Best Lenses for Travel Photography | Sony Lens Guide ft. Allison Anderson

[@Jonathantuba]

My favourite lenses for travel are the 16-35 F2.8 GM and the 70-200 F2.8 GM2. Using APS mode on the 16-35 I also have effectively 50mm available. For the 70-200 I also take the 2x teleconverter to give me up to 400mm for wildlife. As this is such a fast lens,that still gives F5.6 at 400, the same as the 100-400, so this is a more useful and adaptable lens.

[@varunkamal91]

Curious why you don't use the 2x converter with the 16-35GM instead of cropping in and losing resolution.

[@christiantschida]

@@varunkamal91 maybe because it is not possible ;)

[@brianb4501]

​@varunkamal91 2x Tele looses aperture. Also sony's teleconverter only fits the super zoom lenes like 70 to 200 or 100 to 400.

[@jshutzman]

16-35 GM, 24-105 G, 100-400 GM. For a safari trip I’ll add the 200-600 G and 1.4x teleconverter. For night city scape I’ll add my 24mm 1.4 GM and for a botanical garden the 90mm macro G I prefer the 24-105 on the 24-70 because of the OSS and reach, truly all around amazing lens

[@FodderMail]

You're one of the most productive and valuable youtubers there are.

[@martinpickard5818]

I love my 55 f1.8 zeiss….so small and has an image quality of it’s own.

[@thegorn]

I like the Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lens for Sony FE as a go-to travel lens.

[@martin9410]

For just a light kit for travel, I use the Sony 20mm f1.8 g, Sigma 65mm f2 and Sigma 90mm f 2.8. Very small bag. For events, the Tamron 70-180, Tamron 28-75 g2 and Sigma 85mm f1.4. I’ve had GM lenses before and I find my current lenses give about 95% of the performance at a much lower price for those of us on a budget.

[@justonbrazda3846]

It’s not the price for me. It’s the weight.

[@Lucamitm]

Thoughts on comparing imagine quality of the new 16-35mm pz f4 g vs the gm 16-35 f2.8? Thanks

[@DanSme1]

Matched with the a7IV, it surely will rival the f2.8 for IQ if not surpass. I’m sure YT will carry many comparison reviews. ISO 3200 is very clean and usable in low-light situations. For travel, the weight/size benefit will make the PZ highly popular. Given how wide these are, the question is how often f2.8 to f4.0 is really necessary for travel. Seldom,IMO. With the a7IV, the 24-104 f4.0 has had a revival in popularity.

[@MonicaHolly143]

Newer lens is always better regardless of aperture

[@ChrisVandenHeever]

My Favourite is the Sony FE 1.8 35mm. Small light and sharp.

[@DonTHEhandsome1]

I just went on vacation. Most of the time I had my older 24-70 f4. I wouldnt shoot faster than f4 because I want the background not too blown out so we can show off the background. My other lens was 28 f2. Awesome for night shots and when I wanted better bokeh. I love these two for travel because they are small and light. Perfect for when Im actually on vacation. Everything else is too heavy and just becomes work. The 24-105 is awesome just too big when Im trying to enjoy nature or disneyland with my kids.

[@deathward990]

For my travel I carry 3 lenses 100-400 , 24-105 and 18mm Batis.

[@bimmerfan2126]

a-1 w/ 17-40f/4, 85 f1.4, 28f/2, is great for european cities/ wine country, Mediterranean coast, fits in a smallish stealth non-photo bag - 24 isn't wide enough, 35 to 70 isn't long enough, and the 85 has fantastic 3D subject isolation for portraits and short tele architectural/landscape shots with so much crispy sharpness

[@Narsuitus]

My full-frame three prime lens travel kit: 90mm f/2 35mm f/1.4 21mm f/1.4

[@fuzzytalz]

Thanks for your insights, Allison. I travel with a very similar kit: 16-35/4, 35/1.8 Macro and 70-200/4. If I’m feeling adventurous, I may substitute a 50/1.2 for the 35/1.8. Either way, with just three lenses, I find I’m ready for anything.

