It was my first lens that I got with my 6k, I still use it today for landscapes and buildings - I used it in some Interview, the results were okay, but I'm also not a videographer- That being said, thanks for sharing your thoughts on it !
This combo is sooo underated. I work in video and photography and I see too many people talk down to these body and lens combination. I think that for average user this is more than enough if you use it right, or even if you leave it on Auto mode. Great video! Likes and respect from Vietnam. Subscribed. Happy shooting!
Right? Especially the body is freaking amazing. I am having more and more fun using it, especially with the prime lenses 🙌 and I couldnt agree with you more Thong - most users (especially photographers) would be perfectly capable capturing amazing shots with this lens. And thanks for your sub mate, much appreciated. Vietnam is a lovely country (it was the last country I visited just before pandemic) Be safe out there 🇻🇳
No doubt there's better quality lenses, but I always go back to this lens because of it's size and versatility, not that I have many lenses anyway. I have a long zoom lens, a manual focus wide angle lens, and a a few older lenses from a film camera I can attach with an adapter that include a macro lens and a 50mm lens. But a majority of the pictures I take are when I go hiking or am otherwise out and about. Most of the time I want a wider angle lens for most shots I take, but my dedicated wide lens is heavier and not convenient since it's manual focus. I also want to zoom in on some things sometimes so using the wide angle lens only doesn't work. Carrying around the zoom lens definitely wouldn't work. I enjoy taking pictures for fun and try not to sink a ton of money into it, so the kit lens is my most often go to. As I've heard said before, the best camera is the one you have with you. Anything too heavy to carry around on a hike just isn't going to be used. I've taken some pretty nice shots with the kit lens over the years as I've traveled around US national parks and other scenic places.
Now i use a6500 + 16-55/2.8. But in the past, my camera was a6000 + this lens kit. It always be the good combo for beginner, so compact for travelling, focal range... just a little bit not good in lowlight and not really sharp.
Very nice summary, i used this lens on so many occasions and I'm always surprised of the results it delivers. Plus it is small and light, and covers a versatile focal length for many everyday life situations.
Exactly! And on top of that you forgot to mention that it is optically stabilized (OSS) 🙉 that feature does not come with a loooot of more expensive lenses. And they managed to built it in such small lens. Incredible 💪
Great video! I photograph cars as a hobby, sometimes including the interior. I still use the kit lens at 16mm f3.5 with a polariser for the interior and it works great! Just enough bokeh and separation for that use case.
Thank you for this video! I want to learn photography so I just got an A6000 with both kit lens and I am discouraged by the results so thank you for the motivation to keep trying.
The kit lens can be very discouraging. Get a Sigma prime lens, 30mm or 56mm f1.4. The beautiful bokeh and sharp images will take your photos to next level 💪
@@TomsJurjaks That is part of why I'm discouraged. I'm new to this so the camera + kit lens was already a considerable investment for me and I am not ready to buy new lens yet (but I would love better low light performance).
@@gamesbymanuel and a very "fast" lens (meaning the one with a wide aperture like f1.4 or f1.8) will help you with low light. But yes, you are right, photography is not a cheap hobby and actually those 2 Sigma lenses I mentioned are considered "cheap" compared to other lenses. Nevertheless, don't let the lack of cash stop you. Do your best and squeeze out the maximum from the gear you have. This is what my channel is about - how to get the most of what you have and work with low budget. You can still make quite good photos as you have seen in this video even with a kit lens. I would have much better photos if I would be out in nature (since I mostly do landscape photography), so do master the craft of photography first and only then think about the upgrade of your lenses. Good luck man!
I agree more or less with you on this. Nowadays I hardly use this lens, maybe sometimes for convenience. It has suited me well during traveling, because it is good indeed for casual landscape etc shots. Cool vid, I definitely wanna see more of ice-cold Copenhagen, so how about an extended tour or more?
Yeah its cool how small it is and even. comes with OSS, but if you wanna get more out of it, not sure if its the best. I will be, however testing out a bit more for landscapes maybe. And yesterday I recorded a bit of POV street photography with the a6000 and 85mm f1.8 of icy Copenhagen, now just need to get around of editing that vid 🙌
love the whole copenhagen vibe! Wish there was snow in dubai lol. Also, got the A6000 this week and looking forward to making the best of it. Cheers. D
for on the fly video , surely its pretty good. Auto focus and stabalizer, for a super cheap lens. you have to pay a lot more for this in other lenses . and pretty wide too , for vlogging etc. suppose as long as ya stay away from low light
the 16-50mm can vary in quality from lens to lens. I have several of them 2 Thai made are really good, the 3 others I have are awful. I use the so-so ones when I shoot in hostile weather.
