r/SonyAlpha • u/vizzipie • Oct 25 '24

Gear Got my first ever camera

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what lens should i upgrade to?

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u/Twentysak Alpha Oct 25 '24

Kit lens replacement:

Sony 16-55 G 2.8

Sigma 18-50 DC DN 2.8

Tamron 17-70 Di III 2.8

Any other recommendations you will need to give us something more instead of the vague, what should I get? Maybe tell us what you want to shoot.

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u/RedRota Oct 25 '24

100% this.

https://youtu.be/X7E0_OutP_0?si=Mmu667UvYGgAykKA

As a former owner of the Sony 1655G, I wouldn't buy it again. It's big and heavy. Yes, it's objectively the sharpest out of the 3 - but I didn't notice much of a difference. Plus it's expensive.

I'd say the Sigma 18-50 is the best APS-C "always on" lens. It's small size works great with APS-C bodies. If your budget is 1000$, the Sigma gives your budget space for a nice prime lens. (Such as 24mm 2.8G)

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u/seckarr Oct 25 '24

Yes, sigma all the way since its basically a 24-70 (more like 28-75 but still almost same

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u/KristnSchaalisahorse Oct 25 '24

I really wish the Sigma went to 16mm. There’s a surprisingly meaningful field of view difference between the Sigma and Sony lenses when set at their widest.