3 BEST APS-C Lenses for Sony FX30

[@gigihanmandarin]

You should provide some alternative options too: 1. Standard zoom: Tamron 17-70mm F2.8. $600 cheaper than 16-55GM, comes with lens stabilization. Sigma 18-50 F2.8 is another strong contender, cheaper but without lens stab. (You briefly mentioned these.) 2. Wide angle zoom: No alternative to the Tamron, since the Tokina 11-20 version is quite disappointing. Maybe ultra wide primes for alternative like Sony 11mm F1.8, Samyang 12mm F2 AF, Viltrox 13mm F1.4, Sony 15mm F1.4 or Sigma 16mm F1.4 2. Bokeh prime: Sigma 23mm F1.4 or Samyang V-AF Cine 24mm T1.9 FE. about $500~600. Full frame equivalent of 35mm is also a great focal length for portrait type shots.

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Thanks for the suggestion! I will check them out!

[@DavidAngway]

I'm into speaking engagements, if I'm 15 feet away from the camera and I will use the files for reels, shorts and tiktok vids, what lens is the best?

[@nowyrozdzial]

​@@DavidAngwaystandard zoom mentioned here. Tamron 17-70. Most universal lens in this price. From wide to zoom with stabilisation. Sharpest 30m sigma would also work.

[@RCGJR_]

Just picked up the tamron 17-70 and i love it!!

[@SilatShooter]

Like your choices and my kit varies a little. I went with Sigma 18-50 instead of Sony 16-55, mostly because it's significantly cheaper, smaller and very similar in performance and the Tamron zoom covers 16mm. Agree with the Tamron 11-20 and Sigma 30mm, have both and they're great. I also have the Sigma 56mm f1.4 which is amazing and Sony 70-350 zoom. But APS-C is definitely the bargain format, much more affordable system to build and performance is very close to FF except for really low light.

[@KenseiAkatsu]

I haven't used Sigma 18-50mm before, so I gotta try it soon! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and happy shooting!

[@travelpockets]

Yay! Just found your channel and I'm in LOVE😍 Thank you so much for doing this awesome review on useful lenses. I was going to get your first recommended lens, but since the price is so high, I might start out with the alternative lens you suggested, the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 first. We'll see how that goes! By the way, your "messy" hair at 4:30 looked great!

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Yay! Thanks!!

[@kristinakondic300]

i loved that you test the lenses on everything , even small things like cup or something.

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Thank you for watching!

[@vidzaratm]

zdravo kristina

[@owenlucasblair]

Great as always bro

[@avarmadillo]

Thanks for the lens recommendations. It's a big time saver, rather than having to go through the maze of APS-C lenses for e mount lenses.

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Thanks for watching! Glad that it was helpful!!

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video Kensei! Thanks for making it.

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Thank you for watching!!

[@LiquidTrees]

As a FX30 owner/user I'm sad to see you included the Sigma 30mm but you totally left out the 16mm 1.4! That's a tiny and light lens with so much versatility on the FX30! When I use this on a gimbal my shots are all winners! Maybe on a part 2 ;)

[@sean_kim]

Your video was very helpful in choosing the FX30 lens, thank you.

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Great to hear!

[@EduardoStefanello]

A comparison between the sigma 18-50 and the sony 16-55 would be nice, thinking that APS-C is a choice based on budget and versatility, the sigma lens costs almost 3 times less and weighs almost half.

[@KenseiAkatsu]

That's huge! Seems like people I gotta make a video

[@SamGeorge-s4g]

Great video man! content like this is super helpful. Keep it up

[@ryu.motion]

Love your vids! Is it possible for you to review the new ZV-E1 or even make a comparison to the FX30? Whatever you do, you keep me excited!

[@KenseiAkatsu]

I will make a video about it as soon as I get an opportunity !!

[@edventures9884]

Picking up an FX30 soon and I already have the sigma 30mm and it’s a solid lens! I even used it on my sonya6600 for photos. For video I also have the Sony 11mm and it’s amazing as well! Thanks for the video

[@ramlephotography5700]

You got 30mm 1.4?

[@arturoursus1337]

You have a very nice and calm videos Respect from 🇬🇪

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Thank you!!

[@lucas_92]

Thanks, Kensei. Could you test the sigma 23mm vs. the 30mm? I found the 30mm a little too tight and I’m wondering if I should sell it and get the 23 mm instead as a more versatile lens.

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Good idea. You can crop if you need a tighter image.

[@EmmasonArt]

Great info, thanks buddy ❤

[@anna_lis]

Thanks for this, really informative!

[@paulmarvik]

Great video, very informative. How about a commercial training course about film making for amateurs like me?

[@stkuj]

Kensei... I'll be traveling to Japan for vacation in mid-May. I'll be bringing my a7rv, Sony 20 1.8 and 24-70 GM ii. Also, ZV-1 too. I shoot 80% stills. Do you think I should bring a tripod? I was thinking that I might need to bring it, but now I'm thinking that I might not be using it that much especially with the crowds that are there now. What do you think?

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Depends on where you go. If Tokyo, you don't wanna use a tripod. RV will handle it well even without a tripod!

[@rohitjagtap14]

Thats a very nicely informed video. I'm about to get started with fx30, I want to start cinematography and some street photography. Should I go with sigma 30mm ?

[@TheBossMaxs]

if i used apsc lens on fx30 does it still have a crop factor?

