Reddit reviews Sigma 30mm F1.4 Contemporary DC DN Lens for Sony E
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SONY E-mountWith nine rounded aperture blades, a stepping ring motor, and compact designPerfect paring of high performance and pricing, Contemporary compactness, Art line Image QualityAccessories Included: Lens Hood, Rear and Front CapFor APS-C Mirrorless cameras including Sony E mount and Micro Four Thirds
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I see people recommending the 50mm f/1.8, but on an aps-c sensor it is a bit long and can feel kind of limiting. I'd recommend getting the Sigma Art 30mm f/1.4, it's closer to 50mm FF equivalent and a super great lens, and it's within your budget. It's versatile, fast, well-built and you'll get beautiful creamy bokeh with it.
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-30mm-F1-4-Contemporary-Lens/dp/B01C3SCKI6
Sample images: https://www.flickr.com/groups/2955549@N21/pool/
Edit: just saw you mentioned landscapes, easy, Tokina 11-16mm.
https://www.amazon.com/Tokina-ATXAF116DXIIC-11-16mm-DX-II-Canon/dp/B00E3Y4XZM/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1521639979&sr=1-5&keywords=tokina+11-16mm
Sample images: https://www.flickr.com/groups/2110505@N24/pool/
I second this. You should be able to get this combo with about 200 bucks to spare right now. If you buy used, maybe even cheaper. The only problem is that the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 is highly sought after right now. So if you purchase it, it may take a day or two to come in. I wouldn't waste your time with the FE version of the 50mm f/1.8 since its autofocus in the dark environments can be quite unreliable. The 85mm f/1.8 is a really great bang for buck prime you can get for around $500 bucks.
There's also the option of upgrading what you already have. I don't know too much about Canon lenses since I'm a Sony user. But for your A6000, I'd consider getting either of the Sigma f/1.4 lenses (16mm, 30mm, 56mm) if you got any left over cash. That way you'll have a body with a nice creamy prime and another one with a solid zoom for more versatility. Telephoto options for Sony are scarce and I think all the ones that are f/2.8 will eat up your entire budget. There's f/4 options or you can adapt a Canon telephoto for much cheaper.
a7ii
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Alpha-Mirrorless-Digital-Camera/dp/B00PX8CHO6/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=a7ii&qid=1556891983&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Tamron Lens
https://www.amazon.com/Tamron-28-75mm-Mirrorless-Limited-Warranty/dp/B07CSLM1X8/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=tamron+28+75&qid=1556892002&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Sony 85mm f/1.8
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SEL85F18-1-8-22-Medium-Telephoto-Camera/dp/B06WLGFWGX/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=85+f%2F1.8&qid=1556892184&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Sigma 16mm f/1.4
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-16mm-DC-DN-Contemporary/dp/B077BWD2BB/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sigma+16&qid=1556893117&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Sigma 30mm f/1.4
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-30mm-F1-4-Contemporary-Lens/dp/B01C3SCKI6/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sigma+30&qid=1556893096&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Sigma 56mm f/1.4
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-Contemporary-Advanced-Travel-Bundle/dp/B07KSFNG5H/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sigma+56+f+1.4&qid=1556893069&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Sigma MC-11 Canon EF mount to Sony FE mount converter
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-Converter-Adapter-EF-Mount-Essential/dp/B01D0JN6NU/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sigma+mc11&qid=1556893034&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Canon
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-70-200mm-Telephoto-Zoom-Cameras/dp/B000053HH5/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=CANON+EF+70-200&qid=1556892462&s=gateway&sr=8-3
I switched from m4/3 to the sony a6500.
It has its flaws, for sure.
I've taken some really great photos with it, huge improvement, miles better than with my old m4/3. I mean its triple the price, so I hope it would be better. I bought it with the sigma 30mm f1.4. So far besides how much the body costs and the few flaws I do love it. and the auto focus is SO GOOD.
Not gonna lie, I have had second thoughts of "I coulda bought a gh4/g85 and used the extra money to buy so much other stuff" so consider that.
I'm still an amateur, but I now understand why the GH5 would be the better camera for professional work. It has everything.
Sony 50mm F1.8 is supposed to be bokeh heaven and is $300.
If you want a wider focal length, you can get the Sigma 30mm for $289.
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-30mm-F1-4-Contemporary-Lens/dp/B01C3SCKI6
You have an a6000. Invest in a decent flash and a diffuser and learn to use them. Since you're talking about portraiture, you need a flash, especially if there's no/little ambient light. Even in brighter light a flash can be very useful. There are a LOT of youtube videos on using flashes that can help you out.
Note, the video linked above is A: not mine, he's a guy who does a lot of good gear reviews for Sony APS-C gear, and B: is a decent, yet inexpensive, flash, you can go up in price from there.
Also, you never mentioned what lens you're using. Assuming you're just using the 16-50mm kit lens, invest in a good fast lens for the kind of photos you're describing. The Sigma lenses are fantastic and a great value for the a6000 series cameras. I absolutely LOVED the Sigma 30mm f/1.4. They also make fast 16mm and 56mm lenses for e-mount APS-C cameras that should be just as good as the 30mm is.