Yeah I also really love it! I did 2 reviews actually 😂 check them here: th-cam.com/video/HGnXesBZTjk/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/UExwI91-NmM/w-d-xo.html
Did you use the 18-105? I was thinking to get the a6000 + 18-105, specially for travel, so I thought could be a good lens for everything (2 lens max, but one would be better), any recommendation for this?
Hey Renato, I've never used the 18-105 but I can highly recommend it. Its perfect for your needs. It goes wide enough on the wide end and that 105mm is gonna be legit on a crop sensor camera like a6000, you gonna get ton of reach. Ive heard only good things about it. Get the 18-105 and then IF needed, secondary one could be Sigma 30mm or 56mm f1.4 for portrait or detail photos with a perfect bokeh. 🔥
@@TomsJurjaks thanks so much! Yeah, as second lens I was thinking between 35 or 50 1.8, as is a bit cheaper than 1.4, I watched your video about 85 1.8 and loved the pics, I just don't know if the 50 1.8 have a similar quality but less zoom only
@@RenatoTrentinYT I would suggest you to check Sigma instead of Sony for the prime lens. I don't know the price difference but I have feeling that with Sigma you get sharper glass, f1.4 and similar price? The 85mm f1.8 that I used is a beast but please keep in mind that its a full frame lens so on Sony a6000 its about 135mm which is awesome focal length but not too versatile. So if you only wanna get one prime, get something more used like 30 or 50-56mm.
@@TomsJurjaks yeah, I mean sigma when I said sony, my mistake haha good point, 85 with a crop camera is not the same as a full frame, I think I'll get the 50mm 1.8 anyway, is a good lens to use together with the 18-105, and have a good price. Many thanks!
Hey Gaston. Sony 85mm lens is absolutely amazing! But it is also meant for totally different things like portraits etc. If you need something like that - go for it. Alternatively, you can also check Sigma 56mm f1.4 or 30mm f1.4 for a wider view.
What camera and lens did you film this video with? Love how you listed the equipment in the corner of the screen with one of your other A6000 videos. Thanks in advance :)
Hey Olivia, thanks for your comment! It was shot with Sony a6400. Lens used in slow motion b-rolls was Sony 85mm f1.8 but when I talk, there I used Sigma 16mm f1.4. That actually is quite popular request to show camera/lens used, I might bring it back if you guys like it 😇🙌
I use both the a6000 and the a6400 and let me tell you - the 4K for the a6400 is exceptional. I was thinking about getting also the A7IV (when it comes out) but to be honest, I am so pleasantly surprised with the a6400 that I don't feel too excited to get the A7IV anymore. Its an awesome little beast! @@kharismaghana
@@TomsJurjaks Wow, this adds to my sense of owning it and how about photography? Most people describe the a6400 as only about videography, 4k, and a flip screen only hahaha
Its great for photos and I use it 50/50 for photos/videos. They talk a lot about it because it excels in videography, however photos come out great (and to be honest, photos come out great no matter which Sony Alpha camera you choose, even the a6000) so no worries in that regard my friend 😇 @@kharismaghana
Hey Hayta! I would love to answer your question, but it is too broad. You need to narrow it down - what is the use case, do you need it for photos or videos, if photos, what kind, do you want zoom lens or prime lens etc etc
Hey Brenda! The question is - why do you wanna change your camera? Sure a6000 has lot better sensor (more megapixels), much better AutoFocus as well as slow motion video capability and lots of other features so it is worth the upgrade. You can also use a loooot of lenses for Sony. 🙌
@@TomsJurjaks thanks for the reply 💜 my camera is not focusing properly, it's too big and the quality in some environments (like the beach) is not that good. I've been using nikon d3100 since 2013 I think. I'm traveling to Poland and I wanted a smaller camera with better quality, but my budget is low 🙃
@@TomsJurjaks Hi again, I'm sorry to bother again but if you don't mind, between Sony a6000 16-50mm and fujifilm x a5 xc 15-45mm, which one would you prefer?
Hey @@tiliatae I would prefer Sony, but simply because I am used to it and it has waaay more lenses to choose from. But both cameras are good and you won't feel much difference when taking photos.
Yes my friend. You can still get it. Watch my other video about it being discontinued. You can still find it in some stores before they run out of stock or also good option is to get a used one.
