Here are the lenses in order: 1. 1:54 - Sigma 16mm F1.4 2. 3:19 - Sony 35mm F1.8 3. 4:33 - Sigma 30mm F1.4 4. 6:24 - Sony 85mm F1.8 5. 7:20 - SEL50 F1.8 You are welcome. :)
Love that you put the Sigma first, but I would still recommend the Sony 35 as the #1 must-have lens for most people. The Sigma 16 is a beautiful lens, but it's big, has no OSS and the wide angle can be tricky. When I'm taking out my a5100, I almost always choose the 35. To me, this is the perfect three lens collection: Sony 35 (portraits/general walk around ), Sigma 16 (wide angle/mountains), Sony 18-135 (travel)
16 mm is the most versatile, even with general stuff. And sharpness is much better than 35. The OSS is only a big issue if you're focused on videography and you're not using a gimbal. The Sony has slightly better autofocus. But the sharpness and wideness are far more important imo. The size may be a disadvantage for portability but allows you to have another place to grip your camera.
My dear friend, thank you so much for all your reviews!, Today my girlfriend and I got our first prime lens for our a6000 and it was a Sigma 30mm F 1.4 !! We are amazed of how good it is, if it wasn't for all your professional opinions we wouldn't make up our minds as we just did. Big fans over here in DR 🇩🇴!!
Perfectly explain. All stellar choices of primes. Alot of people think that there is no lenses for Sony Aps-c e-mount but they're wrong. There is a lot of great lenses as you mention and a ton more.
Hi, I own a 6300 and love your channel, the first thing I realized is I can understand you everything!, English is not my main language and I have some problem here and there always listening any review/podcast/film/movie whatever, sometimes I even can’t get any, seriously, that’s something very important :)
Long-in-the-tooth hobbyist dating back to my first SLR which was the Olympus OM-10 that boasted ISO25-1600 and shudder speeds up to 1/1000, so ANYTHING made today is a dream. Watched this episode at least 3x, read hundreds of reviews and was perplexed that you still kept the ultra light and short kit lens 3.5-5.6 16-50mm. Bought the f/1.8 35mm prime lens today for my A6300 and really like the speed and extra f/ stops in keeping with your review. Furthermore, I never found a “bad” review for the prime. My modestly critical eye noted that in an outdoor daylight setting I now see why you still like the small kit lens as it kept good pace with the prime lens and the 16-50mm zoom is handy. The kit lens does lag behind on dim lighting and focus speed is a bit slower but not by much. I’m keeping the kit lens too. Time will tell how I like being a two legged zoom lens with this prime but it can’t hurt getting more steps logged in for the day. Your reviews are outstanding and this review was a major factor on my latest purchase.
I went with the Samyang 12mm 2.0, Sigma 19mm 2.8, Sony 35mm 1.8 and Sony 50mm 1.8. Covers most situations pretty well and none of them is very expensive. I also have both kit zooms and the Sony 30mm macro and a few other fast manual lenses that are fun to play with.
The issue with this little Samyang gem is CA. Strangely enough, the more you stop down, the more CA you get. I don't mind manual focus and without exif reporting but the overwhelming CA is just annoying sometimes even you could somehow correct it in PP.
For a6000 users, 85mm f1.8 is pretty challenging to use since it has no ibis or oss. Hard to get the best out of the lens. I’d say 50mm f1.8 is a great cheaper alternative.
I have the 50mm 1.8 and just bought the 85mm 1.8, and I have to agree, the 85 is awesome even though it's designed for full frame. The creaminess of the bokeh and the overall sharpness is just awesome for portraits.
I'm really glad I stumbled across your channel. I recently decided to get the a6000 once I get the money, and that camera is basically what your whole channel is based around. It will primarily be for video, and based on your videos on it, I think it will be able to get me beyond that "home video" look into something more professional looking.
I agree with you. I subscribed to your channel a few months ago and I always follow all your lens reviews. It helped me to finally get myself a a6500. So far I have purchased 3 lenses, and 2 of them are in your list; the sigma 16mm and sony 35mm. The third one is a Samyang/Rokinon that I got on sale for less than $200, the 85mm F1.4 manual focus. I am using this gear for both of my youtube channels, and even though I am starting and learning, I couldn't be more satisfied. Keep the great work!
Great video Arthur! I took some of your advice into consideration, but ended up buying the Sigma 16mm 1.4 when the Sony 18-105 G Lens was not in stock at my local camera store. What a blessing! The Sigma is simply amazing and worth every penny! Pairs so well with the 30mm 1.4!
Currently doubting between the 18-105 and 16mm sigma. Used for videography, shooting events and weddings. Which one do you recommend? Like the versatility of the 18-105 range but f1.4 > f4 any day..
This is great, we just got an A6500 and were looking at lenses, you named two of the lenses we had on our list, the Sigma 30mm and the Sony 50mm - based on price points versus the Sony 85 and Sony 35, we'll stick with the ones we were looking at for now but might get the others in the future. Very curious about the Sigma 16mm lens though, might have to look into that when we're a little further down our path. Well done, sir!
