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Lenses

Glass that shapes the look, primes and zooms for video work. Picked in three levels so you can start where your budget is.

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Solid, popular, easy on the budget

SonyStart here

Sony FE 50mm f/1.8

Budget nifty-fifty for portraits and interview B-roll.

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CanonStart here

Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM

Inexpensive, bright prime for Canon RF cameras.

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ViltroxStart here

Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 (Sony E)

Budget portrait prime with a fast aperture for APS-C.

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Step up

More capability for working creators

SigmaStep up

Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN (Sony E)

Wide, fast lens made for APS-C vlogging and tight rooms.

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SigmaStep up

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN (Sony E)

Sharp, fast standard lens for APS-C. A favorite for interviews.

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TamronStep up

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Sony E)

Affordable f/2.8 zoom for events, interviews and studio work.

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SonyStep up

Sony FE 85mm f/1.8

Classic portrait lens. Flattering and compact.

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SonyStep up

Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G

Constant-aperture standard zoom for APS-C Sony cameras.

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SonyStep up

Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G

Wide-to-standard zoom that covers a lot of ground for solo shooters.

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Pro

Studio and broadcast grade

SonyPro

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

The pro standard zoom: sharp, fast and light for its class.

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