Sometimes I doubt whether the photo shown here are actually taken with a kit lens. I have a sonya6000 with kit lens 16-50mm F3.5-F5.6. Try using them to take a lot of photo with different setting, different time of the day, try using BW, using Landscape mode, standard, Seipa, neurtral, Potriat, etc etc, play around with all the button you have.... try creating different mood etc etc.. Wonder if you can share those setting in the video that you took with Kit lens? Wondering the photo posted are flesh from oven without editing?
Hi Rchenable, yes all the photos are taken with this lens. Check my other video "POV Landscape Photography with Sony a6000 vs a6400". There are all the settings and raw files included. You can inspect each picture to see with which camera/lens its taken :) and yes it is possible to take good pictures with this lens.
@@TomsJurjaks @Toms Jurjaks thanks for the reply n will surely check out your other video. Then a good photographer must have a good eye to see what mood he want to create n then use the correct setting. One more question if I may asked... In a6000, I tried using neutral or sunset, BW... Do we just usually set to standard or neutral?
I personally have never used those settings like BW, Landscape, Sepia etc because I think they are very limiting. I believe this video will be a big eye opener for you: th-cam.com/video/2bNcA6wEfUA/w-d-xo.html When I switched to RAW it opened a new world for me and almost unlimited possibilities for creativity. When you shoot RAW you can make the picture to look what ever you want it to look like with Lightroom. I think this is why you are having a hard time getting pictures you want (or as you see in my video).
I have recently bought a6000 and want to add prime lens to it. But I am confused between sigma 30mm 1.4 and sony 35mm 1.8. Can anyone give me suggestions 🙏🙏😊
Hey Suraj, congrats on your new camera 🔥 Sigma has one of the sharpest lenses there is. I personally also want to get it or the Sigma 56mm f1.4. I think its also a bit cheaper than Sony, no? Anyways, whatever you choose - they both will amazing lenses 🔥
Really nice and helpful video, Toms! Im about to make a trip in Europe this January and i was really concerned if the kit lens could work for decent landscapes shots and definitively this would work. i I only Just bringing wth me a Sigma 30mm and the kit lens and will save for a Sigma 16mm for later next year since this video showed me that it is not a must. Thanks and greetings from México! Hope one day i can visit your beautiful country!
Hey Mike, such nice comment. Thanks! And yes you are right. For landscapes and architecture you should be totally fine. You will see bit softer results comparing to premium lenses but I think the Sigma 30 really compliments your setup for sharp, detailed shots. Good luck in your travels. Saludos amigo!
Monojit, Sigma 56mm is an absolutely amazing lens for portraits. I would choose that million times over 16mm. The Sigma 16mm is for other purposes - perfect for videos, also great for closeups and full body portraits. You can check out my review on that lens where I use it the most.
Great video but I noticed with the sigma 16mm you were really happy and enthusiastic; here it felt you were trying hard to say something positive about the lens! Perhaps I’m overreacting...? :P
Hey James, maybe you are right haha dunno, Sigma is incomparably better, however this lens is quite good for photos but nothing outstanding. I use it so little and maybe that is why I am not too enthusiastic about it 😁
hello toms, im watching all your videos nearly since yesterday but still not sure with the lens as I will be doing indoor product photography its not that do not wanna spend money but I won't be doing mush outdoor like you for sigma you tested was fantastic but im like that really what I need ? I will pro lighting in studio so I really need your help if you do not mind. thank you
Hey Fatih, it sounds like you have a very controlled environment which makes lens' job easier. If you have pro lightning and a tripod then you don't need fancy lens. To be honest, the kit lens would even be good enough. The only exception is if you really need shallow depth of field, then a prime lens would be better but for product photography, I don't see a reason why would you need shallow depth of field. Why don't you try working with your kit lens?
@@TomsJurjaks thanks for the reply, ok let me be more clear I have not buy the camera yet so waiting my studio finish there reason I’m in between that if I buy kit I will miss lots of other nice lenses. Kit lens £500 and body £340 I can top up and get very nice lens so i need a lens that will do fantastic indoor product photography and also some leisure outdoor to play when my free time so hope you can help and thank you been patient 👍👍
You can use "Warp Stabilizer" effect in Premiere Pro, but its not the best because sometimes it can have weird effect on the video. Alternately, you can get a lens with OSS
Movo VXR10 with Zoom H1 sound recorder (since a6000 doesn't have mic port). Check it here how I use it th-cam.com/video/BMqSX0GAtrQ/w-d-xo.html P.S. Links to these products are in description of this video.
