Comments on: Best Sony Lenses in 2023: Ultimate E-Mount Guide

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:19:21 +0000

In reply to Clay. 1) it's excellent! 2) yes absolutely. Any 24-70 is a near-perfect all-rounder.

By: Clay

Clay — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:09:56 +0000

(1) How is the Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 for Sony mirrorless camera? Some reviews highly recommend it for the pricing & quality.

(2) In addition, if I only had one lens in my arsenal, is the Sigma 24-70mm a good choice?

Purpose: I’m interested in both pics and video (not commercial but just high quality pics and videos for personal use).

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 02:04:09 +0000

In reply to Charles. Hey Charles, my advice would be to buy a zoom since it offers a range of focal lengths, and travel with that for a while. Then when you return, check to see at which focal length you shot most photos, and that will help you decide on your next lens purchase (which should be a prime). Hope that helps!

By: Charles

Charles — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 17:49:49 +0000

Hi Mark,
I am completely new to the camera world in the sense that I have never owned a full frame or an APS-C camera, but I do have a GoPro Hero 7, which I use for shooting dynamic video like when I go skiing . In order to get some more professional looking video footage though I was looking towards the Sony a6600, which can also serve me well for photography. To go with that camera I need a lens (I can only afford one good lens) that is travel friendly, since I am planing to go travelling as soon as the virus allows it. As mentioned, my focus is video, but I also want a lens capable for photography. I’m currently looking at the Sony 18-105mm f/4 OSS G-master and the Sony FE 28mm f/2, but I have also considered the Sigma 30mm f/1.8, the Sony 35mm f/1.8 OSS and the Sony 24mm E f/1.8 Sonnar T* ZA. I’m unsure of what focal length I like and what I’ll need for traveling, which is why the Zoom lens seems quite attractive, but the high aperture is holding me back and I can’t afford the f/2.8 variants. What do you recommend from the lenses above and do you have any other suggestions? Thanks so much for your time!

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 04:11:49 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Hey Sarah! At that distance, you'd need something wider than 24mm to ensure enough of your head is in shot.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:55:54 +0000

Hello, I just preordered the Sony A7c to upgrade my YouTube Video and other social media channels. I do mostly YouTube beauty videos and reviews, but I would a more versatile lens. ex shooting pictures of my my family or travel. Is there a lens you recommend? I am so lost when I am researching. And when I am filmung my videos I don’t have much room to shoot. So the camera is maybe 1 or 2 ft in front me.
Thank You

By: Verne

Verne — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 06:35:31 +0000

In reply to Bobby. I have a couple of G Master Zooms, but I really ),really) like the 90mm Macro f2.8. Incredible! And also 'long in the tooth'. Switch out your 85 1.8, and replace it with the 90.

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 01:57:42 +0000

In reply to Bobby. Thanks Bobby! The Rokinon has my vote ;-)

By: Bobby

Bobby — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 04:01:28 +0000

Hi Mark! Awesome article about Sony lenses! It helped me to choose Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS for my Sony A6000. And now I’d like to have a wide-angle lens for shooting landscapes. Which one do you suggest to take – Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D or Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS? Or maybe another one?

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Wed, 20 May 2020 19:23:49 +0000

In reply to Jeff Tapolci. Thanks Jeff, I appreciate that!

By: Jeff Tapolci

Jeff Tapolci — Tue, 19 May 2020 21:27:28 +0000

In reply to Mark Condon. Great, that makes sense. By the way, I love the information on your website. Thanks, Mark.

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Tue, 19 May 2020 09:57:56 +0000

In reply to Jeff Tapolci. Hey Jeff, I'd recommend you get a 35mm and an 85mm. You can use the APS-C crop mode on your a7III to cover 50-ish mm with the 35. Make sense?

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Tue, 19 May 2020 09:56:54 +0000

In reply to Janice B.. Nice camera, Janice! Here you go ;-)

By: Jeff Tapolci

Jeff Tapolci — Tue, 19 May 2020 01:36:06 +0000

Mark, great article and what I was looking for. Last fall I sold all of my Canon gear and purchased a Sony a7 III with a 24-70 2.8. I like to shoot my family, landscapes, cityscapes, and whatever I see walking around.

I use my current lens, as an everyday lens, though I find myself being lazy by just using the zoom to get the correct frame instead of thinking of the shot and positioning myself. Would purchasing a prime lens or two force me to actually think about the shot since I don’t have to worry about the zoom?

If so, what lenses would you recommend I put in my bag? Should I go with the first 3 that you purchased or a 35mm, 55mm, and 85mm or should I stay away from prime lenses and add a wide zoom and a telephoto lens?

By: Janice B.

Janice B. — Mon, 18 May 2020 23:37:41 +0000

In reply to Mark Condon. New to photography here. Learning about lenses is overwhelming. Thank you for this article. It helps. I do own a APS-C (A6600) and am looking forward to the guide Mike and the rest are putting together. How soon is "soon"? When would I be able to read it as I am in the market for an additional lens and would.