Hey Craig, I had a viewer ask me some questions about the A6000, and having never used it, I searched RUclips and found this one. Thanks for the help! :)
I’ve got Sony a6400 what are the best beginner lenses with around 200mm? My budget is not very big though. I’m also planning on trying to be shooting football/“soccer” games which will mostly have good light. Thanks.
Nice review. I have an A6000 with the kit lens I bought to shoot my sons soccer games. Have you tried Sony's 70-350 G lens?Which budget friendly lens would you recommend for me?
Thanks for leaving a comment. Are you shooting soccer or other sports as well? I have not tried the 70-350 but it is on my list to test. But, because of the 4.5-6.3 aperture, I need to wait for better lighting. So, as soon as baseball, softball, etc. gets started, I will probably rent it.
@@sportsphototv Primarily my sons soccer games, which are 98% outside day games. However I wouldn't mind dabbling with some high school soccer games. High school games are in the evening on a very well lit field. My camera is my latest toy so the more I can play with it the better I will get with it. Who knows maybe oneday I can sell my pictures/ be a photographer. BTW If I want to do this as a side gig should I be concerned with full frame?
@@brianwakefield7180 Check out the Sony 70-200 F4. With the crop factor you are getting an effective range of 300mm. It's priced around $1,400 but you have a constant F4 aperture. Mike "Sharky" James of the PetaPixel Podcast shot with it along with the Sony a6000 for my sports website. You can see images here. www.flickr.com/photos/110781699@N08/albums/72157653381612036/with/17907478060/ This lens would be a big improvement over the kit lens. You wouldn't need to switch to full frame. You can make sales with the a6000. Full frame has a few advantages but for what you want to do, you are fine with the crop sensor. Good luck and if you need anymore help, let me know.
Nice review. Im really new to photography and watching everything I can to try to get my head around it. That lens doesnt get very good reviews so im not really considering it. I have the a6400 with the 18-135 kit lens but have a friend who races circle track has invited me to shoot some photos at the races this year. Considering the Sony 70-350 G but wondering if the 70- 200 f4 G master is worth the extra money? Don't have plans to shoot indoor sports and the G Master is a pretty cumbersome beast. Your take? Other options?
Thanks for the comments. There are plenty of options. The 70-200 f/4 is a great lens as long as you have the light and I have seen it work good in semi-low light also. Check out this link, flic.kr/s/aHsk4AhGV9 These images were taken with the Sony a600 and the Sony 70-200 f/4. What is your budget?
@@sportsphototv Thanks for the reply. yea, I already watched that one too. Im shooting outside but guessing I will need a pretty fast shutter speed to capture cars going over 100 mph and concerned the 6.3 aperture on the 70-350 may be a bit dark. Could i get away with it or will I be sorry I bought it and wish i had bought the g master? Also, besides being about $300 cheaper, its much smaller and easier to carry around for wildlife photos. Thanks . . oh, budget . . actually id rather not spend more than $1000 but really want a lens that works well with the sony so mostly looking at them although I hear the sigmas play well.
@@rzrdaze With what you will be shooting, I would stay away from the 70-350. You might be able to find something used that will be affordable. If you want new, look at paying more than $1.000. For wildlife you are going to want something with more reach. I have a Sigma 150-600 I use for wildlife and also sports, when the light is favorable. I bought the 150-600 used from BH and have had no problems.
@@sportsphototv yea, leaning toward the f4 lens just gotta accept the price. Tried looking on ebay for used but not wanting to buy from japan. Nothing on keh or mpb either.
nice video, not sure if you are still monitoring comments here or not but curious which lens you would choose to shoot indoor sports with say lighting the equivalent to a highschool basketball gym/community center. sport being shot would be jiu jitsu competitions. distance will vary depending on venue, but I would say 150mm on top end would work just fine as long as the lens can get enough light at that magnification.
If you are shooting Sony, I would look at the Tamron 70-180. It's a 2.8 lens and has really impressed me with the image quality. And the pricing is reasonable. It's around $1,100. Or go with the tried and true 70-200. However the 70-200 is more expensive. Thanks for the comment and question!