[@jtepsr]

The 35 f1.4 is my favorite street photography lens, I never invested in the 2.8 lens so I stuck with f4 for the 70-200 and 16-35. I do own the 100-400. Most my interest is in hummingbirds with that lens

[@GeremyGilbert]

Can I use Sony 35 1.4 G master lens on Sony A6700 APSC camera? If so, does it reduce to 23 mm (35/1.5) or stay as 35mm?

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

You can and it becomes 52.5mm

[@mirkowilhelm4792]

I totally agree. I use a sony 35mm and a sigma 100-400 on my A6400.

[@IanHunter_idsk]

I’ve been shooting News and Current Affairs with ENG cameras for over 30 years. Now I mostly use an FS7 and A7S3. Lenses I use are very similar to what is in this video. 24-70F2.8 Gmaster, 70-200F4, selp18-110F4, then samyang 14 and 35mm T1.5 cine primes. New 16-35F5PZ is on order, exporting delivery end May.

[@ronisip4115]

I need one for theme parks, any recommendations?

[@greasyflight6609]

Budget friendly and very capable Sony F4 24-105mm G.

[@MeAMuse]

It all depends where you are going and what are going to shoot. What I will say is that you are missing a lens that I love for travel photography - the Sony 24-240mm. Scott Kelby talked about travel zooms in a bunch of videos and it really convinced me to try one. Moment can often be the most important thing in photography - especially when travelling - and not having to change lenses can be priceless (especially when traveling with other people). You should try it :) I typically take a 16-35mm F2.8, 24-70mm F2.8, 35mm and then depending on whether it is a "photo specific" trip - I will take the 100-400mm. Then I choose what I want to take each day / outing.

[@boomcity4942]

I watched many videos trying to figure out which lens to buy for travel. Your video is the best. You are video was concise, to the point and enjoyable to watch. Thank you for your help!

[@ronnieesp57]

Hi Allison, Great content. What lens did you use to shot video (0:11)? And what lens would recommend for this Sony cam to shoot amazing cinematic videos but also great pictures?

[@tgchism]

I've shot primes for most of my photographing life. Although it is a pain to change lenses, I love a 24, 50 & 105 combo. I'm not a pro photographer but splurged and have the 24mm 1.4 and 50mm 1.2 G-master lenses for my A7iii. for the 105mm I'm still using a classic Nikon-P 105mm 2.5. Im planing on a trip to New Zealand in 2023 and will for sure take the 24 & 50. I also have the Batis 85mm 1.8 so it will be a battle not to take it and maybe leave the 105mm home.

[@tomd4748]

Primes are why I'm leaning toward the fuji X s-10 because of IBIS. I'm not trying to carry a gimbal.

[@tonyflynn8629]

Visited NZ last March and suggest you think about adding more reach as there are many occasions where, due to access issues, you might find the nearest positioning leaves you with too much foreground. Just a thought … it depends on your own style. Enjoy the trip - it is a very beautiful country.

[@TexasPelican]

24-105 zoom is my workhorse lens. I use it 90 percent of the time.

[@Coach_Chris_]

Same!

[@keystonebrotherb]

Same here!

[@DanSme1]

Ditto. With the a7IV, it delivers. It’s a bit heavy now that I’m older/retired. The pending 16-35mm PZ with crop and electronic zoom might be perfect for travel and long walkabouts.

[@WilliamAbbate]

Ditto!

[@KC-wt4fz]

Oh, a Sony ambassador. No wonder recommending all GM lenses and one G lens. No offence, but not everyone is sponsored or has thousands to spend on lenses. Or want to travel with heavy, expensive glass.

[@luanmaia]

and recommending Fullframe and APSC in the same bundle rs

[@lucianocaldas69]

Indeed

[@kevinmedina9872]

No offense, man, but you probably looked up “best travel lens” or something along those lines. I think you should refine your search a little bit more. Try “budget travel lenses.” You can’t get upset for only showing the best lenses when that’s what the video is about…

[@cottonhxney]

@@kevinmedina9872 facts

[@jameshamilton8907]

If you can’t afford lens get aSony ZV-1

[@BrentMorris]

My favorite travel lens is the 24mm f1.4 GM. I use that bad boy all the time.

