Best Budget Lenses for the Sony ZV-E10 | Five Lenses Under $650
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- The Sony ZV-E10 is Sony's newest compact mirrorless camera designed for vloggers and content creators. We recently set out to find the five best budget lenses under $650 for the Sony ZV-E10.
Like its predecessor, the ZV-1, Sony's latest APS-C mirrorless camera offers a winning combination of affordability, portability, and usability that makes it great for vloggers and content creators. Unlike the ZV-1, the ZV-E10 is also an interchangeable lens system. If you're wondering which lenses you should pair with the new camera, this one's for you.
You can order each lens using the links below:
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN - www.focuscamera.com/sigma-16m...
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN - www.focuscamera.com/sigma-30m...
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN - www.focuscamera.com/sigma-56m...
Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS - www.focuscamera.com/sony-selp...
Sony 20mm F2.8 - www.focuscamera.com/sony-sel-...
Plus some honorable mentions:
Sony 20mm F1.8 G - www.focuscamera.com/sony-fe-2...
Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD - www.focuscamera.com/tamron-20...
Sony 35mm F1.8 OSS - www.focuscamera.com/sony-sel3...
Sony 50mm F1.8 - www.focuscamera.com/sony-fe-5...
Read more on the Wavelength blog:
www.focuscamera.com/wavelengt...
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:05 - Why the Price is Right
1:45 - Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN
2:55 - Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN
4:16 - Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN
5:48 - Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
7:25 - Sony 20mm F2.8
8:08 - Conclusion
Gear We Use:
📸 Video Shot on - www.focuscamera.com/sony-alph...
🎤Lav Mic - www.focuscamera.com/rode-micr...
🕹Gimbal - www.focuscamera.com/zhiyun-we...
💡Lighting - www.focuscamera.com/aputure-n... & www.focuscamera.com/aputure-l...
☀ND Filter Kit - www.focuscamera.com/nisi-filt...
Tripod - www.focuscamera.com/manfrotto... - Навчання та стиль
Perfect timing, I have been looking for this exact topic to be covered. thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
This video has really help me know what lens I want for my ZV-E10
That 18-105 looks amazing. I just wish it was cheaper.
hi, thanks for the video. which would you advise for film art, video art projects and documentaries?
I like the versatility of the 18-105mm. Do you think it would work well when filming bowling from about 20-30 feet behind the lanes? I plan to vlog leagues/tournaments from the tables we sit at behind the ball return.
Sigma 16mm F1.4 is the best for me! It’s affordable! Thanks for your video! 🙏🏻
Any idea what a nicer version of that would be?
I wish there was more video for comparison along with your thoughts
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That 56 lookin nice!
Great production man love it ❤️
I like your list a lot.
Any recommendations for an all around lense that will be good for vlogging , tiktoks reels , outfit videos but also maybe to do photoshoots for my clothing brand , something that works decent in low light as well im really looking for something all around
Sigma 16mm is an amazing and great lens but its not too practical for video on the ZV-E10 as it is heavy and lacks stabilization. It needs software cropped stabilization or a heavy gimbal for good video footage. For a wide lens video replacement I always prefer the Sony 16-55mm for video for both reasons. I own both lenses.
Sony OSS sucks for video anyway.
It also has no zoom.
I agree sigma is nice lens but its suited more for more heavier apsc unless you will use it only on tripod all the time
I also agree
@@realtyrocker that's why it call prime lense
Thanks for that (:
2 questions: Why would you choose between lense IS and internal IS? Can't you use both at the same time? Or does that mean you crop a lot? The second one: it seems most are interested in shallow DOF. Coming from action cams I really love to have a massive, nearly infinite DOF. What lenses fall into that category?
Hello, happy to help in anyway. For question one, lens IS will add additional stabilization along with your camera's in body IBIS, but will indeed add additional cropping. I personally don't always think the lens IS is worth it, i'd just prefer to shoot on a gimbal or trust myself handheld, but that comes down to personal preference. As for shooting with a lot of DOF, any lens really has the capability to do this, it just means you will shoot with a really low F-stop (anything between F8 - F22 will likely do it). This of course means less light will get into your camera, so you'll have to compensate in other ways such as bumping your ISO or lowering your shutter speed... Hope this helps!
Do you have any experience using the Sony ZV-E10 with the Samyang 24mm f1.8? Would that camera and lens be great for videography? Any thoughts?