I have 4 of the 5 you mentioned and I am blaming you and your excellent videos for it!😀 On a recent vacation though, I mainly used the Zeiss 16-70mm just as an all around lens and the 16mm Sigma which fit well in a small camera bag. The worst part of the A system are the lousy batteries. They die quickly. I hope Sony does something about them before coming out with the A6700 that is rumored. I am mainly a Nikon FX guy but at my age, the lighter weight of these A cameras are nice!
Thanks, been lurking through your channel for a while now and I'm deciding to buy a new lens. I own the 16-50 and 55-210mm kit lenses. I have a manual focus Minolta F1.7 and I realized that I need more light and sharpness. Thus, the Sigma 30 and the Sony 35 came into play. But thanks to your comparison videos and this Top 5 list, I know that I will get the Sony 35mm for my A6000. Wish I had the A6500 but I had a killer-deal for the whole set of my camera which was a fraction of the price for a A6500 without any lenses. Keep up the nice work.
I did a video like this a few weeks ago now of my favorite 3 lenses. We have some similar taste in some of them! I also mentioned some other options for people if they weren't liking the ones that I gave them! Great video!
Great video! I have the Sigma 16mm and it’s the only lens I use for my videos. I will probably get the Sony 35 next. I was torn between that and the Sigma 30mm but Im leaning towards the Sony 35 based on size alone.
Does the sigma 16mm have image stabilization? I have the a6000 and want to use this lense for video but I know the a6000 doesn't have image stabilization, plus I have no gimbal
It is really helpful video for me. Just bought a6000. Only using kit lens for now. I have been researching prime lenses this video is really good run down. I am mainly shooting kids and landscapes. Thank you.
I like a decent zoom as my "walk around" lens for outdoors shots with my Sony A6000. I bought the Sony 18-135mm based on the Technology Mafia review, and I've been really impressed with the results I've seen from this lens so far. Based on the recommendations in this video and others I chose the Sigma 16mm f1.8 for wide angle shots; the Sony 35mm f1.8 for indoor portraits and video; and the Sony FE 85mm f1.8 for outdoor portraits and other medium telephoto uses. These four lenses should cover most every situation that could come up for the type of photography that I do.
Sony Zeiss 55mm f1.8. It’s FE so more like 82.5mm. You might think you have a sharp lens until you try this. Beautiful colors, too. And silent, quick, light, great build. It has a reputation for a reason.
kinghuthegreat i agree with u currently im using a6300 and planning to buy this lens but this lens so expensive and i need to add stabilization too pls give me your opinion about it
Sony SEL18-105 used to be my fav to go travel lens but it's not that sharp and I find myself barely using the zoom. I know travel with Sigma 30 1.4 and 16 1.4. Only using prime actually pushes me to think about composition and not be lazy! I used to have the 50mm 1.8 for my portraits but i've seen that even just using the sigma 30 1.4 does the job as it's so so sharp. Good video man, keep it up
Love this video and your content! Thanks for doing this great work. I will say your wife should totally be a model. The camera loves her and she looks like a natural.
Yes just followed up on you. Bought the Sigma 30mm 1.4 today. My kit sony lenses were not behaving well. This Sigma is great. Tomorrow I go back to get the Sigma 26mm. Thanks very much for the review, Paul Scott
Hi TechnologyMafia! I was waiting for this video ever since you made the bachelor video between the sony 35mm and the sigma 16mm :p Thank you, it's a great help for sony users! I have a sony a6300 and bought a sony 18-105mm f4 to have some versatility. I wanted to buy a second lens and at first, I was doubting between the sony 35mm and the sony 50mm. But when I saw your video of the 16mm I was starting to get interested and watched some other videos. Now, I've decided that I want the sigma 16mm as my second lens, thanks to you! I find your videos super useful and informative!
I’ve had 4/5 of these lenses (except the sigma 30) and after using them, I’d recommend these. 1) Sigma 16 2) Either Sony 35 or Sigma 30 3) Neither the Sony 50 nor 85, get the Sigma 56 instead
I would not buy a lens without OSS for my A6000 but still a very good list. I own the 50mm F1.8 and like it a lot. Probably don't use it as much as I should. One of my favorites is the 18-105mm F4. I get great images from it and it is very versatile.
Ah brilliant video! Bought the 35mm 1.8, love it! Any chance you could do a video on long exposure during the day, in particular, which nd lens is right for the 35mm. I really trust your judgement!
Thanks for the video! Love your content, been watching every video you make ever since I was even shopping for the a6000, you are my most trusted opinion
How does the A6000 do with shooting indoors .... my granddaughter does gymnastics and I can get access to the floor ... is it worth while and what lenses would you use?
