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Sony A6500 Lens Choice
Nov 25, 2016 15:59:39 #
Hi everyone: Hope you had a great photographic day! I'm on the preorder list for a Sony A6500 and I'm wrestling with the lens choice. I THINK I have it down to the Sony 18-105 and the Sony 18-200. I have a Nikon D7200 and Nikkor 200-500 lens that I use for my bird photography. The Sony will be used for shots of grandkids activities (twin 7 year olds) and for a European barge trip from Budapest to Transylvania next May. I like the fixed f4.0 aperture of the 18-105 and the fact although a little heavy, the 4" length does not change when zooming as the zoom machinations are all internal. However, the extra zoom range in the 18-200 is appealing. The only reviews I can find for the 18-200 are several years old, and they mention some "softness" all the way through the entire zoom range. I have read a lot of the 18-105 reviews which are current and all are very complimentary. Anyone actually used any of these combinations? What are your thoughts/recommendations?
Many thanks for any help.
Many thanks for any help.
Nov 25, 2016 17:21:41 #
Trey Ratcliff is a Professional who hung up the Nikon and went exclusively to Sony mirrorless.
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Nov 26, 2016 07:37:44 #
I considered both of these lenses for my A6000. I decided on the 18-105 fot its better IQ reviews and have not regretted my decision once. It is a lovely lens in every way including the reasons you mentioned. I already had the 55-210 to cover any longer needs. I don't think I have used the 55-210 once since I got the 18-105. 18-105 is perfect for travelling. If you really insist on going for the longer reach I would consider looking at other brands and getting one of the fotodiox adaptors. The in camera stabilization on the A6500 opens up the whole world of quality lenses to you
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Nov 26, 2016 08:10:58 #
Don't forget you can use Sony fe lenses as well. Some very nice choices with Zeiss and others.
Nov 26, 2016 09:31:25 #
Nov 26, 2016 09:41:53 #
I am having the same dilemma - I don't know anything about mirrorless but want to try it out. I want to buy the A6500 - but have know idea about lenses. Please keep giving us your input and knowledge.
Nov 26, 2016 10:32:33 #
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Nov 26, 2016 10:37:52 #
BillA wrote:
Hi everyone: Hope you had a great photographic da... (show quote)
I have an SEL 18200LE on my a6300. It is a zoom lens, but I don't get any softness. I have used it for almost two years (On my a6000 first) and couldn't be happier. My only other lens is a 50mm f1.8 for shooting in museums and cathedral type situations. It almost never gets used as the high ISOs on the a6300 are so noise-free. (I also shoot some legacy Nikons with a Fotodiox adapter.) Adorama has the 18-200 on sale today at $350. That's less than half the original price I paid.)
Nov 26, 2016 11:09:59 #
BillA wrote:
Hi everyone: Hope you had a great photographic da... (show quote)
Get the 18-105 and use the JPEG Clear Image Zoom to take you to 210mm .......
Nov 26, 2016 12:01:27 #
WOW - do you have a link. I crawled all over Adoramas site (I am a repeat customer) and could only find that lens for $798
Nov 26, 2016 12:12:01 #
Just so everyone is aware, Sigma makes the 19,30, and 60mm f2.8 primes @ $200 each with very, very good IQ !
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Nov 26, 2016 13:21:20 #
jmsail365
Loc: Stamford, Ct
Check out DXO for lens ratings. This will give a really good idea what's out there and what will give you some great shots.
Nov 26, 2016 19:24:18 #
azted
Loc: Las Vegas, NV.
I use the 18-105 almost all the time. I also have the 18-200, and it does give me problems with contacts to the Nex-7. For use with video, you cannot beat the 18-105.
Nov 26, 2016 22:41:22 #
I use the 18-200LE and it is quite sharp. As good as my equivalent Nikon. I also use the 10-18 which is an awesome and sharp lens.
Nov 27, 2016 03:16:31 #
TommiRulz wrote:
I am having the same dilemma - I don't know anything about mirrorless but want to try it out. I want to buy the A6500 - but have know idea about lenses. Please keep giving us your input and knowledge.
If you're watching $, and want a mid-range zoom; take a long look at the FE 28-70mm (SEL2870) and don't pay over $230 for one (slightly and carefully used). Yes, it's a full-frame lens on a crop-frame sensor, and it works just fine.
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