Brendon, that was badass. The way you segmented and gave samples of each lens was brilliant. Heya, I'll be filming full body shot exercise videos in a playground setting (host stands about3-4 meters away). I want to blur as much of the background as possible so viewers will not get distracted. But, I like the texture and colors of the background vs starkness of studio. What are your thoughts? 56mm? Oh and yes, I also have the Sony ZV-E10. Thanks.
Sorry for a late response here! I think if you're going to get the talent's full-body in the shot, going with something wider may be a better option as there's also the 1.5x crop, making it a pretty long lens. Something in the 16-35mm range could be your best friend here. Also, shooting between f/2.8-f/4 will likely still give you the background separation you want while also giving your lens a bit more room to focus on the subject's full body. Highly recommend an ND when shooting outdoors as well. Hope this helps :)
@@FocusCameraTV Extremely helpful. Thanks.
@@FocusCameraTV Brendon I followed your advice and opted for a wider angle lens. So-as not to burst my budget, I went for the Samyang SY12M-E-BK 12mm F2.0. Your thoughts? If its a bust I'll just return it to Amazon. Last question. How necessary is it to have both the Sigma 16mm and 30mm (talking head and in-studio/desk videos)? I like the newscaster intimacy of the 30mm but, with the ZV-E10's new cropping features is the 30mm really necessary?
Thank you. I'm about to get the ZV E10. If I get only one lense which one would you recommend? We are about to go traveling. My main priority is filming auditions. That is done on a tripot. Cinematic look, being able to blur out the background and good with low light. And it would be nice if it could also be used for when we are out and about to take pics of us and surroundings etc. Thank you
For something like auditions, the 30mm is going to give you the most natural look on your subjects and at f1.4 you'll get nice background separation as well as good low light performance. I think that is a great place to start.
Which would be perfect for live streaming?
I feel like I shouldn’t go smaller than f2 limit right? F4 seems so drastic compared to the f1.5-7 I’m used to in a smartphone 🤔
You can still zoom with a prime lens right? It’s just more so a digital zoom? Through the camera? But that’s still different than how a smart phone does a digital zoom right? I’m not sure lol. Not that I would need it but I’m just curious about the way it works. I don’t zoom on my smart phone camera because I know it degrades the quality.
Informative video. Thank you. Question for you. Other than a wider aperture, is there any reason not just to get the zoom lens instead of buying four prime lenses? It seems like you would save money. Is the image quality better on a prime?
That's an answer only you yourself can answer with your use cases. The arguments are: a prime lens, by itself, generally will be cheaper, lighter and offer a better quality than a zoom lens. If you shoot in a studio mostly, or primarily just vlogging, a prime may be your answer. In these settings, a zoom lens maybe too bulky and you may not utilize the zoom range it offers.
If your use cases require you to change focal length often and quickly, like for example shooting a wedding, then you need a zoom lens (maybe 2 zoom lenses for wide and telephoto settings).
Can you list out your use cases so I can chip in a little opinion?
@@gigihanmandarin Thank you. I use my camera in my UA-cam studio. Then I use it when I'm out and about hiking and kayaking and shooting bike events. It seems that a prime is going to be best for the studio and then a zoom for my run and gun type situations.
@@ClintGibbs You're welcome. There you go, you have given yourself an answer.
@@gigihanmandarin 👍
That's a really good question. As always it depends on exactly what you're doing, but people who stand by prime lenses usually need that wider aperture wether it's for low-light performance or stylistically they really like to get the creamest bokeh possible. I do also tend to think a solid prime usually performs a bit better than its zoom counterpart in the overall sharpness category. However, zoom lenses are getting much better now. For example, Tamron's new 35-150mm is a great lens with a fast aperture and sharp through its focal range. There's a lot of factors that go into it, and if budget is your number one priority, a versatile zoom lens is a great choice.
Hey Thanks for tis amazing video. It really helping me to choose my lenses.
I am a travel vlogger and i was using Go pro , now i switched to Sony ZV E 10 for 2 main reason. Go Pro lacks Zooming and Low Light condition shooting is too bad.
Can you please suggest me lenses which helps in below conditions :
1. Wide Angle (Selfie vlogging)
2. Low Light Conditions.
3. I can take Zoom Shots.
Thanks for this video , its much apperciated.
