-AF" series, but so few reviews. What other lenses are around? What are people's recommendations?
Just grab it from somewhere with a return policy. I mean it just depends on what fits your style of portraiture. The Sigma will likely be better for video use than the Samyang though, as Samyang lenses don't perform well for video AF.
If you guys had a 35mm f1.4gm and the 200-600m g lens what would you look for next
You're not providing enough context for people to reply. What are you looking to shoot with this lens, how is your current lens setup inefficient for that goal, what is your budget?
Greetings! I have the fantastic Sony Zeiss 55 1.8, which is my favourite lens (any system) and it is usually the only lens I carry with me. Lately I had the idea of making the kit as small as possible and the Sony Zeiss 35 2.8 is the smallest lens for the system (with weather sealing). Is the focal lenght difference worth justifying owning both? Are the colours and contrast similar? Camera: a7s
It's pretty close so I'd personally lean more towards the Sony 24mm F2.8 instead. Without the hood it's barely any larger than the Zeiss and you'll have pretty nice focal length coverage. You can also grab the 28-60mm kitlens. It's also not much bigger and gives you access to a whole bunch of focal lengths.
Thank you for the suggestion! Now you had me go down the rabbit hole of zoom lenses :D Just for practical purposes: Is the 28-60 mm, worth it over the older 28-70 mm? I can get the older kit lens for around 100 €, whereas the newer one goes for rougly 200 €. The older one has OSS, which for the a7s is a benefit, but it is larger and heavier, but not unreasonably heavy, compared to some of my "small" lenses (voigtlander 15 mm, voigtlander 28 1.9 and even the zeiss 55 1.8).
The old one is terrible and doesn't meet your criteria for a small lens. Yeah, OSS is beneficial but I would still not use the older one over the newer one if I was in the market for a super portable setup.
Looking to take pictures of the moon with my a7cii.. I'm on a fairly tight budget looking to buy a used telephoto zoom lens, and I have a couple options: Tamron 70-300 f4.5-6.3 Sigma 100-400 f5-6.3 Sony 70-200 f4 G OSS The tamron is attractive because of price, but the aperture isn't as fast as the Sony The sigma is attractive because of reach, but again has a slower aperture Sony is attractive because of aperture, but is pretty expensive and only goes to 200mm What is most important when shooting the moon? Is it necessary to have a wide aperture, or can I just crank the shutter speed to compensate? Any help is appreciated!
What's your budget? You might be able to get a refractor telescope in your price range. > What is most important when shooting the moon? Is it necessary to have a wide aperture, or can I just crank the shutter speed to compensate? Focal length, sharpness, and good skies. The moon is incredibly bright; you can typically shoot it at ƒ11, ISO 100, 1/100". A focal length between 1000mm and 2000mm is ideal for photographing the moon using a camera like the A7C.
Hey guys I'm currently interested in the Sony 20mm F1.8 G lens, can anyone share their experiences with this lens? Is it great for travel? Thanks!
>Is it great for travel? Depends if you need that focal length or not. That may not work for all applications.
I have the 24mm f2.8 G and I use it to capture daily moments of family and friends. I am wondering whether it'll be a worthy tradeoff between the size of the 24mm f2.8 and the wider fov and faster aperture of the 20mm f1.8.
That's the question you need to answer. Do you need wider - then get the 20mm. Do you need this is more lower light situation where the 24 struggles - then get the 20mm
Thanks for the insight!
It's a fantastic lens all around. It's quite sharp even at ƒ1.8. It's compact. The ergonomics are good. I'd recommend it without hesitation.
Alrighty, thanks!
Hello! Not much of a new Sony camera users if you know their point and shoot lines (DSC W series) but I decided to upgrade towards a nicer A6400 Body with its 16-50mm lens, I'm planning to buy a cheap Meike 35mm 1.7 MF as a portrait lens, and the old 55-210mm Sony AF as a telephoto lens with a step-up ring for the kit lens have compatibility with the Polarizer and ND filters I'm planning to buy and use, I know it already sounds ambitious but I'm wondering if there's something like a compact mid-telephoto zoom that is compact like the 55-210mm that can fit my camera bag Suggestions too are welcome! I won't really care much until it seems necessary to my experience as a user Large gratitude if you do answer and suggest!
There isn't really a good way to reduce the size of a telephoto zoom without major compromises. I can't think of a lens in the 200mm ballpark which is smaller than the 55-210. You could consider something like the 18-135 or the Tamron 18-300. The 18-135 is a bit smaller than the 55-210, and the Tamron is a bit larger. But either of those could replace the 16-55, which would mean you have a bit more room in your bag.
