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What are some of the best APS-C lenses you're currently rocking with your Sony a6000 series camera!?

Very informative video. I like the way you explain the practical uses of each lens for both still photography and video.

Thanks Jason. Love when you review gear. Keep it coming

I am shopping for my first APS-C camera and your channel has been amazing!! Thank you for such detailed videos about the a6500, it's the one I want. I will be using this video to make my lens purchases.

Just found your KZfaq channel looking for Sony cam related advice - Love what you do! You've definitely got me subscribed! Keep it up! :-)

Dude, you seriously need to try out the Sigma 30mm f1.4 dc dn c!

thanks for the great video, so informative and you gave great sample videos/shots. subbed !!!!

I will have to take a look at at that 30mm macro

I wish every video on KZfaq started the way this one does, with the most important information first. Thank you!

Can you talk about your set? Such a clean and nice aesthetic

Thanks Jason - nice work and very helpful!

What frame rate and shutter did you shoot the demos at??? Look sooo good

I came over from Panasonic GH4 with a Metabones and for my Sony a6300 I use the EF Mount Sigma 18-35 with the Sigma MC-11 adapter 95% of the time (the other 5% is with the 50mm Sony f1.8). Since I mainly shoot music videos, the noise isn't an issue, and when I need audio for a film project, I use lapels or shotguns over my subject. So it works well.

great collection! I only have the G 24-70 2.8 so far but will pick up one of the wide zooms for my 6500 soon :D

amazing video, keep up the great work :)

Great review! The 18-105 really surprised me in low light. I hope you get a chance to at least check it out.

Sigma 30mm f1.4 made for Sony e-mount doesn't make noise on auto focus and its a great lens. 👍

I love the Sigma 18-35/1.8 + MC-11 + ClearZoom for video, even on my Zhiyun Crane (which controls the CZ/PZ via their cable)! I do switch to MF though when subject is stationary to avoid the the subtle clicky AF sounds that yes unfortunately even hotshoe microphones pick up.

Sigma 30mm 1.4 is what I'm rockin. Autofocus is almost as fast as a native lens

Man, REALLY love what the 30mm Macro can do and the price is great. and that 10-18mm...

I am considering 24-70 f/4 full frame instead, so that if I upgrade to full frame in future it would still work. What do you think?

Wow! Jason, have you got a video tutorial on how you shot and colour graded that wedding with your 10-18mm?!?! Colours looked amazing!

I picked up a 6500 and the 16-70 f4. Great lens for my guitar videos but i'm after the 24 f1.8 for photography. Cant help but love the bokeh haha. Also jason which crane should i go for, I read into them and there seems to be a couple of different models? Thanks man

Thanks for another great video Jason. Deciding between the Sony 35mm 1.8 and sigma 16 (or 30) 1.4 mainly for video and some photos too to use with my a6300. The lack of image stabilisation is the thing stopping me pulling the trigger straight away on the sigma. Do you think warp stabilisation or something in after effects would be enough to make handheld footage with the sigma good enough for travel films for KZfaq and shot documentaries?

I recently bought a Sony a6500 and I like it so far. I picked up an adapter so that I can use my Canon EF lenses with it. I know that I must multiply the Canon full frame lenses by 1.5 crop factor. I have also bought the Sony 24mm and the 10-18mm APS-C lenses. I am getting conflicting answers. Do I have to multiply a crop factor to these or any APS-C lenses?

nice effort bro! :) thumbs up!

So I have a Sony a6000 and want to buy a 50m lens. And am thinking of buying a full frame camera possibly in the future. But for now.. do I go with the aps-c lens? Or the full frame lens? Also, if I get the aps-c lens would I get the crop factor even tho I’m using an aps-camera? Thanks!