Short question: What do you recomendet on the first prime lens (universal, sharp and fast) to Sony a6000? :) 1. Sigma 16mm 1.4, 2. Sigma 30mm 1.4, 3. Sony SEL35F18? THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANSWER
Could you please tell me which lens would be best for video with a Sony a6400. that its price is not excessive. It is to film weddings. Thank you greetings from Argentina
I have a rokinon 12mm f/2 for landscapes/astro-photography and it can take some jaw dropping photos ...I pretty much leave the focus on infinity and it's the lens most often found on my a6000...At one point I thought about going strictly with rokinon manual lenses because they are stunningly sharp for the price even being manual focus.....I am looking into the sigma 16mm f/1.4 but not sure if it will be wide enough for me yet to replace the 12mm. I have the sony 50mm f/1.8 and use it for street-portraits and general use but have been debating getting an 85mm for portraits instead (my only concern is indoor shots with a 85mm) and then getting a 30 or 35mm and selling the 50mm... eventually I am getting the a6500 when the price is more affordable
My lovely choice: Sigma 19mm, 30mm f1,4 for low light situation in street photo, 60mm the last week aded the new Sony 18-135mm for travel, a great lens, including a fantastic manuel focus system and a smooth manual zoom.
I commented less these past few month but i keep enjoying your videos. Since i bought (after watching your videos) my A6000 last year i have two video projects to edit. My challenge is to produce a complete movie edit and finish it before looking up what new lens i could add to my setup to make better video and photo. Saving this for later though. Cheers from france ! Peace !
Dude, I just have to leave a comment about the images you attained with that 85mm Sony! Holy God! They are brilliant! You wife being as beautiful as she is notwithstanding, those were just gorgeous images!!
That FE 85 is quite good on aps-c bodies; but after having it for a year, used concurrently with a Sigma 56, I’ve decided to let go of the 85 - for several reasons. Firstly, the 85 on aps-c has a narrower sweet spot when it comes to image quality (as opposed to using the same lens on FF cameras). So if one is particular about that, one would need to be more aware of the kind of shots on hand (whether it is back-lit, focused closely, has high dynamic range, etc). Secondly, i wanted to slim down my lens line up, giving priority towards size/weight vs image quality. So between the two, I chose to keep the Sigma.
Great overview! Just wanted to say that I found the 16mm f1.4 harder to use in practice than expected. I thought F1.4 would make me able to have perfect subject and background separation. However, I was surprised to learn that this requires a very small distance to your subject, which is not flattering when shooting people. I found the lens perfect for evening / night street photography in NY. For landscapes I used it in Iceland a lot, but there where some times where I wished to have a wider lens (at Stokksness for example). Keep up the good work!
@@panchow4582 although ‘better’ is subjective, the Sony 35mm F1.8 is still-after all those years-my default go-to lens when I want a compact and casual setup for photography and video that I can always bring along in a bag and makes an incredible difference compared to my phone. When I want to be a bit more flexible with the focal length I use the Sony 16-55 F2.8 G, but that always requires an extra camera bag.
We are having an outdoor elopement ceremony in Sedona. I am going to ask my sister to take pictures and I wanted to see which lens will work best for this time of setting, being able to capture us and the landscape
I am lucky having the no.1 and no.2 after watching you review couple month ago. Thank you for all of those videos that help me to decide what lenses I should buy.
Great video my friend! I have a doubt and I don't know if anybody have asked it before... what about lenses for video in a 6500, will u choose the same ones? thankssss
I've got a Sony 18-105, Samyang 12mm and the Sigma 30 1.4 . Since I got the Sigma, I'm using nothing else but that. I've shot multiple events only on that lens. Would buy again 10/10. For wideangle I often find myself needing a bit more ore less, so I'd definitely settle with a zoom here next time. Even though the 18-105 is super practical, I only use it if I really need the range, and if I do, 105 (crop 150~) is often not enough. Also the F4 doesn't satisfy one anymore after you got an F1.4 to play around with haha
Thank you for the informative video. I just ordered your #2 pick for my Sony A6000. I’m excited to use it. Do you have a cheat sheet for the correct settings for taking outside photography, portraits, close up etc? I’m still learning and want to know f-stop, iso and aperture you recommend to get good shots. I’m also hoping to use this while on vacation in Argentina.
The Sony 35mm is a great lens for everything. It's not a wide angle though. The A6300 upgrade is worth it if you get a good deal. I wouldnt spend over $700 on an A6300.
but I just watched one of your many great reviews! im giving the sigma 16 mm f.14 consideration; i have the kit lens and 16-105 PZ; i spent close to 1k on Sony NEX5N back in 2013...
I have been watched most of your video, and another great video, thank you for sharing. I have purchased the Sony 35mm f1.8 and the Sigma 16mm f1.4 ever since watched your reviews about them. These are my to go lenses, I am super happy with them. Thank you.
Thanks for your outstanding tip on lenses a while back, I was able to come into some hard cash and picked up the Sony PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS, dang I am just in awe over the quality, and clarity of this lens. Just wanted to say thanks 🤙🏼✈️ Safe travels
Considering affordability for a beginner, should 50 mm f/1.8 OSS be the one? For overall performance? Or is Sigma/Sony 30/35 mm worth the higher price?
