Best Lenses for the Sony A6500 | A6300

[@DiegoSartori]

For anyone sharing your frustration with accidentally manipulating the wheel while shooting, you can long press FN on the back of the camera to lock the wheel - and then long press FN again to unlock it. A really nice way to prevent this from happening and it quickly becomes second nature I think.

[@reelsportrd]

Diego Sartori is this possible with the older models like the a6000?

[@DiegoSartori]

Fernando Pinales I am sorry but I don't have the A6000, so I can't give you a factual answer. but seeing that it works on the A6300 and A6500 I would think it works on the A6000 as well.

[@Cyclingdropout]

sigma 30 1.4 and sony 50 1.8 e mount are better choices on a budget. especially if you're sticking with apsc sensors in long run.

[@Studat]

Cycling Dropout exactly. The Sigma 30mm is rated as one of the sharpest lenses for the Sony and that 50mm is just as good in the tests and reviews I have done and seen. Plus the cheaper 50mm have oss. I have the A6500 and the IBIS is a welcome feature but it doesn't replace IS in glass.

[@DaleRoossien]

the 35mm sony is pretty nice too.

[@Cyclingdropout]

to be honest there isn't a bad 28 to 35mm prime in sony world.

[@keiouji1629]

I have the sigma 30 1.4... great lens! I am thinking the sigma 60 2.8 soon, and its only $160...

[@daveb9917]

Kei Ouji The sigma 60 2.8 is amazing. I love mine. You may feel it shoudlnt be so good as its cheap but tbh its amazing and is well worth the money

[@EmPossibleGaming]

I really love this channel. Your videos are right to the point, visually pleasing background, and your voice isn't bothersome to listen to at all! Great job all around!

[@SpencerHogg]

The 6500 is such a nice looking piece of gear!

[@fred294]

Drinking game: Every time he says "this guy" take a shot.

[@daniellewatkins7352]

What lens would you recommend for sports photography? My son plays hockey and looking to get some good photos .

[@jvmono2064]

Budget one: selp18105g (crop) G lens: sel70200g (ff) G master: sel70200gm (ff)

[@michaelfrymus]

I use the Sony a6500 w/the 10-18mm, 24mm 1.8, and 50mm 1.8 Best lens choices I've used. I'm making a review on them on my channel right now Use the 50 most often, the 10-18 for vlogging, and the 24 less often, but critical if i need those wider shots without it being too wide and still cinematic looking.

[@VideoUpskill]

Nice, I use my A6300 exclusively for gimbal and I find the 10-18 and 35 1.8 OSS are a supurb combo.

[@malamanakoacamvel4173]

I would also recommend the 35mm. Not a Zeiss or anything super flashy but great for intimate and wide shots and super clear. It cost less than most of the lenses recommended here.

[@rusdhimohamad569]

For aps-c I would go with 10-18mm, 18-105mm and the new FE 85mm f/1.8. Covers all the the zoom range + 1 pretty portrait lens. Im sure the Zeiss is much more expansive.

[@JasonVong]

24mm 1.8 is awesome! you need to get it ASAP!

[@pixelstevo]

I used to have this lens for 2 1/2 years until I went FE and sold it. That lens very rarely left my A6000, & A6300 when that came out. It's an evil lens.

[@GenEric94]

I had the 55mm 1.8 for my a6300 and LOVED it... I am on a budget so I wanted to get something that shot wider shots... As much as I loved that lens I probably wont go full frame until next year or so... So I traded it out for the 24mm 1.8 and im glad to see you guys love it too!

[@AustinBlackvideo]

Love love love my a6500 with the 10-18. IBIS plus OSS plus a gimbal is SO smooth

[@5trider29]

I'm likely getting the a6300, but how well does the kit lens perform? Wanna get a basic but good system, but rather not pay so much $ for another lens

[@PatrickChang78]

Jerry... love your videos... I almost have the exact same setup, but with the a6300. Sony 10-18, Sony 24 1.8, and the Sony 55 1.8. I also have the 30mm macro and the 55-210mm. You have to get the 24 1.8. I didn't start liking the Sony a6xxx series of cameras until I got the 24mm. I'm going to sell my 30mm because the 24 1.8 focuses so close, although not 1:1. Keep up the great work.

[@RyanAnthonyDigitalMedia]

I can't believe you like the fact that you have to put the SD card next to the battery. That's probably my most hated feature of this camera. It's incredibly hard to put in and take out the card with the battery in it. Other than that, the Sony a6500 is amazing and I love it... would you recommend the Sony 10-18mm over the Rokinon 12mm?