No Andrew. When someone says "50mm" - they mean a fixed focal length lens (also known as prime lens). Popular from prime lens is 50mm f1.8. The 16-50 or 18-55 (depending on brand) is a zoom lens.
Its not the best because of several reasons: 1) It does not have constant aperture, which means you will need to adjust the light if you zoom in / out; 2) It does not have a filter thread, it means you can't put on a ND filter and can't achieve cinematic look by applying 180 degree rule; 3) As soon as you zoom in a bit, the f-stop will be f5.6 which is quite poor for wide angle as object will not stand out and everything will be in focus. On a plus side, it has OSS which is nice. Don't get me wrong, you CAN use it for videos, but I would always choose any other lens than this for videos. For photos it is great tho.
What do you think of this lens?
I think it still good, i used it for this video
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It was my first lens that I got with my 6k, I still use it today for landscapes and buildings - I used it in some Interview, the results were okay, but I'm also not a videographer- That being said, thanks for sharing your thoughts on it !
@@LordKommissar yeah mate for videos this lens really is not the best but I agree that you can squeeze out quite a lot from photos. Cheers 🤟
I am still using kit lens for architecture and wedding photography.
Thats great to hear@@fajareureka4103 nothing wrong with the kit lens for photography 👌
This combo is sooo underated. I work in video and photography and I see too many people talk down to these body and lens combination. I think that for average user this is more than enough if you use it right, or even if you leave it on Auto mode. Great video! Likes and respect from Vietnam. Subscribed. Happy shooting!
Right? Especially the body is freaking amazing. I am having more and more fun using it, especially with the prime lenses 🙌 and I couldnt agree with you more Thong - most users (especially photographers) would be perfectly capable capturing amazing shots with this lens. And thanks for your sub mate, much appreciated. Vietnam is a lovely country (it was the last country I visited just before pandemic) Be safe out there 🇻🇳
I saw this vid and instantly subscribed! I'm on a marathon of watching your vids 😂 ! Thank you for sharing the good stuffs
Hey Madiha, thank you so much for the compliment 🙌 people like you make my day 😇 Enjoy the videos
No doubt there's better quality lenses, but I always go back to this lens because of it's size and versatility, not that I have many lenses anyway. I have a long zoom lens, a manual focus wide angle lens, and a a few older lenses from a film camera I can attach with an adapter that include a macro lens and a 50mm lens. But a majority of the pictures I take are when I go hiking or am otherwise out and about. Most of the time I want a wider angle lens for most shots I take, but my dedicated wide lens is heavier and not convenient since it's manual focus. I also want to zoom in on some things sometimes so using the wide angle lens only doesn't work. Carrying around the zoom lens definitely wouldn't work. I enjoy taking pictures for fun and try not to sink a ton of money into it, so the kit lens is my most often go to. As I've heard said before, the best camera is the one you have with you. Anything too heavy to carry around on a hike just isn't going to be used. I've taken some pretty nice shots with the kit lens over the years as I've traveled around US national parks and other scenic places.
Im still using this lens and its good for photography. Awesome Shots bro!
Yeah for photos its totally good lens. Thanks mate 🙌
Now i use a6500 + 16-55/2.8. But in the past, my camera was a6000 + this lens kit. It always be the good combo for beginner, so compact for travelling, focal range... just a little bit not good in lowlight and not really sharp.
Exactly. I also think its perfect for beginners to understand photography. Another cool feature it has is the OSS. Rear thing for such a cheap lens.
Actually in good light is quite good ! I've got some amazing shots with it, I use it mostly when I want to shoot at a wide angle.
I totally agree with you Cristian. I took it to do some landscapes and was surprised how well it help up to my Zeiss 16-35 F4.
Thanks for TH-cam’s algorithm I stumbled in this guide. Straight forward and no extra information for my beginner brain cells to understand.
Haha and I am thankful to Algorithm for bring you to my channel! Thanks mate 💪
@@TomsJurjaks No, Thank you buddy! Now, I appreciate my stock lens more.
It's compact and lite. Always my go-to combinations for short trip.
Its true. And quality is also good. The only thing it could have better is faster aperture.
i love watching your videos as they are the most informative and the way you speak is amazing! such a soft voice :-)
Thank you Maheen! Very much appreciate your support :)
Very nice summary, i used this lens on so many occasions and I'm always surprised of the results it delivers. Plus it is small and light, and covers a versatile focal length for many everyday life situations.