Hows the performance when it comes to night photography ? or something like pictures like brandon woelfel's? with the a6500

Hi JasonCurrently for my a6000 I have: Sigma 19mm f2.8, Neewer 35mm f1.7, Sony 50mm f1.8 and the Sony 18-105 f4.I am using the camera more and more for hybrid shooting since my daughters started orchestra. That was part of the reason I picked the 18-105 since it was "quieter" when recording them play (other was budget). What other lens would you recommend for videoing? I find other parents are asking for my vids since I like to get the whole orchestra in frame, so I want to up my video production style.

If i replace my Sigma 30mm f1.4 dc dn to Sony 28mm f2.0. for my a6000 body Will it worth to pay extra 200usa dollars more? Is Sony much more snappier? Is it more accurate about auto focus Is it more silence Is it sharper? Thank you...

Hi @Jason ! Is the Zeiss 24 F1.8 still your favorite?

Wonderful Video. Thanks for sharing.

So glad I ignored all of the negative reviews of the 16-70. I'm LOVING it with my a6500. Great lens to do it all!

Wait so does that mean I can use my aps-c lenses on a sony full frame if I ever get one and the only changing factor is a slight distance? I'm new to photography and Sony so appreciate any reply :)

I beg to differ. The lenses mentioned in this video are mostly the expensive Sony/Zeiss lenses, which are fine but not necessarily the best choice for the APS-C (NEX) cameras. The two lenses I would rank as #1 are the Sigma 30mm F1.4 (as your standard 50mm type of lens) and #2 the Sigma 60 mm F2.8 for portrait work. (translates to 90 mm full frame). These have auto-focus and deliver superb quality for a very acceptable price. In case you do not mind manual focus, the Samyang/Rokinon 14 mm F2.8 lens is a great wide angle lens, very sharp. Yes, I know these are not zoom lenses, but in terms of image quality they are superior to the Sony zoom lenses. In terms of Zoomlenses we use a canon 15-85 mm F3.5 and 70-200 mm F4 with a Photodiox adapter. (All fit on the Sony A6300)

I tried to like the 24 prime lens and found the 35 prime worked better. I definitely need a prime and the 50mm is just to close. 35 seems like my fit. Thanks for your videos!

Hi. What do you think about a6300 + zeiss touit 12mm f2.8 + zeiss e24 f1.8? I want to use them for landscapes and for my hiking trips. I can buy this combo for good price. But the question is: would this combo be great even if there will not be image stabilisation on lenses and body? My previous camera was RX100. I would not be happy to pay additional cost for a6500 only for added stabilisation.

Very informative!

I’m about to by my first Mirrorless. With my budget I’m between a6000 and Zeiss FE 35mm 2.8 or a6300 and E 35mm 1.8. What to do? Or should I go a6000 and Zeiss FE 55mm 1.8?

What's the difference between the first camera lens you mentioned and the kit camera lens.

Great video!

Hi Jason, what macro e-mount lens would you recommend for my A6000, for product shooting, in the same range of specs as the Canon EF 100 mm Macro IS USM? Thank you in advance!

Just received an open box 16-70 for a good price, at the same time i had ordered an 18-105, i am comparing image quality and they look the same, definitely not appreciating the Zeiss pop, i am not an expert by any means, debating which one to return, any thoughts? By the way my use is mainly stills.

What do you think about new Sony 18-135mm lens?

do you need an adapter for the Zeiss lenses?

When I got my a6000 a couple years ago the first lens I purchased after the 16-55 kit was the 55 1.8 last November I purchased the 85 1.8 both perform great and feel right on the a6000. Just got the a7iii in on Wednesday and both lenses are even better on that camera.

What is the maximum aperture of Sigma 56mm f1.4 when used on Sony aps-c?

thank you i really neaded this

what do you think of Sony SEL 50mm f1.8?

How useful is a 45mm (30mm ff - 45 mm aps-c) lens? Trying to get my head around how narrow it is. I'd love a big fast prime and im wondering if im going to get the sigma 19mm 2.4 or the sigma 30mm 1.4.