[@Susazeu]

I love the 20mm pancake lens. Turns to 35mm on an APS and makes it so super compact!!

[@Susazeu]

as usual, nothing is perfect but rather a compromise. It's great to make the camera ultra compact.

[@hasifhasny7555]

hey man the 55mm is my fave lens to, it's SUPER sharp. crazy sharp for photos

[@Tnapvrvideo]

My wife and I thoroughly enjoy your KZbin camera videos. Great information, concise and to the point, and very nicely captured with the camera. Might we tap your expertise. We would like to start a KZbin channel for gardening that includes the Amazon Affiliate links that you are using. How do you create and qualify for this Amazon link? Do we also need a website or can we just have a KZbin Channel? Is the Amazon Affiliate link something that you create when we create our KZbin Channel? Thanks

[@remedymedia4377]

When is the next desk setup build coming?

[@PremierReviewer]

That a6500 is a beast nice video man have fun with it.

[@BarefootMediaTV]

you could save $1500 and get the sony 50mm 1.8 and 35mm 1.8 instead of the expensive zeiss lenses.

[@mrudy5848]

These two lenses also feature OSS, which means you can get the a6300 instead of the a6500, saving even more money. There are plenty of lenses with OSS like the 18-105mm for example

[@401Orishas]

Mark Rudolph The Sony's 50 1.8 E mount also has optical image stabilization. In addition to that getting the expensive FF lense means you'll be losing quite few F-stpos = 1.8 X 1.5 = 2.7! A waste of money in my opinion unless you're planning on switching to FF later on.

[@mrudy5848]

Odu Oba Ara Well said, using ff glass on aps-c also crops the lens's "resolution" I believe, making the image softer. Chromatic aberrations and more are amplified 1.5 times too. There is a reason why there is aps-c glass for aps-c sensors haha

[@401Orishas]

Indeed! 1.5 x 1.5 = 2.5 24pixels = 24÷2.5 = 9.6 after cropping. Not good at all. Lol

[@Honeypot-x9s]

Mark Rudolph I disagree, first of all, the lens quality is the biggest determining factor for perceived resolution then followed by distortion correction. All of the resolution is captured on the sensor after the glass, the glass it's self has no finite resolution nor does anything in the real world. Sony has some really good glass and some really spot on lens distortion correction. The flaws you speak of, I have seen on Nikon and Cannon more than Sony. I used to shoot on Nikon, and using full frame glass on crop sensor could be hit or miss in raw quality. Similar with Cannon. The best solution being to drop the built in resolution of the camera so it crops closer to its center so details are much sharper. This doesn't seem to be the case with Sony nearly as much. I shoot with a FE 50MM 1.8 on my Sony APS-C sensor and the center left to right are tact sharp, better sharpness than my 50mm crop lens built for the sensor. where it gets slightly softer is on the very far frame edges where focal plane distortion is the greatest even than sony's built in lens distortion correction is spot on, and makes that section comparable to the APS-C 50mm 1.8.

[@pokeronin]

Came for a lens video not an unboxing video. Anyone else that came for the lenses jump to 3:25.

[@StewartHines]

My man. Doing good work here.

[@SteashEdits]

I really can't figure out what wide angle lenses are good for the Sony A6300 with IS, AF, a low F stop and preferably on the cheaper side and not too heavy. Everything seems to be missing either AF, or have a high F stop. I don't even mind adapting a Canon lens for it as long as the communication works.

[@chris_8806]

i have the a6500 and i love it! my 3 lens currently are the sony 10-18, sony 18-105, and the sigma 30mm 1.4, i can cover almost any range and get a good portrait with decent bokeh with the sigma. i feel like a 50mm on an aps-c is too tight. although renders beautiful bokeh. i think the 30mm which is a 50mm equivalent is much more useful. none the less thanks for the video! very useful content keep it up!!

[@robertcudlipp3426]

I would think that the FF 50 on a APSC/a6000-6500 would be the equivalent of a 80mm in 35 mm , that is the classic portrait lens. Too cramped for general use on 6000-6500? Any comments?

[@flipfilms1759]

There is also a 50mm Sony F1.8 lense. Besides yours being full frame what's the difference. I want the APSC version just to save the money.

[@KSONGGG]

Thanks for this video & for being so concise & straight to the point!

[@jordanalexander5844]

Anybody have experience with the A6500 and 18-35 sigma verses the native Sony lenses ? I have the sigma along with A few rokinon primes all EF mount.

[@-rce-3301]

let's see if I have this right. you'll have the 10-18 will be on the body ~75% of the time and the 55 will be on the body ~90% of the time?