@@sportsphototv yes sir, just switched from cannon to a 6600. It came with the 18-135, but I’m thinking I need something a little better for indoor sports, pictures came out just a little too blurry for my taste, but it could have just been me. Video I took came out amazing.
you have to turn off the noise reduction and everything related to it in EVERY situation. Sony cameras just do not handle it very well for photos. you can get way more sharpness out of it, when everything is turned off. btw the sony 24-240mm is a horrible lens for Fullframe but i found it quite good with aps-c and you get OSS + an incredible range from 36 mm to 360mm. The optics are ok in the center, should give it a try.
I will give the 24-240 a test and see what I find. I recently tried the Sony 70-300 and it worked pretty good. The problem with most of the low cost lenses is the fact they can't shoot in low light situations. Many of the schools I shoot are still in the dark ages when it comes to lighting.
For a $100 lens it's not bad actually. Would be interested to see prints comparison rather than just screen. Prints you probably can't even tell with the sharpness
Hi Chiquita. If the prints were on the smaller size, no bigger than 8x10, you are probably correct. Most people wouldn't notice any lack of sharpness. But, some elitist sports photographers would have something to say. ha ha Thanks for the comment.
Not an easy answer because it depends on the type of sporting events being shot. Currently I am shooting basketball with the a6000 and Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS ($273 on Amazon). This is a fantastic combination with great results and the cost is relatively low. It works great for basketball and I would also say it would work great with any close proximity sports such as volleyball, wrestling, etc. However, once I start shooting outdoor sports such as softball/baseball, I will be in search of another lens. The reason is that I will need more reach. My goal has been to find the most affordable combination but I feel when shooting softball, soccer, baseball, etc. affordable may go out the window. Sony does have the 70-200mm F4 G OSS which is priced around $1,500. (On the a6000 the reach would be 105-300mm.) It is on my list of lenses to test out. Unfortunately, sports photography is not as inexpensive as others forms of photography. But, for me, I enjoy the challenge of capturing the action and emotion more than shooting landscapes. Thanks for your question!
@@sportsphototv The 70-200 F4 is a good value lens. used like new for ~800 and you cant go wrong. Optically from F4 off almost identical to the F2.8 Version. Had both and sold the F2.8 because it is heavy af..
@@sportsphototvmy first time finding this channel... I don't know where u were at when u did this video as far as professionalism. Apparently, ur pics would've been very sharp had u shot everything at f8-f11... It's the sweet spot on this old lens, and where it shines best. Very underrated budget lens
Can anyone help me I want to get into photography purely as a hobby for vlogs , boxing / kickboxing /mma fight videos and pictures I have no experience or knowledge in photography I’m wondering what would be a good yet affordable camera?? Under 800 possibly 500 or i was hoping a Sony would be good for it
Hey Jr, the Sony a6000 camera body would work for what you are wanting to shoot and is at a great price right now. However, you are going to run into a problem when you go to purchase a lens. You are going to need a lens that can handle low light situations and the cost of that lens alone is going to push you close to $1,200 or higher. Your best bet would be to look for a used Canon, Nikon, or possibly a Panasonic and a used Sigma or Tamron lens. I would need to ask a few more questions in order to really help you. You can email me at craig@sportsphoto101.com and we can discuss it more. Thanks for your question and maybe someone else has already encounter the same situation you spoke about. Have a fun day.
Hey Craig, I had a viewer ask me some questions about the A6000, and having never used it, I searched RUclips and found this one. Thanks for the help! :)
Wow, that is one of my old videos. I am glad it helped.
I’ve got Sony a6400 what are the best beginner lenses with around 200mm? My budget is not very big though. I’m also planning on trying to be shooting football/“soccer” games which will mostly have good light. Thanks.
Without question I would look at the Tamron 70-180. It's one of my go to lenses that can do anything.
Nice review. I have an A6000 with the kit lens I bought to shoot my sons soccer games. Have you tried Sony's 70-350 G lens?Which budget friendly lens would you recommend for me?
Thanks for leaving a comment. Are you shooting soccer or other sports as well? I have not tried the 70-350 but it is on my list to test. But, because of the 4.5-6.3 aperture, I need to wait for better lighting. So, as soon as baseball, softball, etc. gets started, I will probably rent it.
