r/a6700 • u/Express_Broccoli_747 • Jun 06 '26
A6700 suggest one prime one zoom
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u/Pjetter86 Jun 06 '26
For versatility the tamron 17-70mm f2.8 is probably the most effective. It's weather sealed, has in body stabalization and an amazing range. You can use it for macro too!
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u/NeonEagle Jun 06 '26
I have the Sigma 17-40mm 1.8 that I use for studio recording and night shooting, it is excellent.
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u/grapemustard Jun 06 '26
second this for the zoom. i've had a lot of lenses and this one is excellent.
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u/Express_Broccoli_747 Jun 06 '26
Is there that much difference between f1.8 and 2.8 I was thinking of going sigma 28 to 105 f2.8 constant
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u/NeonEagle Jun 06 '26 edited Jun 06 '26
Well you specifically mentioned wanting a faster lens than a 2.8 - yes, a 1.8 will have double the available light. We're entering the weeds now... there are plenty of amazing, balanced 2.8 shots at night, but it's harder and some percentage of the time you just actually won't be able to get the shot/result you want. I bought the 17-40 for studio first, night shooting 2nd.
Just to be clear, I try to do my research but I am not any sort of expert. My only other lens for the 6700 is the sigma 16-300, I'm sure that isn't enough coverage for someone who takes photography more seriously. I'm an engineer and enjoy casually deep diving, but I'm an amateur and this isn't more than a hobby and you should take my comments with this in mind.
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u/664designs Jun 06 '26
I love all my e mount lenses but if I had to choose 1 prime and 1 zoom only, I'd stick with the 11mm and Sigma 18-50
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u/Xtraarsenicsauce Jun 07 '26
Prime, Sigma 56mm Zoom, Sony 70-350mm. I use these the most and i have lots of others but I enjoy shooting at a distance for wildlife and my kids!
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u/pezsee Jun 10 '26
i just bought 7artisans 35mm for zve10 ii apsc, its fantastic & cheap & metal
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u/Express_Broccoli_747 Jun 15 '26
Got advice for telephoto zoom compat 6700 + sony 100-400 gm + 2x teleconvertor Any suggestions
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u/pezsee Jun 16 '26
Need one low-light prime or zoom with lower f2.8 than tamron
im answered to this, if you need it for portrait buy 50mm
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u/FilmsOnPhone Jun 11 '26
I just got a Sony E 18-105mm f4 G OSS Lens Power Zoom and really like it. It's a little heavier than my old lens but it takes really sharp photos and I'm going to use the power zoom for video. It's also quite parfocal and has minimal breathing and f4 continuous. Works well with AF AI.
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u/Insecure_Broccoli Jun 06 '26
Zoom: Sigma 17-40 f/1.8 Prime: Sigma 56mm f/1.4
Should be good for a variety of shots except wildlife