You have one of the best channels for Sony ! I’ve bought 3 lenses based on your recommendations... 1 question I have for you... what lens wide angle “compact” lens would you recommend? I do own the sigma 16 1.4 but the lens to me is kinda bulky... I was thinking about the Rokinon 12 2.0 based on what you have said about it ... I don’t mind having to manually focus ... thanks !!
I’m a bit confused about the 50mm. What is the difference between the (not so good) full frame version and this one? I can’t find it anywhere. I would appreciate your answer. And thanks for all your great videos!
Thanks for guidance and many lens reviews. I'm a long term Nikon user with multiple bodies and lenses - more kit than I can comfortably carry to any one assignment/trip. After much research I'm now also a user and fan of the small form factor 6000 series by Sony, which I use when I want to travel lighter. I recently bought the A6500 but, like many, remain disappointed by the relative scarcity of 'great' native APS-C lenses supplied by Sony. They seem to be overly emphasising full frame lenses and ignoring the excellent form factor and pretty good quality that APS-C permits. One can use FE lenses but have to pay a premium for FF capability in terms of price, size and weight. Thank goodness for companies like Sigma who recognise the real market potential for quality glass in the APS-C format at a relatively 'affordable' price (certainly when compared to Zeiss or G Master FF). Following your reviews, which first first highlighted the excellent glass and subject to cross checking on DXO and other reviews, I'm pleased to say I have now bought your recommended trio of smallish, fast, sharp primes - Sigma 16mm and 30mm f1.4 and Sony 85mm f1.8. My 'back' thanks you in particular as I can travel and fit everything I need into a small Think Tank bag instead of a large Lowe backpack with multiple TT pouches. Way to go.....
which would be better a nikon d5500 and nikon 35mm 1.8g or go for the sony a6000 and the sigma 30mm 1.4 . which would give the sharpest and betteer image quality? for photography?
Here are the lenses in order:
1. 1:54 - Sigma 16mm F1.4
2. 3:19 - Sony 35mm F1.8
3. 4:33 - Sigma 30mm F1.4
4. 6:24 - Sony 85mm F1.8
5. 7:20 - SEL50 F1.8
You are welcome. :)
not all heroes wear capes... Thank you!
It helped dude. Good idea for the Technology Mafia to adopt this content-idea and use it as default !
Please, put the Samyang 12 in your list...
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Sigma 30mm f1.4
Love that you put the Sigma first, but I would still recommend the Sony 35 as the #1 must-have lens for most people. The Sigma 16 is a beautiful lens, but it's big, has no OSS and the wide angle can be tricky. When I'm taking out my a5100, I almost always choose the 35.
To me, this is the perfect three lens collection: Sony 35 (portraits/general walk around ), Sigma 16 (wide angle/mountains), Sony 18-135 (travel)
What do you mean by “the wide angle can be tricky”?
Well, 16mm you get 24mm at the end ;) which is normal on full frame
Great advice! Thanks. What about video?
16 mm is the most versatile, even with general stuff. And sharpness is much better than 35. The OSS is only a big issue if you're focused on videography and you're not using a gimbal. The Sony has slightly better autofocus. But the sharpness and wideness are far more important imo. The size may be a disadvantage for portability but allows you to have another place to grip your camera.
this is the most unbiased lens review that I ever watch. Really appreciate your work!
My dear friend, thank you so much for all your reviews!, Today my girlfriend and I got our first prime lens for our a6000 and it was a Sigma 30mm F 1.4 !!
We are amazed of how good it is, if it wasn't for all your professional opinions we wouldn't make up our minds as we just did. Big fans over here in DR 🇩🇴!!
Your videos remain so helpful still in 2019! Thanks bud!
Still in 2021 !
Still in 2022
Still in 2023!
Still in 2024!
Been watching alot of videos to decide which lenses to get for my a6500...this is by far one of the best ones and most informative. thank you
Perfectly explain. All stellar choices of primes. Alot of people think that there is no lenses for Sony Aps-c e-mount but they're wrong. There is a lot of great lenses as you mention and a ton more.
Well, to be fair the selection of zoom lenses blows. I've heard good things about the 70-200's but those prices... O_o
Hi, I own a 6300 and love your channel, the first thing I realized is I can understand you everything!, English is not my main language and I have some problem here and there always listening any review/podcast/film/movie whatever, sometimes I even can’t get any, seriously, that’s something very important :)
Long-in-the-tooth hobbyist dating back to my first SLR which was the Olympus OM-10 that boasted ISO25-1600 and shudder speeds up to 1/1000, so ANYTHING made today is a dream. Watched this episode at least 3x, read hundreds of reviews and was perplexed that you still kept the ultra light and short kit lens 3.5-5.6 16-50mm. Bought the f/1.8 35mm prime lens today for my A6300 and really like the speed and extra f/ stops in keeping with your review. Furthermore, I never found a “bad” review for the prime. My modestly critical eye noted that in an outdoor daylight setting I now see why you still like the small kit lens as it kept good pace with the prime lens and the 16-50mm zoom is handy. The kit lens does lag behind on dim lighting and focus speed is a bit slower but not by much. I’m keeping the kit lens too. Time will tell how I like being a two legged zoom lens with this prime but it can’t hurt getting more steps logged in for the day. Your reviews are outstanding and this review was a major factor on my latest purchase.