Exactly! And on top of that you forgot to mention that it is optically stabilized (OSS) 🙉 that feature does not come with a loooot of more expensive lenses. And they managed to built it in such small lens. Incredible 💪
Just love your videos! I was in Copenhagen yrs ago on holiday...beautiful place 😊
Thank you my friend! Yeah Copenhagen is absolutely stunning. Can't wait to go back there.
Great video! I photograph cars as a hobby, sometimes including the interior. I still use the kit lens at 16mm f3.5 with a polariser for the interior and it works great! Just enough bokeh and separation for that use case.
Hey! Thanks a lot! Yeah at 16mm it is pretty decent. Glad you are enjoying it 👌
Thank you for this video! I want to learn photography so I just got an A6000 with both kit lens and I am discouraged by the results so thank you for the motivation to keep trying.
The kit lens can be very discouraging. Get a Sigma prime lens, 30mm or 56mm f1.4. The beautiful bokeh and sharp images will take your photos to next level 💪
@@TomsJurjaks That is part of why I'm discouraged. I'm new to this so the camera + kit lens was already a considerable investment for me and I am not ready to buy new lens yet (but I would love better low light performance).
@@gamesbymanuel and a very "fast" lens (meaning the one with a wide aperture like f1.4 or f1.8) will help you with low light. But yes, you are right, photography is not a cheap hobby and actually those 2 Sigma lenses I mentioned are considered "cheap" compared to other lenses. Nevertheless, don't let the lack of cash stop you. Do your best and squeeze out the maximum from the gear you have. This is what my channel is about - how to get the most of what you have and work with low budget. You can still make quite good photos as you have seen in this video even with a kit lens. I would have much better photos if I would be out in nature (since I mostly do landscape photography), so do master the craft of photography first and only then think about the upgrade of your lenses. Good luck man!
@@TomsJurjaks Thank you, man!
@@TomsJurjaks Hi what is the difference with dc D version instead of DC DN version, thank
Thanks a lot for this videos about Sony a6000, it helped me a lot 🙏🏼❤️
Keep going!
Happy to hear that! Thanks for your support Celeste 🙌
Those portraits are cool
Cheers my friend!
Im not professional, so this lens is good enough for me. Thanks man
I agree more or less with you on this. Nowadays I hardly use this lens, maybe sometimes for convenience. It has suited me well during traveling, because it is good indeed for casual landscape etc shots. Cool vid, I definitely wanna see more of ice-cold Copenhagen, so how about an extended tour or more?
Yeah its cool how small it is and even. comes with OSS, but if you wanna get more out of it, not sure if its the best. I will be, however testing out a bit more for landscapes maybe. And yesterday I recorded a bit of POV street photography with the a6000 and 85mm f1.8 of icy Copenhagen, now just need to get around of editing that vid 🙌
love the whole copenhagen vibe! Wish there was snow in dubai lol. Also, got the A6000 this week and looking forward to making the best of it. Cheers. D
I can't wait to go back and shoot more videos there! Good luck with your new a6000
for on the fly video , surely its pretty good. Auto focus and stabalizer, for a super cheap lens. you have to pay a lot more for this in other lenses . and pretty wide too , for vlogging etc. suppose as long as ya stay away from low light
the 16-50mm can vary in quality from lens to lens. I have several of them 2 Thai made are really good, the 3 others I have are awful. I use the so-so ones when I shoot in hostile weather.
I'm using the same Lowepro bag! I love it so far! Have you done a review of it yet?
Yeah I also really love it! I did 2 reviews actually 😂 check them here: th-cam.com/video/HGnXesBZTjk/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/UExwI91-NmM/w-d-xo.html
There is a lot of quality in your videos, new subscriber :)
Thanks for subbing Isaí, means a lot! Cheers mate 💪
Did you use the 18-105? I was thinking to get the a6000 + 18-105, specially for travel, so I thought could be a good lens for everything (2 lens max, but one would be better), any recommendation for this?
Hey Renato, I've never used the 18-105 but I can highly recommend it. Its perfect for your needs. It goes wide enough on the wide end and that 105mm is gonna be legit on a crop sensor camera like a6000, you gonna get ton of reach. Ive heard only good things about it.
Get the 18-105 and then IF needed, secondary one could be Sigma 30mm or 56mm f1.4 for portrait or detail photos with a perfect bokeh. 🔥
@@TomsJurjaks thanks so much! Yeah, as second lens I was thinking between 35 or 50 1.8, as is a bit cheaper than 1.4, I watched your video about 85 1.8 and loved the pics, I just don't know if the 50 1.8 have a similar quality but less zoom only
@@RenatoTrentinYT I would suggest you to check Sigma instead of Sony for the prime lens. I don't know the price difference but I have feeling that with Sigma you get sharper glass, f1.4 and similar price?