[@SeanMarsalis]

rocking the 18-105 right now... The 10-18 is the next purchase.

[@byasyag]

Also have the a6500 with the 10-18mm, but the distortion is really annoying. I don't think it's possible to make it as an all purpose lens. Do you film videos that aren't vlogs with it? or shoot stills? I'm debating which one to get for filming and stills without having the fish eye effect.

[@robertdelacruz9471]

Hi, Im loving all of your videos about lenses and cameras. Its surprisingly sparked some interest in me. I'm actually fairly new and would love to read more about cameras and lenses and I guess photography as a whole. Do you have any great resources you can send me to read more about everything?

[@E3Zombie]

F4 on APSC is a big no for me, but your set up is pretty baller.

[@KronosK]

im planning on buy (probably) the 6500 if budget allows but i would have to get a lens for using it thats allround (more video than photo). i was seeing the 55-210mm with OSS or 50mm f1.4. what would be a good all rounder from those two?. In worst case scenario i would have to go with the a6300 with the kit lenses even i will have issues with overheating (tropical zone from 82 to 92f [28-32c) at least]

[@whatif1433]

Why did you buy the 55mm 1.8 if you already had the 50mm 1.4 zeiss? do you have 2 fifties?

[@nitinkumar29]

In all comparison between, there is almost no difference between 6500 and 6300. All heating issues are fixed with firmware update, same AF points, IBIS doesn't work as it people thought it would. Therefore, I decided to get 6300 and save 500 Euros here in Germany. I can use that money to get sigma lens.

[@trade1713]

Interesting you said rhis about IBIS on a6500. I bought A6500 recently and I'm really disappointed with IBIS, even though I have lenses that are "stabilised" as well! My phone does better stabilising job then A6500! I have to buy gimbal now to make footage acceptable to watch.

[@Riceordie]

What tv u got? Looks nice for the living room

[@charruaporelmundo]

Considering you loose pixels with that 55 lens, would be sharper the sigma 60 art?

[@pduque19]

I went with the Sigma 19mm 2.8 for wide angle and Sony 35mm 1.8 for portrait. I do want the Sony 10-18mm though.

[@ballert561]

ill buy this lens if still for sale!

[@LRyan225]

For vlogging, it's ok for getting some cheaper lenses, they will not destroy image quality that much. As long as getting a steady shot, enough lighting, clear voice and stay focus. Since we are watching it on a small screen ( who watch youtube every day on a 50" or bigger 4K TV?)...Many vloggers make very high-quality videos just using a compact camera (pocket camera). But for photographing, this sony 10-18 mm lens is too old, it's not sharp enough compare to those newer lenses. It's more worth to get the newer lens, 16-70, or 16-35 if you want to upgrade to a full-frame camera after. Even 19mm prime lens from Sigma is better. This 10-18 lens has one upside, which is the wide angle, that's it. Sony A6000 series have higher resolution, which worth to get a sharper, better lenses.

[@JackMcDonnell91]

wicked video man, love your work. I noticed you mentioned the 10-18mm was an APS-C lens - does this mean that if I bought an adapter and a canon APS-C lens the frame sizes would marry? I ask as I'm keen to keep my options open lens-wise, and because I haven't seen many people use Canon APSC lenses with the a6500. thanks!

[@jamers73]

Great job on the your video - helped me out a lot. I do have a question, based on your advice I did purchase the Sony 10-18 lens for my A6500, and I was set on also getting the Zeiss 55mm based on your review. However, I did noticed in the comments you spoke very highly of the Zeiss 16-70. I am new to the world of Sony cameras so was wanting to know, since I already have the 10-18, would you still go for the 55mm as the next lens or is the 16-70 a better choice? What concerns me about the 16-70 is some of the reviews I have read say that it is not that great in terms of sharpness. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Keep up the great work!

[@mattewsdinelson]

Awesome man! I have the Sony FE 20mm f2 to cover my midrange work

[@rodrigo4379]

I have a question: sould i record at 50p 28m or 60p 28m? More fps less datat right? Wich one is going to have bettter quality?

[@_Jeremyxlewis]

Great video! Interesting to hear your thoughts on lenses. I just wish Sony had the same quantity of lens options as other mounts

[@_Jeremyxlewis]

Awesome I hope so :)

[@blueprintstech5638]

I’m looking to buy a Sony camera and was wondering which you would recommend Sony A7 ii vs Sony a6500

[@sdlmpo109]

Hey man, whats the reason you use the a7sii in the studio and not as your run and gun? Like what does the a6500 have over the a7sii for run and gun?

