Sony 50 MM f/1.8 OSS
Sep 8, 2017 13:43:55 #
Anyone have experience with this lens would like to share? I have the kit lens 16-55mm and the 55-210mm for my A6000. Seems like the 50 would be a good portrait lens.
Also, what would you recommend for a landscape lens?
Also, what would you recommend for a landscape lens?
Sep 8, 2017 17:54:29 #
I had the 50mm f/1.8 OSS. It is a fine lens and great value for money. However, I found it too long for indoor people shots which is what I really wanted it for. I sold it. If you want to try out the 50mm length you might consider buying a legacy 'nifty fifty' and a cheap manual $10 adapter. The Olympus OM 50 f1.8 is very light and compact and sits very well on the A6000. There are plenty of them on ebay for $20 -$30
I think you would find the Sony 35mm f/1.8 much more useful as a 'normal' lens. Others may recommend the Sigma 35mm 1.8 which is half the price of the Sony, but you will loose 'eye' focus which is an amazing feature for portraits.
For landscape, I don't think you could do better than the Sony Zeiss 24mm f/1.8. Pricey, but worth saving up for. Alternatively, get the 18-105 mm f4.0 OSS G and it will do everything for you.
I think you would find the Sony 35mm f/1.8 much more useful as a 'normal' lens. Others may recommend the Sigma 35mm 1.8 which is half the price of the Sony, but you will loose 'eye' focus which is an amazing feature for portraits.
For landscape, I don't think you could do better than the Sony Zeiss 24mm f/1.8. Pricey, but worth saving up for. Alternatively, get the 18-105 mm f4.0 OSS G and it will do everything for you.
Sep 8, 2017 19:04:35 #
I shoot the Sony Zeiss FE 55mm 1.8 on my A6000
The Sony FE 85mm 1.8 on my a7rII both these lenses are outstanding portrait lens.
The landscape lens I like is the Sony 28-70mm.
The Sony FE 85mm 1.8 on my a7rII both these lenses are outstanding portrait lens.
The landscape lens I like is the Sony 28-70mm.
Sep 8, 2017 23:08:45 #
Sep 8, 2017 23:12:18 #
Sep 8, 2017 23:24:19 #
gemlenz wrote:
Is the 28-70mm wide enough for landscape?
George, it is to me I don't like shooting much wider than 35mm for two reasons 1. distortions and 2. the image will look flatter, the wider it is the flatter it will look, even it your shooting a person close up, the face will look flat. I know a lot of people like super wide angle lenses and I'm not knocking them, it's just my preference.
The Sony Zeiss 24-70mm I know is a better lens, but the 28-70 works for me and I can spend that money for a prime lens.
Sep 8, 2017 23:38:46 #
gemlenz wrote:
Besides the 28-70 mm is an fe lens. I have an a6000 apc-s
I shoot it all the time on my a6000, that is my go to set up, I leave my a7rII home. for example My son wanted to go to the drag bike races one Saturday night.
I grabbed a6000 and the 28-70 and away we went.
Sep 8, 2017 23:41:15 #
gemlenz wrote:
Besides the 28-70 mm is an fe lens. I have an a6000 apc-s
The FE lenses will work fine on your APS-C A6000. However the FE lenses are bigger, heavier and more expensive than the E lenses. They do give you some 'future proofing' if you think you might eventually upgrade to a Full Frame A7xx or A9, but you would be sacrificing some of the benefits that probably attracted you to the A6000 in the first place - price, size, weight. Also, the plastic body of the A6000 is a little flimsy if you mount it on a tripod with a heavy lens. The 28-70 is only 10.5 oz so that shouldn't be a problem, but 28mm (42mm FF equiv) is a bit long for typical wide angle landscapes.
Sep 9, 2017 00:16:32 #
George, I forgot about the Sigma 60mm DN 2.8, it is another great lens and can be bought right, small lens, light weight and sharp, just another thing to think about 
Sep 9, 2017 07:38:41 #
Sep 9, 2017 07:56:43 #
repleo wrote:
I had the 50mm f/1.8 OSS. It is a fine lens and g... (show quote)
Also, you lose OSS with the Sigma. As to your original question, I love the lens you asked about. So far, it's all I have besides the kit lens and I get a lot of use from it.
Sep 9, 2017 07:58:20 #
HOT Texas wrote:
George, I forgot about the Sigma 60mm DN 2.8, it is another great lens and can be bought right, small lens, light weight and sharp, just another thing to think about
However, no OSS with the Sigma, if you care about that.
Sep 9, 2017 12:13:43 #
Rab-Eye wrote:
However, no OSS with the Sigma, if you care about that.
Never had a problem with it, it's very lightweight set up, not like shooting a dlsr or a longer lens, if your concerned about it mount it on a tripod.
Sep 9, 2017 15:05:47 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
gemlenz wrote:
Anyone have experience with this lens would like to share? I have the kit lens 16-55mm and the 55-210mm for my A6000. Seems like the 50 would be a good portrait lens.
Also, what would you recommend for a landscape lens?
Also, what would you recommend for a landscape lens?
On the e-mount (a6000) it is just about the purrr-fect lens for head and head and shoulders shots. I use it for that purpose and used to use it for indoor MMA events, where it sometimes proved itself a bit long, but that was not any fault of the lens. I do not think I will ever sell this one.
I recently purchased a Samyang 12mm f//2 with the intent of shooting scapes (very little experience with scapes), but decided to wait until it cools a bit before I give it a try. It is a MF lens and so far, like it a lot. Good reviews and reasonably priced. For some odd reason, the Samyang was $40 - $50 less than the Rokinon brand. Identical lens except for the name according to B&H. That was my first choice for landscapes. Good hunting.
Sep 9, 2017 15:08:18 #
I like the lens myself, but it is a bit long at 75mm equivalent.
I got a Samyang Rokinon 35 f2.8 but it's not as sharp and crisp as the Sony 1.8
Have fun!
I got a Samyang Rokinon 35 f2.8 but it's not as sharp and crisp as the Sony 1.8
Have fun!
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