The 85mm f1.8 that I used is a beast but please keep in mind that its a full frame lens so on Sony a6000 its about 135mm which is awesome focal length but not too versatile. So if you only wanna get one prime, get something more used like 30 or 50-56mm.
@@TomsJurjaks yeah, I mean sigma when I said sony, my mistake haha good point, 85 with a crop camera is not the same as a full frame, I think I'll get the 50mm 1.8 anyway, is a good lens to use together with the 18-105, and have a good price. Many thanks!
Im use this combo full time 😄
I have this lenses and I'm not happy with the results, do you think I should upgrade it by a Sony 85mm f1.8 Prime lenses?
Thanks!
Hey Gaston. Sony 85mm lens is absolutely amazing! But it is also meant for totally different things like portraits etc. If you need something like that - go for it. Alternatively, you can also check Sigma 56mm f1.4 or 30mm f1.4 for a wider view.
What lens do you suggest for this camera for portraits and concert photography?
I believe that the camera can do anything if behind the lens there's a good photographer
You are very right Lucia 🙏
What camera and lens did you film this video with? Love how you listed the equipment in the corner of the screen with one of your other A6000 videos. Thanks in advance :)
Hey Olivia, thanks for your comment! It was shot with Sony a6400. Lens used in slow motion b-rolls was Sony 85mm f1.8 but when I talk, there I used Sigma 16mm f1.4.
That actually is quite popular request to show camera/lens used, I might bring it back if you guys like it 😇🙌
@@TomsJurjaks Hey Tom, its cool. What do you think about 6400? I wanna buy it for new gun
I use both the a6000 and the a6400 and let me tell you - the 4K for the a6400 is exceptional. I was thinking about getting also the A7IV (when it comes out) but to be honest, I am so pleasantly surprised with the a6400 that I don't feel too excited to get the A7IV anymore. Its an awesome little beast!
@@kharismaghana
@@TomsJurjaks Wow, this adds to my sense of owning it and how about photography? Most people describe the a6400 as only about videography, 4k, and a flip screen only hahaha
Its great for photos and I use it 50/50 for photos/videos. They talk a lot about it because it excels in videography, however photos come out great (and to be honest, photos come out great no matter which Sony Alpha camera you choose, even the a6000) so no worries in that regard my friend 😇 @@kharismaghana
Which lens do you recommend for portrait photography (a6400)
Try one of Sigma lenses. Something like Sigma 56mm f1.4 would be perfect for portraits 🔥👌
Can you show us in a video how to use the camera in landscapes with that angular lens. Please
Sure, when I get to travel to place with beautiful landscapes, I will make that video :)
Hi there , just wanna ask you . Which lens is the best with the average cost ?
Hey Hayta! I would love to answer your question, but it is too broad. You need to narrow it down - what is the use case, do you need it for photos or videos, if photos, what kind, do you want zoom lens or prime lens etc etc
can you show more examples of this lens when you get a chance?something like a POV street photography video. Thanks
I honestly don't use it that much but wanted to see what it can do. Maybe I will test it out in one of my future videos. Thanks for suggestion bro 🙌
@@TomsJurjaks but it could be fun to see a pov street photography video with you
I made one yesterday with Sony a6000 and 85mm f1.8 🙉 You guys are reading my mind 😂 I will see when I edit and upload it here, but stay tuned 🤟
What is the name of the song? I like it :)
Its from UNLUCKY - here is the link th-cam.com/video/A13zNv99FsI/w-d-xo.html
Heyy!! I have a nikon d3100, I'm thinking about buying a6000. Do you think it's a good idea or should I stick to my nikon? I can't decide 😭
Hey Brenda! The question is - why do you wanna change your camera? Sure a6000 has lot better sensor (more megapixels), much better AutoFocus as well as slow motion video capability and lots of other features so it is worth the upgrade. You can also use a loooot of lenses for Sony. 🙌
@@TomsJurjaks thanks for the reply 💜 my camera is not focusing properly, it's too big and the quality in some environments (like the beach) is not that good. I've been using nikon d3100 since 2013 I think. I'm traveling to Poland and I wanted a smaller camera with better quality, but my budget is low 🙃
Then a6000 might really be a great options for you@@tiliatae go for it 💪
@@TomsJurjaks Hi again, I'm sorry to bother again but if you don't mind, between Sony a6000 16-50mm and fujifilm x a5 xc 15-45mm, which one would you prefer?