@@sportsphototv Primarily my sons soccer games, which are 98% outside day games. However I wouldn't mind dabbling with some high school soccer games. High school games are in the evening on a very well lit field. My camera is my latest toy so the more I can play with it the better I will get with it. Who knows maybe oneday I can sell my pictures/ be a photographer. BTW If I want to do this as a side gig should I be concerned with full frame?
@@brianwakefield7180 Check out the Sony 70-200 F4. With the crop factor you are getting an effective range of 300mm. It's priced around $1,400 but you have a constant F4 aperture. Mike "Sharky" James of the PetaPixel Podcast shot with it along with the Sony a6000 for my sports website. You can see images here. www.flickr.com/photos/110781699@N08/albums/72157653381612036/with/17907478060/
This lens would be a big improvement over the kit lens.
You wouldn't need to switch to full frame. You can make sales with the a6000. Full frame has a few advantages but for what you want to do, you are fine with the crop sensor.
Good luck and if you need anymore help, let me know.
I love the g 70-350 lens for football at my highschool but it’s brand new and lit up well with turf, so of course that varies
Nice review. Im really new to photography and watching everything I can to try to get my head around it. That lens doesnt get very good reviews so im not really considering it. I have the a6400 with the 18-135 kit lens but have a friend who races circle track has invited me to shoot some photos at the races this year. Considering the Sony 70-350 G but wondering if the 70- 200 f4 G master is worth the extra money? Don't have plans to shoot indoor sports and the G Master is a pretty cumbersome beast. Your take? Other options?
Thanks for the comments. There are plenty of options. The 70-200 f/4 is a great lens as long as you have the light and I have seen it work good in semi-low light also. Check out this link, flic.kr/s/aHsk4AhGV9 These images were taken with the Sony a600 and the Sony 70-200 f/4. What is your budget?
@@sportsphototv Thanks for the reply. yea, I already watched that one too. Im shooting outside but guessing I will need a pretty fast shutter speed to capture cars going over 100 mph and concerned the 6.3 aperture on the 70-350 may be a bit dark. Could i get away with it or will I be sorry I bought it and wish i had bought the g master? Also, besides being about $300 cheaper, its much smaller and easier to carry around for wildlife photos. Thanks . . oh, budget . . actually id rather not spend more than $1000 but really want a lens that works well with the sony so mostly looking at them although I hear the sigmas play well.
@@rzrdaze With what you will be shooting, I would stay away from the 70-350. You might be able to find something used that will be affordable. If you want new, look at paying more than $1.000. For wildlife you are going to want something with more reach. I have a Sigma 150-600 I use for wildlife and also sports, when the light is favorable. I bought the 150-600 used from BH and have had no problems.
@@sportsphototv yea, leaning toward the f4 lens just gotta accept the price. Tried looking on ebay for used but not wanting to buy from japan. Nothing on keh or mpb either.
@@rzrdaze how did it go?
nice video, not sure if you are still monitoring comments here or not but curious which lens you would choose to shoot indoor sports with say lighting the equivalent to a highschool basketball gym/community center. sport being shot would be jiu jitsu competitions. distance will vary depending on venue, but I would say 150mm on top end would work just fine as long as the lens can get enough light at that magnification.
If you are shooting Sony, I would look at the Tamron 70-180. It's a 2.8 lens and has really impressed me with the image quality. And the pricing is reasonable. It's around $1,100. Or go with the tried and true 70-200. However the 70-200 is more expensive.
Thanks for the comment and question!
@@sportsphototv yes sir, just switched from cannon to a 6600. It came with the 18-135, but I’m thinking I need something a little better for indoor sports, pictures came out just a little too blurry for my taste, but it could have just been me. Video I took came out amazing.
@@cdh378 Tamron also has a 35-150 lens that has gotten good reviews.
you have to turn off the noise reduction and everything related to it in EVERY situation. Sony cameras just do not handle it very well for photos.
you can get way more sharpness out of it, when everything is turned off. btw the sony 24-240mm is a horrible lens for Fullframe but i found it quite good with aps-c and you get OSS + an incredible range from 36 mm to 360mm. The optics are ok in the center, should give it a try.