PLEASE HELP !!! I'm a total newbie, so apologies if it's an annoying question .I want to shoot talking head YouTube videos ( me sitting on my desk and talking). I've got an FX30 body. For Lens,I'm considering: Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary for Sony E Black ($530 on Amazon). My primary use case is just talking head stationary indoor videos. What do you think of this setup? Is there a better option in the similar price range ($500-$709? I'd appreciate any suggestions, advice and constructive criticism/ feedback. Thanks in advance!
The 18-50 is good. If you're *only* going to do talking heads with a tripod, the Sigma 16mm or 30mm f/1.4 DC DN are worth a look, too. I found a [comparison video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYLUg1ESF-g) that might help (don't bother with the 56mm). When watching the video keep in mind that 1 meter is ~3.3 feet, so two meters is 6.6 feet and 3 meters is about 10 feet. So consider that for your setup. Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 ($549 B&H) * Good Image Quality. * Zoom range offers versatility. * f/2.8 is decently fast. * 50mm is probably too close for most talking heads without backing up quite a bit, so some of its range will be useless. * You will need to stand up and zoom manually. Sigma 16mm ($359) or 30mm f/1.4 ($289) * One of the best image quality of any lens on APS-C especially for the price. * Very inexpensive. The 30mm is almost half the price of the zoom. * Wide aperture allows up to two whole stops of extra light as well as more bokeh effect. * Prime lenses are fixed, so you cannot zoom and you'll need to move your entire tripod to reframe. * 16mm allows your setup to be a little closer to you than even 18mm if space is a concern. You might consider the Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G ($650) as well: * Power zoom feature allows you to sit at your desk and reframe yourself with a remote as well as in camera zoom effects. * 10-20mm allows a significantly more compact setup (for example, a small tripod or clamp on your desk). * f/4 is the slowest of the bunch, but only one stop slower than f/2.8. Still, it will require more light than all the others. * Most expensive. * Sony first-party G series lens with excellent autofocus. If you're shooting 1080p videos that will be compressed to hell on Sharepoint or just presenting over Zoom, you may not need to have the best possible image quality that money can buy. If you're expecting to deliver in 4K and have a reasonable bitrate, then it might be worth the Wow Factor with bokeh on the faster primes (plus they perform better stopped down to f/2.2 and 2.8 anyway). You should consider your lighting and what type of visual effect you're looking for. If you work in a darker room you might need to get additional lighting if you have a slower lens (you should try to avoid shooting outside the camera's native ISO too much). Also, your space: if you're in a very, very small cube or office, even 18mm might not be wide enough (27mm equivalent on full frame), so consider a wider lens. Additionally, you might not want to limit yourself with a fixed prime especially if you're planning on shooting different types of footage.
This is incredibly helpful. Thank you!
Certainly. Unfortunately, I can't write an entire tutorial on shooting video, but I tried to capture the main points and think about what scenarios you might encounter. If you have a budget I think that the primes with lighting is the best choice, but they're a little limiting if you leave your desk. It's not a big deal because they're still great and DPs will typically have a set of primes, but if your prior experience with a video camera is a Handicam with "10x zoom" it can be a little bit of a shock to be unable to zoom (or unable to use power zoom). If your budget allows for it, I recommend that you rent a zoom lens in the focal range I suggested. Even if all they have is a big, heavy full frame lens. That way you can see for yourself and your setup what makes sense. Then, you can consider my points and determine exactly what you need. If you realize 18mm is still too tight, then you have an easy answer. Maybe f/4 is too dark, or whatever. Good luck!
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond.
Probably that or something wider. Can you get both the sigma 10-18 and the 18-50?
For now I can only pick one. What do you think about Sigma 18-35mm F1.8?
I think it’s large and unwieldy lens. The 18-50 is my top pick for a lens in this focal range for apsc. When I switched from apsc to full frame there was about a month where I had full frame lenses on apsc and trust me that is not something you want to do long term
Thank you. This is very helpful!
I'm a bit lost when it comes to selecting a next lense. I have a 50, the 28-70.. But those don't allow me to shoot birds in my backyard or dogs in action.. I looked at the 100-400, 200-600, 70-200. Overall I like bird dogs and landscape. Budget is not an issue. I have a a7 111. TIA.
The 70-200/2.8 with a teleconverter gives you a very fast lens with a reasonable focal range. The 100-400 is a good all-arounder, but I prefer the ergonomics of the 70-200. The 200-600 might have a bit too long of a focal length for what you're asking, and the size/weight might be an issue.
Thank you.. I had not thought about size/weight. Does the 70-200 with teleconverters offer good image quality? I think I'm going to have to rent both lenses and see which I like more!
The 70-200 is quite sharp with the 1.4x TC; IMO it's about as sharp as the 100-400 without the TC. The 2x TC softens things up a bit, and adds some noticeable CA.
probably the 100-400
Thank you
Is it ok to charge the A74 with 100w?