Hey @@tiliatae I would prefer Sony, but simply because I am used to it and it has waaay more lenses to choose from. But both cameras are good and you won't feel much difference when taking photos.
How about Sony A6000 with 55-210mm Kit Lens? Please!
Hey brother, can I still get the camera from Sony? Heard it was discontinued🙁
Yes my friend. You can still get it. Watch my other video about it being discontinued. You can still find it in some stores before they run out of stock or also good option is to get a used one.
@@TomsJurjaks Thanks a lot mate... Be Safe
Sometimes I doubt whether the photo shown here are actually taken with a kit lens. I have a sonya6000 with kit lens 16-50mm F3.5-F5.6. Try using them to take a lot of photo with different setting, different time of the day, try using BW, using Landscape mode, standard, Seipa, neurtral, Potriat, etc etc, play around with all the button you have.... try creating different mood etc etc.. Wonder if you can share those setting in the video that you took with Kit lens? Wondering the photo posted are flesh from oven without editing?
Hi Rchenable, yes all the photos are taken with this lens. Check my other video "POV Landscape Photography with Sony a6000 vs a6400". There are all the settings and raw files included. You can inspect each picture to see with which camera/lens its taken :) and yes it is possible to take good pictures with this lens.
@@TomsJurjaks @Toms Jurjaks thanks for the reply n will surely check out your other video. Then a good photographer must have a good eye to see what mood he want to create n then use the correct setting. One more question if I may asked... In a6000, I tried using neutral or sunset, BW... Do we just usually set to standard or neutral?
I personally have never used those settings like BW, Landscape, Sepia etc because I think they are very limiting. I believe this video will be a big eye opener for you: th-cam.com/video/2bNcA6wEfUA/w-d-xo.html
When I switched to RAW it opened a new world for me and almost unlimited possibilities for creativity. When you shoot RAW you can make the picture to look what ever you want it to look like with Lightroom. I think this is why you are having a hard time getting pictures you want (or as you see in my video).
Thanks for the tips
Im glad this video was helpful Ana 🙌
Hii bro , i am from India thanks for sharing good stuff bro 😘😘 love from India
Thanks for watching buddy! All the best!
I dont know which is the example of a6000 shoot, maybe u can give some little text in ur video?
All of the pictures taken in this video are 100% from Sony a6000 + kit lens.
I have recently bought a6000 and want to add prime lens to it. But I am confused between sigma 30mm 1.4 and sony 35mm 1.8. Can anyone give me suggestions 🙏🙏😊
Hey Suraj, congrats on your new camera 🔥 Sigma has one of the sharpest lenses there is. I personally also want to get it or the Sigma 56mm f1.4. I think its also a bit cheaper than Sony, no? Anyways, whatever you choose - they both will amazing lenses 🔥
Really nice and helpful video, Toms! Im about to make a trip in Europe this January and i was really concerned if the kit lens could work for decent landscapes shots and definitively this would work. i I only Just bringing wth me a Sigma 30mm and the kit lens and will save for a Sigma 16mm for later next year since this video showed me that it is not a must. Thanks and greetings from México! Hope one day i can visit your beautiful country!
Hey Mike, such nice comment. Thanks! And yes you are right. For landscapes and architecture you should be totally fine. You will see bit softer results comparing to premium lenses but I think the Sigma 30 really compliments your setup for sharp, detailed shots.
Good luck in your travels. Saludos amigo!
but why is bokeh so important ? if you can easy do in lightroom .
Can I use Sigma 56mm as portrait lens?
Also make a comparison video with Sigma 16mm and 56mm f.14? Where to use 56mm and 16mm. ❤️
Monojit, Sigma 56mm is an absolutely amazing lens for portraits. I would choose that million times over 16mm. The Sigma 16mm is for other purposes - perfect for videos, also great for closeups and full body portraits. You can check out my review on that lens where I use it the most.
@@TomsJurjaks thanks a lot 😘
What lens for action/sports photography???