Hello, glad you enjoyed the video. I'll keep it brief here, and you should always do your own research in addition, but here are some recs to get your journey started: 1) Sony makes a great 20mm 2.8 pancake lens that is really easy on your budget that would be great for vlogging, but if you can afford it they also make a 20mm 1.8 that gets a lot of love. The downside of the Sigma 16mm I mention in this video is it's size, but as a quality lens I did love it as well. 2) Any of the primes I mention in this video are going to be good options here as they all stop down to around f1.8 + plus your zve10 ain't a bad low-light camera in addition. 3) the 18-105mm I mention in the video is a zooming beast and has the electronic zoom rocker, so can't go wrong there. Sony did just drop a new 16mm-35mm with an electronic zoom, but going to be more pricey.
Hope this helps get you started!
What lens would you recommend for a disc golf camera
Which one do you think would be the best to shoot a music video if you could only get 1 lens?
I’m a content creator and I mainly shoot videos on a tripod pointed at a pool table in bars or pool halls. I currently film everything with my iPhone 12 Pro Max and shoot in 4K 60fps and looking to upgrade to an actual video camera. I want the absolute highest quality that is a step up from my 12 pro max under $1000. The zv E10 I’ve seen recommended by a ton of people but I’m not sure if my iPhone will shoot better videos than that. Suggestions?
What would you recommend that checks all these boxes; vlogging, Tiktok/IG vertical videos, suitable for in & outdoors, and good photos. I wanted a lens for vlogging on UA-cam and for content creation for Tiktok/IG reels (vertical use). Mostly in my room, but also wanted it to be versatile enough to take outside when I travel to vlog myself and things around me and also be able to take high quality photos. My budget would be around $650 or less.
For a super versatile option I'd rec the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8. You can find it here: www.focuscamera.com/sigma-18-50mm-f-2-8-dc-dn-contemporary-lens-for-sony-e-mount.html
I’ve been looking to get the Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Power Zoom Lens but concerned with its low light capability for taking video??
Thank you so much this video really helped me a lot. Just getting into vlogging, please help me know whether Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN is good for vlogging and photography as well. Your insight would be helpful, and I'm a little tight on budget. Please help me. Eagerly waiting for your reply.
It's a great lens for both photo and video. For vlogging, if you are shooting often recording yourself, it may not be a wide enough option. In which case I would go for the Sigma 16mm or some of the new wide angle lenses Sony recently released for apsc :)
Which would be good for like UA-cam content like recording people do stuff like pranks and stuff ?
Let me ask you a question please. I bought Sony ZV-E10 camera, mainly for recording video lessons (yoga), in my studio that has rather low lighting.
I need your advise about lens. Which one you can suggest me to buy? Thanks in advance for your help! 🙏🏻
Sounds like a wide lens would be good for shots like this. In which case I really like the 16mm mentioned in this video as you can stop down to f/1.4 and shoots relatively wide. However, when it comes to lighting, camera gear can only do so much. To really bring videos to the next level, I really recommend researching how to get the most out of a starter lighting kit. Having even a basic lighting set up does so much to elevate the production value of a shoot and often creators look to camera gear first (which is understandable), but ignore fundamental lighting. Investing in even a modest light kit can go a long way :)... I hope this helps and please feel free to ask any more questions you may have!
Maybe we also can look for tamron 17 70mm f1.8.
Apsc needs more high quality pancake lenses. Even if its f2 or f2.8. I kinda want to make pocket apsc camera
IMO the best Sony vlogging lens is Samyang/Rokinon 12mm F2 AF. Light weight/small size, 18mm FF equivalent ultrawide perfect for walking and talking distance. Sony's OSS is junk with video anyway so you don't lose anything when this Samyang does not come with OSS stabilization. When you decide to skip Catalyst Browse and use Active Stabilization, you head will still not fill up the whole frame.
As someone with a Sigma 16, I too have similar feelings about the FOV. If the Rokinon 12 AF was cheaper I'd have gone for it, but at this point it seems too expensive for an F2.
What do you recommend for low light music videos, outdoor in the sun car cleaning videos , and vlogging wide angle is needed? .. thanks
Any of these lenses would be good for low-light because most go down to f1.4, however I'd highly recommend the Sigma 30mm f1.4 for a great, natural looking image. For wide angle, we did love the 16mm but there are some other great options people have been posting in this comment section below. As for an outdoor, sunny shoot, any lens that can manage lens flare wells will do, but I highly recommend investing in an ND filter!