[@AF20Vids]

What happened to the Zeiss 50mm 1.4? You chose the 55 over it?

[@thomas.kovacik]

How are you liking that a6500? Thinking about picking one up and waiting on the a7riii

[@al4video]

I'm surprised you didn't mention the Sony 18 to 105 F4? Any particular reason? What do you think of this lens?

[@Cloud-db6zb]

It's a great lens for the money.

[@shawnbassplayer]

Sigma 18-35 f1.8 from what I hear is just amazing on it. I love it on my Canon. :)

[@sonjasworlld]

Hey there I was wondering what other lens is like the Sony 55mm but also zooms in and out or would you recommend this for portraits? I noticed on the lens description it dose not zoom. I like how it does the depth of field on other reviews. :)

[@movieman2009]

What do you think of the Sony, Zeiss 16-70 mm instead of the 55 mm

[@JamieLoreteFilms]

Hey! What are you thoughts about the Sony Zeiss 16-70mm f4 ?

[@Somecooltech1]

Great video you earned a subscriber.

[@maheshgvelly]

how about this A6500 + 18 - 105 mm f4 and 35mm f1.8 a budget and all round purpose? i almost fixed these and now u confused me

[@mrudy5848]

Also, the 18-105mm and 35mm both have Optical Steady Shot, which means you can get the a6300 instead of the a6500

[@bebo9251]

MaheshGvelly so how does your 18 105 work? Do you think I should choose this lens or the 10 18mm? Thanks a lot!

[@clarification007]

You should include the Sony A6000, they use all the same lenses! You will get more viewers! :)

[@zoodiakz2444]

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

[@PeterPing]

Sony 35mm f1.8 prime lens.

[@michaelk.9986]

Why you not take sigma 16mm 1.4 , sigma 30mm 1.4, and sigma 56mm 1.4, I think these are the best lenses you can buy and last but not least sony 70-200mm f 4.0. These lenses are the top you can buy for sony a6500

[@Gabeplay]

does the screen protector you linked in the bio affect the touchscreen usage?

[@juliopuertas]

But on the link you posted it's said this protector doesn't fit the a6500, man... Question: Will this fit the A6500? Answer: Hi TONI M. No, the PCK-LS1EM is the screen protector that you need for your A6500. Thanks, -Mark (MANUFACTURER)

[@Nvhfilms]

could you change the audio gain while recording on the a6500?

[@bebo9251]

Could someone help me? I don't really know what to choose between the 10 18mm or 18 105mm lens? Your opinions would help me a lot!

[@PeterPing]

Bogdan Bezi It depends on what do you take photo the most. 10-18mm is wide lens for landscape photos and 18-105mm is an all-around lens.

[@Kid2holy]

Why did you get rid of the a6300?

[@fendz00]

that 55mm zonar lens just PnP or need to add adapter?

[@Everardo10M]

Any thoughts on the Sony 18-105mm lense?

[@Studat]

Everardo nice lens but not the sharpest. Try the 16-70mm Carl Zeiss

[@texasimperialproductions4358]

Everardo I love my Sony 18-105 mm.

[@simonjhnns]

Why do you prefer the Zeiss 55mm to the Zeiss 18-70mm?

[@robertcudlipp3426]

But doesn't the Zeiss 55 FFm , really only give a portrait equivalent of appx 82mm in 35 mm format? Not all that useful for all but close up portrait shots. And if the Zeiss is manual focus, I can handle that for most shots, but really want auto focus on portrait subjects eyes, nose etc if using as a portrait lens. Apart from portraits, what else would you use this lens for?

[@timecapsule3927]

Hi, what do you think of the 16-70/4, sometimes I feel like need to carry a telescope lens

[@titaniumsandwedge]

This is Zeiss glass with great performance and price. It is what I use in fluid situations when the subjects are moving around.

[@freshmethods365]

would you prefer the 55mm or a 35mm? And why

[@heyitsthinh]

35mm since it is closer to what the human eye sees 55mm is too tight have to stand far away to take a pic

[@ApeNetwork]

Awesome video! :)

[@aupiyachet]

What do u think of Touit 12/2.8 ?

[@maheshgvelly]

what would be the best all in one Portrait lens ? which should be able to give very nice BOKEH

[@michaelk.9986]

I think the best ist Sigma 56mm f1.4 it’s just the best on the market for the money.

[@ItachiUchiha-xk1fr]

What is the best lens for photography on people ? Plz let me know 🙏🏻 for the sony a6500

[@radomillion]

Either Sigma 30mm or Sigma 16mm

[@gphiproductions]

Nice review!