[@pow9606]

nice

[@MARAMARAMARA83150]

The Tamron 35-150mm F2.8 is pretty nice too, as is the Tamron 28-200 ;)

[@PhotoTrekr]

My system is pretty much the same as yours. I'm planning a trip to the Canadian Rockies for this Fall. I'm thinking about taking two camera bodies with the 16-35mm GM, 24-70mm GM II, 70-200mm GM II, and 100-400mm GM. I'll leave the primes at home.

[@greasyflight6609]

Nice kit

[@PhotoTrekr]

I happened upon this post again and thought I'd update it. I ended up just taking the 24-70 GM II and the 70-200 GM II. Most of my shots were taken with the 24-70. This year I plan to go to Vancouver and Vancouver Island. I still have the GM lenses, but just bought the 16-35 G PZ, 20-70 G, and 70-200 G II to use as travel lenses.

[@mirage711]

You hit the nail on the spot with every lens I have to agree with you about everything. Well done video

[@KBTalkPodcast]

I have the 24-70 gmii and the 70-200 gmii I want a wide lens though my my choices are 14mm gm, the new 16-25 f2.8 or the 16-35 gmii. I’m a photographer and videographer. I can’t decide 🫠 Help.

[@DustinFurlow]

24-70mm 2.8 sigma + 70-200mm Sony GM ii. Done! Already preordered the 16-35 PZ, though. Hope it is somewhat as sharp as my 20mm 1.8 G.

[@1946gsp]

Ditto on the 16-35.for interiors and walking around.

[@Narsuitus]

My three zoom lens travel kit: 80-200mm f/2.8 28-70mm f/2.8 14-24mm f/2.8

[@camilareyes7935]

So nice to see a woman making these videos! I was a little bit tired of seeing only guys. Great video!

[@g_lantos]

Hi Allison, I personally own the Sony 16-35 f2.8 GM, the Sony 35 f1.4 GM, also own 2 Sigma lenses...(at the time they were just newer lenses than the Sony GMs) the Sigma 24-70 f2.8 Art and the Sigma 85 f1.4 Art, so what would you recommend to get, the 70-200 GM ii maybe with a teleconverter or the 100-400 GM. As a professional creator I mostly shoot my video work with zoom lenses and photograph clients with my primes. Looking for a quality zoom that can be a versatile option and be in my travel kit all the times with 2 other lenses and a drone.

[@greasyflight6609]

100-400 GM...wish I could afford it...eagle eye

[@albertbarton4663]

The Sony 24-105 f4 was too heavy for me. Sold it, and bought the Sigma 28-70 f2.8. I usually bring it plus the Zeiss 55mm f1.8 and one other prime: 24mm f1.4 or 90mm f2.8 prime.

[@greasyflight6609]

The Zeiss 55mm is awesome...and compact

[@KurkioKrazy]

where was that mountain shot filmed at???

[@princearthur4946]

Excellent presentation!

[@stevenedwards2706]

Thanks for the recommendations. Those lenses all looked like full frame. I shoot A6300, Any APS C recommendations ?

[@dylanjohndickerson]

I'm traveling to Madagascar in October and I'm really struggling on what lenses I should bring. I also tend to just bring as many lenses as possible which just ends up being too cumbersome, both in weight and the amount of times I end up switching lenses.

[@haitowlee5755]

I will choose the 50GM for my trip. It's perfect for my girl and also includes some environment.😻

[@joelee2839]

This was extremely helpful 👍🏽

[@nickcarneyphotography]

What are the best lenses? Why, our most expensive ones, of course!

[@greasyflight6609]

Best bang for your buck is the Sony G 24-105mm. Great all around lens...place to start.

[@ivedigga]

I use the Samyang 35mm 1.8, Sony 24 to 240mm, & the Sigma 14 to 24mm 2.8

[@TXTundra-ex8bw]

For my A7IV if I’m bringing only one lens it the 50 1.2 GM but most of the time I travel with 2 lenses: 35 1.4 GM and 135 1.8 GM I don’t mind the weight when I look at the pictures

[@Wha2les]

What about the f4 16-35 pz Sony lens?

