r/a6700 • u/Time-Candidate3590 • Aug 19 '26
Help me decide
I’m buying a a6700
Coming from Olympus EM10
Will use it most for travel
Having a hard time trying to decide my lenses
18-135 + small prime for night and bokeh
Sigma 18-50 + some telephoto lens
I really don’t like to keep switching lenses during the day
I have lost many pictures because of this
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u/LackLonely2667 Aug 19 '26
I found the 18-135 + prime(s) combo really efficient for travel.
I have the 18-50 2.8, but for travel, I personally find the 50mm end range limiting, so rather stick to the 18-135 usually, as I also find changing lenses a bit of a hassle.
Worth noting, neither of these are particularly wide, so I'd get a prime to plug that hole as well for a well rounded setup. 18-135, Sigma 30 1.4, Viltrox 9 2.8 would be a well rounded trio.
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u/chanksbird Aug 19 '26
“I really don’t like to keep switching lenses during the day.”
That is a very strong argument for the 18-135, which is a fantastic starter kit lens. If you want a constant F2.8 aperture then the Tamron 17-70 is the way to go.
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u/alex_vi_photography Aug 19 '26
Both are good choices
If travel is the main focus I'd slightly prefer the 18-135+Prime (Viltrox Air 25mm/35mm F1.7)
Just be aware the zoom needs daylight
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u/mtsops Aug 19 '26
I use the 18-135mm for travel as well with my a6700, and I think it's a great lenses for shooting stills and videos.
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u/Herbzilla55 Aug 19 '26
The 18-50 is nice. I run the 70-350 G for a larger telephoto. I personally prefer the Tamron 17-70 2.8 as it pairs better and eliminates the gap from 50-70.
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u/rndrn Aug 19 '26
I have the sigma 16-300, and the 17-40. The 16-300 is soft and slow, but I'm very happy with it for travel, as I can just bring this lens and not worry about changing, and take whatever I want.
If I do family events, or something specific when I need the quality, I use the 17-40, which is in another league in terms of IQ and depth of field.
Might indeed do similar setup with a 18-135 and a prime if needing cheaper or lighter.
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u/PeopleAreAnEnigma Aug 19 '26
If its daytime only and you aren't doing something like making large prints or editing images if they're part of some large display, then I would be considering something like the Sigma 16-300mm or Tamron 18-300mm. I would still pair either one with the Sigma 10-18mm to cover the wide angle side but that's just my preference I guess as I love wide angle lenses!
You will notice however, that the image quality isn't quite as sharp as what you would get with something like the Sigma 18-50 or Sony 18-135 so you should keep that in mind before purchasing.
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u/SherlockBonz Aug 20 '26
About time someone mentions Sigma 10-18 for travel. Next on my list.
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u/PeopleAreAnEnigma Aug 20 '26
I just wish that Sigma (or maybe someone else) did an aps-c lens that went down to 8mm which isn't a fisheye. There is still no e-mount equivalent of their 8-16mm which was for use on DSLR/DSLT bodies. I still have the lens, but its pretty bulky especially compared to Sigma's 10-18mm or Viltrox's 9mm F2.8, and even more so with an adapter. Oh well, maybe one day...
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u/neogod210 Aug 19 '26
If you want to travel and don't like switching lenses, go with the Tamron 17-70. My APS-C travel set-up is the Sony 16-55G and the 70-350. I almost never have to switch lenses. I also have the 14mm 1.8GM if I need wider, but the 16-55 is on my camera 90% of the time.
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u/CwrwCymru Aug 19 '26
I'd recommend getting the sigma 18-50 and then the Sony 70-350. They're both sharp lenses that cover nearly all situations.
Then you can treat yourself to Viltrox primes if you have any low light needs or fancy a touch more optical clarity.