JUST SPENT 850.00 ON A 10-18MM LENS(SONY)

[BantuKnotz99]

I have a sony a6500 and I dont know if I made the right decision to get this lens. I have 3 days to take it back. Did I get a all around lens? Or do I need better.


I already have a nifty 50mm which is great.


But i was wondering could I have bought 3 lens for the cost of the 10-18mm

 

[radio rahiem]

great for landscapes and group portraits.
but at that price, looks to third party brand like sigma or tamron for an equivalent focal length for a fraction of the price

edit:
Essential - The Official Photography Thread

 

[Stir Fry]

Good glass costs money. If that's a focal range you tend to shoot at then it's fine. It looks like you could have got a 16-70 for roughly the same price though. Different needs dictate different lenses, why exactly did you choose it?

 

[BantuKnotz99]

Good glass costs money. If that's a focal range you tend to shoot at then it's fine. It looks like you could have got a 16-70 for roughly the same price though. Different needs dictate different lenses, why exactly did you choose it?

I have a vlogging channel. I need a lens that takes sharp portraits (my 50mm does a great job) but I also need a sharp lens for when I do podcast with my co worker (we need close ups but not too close)

And also a nice all around lens that will bring out the best in ny camera in low light settings as well

 

[BantuKnotz99]

great for landscapes and group portraits.
but at that price, looks to third party brand like sigma or tamron for an equivalent focal length for a fraction of the price

edit:
Essential - The Official Photography Thread

I knew I shouldve did more research. What lens could i get with 850.00, do you think more than 2

 

[Uitomy]

I think you would’ve been better off with a 35mm. Since a 6500 is aps-c it’s more like 50mm on your camera (your 50mm is like 70ishmm)
A 16-70 like someone above said would also be a good choice
You could get 2 lenses for like 850-900 but you’d be better off paying for one quality lens still, when it comes to visual art if you can get quality do it.

 

[Stir Fry]

For video you don't need good glass, but for photos don't try and cheap out on it.

 

[BantuKnotz99]

I think you would’ve been better off with a 35mm. Since a 6500 is aps-c it’s more like 50mm on your camera (your 50mm is like 70ishmm)
A 16-70 like someone above said would also be a good choice
You could get 2 lenses for like 850-900 but you’d be better off paying for one quality lens still, when it comes to visual art if you can get quality do it.

So I'm essentially good with the 50mm

When I return(I've made my mind up) what lens would hold me down all around

 

[BantuKnotz99]

For video you don't need good glass, but for photos don't try and cheap out on it.

So what would you suggest

 

[Stir Fry]

So what would you suggest

I'm not familiar with sony's line up but that 16-70 looks pretty good as an all around lens