[@JohnNguyenVincent]

it's not 5 axis stabilization if you lens doens't have it it just 3 at that point. x, y, roll. You are gonna mislead a lot of people the other two are in the lens pitch and yaw.

[@LegendaryWaterBottle]

John Nguyen not sure what youre talking about. Go on to Sony's a6500 product page and it clearly says 5-axis stabilization. with lens with oss, its 3axis on body and 2 on lens. otherwise, its FULL 5-axis on body without oss.

[@vestigios68]

tell u dam issues with the 6300!

[@peterpanda7506]

so can we use FE lenses on a6300?

[@cychoi3363]

at the end.... you may choose a sel24f18......

[@thomasl.2202]

hi!!! Anybody can suggest the best autofocus lens for the a6300? sigma or sony? 35mm or 50mm?

[@heyitsthinh]

Usually native Sony lens perform better. I find the 50mm is too tight on a6300. You have to stand very far away just to take a picture

[@thomasl.2202]

thanks a lot dor your answer!!! I actually go for a camcorder for the moment because of autofocus, but I'll keep in mind for the day I'll get the mirrorless!!!

[@iAnthony]

anyone can you tell me which speaker is better, Edifier USA e25 Luna Eclipse or the Audio Engine A2+.

[@iAnthony]

Oh, which one do you prefer? I am not much of an Audiophile.

[@iAnthony]

Ok. Thank you so much!

[@mudgie069]

The real disadvantage of Sony for vlogging is no flip screen, other than that they are incredible cameras unless you get one of the RX100 series but then they don't have Mic ports.

[@PeterPing]

Howie Mudge Photography A5100 has a flip screen.

[@mudgie069]

White Rabbit I'm not sure if the A5100 has a mic port?

[@davidgoez]

ill get the 18-105 next - more flexibility at a much lower price point

[@prifreds]

Why not 18-105 f/4?

[@_SubtleBubble]

which one is better a6500 or a7rii?

[@_SubtleBubble]

when it comes to camera im a newbie rii is the best? as i read reviews a6500 is the best choice ? any basis besides just the megapixels

[@ballert561]

how much? i don't have twitter!!!

[@steveb8967]

I know this sounds mean, but I just don't understand where these kids get all their money from? I'm 61 years old and have just about found the £750 it takes to buy an A6300...This is several thousand dollars of equipment, what about your mortgage, your utility bills, your travel to work...not to mention bringing up your own kids? Are you actually a much sought after professional fashion photographer? An executive in corporate finance? Came into a sizeable inheritance? Or are you living with your mum and dad and spending all your pocket money on photographic equipment? I'm stumped...

[@steveb8967]

I'm sorry Jerry, shouldn't make assumptions, just amazed at where all the kit comes from, cheaper in the US than the UK, but still a lot of bucks. Keep at it anyway, you're good...

[@Olledaddy]

The a6500 is a little over 2000$ in my country :(

[@dizlys]

Put up your recording volume, I can't hear you... :)

[@focalessence7678]

Why are you selling the a7r ii?

[@GenEric94]

a7r2 is what im getting once i do decide to go full frame!

[@RF3seeker]

a6500 55/1.8?

[@haixinzheng9759]

Zeiss APS-C lenses were proven to be overpriced.

[@misterblaker]

Totally agree re: The background music. Loved this style more.

[@ardeshirbillimoria5982]

You love saying "This guy..." :P

[@rubencxg]

I want this a6500 but the a6300 is so much cheaper

[@daviddorrell5819]

Sound quality is pretty LOUSY. No volume at all. Adiós!

[@eddienom]

What is a great lens for portaits?

[@PeterPing]

eddienom sony 35mm f1.8

[@이문영-q1y]

If I were you, I would have bought a 35mm 1.8f. If possible, additionally 50 mm 1.8 f.

[@levolvik5231]

I am sorry to say this but please choose less expensive lenses next time! This ist not affordable with 700 to 1000 Dollars per lense

[@noahcurrie9653]

2:20 rip c3

[@SoloAngler]

A lens review which starts with a camera unboxing. TIME WASTING BS!!!!!!!! How can you state how good a lens is for the A6500 when you just opened the box????

[@401Orishas]

The Sony's 50 1.8 E mount also has optical image stabilization. In addition to that getting the expensive FF lense means you'll be losing quite few F-stops = 1.8 X 1.5 = 2.7! A waste of money in my opinion unless you're planning on switching to FF later on.

[@cavs693]

sound is way too low !!

[@haixinzheng9759]

Most efficient way of wasting your money rather than getting the best lens.