I went with the Samyang 12mm 2.0, Sigma 19mm 2.8, Sony 35mm 1.8 and Sony 50mm 1.8. Covers most situations pretty well and none of them is very expensive. I also have both kit zooms and the Sony 30mm macro and a few other fast manual lenses that are fun to play with.
The issue with this little Samyang gem is CA. Strangely enough, the more you stop down, the more CA you get. I don't mind manual focus and without exif reporting but the overwhelming CA is just annoying sometimes even you could somehow correct it in PP.
For a6000 users, 85mm f1.8 is pretty challenging to use since it has no ibis or oss. Hard to get the best out of the lens. I’d say 50mm f1.8 is a great cheaper alternative.
I have the 50mm 1.8 and just bought the 85mm 1.8, and I have to agree, the 85 is awesome even though it's designed for full frame. The creaminess of the bokeh and the overall sharpness is just awesome for portraits.
Another awesome video mate! I bought the Sigma F/1.4 16mm yesterday. Very relieved when it came up first in your list haha!
I'm really glad I stumbled across your channel. I recently decided to get the a6000 once I get the money, and that camera is basically what your whole channel is based around. It will primarily be for video, and based on your videos on it, I think it will be able to get me beyond that "home video" look into something more professional looking.
I really appreciate how you do videos on the a6000. It's an oldie but it is still so good.
Nice job! Definitely going to make a video like this myself one day. Always appreciate you spreading the good word of the a6000! haha
Look forward watching in your channel.
Sony 50 f1.8 is my most used lens, it provides stunning results especially if you're shooting people shots. Head shots indoors or body shots outdoors.
I agree with you.
I subscribed to your channel a few months ago and I always follow all your lens reviews. It helped me to finally get myself a a6500. So far I have purchased 3 lenses, and 2 of them are in your list; the sigma 16mm and sony 35mm. The third one is a Samyang/Rokinon that I got on sale for less than $200, the 85mm F1.4 manual focus. I am using this gear for both of my youtube channels, and even though I am starting and learning, I couldn't be more satisfied.
Keep the great work!
Great video Arthur! I took some of your advice into consideration, but ended up buying the Sigma 16mm 1.4 when the Sony 18-105 G Lens was not in stock at my local camera store. What a blessing! The Sigma is simply amazing and worth every penny! Pairs so well with the 30mm 1.4!
Tyler Cybulski Awesome! I am glad to help! The 18-105 is great, still my favorite zoom lens:)
Currently doubting between the 18-105 and 16mm sigma. Used for videography, shooting events and weddings. Which one do you recommend? Like the versatility of the 18-105 range but f1.4 > f4 any day..
LT I can't speak for the 18-105, but the sigma is an unbelievable lens. I have the sigma 16 and 30mm lenses and they're a powerful duo
just want to get notified if he replies :D
This is great, we just got an A6500 and were looking at lenses, you named two of the lenses we had on our list, the Sigma 30mm and the Sony 50mm - based on price points versus the Sony 85 and Sony 35, we'll stick with the ones we were looking at for now but might get the others in the future. Very curious about the Sigma 16mm lens though, might have to look into that when we're a little further down our path. Well done, sir!
I have 4 of the 5 you mentioned and I am blaming you and your excellent videos for it!😀 On a recent vacation though, I mainly used the Zeiss 16-70mm just as an all around lens and the 16mm Sigma which fit well in a small camera bag. The worst part of the A system are the lousy batteries. They die quickly. I hope Sony does something about them before coming out with the A6700 that is rumored. I am mainly a Nikon FX guy but at my age, the lighter weight of these A cameras are nice!
Thanks,
been lurking through your channel for a while now and I'm deciding to buy a new lens. I own the 16-50 and 55-210mm kit lenses. I have a manual focus Minolta F1.7 and I realized that I need more light and sharpness. Thus, the Sigma 30 and the Sony 35 came into play. But thanks to your comparison videos and this Top 5 list, I know that I will get the Sony 35mm for my A6000. Wish I had the A6500 but I had a killer-deal for the whole set of my camera which was a fraction of the price for a A6500 without any lenses.
Keep up the nice work.
I did a video like this a few weeks ago now of my favorite 3 lenses. We have some similar taste in some of them! I also mentioned some other options for people if they weren't liking the ones that I gave them! Great video!
Great video! I have the Sigma 16mm and it’s the only lens I use for my videos. I will probably get the Sony 35 next. I was torn between that and the Sigma 30mm but Im leaning towards the Sony 35 based on size alone.
The 35mm is great, no complaints about that lens.
Same dilemma and leaning towards the Sony for the better auto focus and size.