[@ronaldt3422]

24-70mm + 20/14mm prime is my ultimate travel combo.

[@hectorleonardojimenezmateo6131]

Why nobody is talking about APSC cameras? Their bodies and lenses are way lighter and perfect for traveling :)

[@johnbarbier8972]

Hello I’m john. Since i travel a lot like a backpacker. I use my 24-105 g master. And my 100-400 sigma I had the Sony 100/400 was great but way to big for traveling I’m happy with the two I just mention and get the job done. From being kissing the cobbler stone ground of old Europe to the elephant of Africa w the 100-400

[@greasyflight6609]

very cool

[@phoekhant3175]

16-35gm is my favourite lens.

[@tomd4748]

Why should I get the Sony a6400 instead of the Fuji X s-10? Go!

[@IgorDeoliMD]

I have a 24mm (for vlogging) and a 50mm (for travel portraits), but I have to say it is a pain switching between them. I honestly wanted something like a 16-50mm F2.4 or wider kinda thing. Any options on that?

[@IgorDeoliMD]

Those two I have are those two new G compact lenses. They are very light weight and discrete, but I feel like they are not sharp enough, maybe I'm doing something wrong.

[@SPDTDL]

Sony are releasing at 24-50 f2.8 in a few days

[@ThisIsManta]

OMG, yes! 16-35mm is my fav travel lens.

[@mattwruff]

My Tamron 35-150 is by far the best single I have

[@1209jayt]

how's the weight? Not tiring to carry around?

[@mattwruff]

@@1209jayt not to bad, I use the 150-500 and that get heavy but I carry a monopod all the time

[@1209jayt]

@@mattwruff thanks for the info.

[@TuanPham-rh3ee]

I love the way you deliver your speech, very knowledgeable, natural and... cute! Thanks so much for sharing your experience!

[@thegorn]

Don't make us puke

[@gzmpepe]

Excellent video and excellent explanation. I have an unrelated question about pronunciation. I’ve noticed that the presenter pronounces the last two or three words of each sentence in a very ‘drawn out’ manner. It’s not a criticism, just curiosity. I’d like to know from which part of the United States that accent or way of speaking comes from. English is not my native language, and I’m trying to learn and distinguish the most common accents of people in the United States. I want to clarify that I’m asking this respectfully and out of curiosity.

[@mungpi3755]

is this sony PZ 18-105 f4 best or not ?

[@DoveSharma]

Is thats the best gear money can buy...? Wao, thanks for the video.

[@keystonebrotherb]

I use the 24-105 and the Laowa 12 2.8

[@EthanSmith]

That was really darn useful thanks.

[@tysonator5433]

Depending on where you are travelling too and for what purpose will of course dictate the camera and lens choice. For me, city breaks and weekend getaways I take Sony A6600 & sigma 18-50 f2.8 contemporary, for any sports or wildlife my trusty and old canon 7dii, sigma 17 -70 contemporary, Canon ef70-300zL IS USM which is a sharp lens ! I also mostly travel with carry on luggage which Limits overall what I take with me ,..lol

[@Skywalker23]

For versatile lens?

[@roberthanusen23]

If I have to take only one lens for travel photography it is 24-105 f/4 G. Sony 24-70 GM is too heavy.

[@anonnon2876]

what about the 70 350? why is not inoculated.

[@papsny]

imo, the samyang tiny lens series can't be beat for it's character and portability. I would recommend 1 zoom and 1 prime imo.

[@hohoho9939]

yes i usually bring 6 lens while travel

[@FilmQi]

Great Video! thanks for sharing

[@aks-14]

thanks a lot...very informative

[@rcpanorama]

I travel with only 2: Tamron 17-28 f/2.8 and Tamron 28-200 f/2.8-5.6, no combination beats the weight, focus reach and quality balance. There second one will most likely be changed for the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8

[@EduarFilms]

I usually travel with those 2 as well, best combo I have ever had, the 35-150 would be nice but it is way heavier which for me is a no go as I also carry a gimbal and a drone on my backpack, so no room for more weight!