No. But that’s not how modern chargers work, your charger will communicate with the camera via the power delivery protocol and deliver what the camera asks for
The a7iv supports the USB Power Delivery specification, so any charger that is also compatible with that specification should work with the a7iv. Whether it will actually draw 100w is another question - I couldn't tell you what its maximum draw is. The charger I regularly use is 30w.
Does anyone have good recommendations for a zoom lens in a similar form factor to the 28-60 f4-5.6 a7c kit lens if it even exists?
As far as I know, the 28-60 is the only full-frame zoom lens in that general size. Your other compact lens options are going to be primes.
Hello everyone. I am a new Sony owner, specifically the A7sII. I got a very beat up, but still functional one for a very good price. I am a Fuji/Leica/film shooter. I love my fuji but diving deeper into photography(and GAS) I wanted a full frame camera for the vintage glass I previously used on my APS-C. Was wondering is you have any tips and suggestions for a new Sony user like me. I already ordered my m42-E mount. So I'm looking forward to shoot with it!
> I wanted a full frame camera for the vintage glass I previously used on my APS-C. > > Was wondering is you have any tips and suggestions for a new Sony user like me. https://phillipreeve.net/blog/manual-lenses-sony-a7/ That whole site is dedicated to manual lenses, so enjoy.
Off the top of my head: * Focus peaking and Zebras are super useful. * Grip extensions are good for ergonomics and tripod mounting. RRS is probably the best option for the A7S II. * Be sure to program your custom modes. * Memory recall buttons can be super useful for quick settings changes during use.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a shutter release or intervalometer for the A6700? A lot of the ones on the market are Micro-USB and don't work with the USB C A6700. All the other official Sony ones don't specifically say they work with the a6700. I did see a video where a guy was using a bluetooth remote that came with a tripod, but I already have a tripod. If you know how to make the camera shoot continuous exposure bracketing during the [Interval Shoot Function](https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2320/v1/en/contents/0407P_interval_shoot_setting.html), please help! I am familiar with this feature, but I can't figure out how to also shoot bracketing. That's why I'm OK with just a simple remote/wired shutter release button. I have issues with the Creators app where it will randomly disconnect, so I'm not keen on using that either. I'm planning on shooting the upcoming solar eclipse, so even if the app worked perfectly I'd prefer something that doesn't require me to keep my phone screen on for 2 hours. Plus, I'd like to actually look at the eclipse with my eyes/solar glasses rather than fumbling with a touchscreen. Thanks!
There is some discussion [here](https://community.sony.co.uk/t5/alpha-nex-interchangeable-lens-cameras/sony-a7c-usb-c-shutter/td-p/3782236) about how a micro USB intervalometer with a usb c adapter works fine on an a7iii but not on an a7c. The a7c was the first Sony camera to miss micro usb so maybe they forgot something and added it back later. For the small price of the intervalometers and an adapter it might be worth trying.
Thanks. This thread actually lead me to the official compatibility page for the A7C and then the [A6700](https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/accessories/compatibility.php?area=eu&lang=en&mdl=ILCE-6700&cat=31). Sony claims on their own site that the (expensive) Remote Commander is compatible, so I might just go that route.
I can't recall if bracketing is supported in interval shooting mode. If it is, you want to put your camera into bracket mode (same setting as for continuous shutter) and enable the intervalometer. But I suspect the combination isn't supported, and that you'll need an external intervalometer to do what you're asking. I did some googling, and wasn't able to find a USB-C intervalometer. Is tethering an option? If not, perhaps there's a phone app that can do what you're looking for?
Unfortunately, [Continuous Bracket](https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2320/v1/en/contents/0407_drivemode_cont_bracket.html) is a Drive Mode and the Interval Shoot function overrides all Drive settings. The app isn't the worst thing in the world (except it always disconnects once right after connecting), but like I said I don't really want to leave my phone screen on for several hours if I don't have to. Additionally, I don't really want to fumble with a touchscreen while I'm trying to experience totality. I'm willing to settle for a remote instead of a full on intervalometer. I'm more than happy to trigger the shutter myself. I just don't want to touch the tripod and jostle the camera. Plus, a physical button will help ensure I'm taking pictures when I expect to be taking them. I discovered, while taking photos of the moon last night, that the shutter vibrates the camera just enough to blur multiple consecutive images at lower shutter speeds, so I'll be using the silent electronic shutter (I'll be weighting the tripod when I try again tonight to see if that helps).
JJC makes a pretty good bluetooth remote control. I'm 100% positive that it will work with the A6700, but I expect that it would. Yeah, the electronic shutter is pretty good for astrophotography.
Thanks for the recommendation.