Does the sigma 16mm have image stabilization? I have the a6000 and want to use this lense for video but I know the a6000 doesn't have image stabilization, plus I have no gimbal
It is really helpful video for me. Just bought a6000. Only using kit lens for now. I have been researching prime lenses this video is really good run down. I am mainly shooting kids and landscapes. Thank you.
I like a decent zoom as my "walk around" lens for outdoors shots with my Sony A6000. I bought the Sony 18-135mm based on the Technology Mafia review, and I've been really impressed with the results I've seen from this lens so far. Based on the recommendations in this video and others I chose the Sigma 16mm f1.8 for wide angle shots; the Sony 35mm f1.8 for indoor portraits and video; and the Sony FE 85mm f1.8 for outdoor portraits and other medium telephoto uses. These four lenses should cover most every situation that could come up for the type of photography that I do.
wow i own 3 of your 5 top picks! guess i listened well over the years
Sony Zeiss 55mm f1.8. It’s FE so more like 82.5mm. You might think you have a sharp lens until you try this. Beautiful colors, too. And silent, quick, light, great build. It has a reputation for a reason.
kinghuthegreat i agree with u currently im using a6300 and planning to buy this lens but this lens so expensive and i need to add stabilization too pls give me your opinion about it
A bit pricey though. New for $850 and used for around $650-$750. If money were no object, yes I will probably jump on it.
Hi Arthur. Great video!
What about a list of your favourite zoom lens?
Sony SEL18-105 used to be my fav to go travel lens but it's not that sharp and I find myself barely using the zoom. I know travel with Sigma 30 1.4 and 16 1.4. Only using prime actually pushes me to think about composition and not be lazy! I used to have the 50mm 1.8 for my portraits but i've seen that even just using the sigma 30 1.4 does the job as it's so so sharp. Good video man, keep it up
Great video! I have several E lenses now and the ones I use most often are the Sigma 16mm, 35 1.8 and the Zeiss 16-70.
Which lense would be best to shoot a dog?
Love this video and your content! Thanks for doing this great work. I will say your wife should totally be a model. The camera loves her and she looks like a natural.
I just showed her your comment! Thanks!
Yes just followed up on you. Bought the Sigma 30mm 1.4 today. My kit sony lenses were not behaving well. This Sigma is great. Tomorrow I go back to get the Sigma 26mm. Thanks very much for the review, Paul Scott
Hi TechnologyMafia!
I was waiting for this video ever since you made the bachelor video between the sony 35mm and the sigma 16mm :p Thank you, it's a great help for sony users!
I have a sony a6300 and bought a sony 18-105mm f4 to have some versatility. I wanted to buy a second lens and at first, I was doubting between the sony 35mm and the sony 50mm. But when I saw your video of the 16mm I was starting to get interested and watched some other videos. Now, I've decided that I want the sigma 16mm as my second lens, thanks to you!
I find your videos super useful and informative!
I’ve had 4/5 of these lenses (except the sigma 30) and after using them, I’d recommend these.
1) Sigma 16
2) Either Sony 35 or Sigma 30
3) Neither the Sony 50 nor 85, get the Sigma 56 instead
the 35 f/1.8 is my favorite and I wish I'd bought it sooner.
Is it good for videos?
I would not buy a lens without OSS for my A6000 but still a very good list. I own the 50mm F1.8 and like it a lot. Probably don't use it as much as I should. One of my favorites is the 18-105mm F4. I get great images from it and it is very versatile.
Thanks for this video! I am now trying to decide between the top 2!
I have just purchased the 50mm f1.8 OSS from your list and now started the waiting game for amazon to deliver.
Ah brilliant video! Bought the 35mm 1.8, love it!
Any chance you could do a video on long exposure during the day, in particular, which nd lens is right for the 35mm. I really trust your judgement!
Would love to see one of these lists for full frame cameras!
Thanks for the video! Love your content, been watching every video you make ever since I was even shopping for the a6000, you are my most trusted opinion
Great video. Had no.1 and no.2 for video. Couldnt agree more on the top 2
How does the A6000 do with shooting indoors .... my granddaughter does gymnastics and I can get access to the floor ... is it worth while and what lenses would you use?
Just what I was looking for! Keep the Sony a6000 videos coming
Hi great video.. I am just confused between sigma 30 and 16 which one should I buy
What about stabilization? The kit lens has in-built stabilization, while the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC for instance, doesn't.