You know what's funny... I was just literally typing E-Mount lenses for the a6500 and your channel was on the top of my head hoping you would a video. :) Destiny. LOL

You really need to pick up the Sigma 30mm DC DN F1.4 e mount lens. With the latest firmware update from Sigma (to version 2) and the latest firmware update from Sony on my A6500 (to 1.03), I find this lens now focuses about 95% as good as my Zeiss 55mm F1.8. I ended up going with the Sigma over the Zeiss 24mm F1.8 because of the higher DxOMark scores and 1/3rd the price. Thanks again for the good video!

how about zoom lenses ~250 or 300mm? The Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 ? Sony 55-300mm F/4.5-5.6 DT with adapter?

Hi Jason :) Thanks for the Video! At the moment, with my a6300 I'm using Samyang/Rokinon 12mm f/2, Sigma 30mm f1.4 and the Zeiss 16-70. I do miss some longer lens though, and here is where I would like to make a suggestion for a future video. As the prices of these are much higher, I want to put some good thought into the buying process .. I went out and tried some and from my findings: - 55-210 is surprisingly sharp, but the tight aperture makes it no good as portrait lens. It's also the cheapest option - 18-200 is rubish, least sharp from anything I was testing. Didn't like it that much. - 70-200GM wow .. stunning results, but really heavy to carry around and the price is just too high (maybe would consider it if I had photo/video-graphy as a full time job, but I don't - which means that I cannot justify such purchase) - 70-200G great autofocus, reasonable f/4, OSS, but sharpness-wise it was nowhere near the GM :( Actually, I would much rather compare the image quality to the 55-210. This was rather disappointing to find out for me, as this lens is more than 3 times as expensive. - and here is where the trouble starts. Given that no Sony option fits everything I would like to have, I'm considering adapting a lens. Doing so I would like not to lose all the awesome features like eye autofocus for portraits (otherwise I can just go with the 55-210). So it's down to Sigma MC-11 and Metabones mk.IV (possibly speed booster) to be paired with either Sigma 50-100 or Sigma 70-200, Canon 70-200 (here there are the IS and non-IS options of both f/4 and f/2.8), the nice new Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 that I like, but have no idea how will it work with the adapters... Etc. simply too complicated to go through all these options as an individual - maybe you can help us in this regard :) Sorry for the long essay, but I guess I'm not the only one with such issue. Keep up the good work! Cheers!

Hello Can yoz please help me with buying me next lens for my Sony A6300. I want sharp images for shooting objects on distance 2-3meters. What is you sugestion? thanks

Care to do a similar video about dual purpose lenses for a6500 and a7rii? (I'm trying to get my wife to switch over to the a7rii from her Nikon d810 and would like a "hey we can use these same lenses if you switch" argument.

Is this good slow motion camera sony a6500?

Really like the content keep it up 👌🏼 Do you think you cloud make a 70-200 f/2 review, I'm maybe planning on getting one because how much cheaper it is vs the GM..

Have you paired you 24-70 f/2.8 with your a6500? I know the camera will be super front heavy but just wondering if you dabbles with that setup. Oh by the way I did wind up getting the 24-70 f2.8 a few weeks ago. I really love the images that came from my a7II.

I just got a6500 what is that string with a little circle thing at the end of it? That's on the side of the camera

Jason can you help me I need a lens I can use to look like a cropped movie type you know like a face frame I want it to fit like only the face or small spots I want it to be cropped you got something for me ?

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the sigma 30mm f1.4 is the sharpest lens you can buy. i also have both the 16-70mm and the 18-105mm.... the 18-105mm takes the win

If you’re just starting out, you can’t go wrong with the Sigma 60mm. For so little money, it is tack sharp and produces some beautiful close up images. I love mine.

oh no, late on this, was watching another video..hey Jason, what's the difference between the Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 with the much much less expensive sony 50mm f/1.8 oss lens?

I switched from a Sony A6000 to A7II. What are the best lenses for an A7II for portrait and landscape?

Hey Jason hope all is well. Do you shoot in log for video or use any of the Picture Profiles?

Hi Jason, can you pls do a video of how the APS-C lenses will look like on the Sony A7Rii??? Especially the Zeiss 24mm F1.8 ! Really interested on it for video purposes. But sadly I already own a FE35mm F2.8 :( hoping to see a purpose in getting it.