What do you think about Sam young 12mm f/2 ?
What lens is better for shooting a music video? 35mm?
Very useful video. Just a quick question, for live class recording, which lense would be best, tamron 17-70mm, Sigma 16-50mm, Sigma 56mm or Sony 18-105mm?
The Sigma 18-50mm is a great lens for its price and is the most portable of the three, but if you are placing the camera far away from the subject and what a tight shot, then the 18-105m provides the most flexibility. Depends on the exact needs.
Thanks a lot. 😀😀
what would be the best lens if youre just doing photography?
I'm going to buy the Sony ZV-E10. Are those lenses good for video? I like taking video outdoors and indoors, Can you help me to pick? But not tooo expensive😛
I'm planning to start a cooking channel and if I buy only a Sony ZV E10 body without a kit lens what unique single lens you will suggest to me on budget
Sigma 16mm has my eye. I use iPhone 13 Pro currently for my product reviews my this depth of field is killing me..I can’t focus my products. So I’m looking into the ZVE10 for product focus and ability to adjust fstop. I just don’t think I wanna venture off the 26mm look of the iPhone. The frame fits my table
Unless a diff ratio would look more pro
Hello, please I want a blurry background & nice depth of field, will the kit lens that comes with the Sony ZV-E10 give me this result? If not, what extra Len will you recommend I get??
Hello, great question. You get that nice creamy background effect as a result of a fast f-stop. Any lens that can get lower than f4 should do the trick. I think the SIGMA 30mm f1.4 would be a great lens to start with if you want a prime. Otherwise consider a 24-70 zoom lens with a fast aperture.
Hey, I have got a kit lense, I mostly like doing street photography. When it is dark the lense is not too good :) zoom(which I need) could be much better :) What would you recommend for street photography? Thanks!
Good question! For a decent zoom lens that won't break the bank, I really loved using Sigma's new 18-50mm f/2.8 lens. Stopping down to 2.8, it will do pretty decent in low-light settings, it's very lightweight, and has really great auto-focus speed. Overall, a great APS-C zoom lens at its price.
@@FocusCameraTV Thank you very much!
Which of these lens is perfect for video ? And what do you think about the sigma 18-50mm f2.8
There's really no such thing as the perfect lens of course, however, we did a video on our channel on the Sigma 18-50 f2.8 just after this very video was published. Check it out. I will say that lens would have totally made this list if released earlier, and it's a fabulous video option.
Great video! What would you recommend for UA-cam videos? I do guitar tutorial content in a small space. The camera would be about a meter away and would have to cover myself with a guitar. Any help appreciated.
Sony recently came out with three new apsc lenses. Check out the 10-20mm f4 for your case!
@@FocusCameraTV thanks but not sure if the f4 would give the blurry background?
Can you suggest an ultra wide angle bought lens for indoor Real Estate videography with Sony ZV-E10 camera ?
A few options: the Sigma 16mm is for sure a good lens to use. On top of that, the Tamron 11-20 offers an ultra-wide look at an affordable price, and finally if you have the budget, Sony's 14mm 1.4 GM lens is truly fantastic.
SOS PLEASE HELP... does anyone know what would be a good lense for ZV-E10 for taking stills of artwork at A1 size. Can any of you experienced photographers know of the ideal lense as I have only purchased the sony body without any lense. Thank you for your kindness and help
hey i have recently buyed the Sony zv e10 with the 18-105 mm lens. (I buyed it as a package.) Also I buyed a gimbal, but with the 18-105 mm lens, I don't know it feels uncomfortable and heavy. I want to start trying to make company videos, not super high end but just to do it as an extra. I bought this camera because I want to travel next year and take videos and pictures.
So in short I am looking for a beginners lens for this camera.
- fine size because i want to use it in my gimbal
- good quality pictures/videos
What kinda lens do you recommend? Hope you can help me as I beginner..
Hey! Great question. We recently made a video on Sigma's newest lens the 18-50mm f/2.8. We highly recommend this lens especially for gimbal use. It is incredibly light-weight and versatile. You can check out our full review here: ua-cam.com/video/qjf7MCPIQ3c/v-deo.html
@@FocusCameraTV Thanks for the great en clear video's guys!!!