Short question: What do you recomendet on the first prime lens (universal, sharp and fast) to Sony a6000? :)
1. Sigma 16mm 1.4,
2. Sigma 30mm 1.4,
3. Sony SEL35F18?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANSWER
Could you please tell me which lens would be best for video with a Sony a6400. that its price is not excessive. It is to film weddings. Thank you greetings from Argentina
Man u deserve a lot of more suscribers I learn a lot with your videos, great info value keep the good work
I have a rokinon 12mm f/2 for landscapes/astro-photography and it can take some jaw dropping photos ...I pretty much leave the focus on infinity and it's the lens most often found on my a6000...At one point I thought about going strictly with rokinon manual lenses because they are stunningly sharp for the price even being manual focus.....I am looking into the sigma 16mm f/1.4 but not sure if it will be wide enough for me yet to replace the 12mm. I have the sony 50mm f/1.8 and use it for street-portraits and general use but have been debating getting an 85mm for portraits instead (my only concern is indoor shots with a 85mm) and then getting a 30 or 35mm and selling the 50mm... eventually I am getting the a6500 when the price is more affordable
Ill second the 50mm f1.8 OSS Amazing value and performance
Thanks , What the best lens for food photograpy and still life ??
Great choices! Thanks for another awesome a6000 lens review. I have the 85, 1.8 and it is so close to a 135 on the a6000.
So, what about zoom lenses?
Алексей Морохоев doesn’t use zoom lenses
Hinse 18105 is pretty good for video
Can’t wait to watch this video! I have this camera with 4 lenses.
This video will help me narrow the lens I want!!! Great work
Thank you, Tech.
But how about the zoom lens? Which one you prefer? Sony 18-135, 18-105, or 18-200?
My lovely choice: Sigma 19mm, 30mm f1,4 for low light situation in street photo, 60mm the last week aded the new Sony 18-135mm for travel, a great lens, including a fantastic manuel focus system and a smooth manual zoom.
If you had buy one lens for the sony a6000, which one would you buy?
18200
I commented less these past few month but i keep enjoying your videos. Since i bought (after watching your videos) my A6000 last year i have two video projects to edit. My challenge is to produce a complete movie edit and finish it before looking up what new lens i could add to my setup to make better video and photo. Saving this for later though.
Cheers from france ! Peace !
Great review! Sharp and clear explanations, you make all of that appear to be easy to do. But I know it's not. Congratulations.
Dude, I just have to leave a comment about the images you attained with that 85mm Sony! Holy God! They are brilliant! You wife being as beautiful as she is notwithstanding, those were just gorgeous images!!
That FE 85 is quite good on aps-c bodies; but after having it for a year, used concurrently with a Sigma 56, I’ve decided to let go of the 85 - for several reasons. Firstly, the 85 on aps-c has a narrower sweet spot when it comes to image quality (as opposed to using the same lens on FF cameras). So if one is particular about that, one would need to be more aware of the kind of shots on hand (whether it is back-lit, focused closely, has high dynamic range, etc). Secondly, i wanted to slim down my lens line up, giving priority towards size/weight vs image quality. So between the two, I chose to keep the Sigma.
Great overview! Just wanted to say that I found the 16mm f1.4 harder to use in practice than expected. I thought F1.4 would make me able to have perfect subject and background separation. However, I was surprised to learn that this requires a very small distance to your subject, which is not flattering when shooting people. I found the lens perfect for evening / night street photography in NY. For landscapes I used it in Iceland a lot, but there where some times where I wished to have a wider lens (at Stokksness for example). Keep up the good work!
agree!, sony 35 does a much better job, i also think its sharper then the sigma 16mm
@@panchow4582 although ‘better’ is subjective, the Sony 35mm F1.8 is still-after all those years-my default go-to lens when I want a compact and casual setup for photography and video that I can always bring along in a bag and makes an incredible difference compared to my phone. When I want to be a bit more flexible with the focal length I use the Sony 16-55 F2.8 G, but that always requires an extra camera bag.
We are having an outdoor elopement ceremony in Sedona. I am going to ask my sister to take pictures and I wanted to see which lens will work best for this time of setting, being able to capture us and the landscape
I agree that the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 is incredible. #1
I am lucky having the no.1 and no.2 after watching you review couple month ago. Thank you for all of those videos that help me to decide what lenses I should buy.
Thank you for this,always looking for cheap good lenses for my a6000
Which should I have as the first for travel? Since I can have only one for now, should be versatile as well.
Jean Bacan 30mm 1.4! It’s a very stable focal length and I’ve found it great for travel!!
Great video my friend! I have a doubt and I don't know if anybody have asked it before... what about lenses for video in a 6500, will u choose the same ones? thankssss
I've got a Sony 18-105, Samyang 12mm and the Sigma 30 1.4 . Since I got the Sigma, I'm using nothing else but that. I've shot multiple events only on that lens. Would buy again 10/10.
For wideangle I often find myself needing a bit more ore less, so I'd definitely settle with a zoom here next time.
Even though the 18-105 is super practical, I only use it if I really need the range, and if I do, 105 (crop 150~) is often not enough. Also the F4 doesn't satisfy one anymore after you got an F1.4 to play around with haha
Where do you suggest we purchase the Sony 35mm
1. Sigma 16mm f1.4 (1:54)
2. Sony 35mm f1.8 (3:20)
3. Sigma 30mm f1.4 (4:33)
4. Sony 85mm f1.8 (6:23)
5. Sony 50mm f1.8 (7:19)
Thank you for the informative video. I just ordered your #2 pick for my Sony A6000. I’m excited to use it.