What about the 50mm f1.8 OSS? How is the image quality?

I have the 6000 and have tried out all but one of the lenses you mentioned. I wholehearted agree with your assessments. I would have stressed how great the 18-105mm is. The average shooter would be suitable equipped with that lens and the 30mm macro. And yea, while the Zeiss 1.8 32mm is noisy, the images are Zeissy cool. Great work JV.

I just picked up an a6500, and for my starter lens I got the Sony 35mm 1.8 prime lens. Thoughts??

a6000 here and I have two lenses I use. Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 with MC-11 that I kept after selling my Canon 7D Sony 85mm f/1.8 Couldn't be happier.

I use the Sony fe 28mm f2 on my Sony a6500. It was a cheaper choice than the Sony Zeiss 24mm 1.8. On the a6500 it is a 42mm focal length. It seems sharp with good auto focus. But should I have spent the big bucks for the 24mm?

what about sigma 16mm 1.4

Jason Vong If you have only $500 budget max to spend on a prime lens what it should be? Great video as always!

Sony 10-18 vs zeiss 16-70? Which should I buy as my go to all round lens?

The 1,8 55mm is great on my A6500 and also my A7II

Sony EP Z 18 - 105 mm G lens. Best value all around E mount lens!

favorite e mount lens at the moment is the Sigma 30 f1.4 DC. Very sharp and contrast is great. CA is a bit extreme, but an easy fix.

18-105 90% of the time. Great for gimbal work.

You're the man!

My Favorite lens is definitely the 55mm F1,8, I will pu the Sigma 30mm f1.4 to your collection, it's not as fast on focusing but it's really a nice too. Thanks, I really enjoy your channel

For anyone watching in 2021, the trio of sigma lenses would certainly be on this list today

How do you like the new sony 18-135 now vs the Zeiss 16-70?

So for a newborn baby what would be a good lens with just ambient light? Have A6500 and Batis 18/2.8.

Can you tell me if the 55mm f/1.8 and the 10-18mm f/4 makes noise while focusing? I'm just about to buy them!

Jason, thank you for the review. How about ZEISS Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35 мм F4 ZA OSS it is ff and this lens should be also as well great 24-52,5mm (equivalent).With the possibility of an upgrade to the full frame without changing the lens. Write please write your opinion

I keep reading about how people love their 18-105g. Should I just settle with the 50 kit lens and save up for that lens or get the 55-210 kit lens so that way I have two different lens

I've seen a lot of videographers using the sigma 18-35 f1.8 with the a6500. What's your opinion on it? I feel that, as long you don't put a mic next to the lens, the sigma is a very good "budget" option. Budget it the sense that it can replace many primes focal lengths... and it's minimum focus distance even gives it semi-macro capabilities for product photography. You can current find one used for 600-650 bucks.

hi i have a6000 with 200mm sony lense will this fitonto the newer a6300 6500? looking to upgrade the body

in going for the Sony a6500. I will get it from B&H Photo. Thank-you for explaining these lenses. I just purchased my 2017 Trek X-Caliber 9 29 er hard tail bike. So my next gift to myself will be the Sony A6500 and I probably go with the Sony 85mm F1.8, which you had mention in your video. Again thankyou teacher Peace

Hey Jason why not the sony 16mm f2.8 as recommended by Tyler Herrington - 24mm FF equivalent reasonable fast and a bargain as well.

I'd take two of those lenses for Sony A6000series, Zeiss 24mm f1.8 (35mm equivalent) & Zeiss 55mm f1.8 (85mm equivalent).

18-105 was my choice. Silent focus and zooming. Great for video.

hello whats the best lenses for doing vlog and make video fitness for you? thanks

I hope they put out more lenses for aps-c body...

I did not get you at the end of the vid, which zeiss makes the noise?

but the zeiss 16-70 f4 on the border hasn't sharpness....

I cant find a lens with wide lens with high dof