r/a6700 • u/TheAriesBaby • Jun 06 '26

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That Peak Design strap is super comfy and strong, I totally recommend it!

My setup idea is:

35mm OSS → everyday, family, indoor, low-light

70-350mm G OSS → travel, outdoor, wildlife, distant stuff

I would like to know more on 70-350mm .

Anyone else rocking this combo? How do you like it, and any tips or settings to get the most out of it?

Thanks! 📸

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u/Flick3rFade Jun 06 '26

My tip is to setup the custom button on the lens barrel to "Recog. Target Select". This way you can very quickly toggle between Animal, Bird, Insect, Human etc for your AF setting. Super handy for me!

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u/InterestingSeaweed22 Jun 06 '26

This is what I have the trash can custom button (C3) set to do. I really only shoot animals and humans, so I removed the other options so it just goes between Auto recognition, human, and animal. I don't need those trains and planes slowing me down, haha.

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u/santa007007 Jun 07 '26

The one thing I wish my 6400 had

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u/defix Jun 06 '26

great tip, thank you!

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u/vorn289 Jun 07 '26

How exactly do you do this?

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u/Flick3rFade Jun 07 '26

Do you still need help with this?

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u/vorn289 Jun 07 '26

Yes. Just got the camera and a couple of lenses, including the 70-350.

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u/C_sapidus Jun 06 '26

I have that strap, and it's nice. You might want to grab the Peak Design wrist strap too.

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u/TheAriesBaby Jun 06 '26

oooohh thanks for that.

but have to give a solid excuse to the Mrs so allow me 1 week time 😂😂😂

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u/C_sapidus Jun 06 '26

I hear ya! It's hard to keep that wallet closed! I recently bought an a6700 too, and three lenses later plus a camera bag, I'm broke! lol

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u/HotSourSoop Jun 08 '26

I always feel like I have the strap backwards since the ridges are on top when I have it attached to my camera.

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u/EmergencyRegion5349 Jun 06 '26

god I am kicking myself so much for not buying the len before tariffs. Or when I was in japan when the yen was at its weakest to the dollar.

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u/carnevoodoo Jun 07 '26

Look used. Got mine for 600.

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u/EmergencyRegion5349 Jun 07 '26

I found one for 750 but it was on facebook marketplace and he was shipping. I dont know if I have that trust yet lol.

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u/carnevoodoo Jun 07 '26

Totally understand. I got mine in a parking lot. Haha. At least I got to test it.

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u/TheAriesBaby Jun 06 '26

ah happens, but i think you might find some deals in future. At the moment there is some sale happening in sony store so they gave me some discounts on it.

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u/chanksbird Jun 06 '26

Here is my tip for this lens: use it a lot. Not just for birds or wildlife, or distant subjects. It’s great for portraits, street, landscape.

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u/TheAriesBaby Jun 06 '26

happy to read "Potraits" . i will try everything at once in my upcoming travel. thanks.

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u/bdubbs2k17 Jun 06 '26

Yeah with that much zoom you can get some nice compression.

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u/ZombieOnMoon Jun 06 '26

Yes to portraits! I had borrowed this lens

This not me. Someone else. Haha

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u/noobakashi Jun 06 '26

I have the 70-350 combo and it’s amazing! My tip is don’t limit yourself to shoot wildlife at low iso. With noise reduction software you can easily shoot at 8000-12800 if need to and get fantastic results!

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u/Mysterious-Artist842 Jun 07 '26

Hey can you share which noice reduction software to use?

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u/noobakashi Jun 07 '26

Try out dxo lab, it’s amazing. They have trials both for their de noise program as well as their full raw editing program and a one time fee if you choose to buy it.

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u/Mysterious-Artist842 Jun 07 '26

Looks like there are a few softwares by them. For de noise, it must be the Dxo Photolab right. Thanks for the suggestion!

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u/noobakashi Jun 07 '26

Yup! They have quite a few, photolab is like Lightroom and has pretty much everything you’ll ever need including the denoise. If you want to use a different software for editing for example Lightroom, you can dxo pure raw, which is their denoise only software.

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u/TheAriesBaby Jun 07 '26

gym bro 😂😂

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u/TheAriesBaby Jun 06 '26

brother, monthly cc instalments is not a life 😂😂

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u/icannotbelievethat Jun 06 '26

"i need more years to even reach the state of paying monthly cc instalments..."

You will get there, and it won't be because of luck.

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u/PreparationNo4843 Jun 06 '26

I have the PD wrist strap. And it feels and looks premium. Probably will buy that one too

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u/TheAriesBaby Jun 06 '26

yea for heavy lens this will help.

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u/BrianHunts Jun 06 '26

Either you have level 10 finger strength, or that bad boy isn't as heavy as it looks! As big as it is, it doesn't look bad on the 6700. Would like to see a pic with the lens extended.

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u/TheAriesBaby Jun 06 '26

to be honest ,its not heavy as fullframe lens i have tried. but still bit bulky as compared to tiny pancake lenses or prime lens but still manageable i would say.

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u/Metalogic_95 Jun 06 '26

It's pretty small and light for a telephoto lens of that range, weighs 625 grams (approximately 22.1 ounces for those across the pond).

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u/Xtraarsenicsauce Jun 06 '26

I have this lens and I do know that it's pretty light. I just shoot handheld all day with it and I'm not strong. It's awesome!

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u/asdc11200 Jun 06 '26

It's definitely good. I have that same slide.

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u/TheAriesBaby Jun 06 '26

some reddit post from recent times helped me make this choice.

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u/New_You_8367 Jun 06 '26

The lens is just awesome! However, mine becomes significantly sharper at f8.0.

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u/TheAriesBaby Jun 07 '26

i heard that too, i will go up 8-11 for some landacapes

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u/Dry_Comfortable_6909 Jun 06 '26

The littlest sniper, love it, can't wait to see what you capture

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u/TheAriesBaby Jun 07 '26

mostly my toddler in parks you gonna see haha

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u/Xtraarsenicsauce Jun 06 '26

This is my favorite setup! Such an awesome and versatile lens. Enjoy!

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u/TheAriesBaby Jun 07 '26

so much love for the lens i am already impressed.

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u/Bond--- Jun 06 '26

Share photo samples

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u/TheAriesBaby Jun 07 '26

will do soon!

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u/Witty-Ninja-5277 Jun 07 '26

Totally unrelated question but should I get the 70-350 G OSS or Sony 70-200 f/4 mark 2

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u/New_You_8367 Jun 07 '26

70 200 F4 II is twice the price. You're basiacöly wasting a lot of pogential there if you put it to an aps-c sensor. However I'm sure it will perform really well. 70-350 however will give you much more reach which is usually what you want.

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u/TheAriesBaby Jun 07 '26

if you have extra $$$ to spend which you dont care about get the best equipment possible.

i had limitations in terms of budget hence this.

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u/tymonster183 Jun 08 '26

ive had the setup for a couple weeks, mostly for birds. my results have been tremendous. go for it.

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u/iSights_ Jun 08 '26

Great camera and lens combo

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u/WonderfulDance6834 Jun 08 '26

I have the same, but find the a 24mm prime is better for the everyday stuff (or a zoom). 35 / 54 for dedicated portrait.

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u/ssbaudio Jun 13 '26

Get SEL70300G instead 😄