I will give the 24-240 a test and see what I find. I recently tried the Sony 70-300 and it worked pretty good. The problem with most of the low cost lenses is the fact they can't shoot in low light situations. Many of the schools I shoot are still in the dark ages when it comes to lighting.
Why can't Sony launch a good zoom telephoto kit lens? The sal70-300 was pretty good and cheap but it doesn't seem to exist an equivalent for e mount
They probably could but it may not be part of their long term marketing plan. For beginners it would be a nice way to get them sold on Sony.
I get this muddy problem when I zoom in also. Funny enough my D5600 is sharp when zoomed in
In the case of the a6000, the lens does make a big difference in photo quality.
Thanks for commenting!
For a $100 lens it's not bad actually. Would be interested to see prints comparison rather than just screen. Prints you probably can't even tell with the sharpness
Hi Chiquita. If the prints were on the smaller size, no bigger than 8x10, you are probably correct. Most people wouldn't notice any lack of sharpness. But, some elitist sports photographers would have something to say. ha ha
Thanks for the comment.
did you find a better lens for sport photos with the a6000?
Not an easy answer because it depends on the type of sporting events being shot. Currently I am shooting basketball with the a6000 and Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS ($273 on Amazon). This is a fantastic combination with great results and the cost is relatively low. It works great for basketball and I would also say it would work great with any close proximity sports such as volleyball, wrestling, etc. However, once I start shooting outdoor sports such as softball/baseball, I will be in search of another lens. The reason is that I will need more reach. My goal has been to find the most affordable combination but I feel when shooting softball, soccer, baseball, etc. affordable may go out the window. Sony does have the 70-200mm F4 G OSS which is priced around $1,500. (On the a6000 the reach would be 105-300mm.) It is on my list of lenses to test out.
Unfortunately, sports photography is not as inexpensive as others forms of photography. But, for me, I enjoy the challenge of capturing the action and emotion more than shooting landscapes.
Thanks for your question!
@@sportsphototv The 70-200 F4 is a good value lens. used like new for ~800 and you cant go wrong. Optically from F4 off almost identical to the F2.8 Version. Had both and sold the F2.8 because it is heavy af..
@@sportsphototvmy first time finding this channel... I don't know where u were at when u did this video as far as professionalism. Apparently, ur pics would've been very sharp had u shot everything at f8-f11... It's the sweet spot on this old lens, and where it shines best. Very underrated budget lens
I have an obsession with Lightroom
Obsession huh? :-)
Can anyone suggest a DSLR or Mirrorless camera that can be used shooting race cars at the race track but on a budget price?
The question now is what do you consider budget price? And remember you will also need a lens.
Can anyone help me I want to get into photography purely as a hobby for vlogs , boxing / kickboxing /mma fight videos and pictures I have no experience or knowledge in photography I’m wondering what would be a good yet affordable camera?? Under 800 possibly 500 or i was hoping a Sony would be good for it
Hey Jr, the Sony a6000 camera body would work for what you are wanting to shoot and is at a great price right now. However, you are going to run into a problem when you go to purchase a lens. You are going to need a lens that can handle low light situations and the cost of that lens alone is going to push you close to $1,200 or higher. Your best bet would be to look for a used Canon, Nikon, or possibly a Panasonic and a used Sigma or Tamron lens. I would need to ask a few more questions in order to really help you. You can email me at craig@sportsphoto101.com and we can discuss it more. Thanks for your question and maybe someone else has already encounter the same situation you spoke about. Have a fun day.
Craig Lash i sent email
There is a new firmware for the A6000 maybe try that
Thanks for the info. The 55-210mm lens was a rental. So, I no longer have the lens. It would be interesting to see if the update would help.
Craig Lash do you mind taking a look at my comment I made earlier maybe you can help me out
I've noticed with the Sony a lens filter makes it go out of focus
The lens did not have a filter on the lens. I don't like filters. The only time I ever use a filter is if it's a neutral density filter.
Also turn off live view
Live view was turned off.
Where's the money lebowski
55-210 sucks.
Straight to the point. I like it Pablo.