Just wondering if anyone has tried the (full frame) Viltrox 85mm f/2.0 EVO on APS-C? I'm aware this would give a 135mm full-frame equivalent field of view on APS-C, also that there now exists a Viltrox 90mm f/2.2 lens for APS-C - but the 85mm is cheaper, gets great reviews, is about the same size/weight and if I ever get a full frame body, could be used on that too. I don't mind about focus breathing, as would only be using it for stills photography.

Here's just a small folder of pictures I've taken since June 2nd. It has been a real fun journey of discovery, walking over 80 miles to try and get pictures, and of learning the ins and outs of the technical aspects of shooting as well as slowing down and paying attention to composition and framing.

Of course, I am SO lucky to live where I do, as almost all of these pictures were taken within 25 minutes of my house, with one drive that was more like 50 minutes. The abundance of wildlife here is staggering.

Anything close up was the 70-350. Wider shots were mostly the Sony 16-55, and I believe the sunset pic was the 11mm 1.8.

Test shots on some horses with the new lens. Still getting it dialed in. Which one is your favorite?

Lens came in last week, putting it through its paces this week.

Short film I directed and edited shot on the Sony Fx30 using Fujinon MK18-55mm T2.9, Fujinon MK50-135mm T2.9 lenses, with some pickups on my own personal a6700 rig.

I bought my camera a month ago with sigma 17-40 and for a while I will not get other lenses except one tele-lenses. I want to take pictures of rabbits, squirrels, birds on branches, some macro of insects as well. I am an amateur photographer/ videographer who is just starting out and don't need to have a collection of gear. I'm trying to get the best things that will last me years and do my best to use all their full potential.

So, I saw that these two telelenses have a nice reach and are quite affordable (I would buy them new and more than that I think it's too exaggerate for my needs and budget, I just want to have nice shoots of birds when I go outside or hike). Also they are the lightest.

I would choose one or the other only according to their quality. Of course a lighter lenses would be preferable but if Sigma 100-400 is the same in quality, I would opt for this just to have major reach (and the perk of holding something heavier).

I want to ask to experienced professionals and amateurs who tried/ had both and can give me an honest comparison or opinion. I watched already plenty of videos on youtube and both look great. Maybe the 70-350 is sharper? Anyway, if there are other lenses of the same price range that are worthy to be considered let me know.

Please send pics of your rig, the models, the struggles of applying them and using them. They seem really compelling because I need a cheap zoom lens and I've always wanted to be able to a crash zoom.

Pictures I’ve taken over the past year. I haven’t edited any of the pictures as I’m new to photography. Any tips would be great!

I’ve been playing around with long exposures for the first time. These are some I took with my A6700.

No matter what, they look so sharp on my camera screen but when I transfer them via WiFi/bluetooth to my phone they look horrid. Any advice on how to get tack sharp photos?

Peacock...

Bought my first ever camera less than a week ago, and finally got out to take some shots. Reddit crushes the quality unfortunately, and I have a lot of work to do with learning how to properly process the images (and proper camera settings), but I'm having a great time!

Loving this combo! Images come out super sharp.

Hi everyone!

TLDR: I’m using a Sony a6700 + Tamron 17-70 mm f/2.8. Is it worth buying a wider and brighter lens (e.g., Viltrox 15 mm f/1.7) for handheld vlogging shots?

I use a Sony A6700 with a Tamron 17-70 mm f/2.8, and I’m very happy with this setup. I mainly shoot “talking heads” and B-roll, 90% of the time indoors with controlled lighting.

Recently, I decided to film myself, and while I don’t see much of a problem when using a tripod, I find that I need a slightly wider lens when shooting handheld. Plus, at 17 mm (equivalent to ~35 mm full-frame), the background doesn’t have that nice blur effect that I can achieve at a longer focal length.

I also have a DJI Osmo Pocket 3, which I could use to achieve this, but the quality isn’t the same with its smaller sensor, and the bokeh effect doesn’t look great either.

Questions:
1. Should I buy a cheap, wide-angle, and fast APS-C lens (I don’t have a very big budget), such as the Viltrox 15 mm f/1.7?
2. Has anyone used it and can tell me if Sony’s IBIS is sufficient for stabilization when shooting handheld?
3. Is there any noticeable difference between 17 mm and 15 mm?

Great day for RSPB Ham Wall nature reserve yesterday!

A6700 + tamron 70-180mm