Do you have a cheat sheet for the correct settings for taking outside photography, portraits, close up etc? I’m still learning and want to know f-stop, iso and aperture you recommend to get good shots.
I’m also hoping to use this while on vacation in Argentina.
Are both of the Sigmas compatible with the Sigma dock? and would you recommend buying the dock?
always great reviews! i have the a6000, do you think it's worth upgrading to 6300? the lens Sony 35mm F1.8 also good for landscape?
The Sony 35mm is a great lens for everything. It's not a wide angle though. The A6300 upgrade is worth it if you get a good deal. I wouldnt spend over $700 on an A6300.
but I just watched one of your many great reviews! im giving the sigma 16 mm f.14 consideration; i have the kit lens and 16-105 PZ; i spent close to 1k on Sony NEX5N back in 2013...
Is it worth buying a (around) 18-200mm lens for travel photo and videography?
How do you do? I'm the user of α6000, too. This time Video was very helpful. My target was decided in 85mm! Thank you very much.
What lens would you recommend to shoot music festivals?
I have been watched most of your video, and another great video, thank you for sharing. I have purchased the Sony 35mm f1.8 and the
Sigma 16mm f1.4 ever since watched your reviews about them. These are my to go lenses, I am super happy with them. Thank you.
Hello, what would you recommend for this camera to take pictures of basketball in roofed gym or horse riding without hitting my budget?
What would be the best portrait lens besides the 85mm?
which is the best for night video and photos?
Thanks for your outstanding tip on lenses a while back, I was able to come into some hard cash and picked up the Sony PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS, dang I am just in awe over the quality, and clarity of this lens. Just wanted to say thanks 🤙🏼✈️ Safe travels
Very nice channel. I just got my a6500 with sony 35mm f1.8 and Sigma 16mm f1.4. both are awesome lens. Thanks for the recommendation and reviews.
Considering affordability for a beginner, should 50 mm f/1.8 OSS be the one? For overall performance? Or is Sigma/Sony 30/35 mm worth the higher price?
You have one of the best channels for Sony ! I’ve bought 3 lenses based on your recommendations... 1 question I have for you... what lens wide angle “compact” lens would you recommend? I do own the sigma 16 1.4 but the lens to me is kinda bulky... I was thinking about the Rokinon 12 2.0 based on what you have said about it ... I don’t mind having to manually focus ... thanks !!
I’m a bit confused about the 50mm. What is the difference between the (not so good) full frame version and this one?
I can’t find it anywhere. I would appreciate your answer. And thanks for all your great videos!
Hmm.. I'm looking for an affordable lens for portraits ... Any recommendation???
Up!
Sony 50mm f1.8
What about the Sony A6300? And do these last 3 lens do the same as you preferred? The 16-50mm lens. What do you say about that?
Nice video... What about one with the top 5 lenses for the full frame A7 ;)
Thanks for guidance and many lens reviews. I'm a long term Nikon user with multiple bodies and lenses - more kit than I can comfortably carry to any one assignment/trip. After much research I'm now also a user and fan of the small form factor 6000 series by Sony, which I use when I want to travel lighter. I recently bought the A6500 but, like many, remain disappointed by the relative scarcity of 'great' native APS-C lenses supplied by Sony. They seem to be overly emphasising full frame lenses and ignoring the excellent form factor and pretty good quality that APS-C permits. One can use FE lenses but have to pay a premium for FF capability in terms of price, size and weight. Thank goodness for companies like Sigma who recognise the real market potential for quality glass in the APS-C format at a relatively 'affordable' price (certainly when compared to Zeiss or G Master FF). Following your reviews, which first first highlighted the excellent glass and subject to cross checking on DXO and other reviews, I'm pleased to say I have now bought your recommended trio of smallish, fast, sharp primes - Sigma 16mm and 30mm f1.4 and Sony 85mm f1.8. My 'back' thanks you in particular as I can travel and fit everything I need into a small Think Tank bag instead of a large Lowe backpack with multiple TT pouches. Way to go.....
1 Sigma 30mm f1.4
2 sigma 16mm f1.4
3 sony 50mm f1.8
4 7artisans 12mm f2.8
5 55-210mm 5.6-6.3
which would be better a nikon d5500 and nikon 35mm 1.8g or go for the sony a6000 and the sigma 30mm 1.4 . which would give the sharpest and betteer image quality? for photography?
Great line up. Can they be used on the sony a7 even though its full frame?
great list, mine is somewhat similar. Question: Do you find yourself using your 18-105 zoom lens much or just find yourself switching primes?
Brian Definitely switching primes. I rarely use zooms nowadays.
I like the list very helpful but should make a zoom version I can't wait for the sony a7000 or a6700
I don't think Sony would make a7000 yet because people will confused between a7000 and a7 series full frame camera.
i’m confused with low budget, what should i buy 35mm or 50mm?
I totally agree with your picks, especially the 85mm ;). The 50mm though is my favorite FL just because I mainly shoot portraits.