Finally, after all that, the a6000 isn't the best low-light, it's an older sensor, so it's not going to be as good as an a6400 or a6500, but it does do well. IMO it's only good up to ISO 3200, beyond that it gets grainy.
When buying lenses specifically made for crop sensors, do you still have to convert the focal length and aperture from the full frame equivalent? E.g. if I were to get a Sigma 30mm f1.4 for a Sony a6xxx would it look like 30mm or would it look like 46mm (30*1.53)?
If not does that mean it would have a wider focal length if mounted on a full frame camera?
Depends on your budget, but here are a couple of examples of the A6500 with the [$329.99 Sigma 30mm f/1.4] (https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-30mm-F1-4-Contemporary-Lens/dp/B01C3SCKI6//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) on the water:
Here it is at the skate park:
If you want something wider, here is the [$199 Sigma 19mm f/2.8] (https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-19mm-E-mount-Cameras-Black/dp/B00BPZD0M4//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) on the water:
Hope this is helpful and good luck!
Sigma 33B965 30 mm F1.4 DC DC Sony E-Mount-Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01C3SCKI6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_srIUBb8DW4S6D
> flat lays
Just to clarify, are you talking building interior shots here? If so, generally that kind of shooting wants a wider-angle lens, and the Rokinon 12mm f2 is a pretty solid choice without blowing your budget. It's manual focus, but it has a pretty aperture and due to its wider angle nature it's pretty easy to get stuff in focus when you stop down. I have the Rokinon 14mm f2.8 for my Canon 5D/5D2, and I can just set it to ~f4-5.6 and get almost the entire scene in focus no problem.
For portraits you'll want something like the Sony 50mm f1.8 OSS which will give you that nice blurry background to separate your subject from the environment. If you're looking for more environmental portraits, something a little wider might be a good idea such as the Sony 35mm f1.8 OSS or Sigma 30mm f1.4.
I'm looking for a lens that will give me shots most similar to my favorite photographer: Cameron Hammond. I have a Sony a7 iii and I'm torn between the Sony 35mm f1.8 and the Sigma 30mm f1.4. Any tips?
I own the Sigma 30mm 1.4 http://amzn.to/2hSCySn , it is a sharpness beast at a great price. That is what I use for street photography. The Roki 24mm 1.4 http://amzn.to/2hSGe6x is a manual lens, if that matters to you. The Sony 35mm 1.8 http://amzn.to/2iCMNxU isn't quite as awesome as the Sigma 30mm IMHO, but the OSS makes a difference, especially in low light. If you had an a6500, I would not recommend the Sony over the sigma... due to the IBIS. In your case, however, I only have a slight preference for the Sigma. It's a close call.
Unfortunately... going wider than that generally comes with higher prices or smaller apertures, so you'll find you don't use them as often as you may think. The Sigma 19mm 2.8 http://amzn.to/2hSHUNn is a great, inexpensive lens. Rokinon makes a lot of good wide lenses, but again, manual focus. For Astrophotography, the Roki 12mm 2.0 http://amzn.to/2iRLIjz is hard to beat.
Sure! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C3SCKI6/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_.DEKDbREA5EDY
The seller was PIXIBYTES.
Sigma 30mm F1.4 Contemporary DC DN Lens for Sony E https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C3SCKI6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_h7GrzbY92XXKK
>Noted! Obviously I need to do much more studying considering when I search for 30mm and 35mm lenses I get lenses that range from $75 to $3000 with obviously a variety of different technical details. Is there one of each you would reccomend on a tighter budget (sub $250 new - if that's even doable) so I can do a little reverse digging while I watch some videos/read guides? I think for the moment there is way too much information floating around in my head like others have said can easily happen. I definitely just need to get out and take some pictures.
They are talking about the sigma 30 1.4 DC DN for sony e mount (Amazon link) and the sony 35mm 1.8 for sony e mount (Amazon link). The sigma is about $330 new and the sony is $450, although you can usually find them slightly cheaper used.
The sub $200 30mm/35mm lenses are usually older manual focus lenses. These are cheap, but have no autofocus and usualy require an adapter to be used with sony (The sony you have uses e mount so make sure any lenses you buy are for e mount). There are converters from various mounts to the E mount that can allow you to use these other lenses. Some are very cheap so thats an option if you ever want to play around with different lenses. These are harder to use though since you need to manually focus every shot and may not give you the same photo quality as the newer modern lenses do.
The more expensive lenses are usually for for full frame cameras (bigger sensor than the camera you have). The Sony full frame mount is FE instead of E and while the actual mount is the same so you can use FE lenses on your camera, it's not really worth it since those are more expensive and usually bigger and heavier and designed for a larger sensor.
The a6000 is a great camera. They also have some pretty cheap high quality lenses. Lenses like this are great.
Most of the reviews on amazon cite the Sigma 30mm 1.4 purple chroma fringing problem, so keep that in mind if you think you can tolerate that.