[@Marc_Yu]

Sony 20-70/F4 G and Tamron 50-400 would make an ideal combination for travel photography.

[@looptimelapse]

Best e-mount lenses currently: tamron

[@haitowlee5755]

Btw, does the youtuber has her own channel? Tell me plz .I like her tone and speeches.

[@IwasKiddinggg]

Travel photography and vacation are different. Don’t get confused guys. Enjoy the time off when you can

[@ankurbagai1056]

Same kit just instead of Sony, I have Sigma-Tamron Hybrid with Sony 24-70mm f/4 'G' being the exception for gimbal usage, and it's sharp af.

[@Colorado4x4]

The best travel lens is the lens that travels with me. My little friend

[@livingwithtribe]

Thanks for you share experience 👍❤️🙏

[@briannichols7399]

Why not the 200-600?

[@ronaldt3422]

Cause its freakin heavy

[@briannichols7399]

@@ronaldt3422 it is heavier then the 100 400 gm but for traveling that extra reach could come in handy and runs a little cheaper then the gm

[@ronaldt3422]

@@briannichols7399 I have the 200-600 and it isn't ideal for traveling. Just holding it up with my hands to get a shot for a few seconds can get tired easily. Maybe the tamron or sigma might be a better choice for traveling

[@srinivassarmadwadasi4761]

Sister iam from India these lens are to use all cameras

[@joits]

My travel lenses are the 24-105 f4, 35mm f1.4, and Tamron 17-28 f2.8. If it's travel where landscape is the priority and I'm getting around in a car, then i will bring the 100-400.

[@kobiorama]

There is a huge difference between a travel photographer and a traveling person who takes photos. I have in my arsenal over 10 lenses, covering a spectrum of 12-600mm inclusing several primes. On our last trip (famly) to florence, I took 12 2.8, 24-240 and the sony 20 1.8. This covers all possible spectrum, all scenarios and the 12 even has a shift adapter for architecture. Also, the GM lineup is not for everyone (to say the least). carrying almost 6lb of lenses (24-70, 16-35 + 100-400) is NOT lightweight.

[@huntstyle]

I was in Florence in August last year, absolutely love that city!

[@kentozapater8972]

also is very risky to take expensive lenses to make tourism

[@IdaReggaeMon]

Hmmm… wondering who this video is for. I mean the content is obviously tailored to the rank beginner who knows absolutely nothing about photography or camera lenses (wide angle lenses let you see wide, telephoto lenses let you zoom in, etc), but then the recommendations are for half a dozen top of the line professional lenses. 🤔

[@jwanger142]

Exactly. Tons of heavy and expensive gear for sure. I guess if the main point of a trip is to document to profit from it on a KZbin video or some other content then maybe someone could justify a 5 lb camera/lens combo.

[@nickcarneyphotography]

They literally just listed their entire GM line lol. The true answer is the 35-150 Tamron probably.

[@alfanicco]

With all these lenses, is impossible to have money for travel! Very cleverer Sony ambassador 😂

[@Gabouytb]

24-105mm all the way ! Super versatile

[@greasyflight6609]

My fav by far.

[@kentao4]

Almost all of those lenses are huge- not to mention the most expensive. I too get stuck on what to bring. I just went to Hawaii and I think I found the right combo for me. 24-105 f4 and 20 f1.8. I didn’t miss my other lenses at all. Currently own the 35 1.8, 50 1.8, and 85 1.8 as well. I don’t have a big need for the larger telephoto lenses but I can concur on getting every mm you can get! We drover from Seattle to the east coast and Wyoming and Montana required some zoom!

[@jamielonghurst6373]

My favorites for travel are the 16-35 f2.8 and the 24-105 f4. The 24-105 is the lens that lives on my camera most of the time. I would also include the 100-400 f4 if I know I will be shooting wildlife at a distance. Your selections validated my thoughts! I'm planning for a long-awaited African photo safari, and I think those are the three that will be in my bag. I learned the hard way a long time ago that bringing everything one owns is a royal pain in the back! Too much and too heavy! Thank you for this video!