Great video but I noticed with the sigma 16mm you were really happy and enthusiastic; here it felt you were trying hard to say something positive about the lens! Perhaps I’m overreacting...? :P
Hey James, maybe you are right haha dunno, Sigma is incomparably better, however this lens is quite good for photos but nothing outstanding. I use it so little and maybe that is why I am not too enthusiastic about it 😁
The Video I Waited for
Hey Chandika, I hope it was helpful! 🙌
hello toms, im watching all your videos nearly since yesterday but still not sure with the lens as I will be doing indoor product photography its not that do not wanna spend money but I won't be doing mush outdoor like you for sigma you tested was fantastic but im like that really what I need ? I will pro lighting in studio so I really need your help if you do not mind. thank you
Hey Fatih, it sounds like you have a very controlled environment which makes lens' job easier. If you have pro lightning and a tripod then you don't need fancy lens. To be honest, the kit lens would even be good enough. The only exception is if you really need shallow depth of field, then a prime lens would be better but for product photography, I don't see a reason why would you need shallow depth of field. Why don't you try working with your kit lens?
@@TomsJurjaks thanks for the reply, ok let me be more clear I have not buy the camera yet so waiting my studio finish there reason I’m in between that if I buy kit I will miss lots of other nice lenses. Kit lens £500 and body £340 I can top up and get very nice lens so i need a lens that will do fantastic indoor product photography and also some leisure outdoor to play when my free time so hope you can help and thank you been patient 👍👍
Great video, as usual!
Thanks a lot Ruslan 🤘
I do marathon on your video rn
If you would know how happy it makes me 🙏
For street photography, Auto Mode or Manual Mode
Aperture Priority mode for me. Never fully automatic mode.
How can we stable our video with prime lens 50 mm or any other prime lens without gimble or tripod
You can use "Warp Stabilizer" effect in Premiere Pro, but its not the best because sometimes it can have weird effect on the video. Alternately, you can get a lens with OSS
@@TomsJurjaks thanks for information
What is your microphone for Sony a6000
Movo VXR10 with Zoom H1 sound recorder (since a6000 doesn't have mic port). Check it here how I use it th-cam.com/video/BMqSX0GAtrQ/w-d-xo.html
P.S. Links to these products are in description of this video.
@@TomsJurjaks thanks man 🙂👍
Hii , did sony a6000 is good for photography
It is excellent! Check out my other videos and see for yourself what can it do. Also check my Instagram
Great video as usual. Hoping for more ppl to notice and subscribe this channel in 2021. Road to 10k subs 😆👏
Thanks a lot Afnan! Haha well I need a miracle to get to 10k in 2021 😁 but if I can help 1 person with my videos - Im already happy 🙌
Does 50mm and 18-55 is not the same lenses?
No Andrew. When someone says "50mm" - they mean a fixed focal length lens (also known as prime lens). Popular from prime lens is 50mm f1.8. The 16-50 or 18-55 (depending on brand) is a zoom lens.
50mm is good for portrait photographs and videos?
50mm prime lens, yes. But kit lens at 50mm not so much
Canon 200 mark 2 or sony a6000. Which of the following has the highest pic density?
Not happy with low light performance. Outdoor shooting it is ok.
I can understand. Its not a prime lens.
Great video! As always, - clearly and clearly, even to the Russian)))))
Great to know that my friend 😁🙌
Would the kit lens be qny good for animals? Specifically, pictures of cats
It will be okay (not great). If you have a camera that has Animal Eye AF it will be better.
I shot some photo's using this lens if you like i can send it to you...
Gautamfrayne@gmail.com send me
Good information... Ever shoot with vintage lenses on the a6000?
Yes Robert, with the Russian Helios and Jupiter. Works pretty well. I love the bokeh on them 👌
this lens still worth it until now for me
😁
It does its job I guess :D
living legends of a6000 user,,,
You are too kind! Thank you my friend 🙏
Bro, tell me about a6100😄
Its amazing camera 😁
good
Why not for video?
Its not the best because of several reasons:
1) It does not have constant aperture, which means you will need to adjust the light if you zoom in / out;
2) It does not have a filter thread, it means you can't put on a ND filter and can't achieve cinematic look by applying 180 degree rule;
3) As soon as you zoom in a bit, the f-stop will be f5.6 which is quite poor for wide angle as object will not stand out and everything will be in focus.
On a plus side, it has OSS which is nice. Don't get me wrong, you CAN use it for videos, but I would always choose any other lens than this for videos. For photos it is great tho.
@@TomsJurjaks Dude, thanks for the in-depth reply!
@@TomsJurjaks Do you recommend if Sigma 56mm f1.4 be good enough for videos?
100% yes @@prakharyadav11 it is amazing lens and I personally can't wait to get it!
Nice video bro, but why so serious :D
I used all my laughs at the very beginning of the video 😅
@@TomsJurjaks hahaha :D
You look like Bryce from 13 reasons why😉
Haha really? 😀 Need to watch that show 😀
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