Thanks for demonstration
Hi, I just buy few month ago zv-10. I’m an make up artist, so I use camera for take videos and pictures portrait style and macro style, I'm looking for a lens that can capture the skin texture in as detailed and sharply as possible and convey colors. How u think is Sony 18-105 f/4 good for this? Thanks
This lens is good but I don't think you will need to go that wide or that long for what you are shooting, rather I'd recommend either the 30mm or 56mm lenses to get the most natural looking/best quality image. Also, lighting will be very important if not more important than your camera gear, don't forget ;)
Super helpful. If you were doing two person interviews from a distance of about 10 ft both indoors and outdoors which lens would you pair with your ZVE 10? I was debating between the Sigma 16 and the Sigma 30. I've also seen references to Rokinon and Sam Young. Because I travel, portability is critical.
Hey! For interview style videos at that distance we would recommend the Sigma 30mm because at 10 feet the 16mm may be a bit too wide and that 30mm will give you a nice, natural looking image for your subjects. You can find the lens here: www.focuscamera.com/sigma-30mm-f-1-4-dc-dn-contemporary-for-sony-e-mount.html ... It's a very affordable option. You also can't go wrong with the Sony 18-105mm f/4 as it'll give you the most options all in one lens. Also, for shooting outdoors, consider getting an ND filter as well! Let us know if you have any other questions :)
What about the Samyang 12 f20 with af ?
What’s a nicer alternative to Sigma 16mm f/1.4 same specs? Whatever nicer means
Also, I’m confused because that should equal 24mm but the product description says that it’s 24mm and 32 equivalent. Is that an error or is that some other factor thing I’m not familiar with? It says that on your site as well as Amazon.
Sony 16mm vs kit lens, what should I pick, I don't have budget for sigma
At that price range, the kit lens will give you a bit more versatility.
Why does the camera crop in? I’m a noob
I am a vlogger. However sometimes I need wide angle shots. Which lens would you recommend?
Do you have a budget range to help get a better idea?
@@FocusCameraTV under 1000 would be great
What about the 56 mm 1.4 for videos
What about Sony 11mm f1.8?
Question for you. What lenses would be good options to get depth of field in a bedroom sized studio? Specifically for shooting video.
Newer to interchangable lenses. I was considering the sigma 16 mm f1. 4
If this isn't possible that's ok, I just wanted to see what my best option is.
Sony recently dropped three new ultra-wide angle lenses: the 10-20mm f/4 pz, the 15mm f/1.4, and the 11mm f/1.8... I would for sure check those out in addition to the Sigma 16 f1.4
@@FocusCameraTV thank you. Will definitely take a look into those.
Edit: I will have to double check but would the 11mm cause a fish eye effect? I think it would be around 17mm equivalent.
18-135 is a must
We were very torn between the 18-105mm and the 18-135mm! We ended featuring the 18-105mm because we liked the constant aperture of f/4, but the 18-135mm is also a great option at that price point. Thanks for the comment!
What was the lens in the introduction?
It's the Sigma16mm f1.4 if I recall correctly.
@@FocusCameraTV gotcha, I’m guessing you didn’t have it on one of those handheld tripods or something you were just holding the camera itself? Looks closer up than what I usually see for 16mm
Hi does the pancake lense good for interior design videos
Yes it does!
"dc" means its for crop cameras, no x1.5 factor appliable to focal length.
I want make reel which lens is perfect for Sony zve 10
All of these lenses, we'd of course recommend, and since the creation of this video Sony has since dropped more wide angle lenses for this camera we'd recommend checking out.
Your test is missing the most versatile lense, the all new Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN for about 500 USD
You are right, we dropped this video just before that lens was announced, but we did make a more recent video featuring this very lens:
ua-cam.com/video/qjf7MCPIQ3c/v-deo.html
:)
Samyang 12mm AF f2
Aren’t these all APSC lenses? How come there is a 1.5 crop?
Camera is not full frame.
What about sony 18-135mm
For sure was on our honorable mention list, however we went with the 18-105mm instead because its not a variable aperture lens . However it was a very close call.
Is it suitable with Sony ZV-E10 camera with kit lens 16-50mm ?
Not usually a fan of kit lenses, but the 16-50mm is very compact and can do the trick in depending on what you're looking to achieve.
10-18mm f4 anyone?
I will have twenty please
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That looks like the bronx
It was actually Red Hook, Brooklyn :)
Camera doesn’t seem to handle light well. In every video I see the background lights or sky is completely blown out. iPhone looks better
This guy hates Sony lenses