[@KentFleshman]

If you are going on safari, consider the 2x teleconverter with the 100-400.

[@audiejohnposadas9556]

For the zoom holy Trinity, 24-70 GM, 70-200GM, 200-600G. For prime, 20G, 50GM, and 135GM. #bealpha

[@cameraprepper7938]

NO zoom Lenses ! I will choose fx Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 35mm 2.0 Aspherical and Sony Zeiss Sonnar 55mm 1.8 or other compact PRIME wide-angle and short tele Lenses, two Prime Lenss will be enough for 90% to 95% of all kind of Photography, one prime wide-angle Lens and one prime short tele Lens. For a larger set up I will bring Sony 14mm 1.8 GM, Sony 24mm 1.4 GM, Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 35mm 2.0 Aspherical, Sony Zeiss Sonnar 55mm 1.8, Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm 2.0 and Sony 135mm 1.8 GM in a compact photo backpack.

[@nadeemafzal8984]

Many thanks - My favourite travel lenses are 1. 28-60 2. 24-105 f4 2.8 glass is too cumbersome to carry And if I intend long then will be the 100-400 I don’t own any primes but if I had to have one then it will be the 28mm f2 !

[@yogieswarcreations2726]

Guys please suggest me a best camera under 1 lakh.

[@federicob.8313]

of which currency?

[@federicob.8313]

Indian rupy: Sony a6100 + sigma prime: 16mm, 30mm or 56mm(56 is sharpest)

[@yogieswarcreations2726]

@@federicob.8313 it is so old.

[@justonbrazda3846]

These are not the best travel lenses. These are the most expensive, heaviest, least travel friendly lenses. Tamron makes the best travel lenses for Sony.

[@FrancoBP]

28mm F2 lightweight, great lens

[@SPDTDL]

Nasty lens

[@RogerioBalestero]

Sigma 18-50 2.8 is the only lens I take away and covers almost everything

[@GermanViking]

Iphone for any wide stuff on my pocket, 35mm f1.4 and 85mm or 135mm for street and portraits, I also own 24-70 f2.8 which is awesome but it's kind of a boring lens to me for some reason.

[@Primeros1000]

Great video

[@waterthaimelon]

Why sony don't have 24-105 2.8

[@R.Hogarth]

Unfortunately, photography is just one of my hobbies, so I have far from unlimited funds. My 4 "must have" lenses would be the 16-35 f/2.8 GM, the 24-105 f/4 G, the 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 GM and (for astrophotography) the 14mm f/1.8 GM. This would give me from 16mm to 400mm in just 3 lenses with no gaps. Unfortunately, I only have 3 out of the 4 lenses I listed. For one of them, I ended up with a 3rd party lens due largely to my budget at the time. I might have to have a closer look at the recently announced 16-35 f/4 PZ G. I would also love it if a GM version of the 24-105 lens would be released.

[@troutboynz]

Totally unrealistic arsenal of lenses unless your say…. Hmmmmm sponsored by Sony?!!!

[@greasyflight6609]

On a budget the Sony F4 24-105 G is great.

[@Leomonium]

She’s not wrong tho 🙈 let’s not pretend we haven’t been selling our organs for camera gear since we fell in love with the craft. It’s a luxury 😅

[@sgpork]

For travel. I always only bring 16-35. 35 and 85. Sometimes i swap out the 85 for 70-200.

[@greasyflight6609]

Sony G 24-105mm F4...all day...

[@qc1300]

But I use 24-70mm f2.8 g lens feel too heavy 😅 I don’t used Sony anymore and Switch to Fujifilm GFX 50 S ii and kit lens feel is better then Sony 👍👍👍

[@toktickbanana8651]

New 24-70 f2.8 GM II should be one of the best choice as well due to smaller size , lighter and shaper.

[@greasyflight6609]

Beautiful lens...comfort and precision.