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jps2.0
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looking for a lens for an a6000 for skiing/outdoor any recommendations
Dec 13 2018 1:23AM
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HaydenB
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I use Nikon adapters on my a6000 and use some Tamron wide angle I can’t remember exactly what it’s called works good though
Dec 13 2018 10:57AM
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OleBramserud
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Samyang/rokinon has a lot of cheap but pretty good manual lenses
Dec 13 2018 1:32PM
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jps2.0
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OleBramserudSamyang/rokinon has a lot of cheap but pretty good manual lenses


hows manual shooting action
Dec 14 2018 4:54AM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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jps2.0hows manual shooting action


you should be all manual if you're shooting video, relying on anything auto especially on a A6k is asking for blown shots.

as far as one lens for outdoor use it doesn't really exist, but something closest to all all around lens on full frame is a 24-105mm, so the APS-C equivalent for your A6k would be ~18-70mm but not sure if something like that exists.

Also somebody above mentioned adapters but I'd highly recommend against that. First off you lose the size/weight benefit of your small mirrorless body, and they are significantly less reliable vs. using native lenses. The only reason to use an adapter is if you already have significantly invested in another lens mount and you need a crutch while you switch to native
Dec 14 2018 3:52PM
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jps2.0
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IanAvery-Leafyou should be all manual if you're shooting video, relying on anything auto especially on a A6k is asking for blown shots.

as far as one lens for outdoor use it doesn't really exist, but something closest to all all around lens on full frame is a 24-105mm, so the APS-C equivalent for your A6k would be ~18-70mm but not sure if something like that exists.

Also somebody above mentioned adapters but I'd highly recommend against that. First off you lose the size/weight benefit of your small mirrorless body, and they are significantly less reliable vs. using native lenses. The only reason to use an adapter is if you already have significantly invested in another lens mount and you need a crutch while you switch to native


Thanks
Dec 14 2018 4:46PM
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P-wurps
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If you're looking for something wide, the rokinon 16mm f/2 is my go-to. It's manual and no OSS but is really sharp and durable.

If you need something that can do it all, the sony 18-105mm f/4 is awesome. Even for $500 it's decently sharp and has AF and OSS, I use mine all the time and love it.
Dec 17 2018 8:14PM
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jps2.0
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what do you guys think of the sony 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
Dec 18 2018 4:44AM
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LukasSchroeder
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jps2.0what do you guys think of the sony 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS


you'll definitely want a wider lens for skiing, depending on how you're looking to film skiing.
My sigma 20mm prime was great on crop sensor, I find its a little wide for full frame so I might get a 35mm soon
Dec 18 2018 1:25PM
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jps2.0
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what do you guys think of the Sigma AF 30mm f/2.8 EX DN
Jan 14 2019 5:00AM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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jps2.0what do you guys think of the Sigma AF 30mm f/2.8 EX DN


it'd be ~45mm ff equivalent, getting close to ideal portrait focal length but for a single "skiing/outdoor" lens like you're looking for, I'd recommend a zoom lens, since its hard to have a do-it-all lens as a prime
Jan 14 2019 6:27PM
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jps2.0
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yeah but they all cost so much
Jan 14 2019 6:35PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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jps2.0yeah but they all cost so much


if $ is an issue then you either buy a used zoom or buy cheap a set of old manual prime lenses and a ~$10 adapter. Mirrorless cameras can basically adapt to anything. But like I said there's no magic "do-it-all" lens, you just need to figure out your preferences and budget and slowly build your kit from there
Jan 14 2019 6:52PM
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