371 g. Remember I mentioned that I bought 3 lenses when I switched from Nikon to Sony? Which camera do you think is the best fit for me and what lens(s) Would be the best starters for my purposes. I’m having trouble finding an appropriate first lens for my set up. On a cropped sensor Sony mirrorless camera, this lens will give roughly a 50mm field of view (52.5mm), which is ideal for a whole range of subjects. That kind of like asking should I buy a sports car or a SUV. Lightweight wide-angle prime designed for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras is ideal as everyday, walkaround shooting. For Sony FE, first came the mediocre Sony 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6, then the decent Sony 24-70mm f/4, but neither was up to professional standards at this crucial focal length range. In Low Light Conditions which of the Sony FE Telephoto Lenses are to Choose : for Pictures ? The f/4 aperture and eleven-blade circular diaphragm provide great depth of field control for isolating subjects, as well as maximizing performance for low-light shooting situations. This Zeiss Planar-design normal lens features one Advanced Aspherical, one aspherical, and one extra-low dispersion element for ultimate corner-to-corner sharpness along with pleasing bokeh. Sony a7RII +  24-70mm f/2.8 | © C-Gee Photography. Although the Sony APS-C sensor does a good job in sucking in as much light as possible, due to the limitations of the smaller sensor size, images captured in low-light at higher ISOs can become rather noisy. I dont need over 300mm and have read reviews of the ones you have recommended. Sony FE 55mm f1.8 ZA review The Sony FE 55mm f1.8 ZA from 2013 is a very successful standard lens: small, light, sharp across a 42MP full-frame sensor, with excellent resistance against flare and glare in adverse contra-light situations It may only offer an f1.8 focal ratio but its slightly longer 55mm focal length compensates a bit when it comes to background isolation. Its relatively fast f/2 aperture, allows shooting with shallow depth of field and in low-light. Sony a7RII +  24-70mm f/2.8 | © Tony Gale. Based on Samyang Optics’ optical technology, aspherical lenses have been included to minimize aberration and unnecessary light dispersion, delivering high resolution from the center to the corners of the image. B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, KEH & eBay. Sigma 35 1.2 Sony 135 1.8 GM World’s First 2:1 Macro Lens with infinity focus, this lens ideally suited for rapidly changing macro photography scenarios without using any extension tube. It’s an excellent lens for the uses you describe. NEX stands for “New E-Mount eXperience”, with the branding no longer used on newer Sony cameras. Thanks Brian! I’ve been fortunate enough to have access to the entire range of native Sony e mount lenses (thanks Sony Australia! Body is A7iii if I didn’t mention that already. Remember when everyone started using prime lenses because they were sharper and better quality than zoom lenses? Pairing an all-manual control-set with a digitally-optimized design, the Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar T* Lens is a normal prime lens for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless digital cameras. It features water- and oil-repellent coating on the front lens element and its overall dust- and splash-proof structure ensures excellent performance even in the most challenging shooting conditions. Thank You heaps Brian , really appreciated … cheers. Utilizing a nearly symmetrical optical layout based on the Biogon concept, this lens incorporates one element made from anomalous partial dispersion glass in order to suppress chromatic aberrations and distortion. This is a great value medium range prime lens for your FE or E mount Sony. Here below you will find the list of all new announced full frame lenses for Sony E mount that will be soon tested on sonyalpha… The ultra-wide angle of view is particularly helpful for interior shooting as it helps exaggerated the sense of space. I like that setup. Lightweight wide-angle prime f/2.8 design strikes a balance between speed and compact design, making it a highly portable lens for use in a variety of situations. Thank You Brian for your recommendation 🙂. I want a lens for indoor sports, that be fast in the focus, and also light to take to travels. Let’s break those words and abbreviations down: Other Sony lens abbreviations you may see include: In the reviews below, I’ve removed the superfluous lettering after the main elements of each lens name in the interests of simplicity – feel free to click through to each lens on Amazon to see the entire lens name. tamron 28-75 f2.8 Sony a6000 +  24mm f/1.8 | © Duy Nhât Phan. Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E | Price: $549 Only if the weddings are in really bright light. Colours are precise and vibrant, so JPEG shooters who don’t want to spend any time behind a computer can be confident of nailing the shot straight-out-of-camera. This lens designed to work with full-frame Sony E-mount cameras offers users the ability to get close to their subjects thanks to the 1:2 magnification ratio afforded by the 12.2″ minimum focus distance. I’ve selected the lenses above based on my own personal experience (thanks Sony USA/Australia/Japan for the loans!). Its wide focal length and fast aperture make it a practical and versatile lens. Please …, Hi Brian … i finally bought the Sony FE 100-400mm GM Lens as per your recommendation… thank You so much for that … i remember you mentioned that with the 2X Teleconverter it will drop the FE 100-400 down to F11, unless shooting with the Sony A9, that means i will only get Contrast AF which won’t fut it for fast moving action…, Will the same combo on a Sony A7S be OK for Aviation Photography Air Shots of e.g Fighter Jets ??? – generally use something like this for everyday and city travel – thoughts, That leave long wildlife lens and i’m stuck – tamron 70-180 f2.8, sony 70-200 f4, sigma 100-400 f5-6.3 or just a long prime to save wight like a sigma 135 f 1.8, Any help narrowing choices is appreciated. BEST SPEED: Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Sony E | Price: $1,599 Thank You so much for your great advice and swift reply … im also interested in the Sony FE 24-240mm f3.5-6.3 OSS lens for its amazing 10x Superzoom and been said on your Website as the Best All-in-One Sony FE Lens … how would it perform in Low Light ( e.g for Astrophotography ) And fast Moving objects ( e.g Planes ( not Flying Saucers lol ) in Airshows ) or even distant moving Objetcs ? Lightweight design is well-suited to its use as a travel or everyday lens. Hi Brian … which of the Telephoto Zoom Lens who be the Best for Fast Far Moving Object in the Sky for both Night and Day ? Please …, Maybe you need to read this: Best Fullframe E-mount FE Lenses for Sony Mirrorless Cameras, Well with Your Expertise Brian which TELEPHOTO Lens would you Advise for Shooting OUTDOORS in Low Light Conditions ? However, in most normal daylight situations, the lens/camera locked onto the subject fast enough, and it wasn’t an issue. You can see the latest price of this Sony mid-range zoom lens here. Finally it’s extremely sharp at minimum focus thanks to dual floating focus groups which also provide extremely responsive Eye AF. Please, And with the SEL14TC (1.4x ) will it be Working fine ? I’m an one year beginner in photography. The used prices of this lens have come down to a point where it fits into that list. Great look when used wide open for shallow depth-of-field portraits. This is the list of lenses I’d provide any friend who’d just invested in a Sony full frame or crop sensor body. Sony 85mm f 1.8 for portrait and indoor sports. Zeiss Batis 2.8/135 can i use 24-240mm as my ONLY LENS for wedding CINEMATOGRAPHY on sony A7SII.. Do you recommend doing so? But then again, I’ve never had that experience of shooting with a constant focal length so I’m not sure about that as well. I’ll be uploading some sample photos I took in Tokyo soon, but in the meantime, have a read about this incredible lens. Given I can only go one option – for covering Africa but also making sure those dollars serve me best into the future, do you have a sense on what might be the better investment?