[@DustinVang]

need more of these videos in my life thx :)

[@nba3455]

I am new to the camera scene. Can you please help with affordable lenses to use with Fx30 to shoot couch podcast

[@bernardschegg7686]

Good morning, I have an A7Riv with Tamron goals I would like to buy the FX30 and my question is If you have Tamron’s FX30 and 17/70 F2.8 zoom, can you use the front knob to make the zoom work? Thank you Cordially

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Thanks for watching!! I don't think so!

[@girlsbyvalmont]

Thanks for this video! I got my FX30 yesterday, I bought it because of 4K 50p 422 10bit internally, and because my FS5 is rigged up too heavy for my mostly handheld way of shooting (and because I´m getting older haha). Thanks for your suggestions about the lenses, good point is the 30mm 1.4, I will definitely buy this lens! Best regards from Munich, Val Mont

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Thanks!! FX30 can be a serious filmmaking gear but also it can be a compact vlogging gear with those small apsc lenses!! That's why I love this camera!

[@loucalone]

what is the best lens for vlogging with the fx30 ? cinematic vlog with wide angle please :D

[@FenderLewis]

Great vid!! So were you using ND filters on all these shots outside?

[@amit.fleischer]

Hey, great video! What do you think about the Sigma 14-24mm 2.8 ? I’m trying to figure out which one to get between the Tamron/Sigma ones. I’m going to do more vlogging/gym content/traveling type of video which is why I’m looking for a wider lens (I also got the fx30). What is your opinion? Thank you!

[@peteroates37]

GREAT video! Given a choice between the 16-55mm 2.8 and the newer 16-35mm for video, if it was the first lens for a new FX30. Which would you recommend? Thanks, Peter ,Vancouver and new sub!

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Now Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 is my new favorite for FX30!!

[@schoeferfilm]

I have the Fx6 and I am searching for a small b-cam 🤔 fx30 or ZVE1? I don’t shoot for longer terms and I could use my ff lenses for the ZVE1 🤷‍♂️ what would you prefer best cinematic greetings from germany

[@KenseiAkatsu]

I think FX30 as a B cam is a little overkill.

[@handwoundpickups6555]

Great video thanks 👍

[@ruff1draft]

The 16-55 would be great for filming.

[@NOxStudio-b7y]

Can you tell me which lens is best for overall work as a beginner cinematographer for fx30

[@helveklikk]

What do you think of the 18-135mm kit lens? Is it any good? Was thinking of getting it with the A6700 and don't know if the kit lens is worth it.

[@arturszarawara]

???

[@ruff1draft]

These lenses would also be great for the Sony A74 when it's in crop mode

[@KenseiAkatsu]

That’s true!!

[@florenzetti69]

Anch'io ho il Sigma 30mm f1.4 e il Tamron 11/20 f2.8,in più ho il Tamron 17/70 f2.8,l'ho preferito al Sony 16/55 f2.8,in quanto copre più escursione focale fino a 70mm,in più è stabilizzato e la messa a fuoco è di soli 19 cm! Con questi 3 obbiettivi mi trovo benissimo Grazie,bel video,ciao

[@risket6617]

Well explained and stunning sample video! +1 sub immediately. Could I know the place that you took those sample videos. It looks beautiful. Appreciated it!

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Thanks! It was Shizuoka, Japan

[@videoboxstudios]

How is the Sony 18-105mm f4 apc lens?

[@Videotoscana-Sebastian-Korbel]

Great video, thank you

[@ghilesbardi]

is Slog3 on APS-C same as on Full-frame? in highlights especially ? I love your Work =)

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Not that big difference. My Sony A7IV vs FX30 video might help you!!

[@unlockedplucky209]

Comparison of Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 against its competitors would be much appreciated

[@KenseiAkatsu]

I will try that lens soon!

[@sanjaythakkar8609]

With Tamron 11-20mm lens, I’m not getting focus at 11 mm on Sony FX30. What’s the mistake I’m doing, Please help me

[@tbj1220]

I got the sigma 18 to 50mm 2.8 and impressive

[@johar_motocamp]

Which one 3 lens in this video or sirui 24 mm ?

[@puppet_master]

I hear the Sigma 56mm is one of the sharpest lenses you can get, ever tried that one?

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Not yet! I will!

[@chaochewei6213]

Would you like to do a further review to 7artisans 35 T1.05

[@KenseiAkatsu]

I did before!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWi3d5etpr10n7s

[@chaochewei6213]

@@KenseiAkatsu yea, I’ve seen it before . I’m much more interested in this

[@asokedas2977]

Telephoto choices for a6700, Fx30?

[@idovidal]

Have both the Sony 16-55 and the Tamron 11-20 :) I wanted to sell my zv1 for the sigma trio. But is there any need for all of them if I have both Sony and Tamron 🤔

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Depends on how bad you want F1.4.

[@idovidal]

@@KenseiAkatsu I guess I do...

[@Bright_Media_il]

What would you recommend more Sony 16-55 or Sigma 24-70 ii for FX30

[@mac24x7]

Sony 16-55

[@Bright_Media_il]

@ tanks 🙏🙏🙏

[@newchess7426]

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC-DN not worse than Sony 16-55?

[@KenseiAkatsu]

People are saying it's good. But I don't know how actually it is because I haven't tried it yet! If there are many requests, I will make a video about it!!

[@うるる3517]

凄く参考になりました。ありがとうございます。 ところで出身どこですか？

[@KenseiAkatsu]

ありがとうございます! 出身は埼玉ですよ👍

[@chr1staki]

I’ve got a Sony 85mm prime… I use it as a telescope 🔭

[@Tuesday_Media]

Thanks

[@yukaifeb]

You have beautiful hair

[@KenseiAkatsu]

Thanks!!

[@director_shaan4292]

Tamaron 17 70 is good cover that