{"id":9680,"date":"2014-03-21T08:00:18","date_gmt":"2014-03-21T12:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/basicallybeyondbasic.com\/?p=9680"},"modified":"2023-08-13T16:19:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-13T20:19:19","slug":"choosing-a-new-lens-for-my-sony-nex-mirrorless-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/2014\/03\/21\/choosing-a-new-lens-for-my-sony-nex-mirrorless-camera\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a New Lens for my Sony NEX Mirrorless Camera"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Exactly two summers ago, I took my first steps into the world of digital photography when I decided to buy myself a better camera.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9682 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/esone-1024x887.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"705\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1024,height=887,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/esone.jpg 1024w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300,height=260,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/esone.jpg 300w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=666,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/esone.jpg 768w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1536,height=1331,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/esone.jpg 1536w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=2048,height=1775,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/esone.jpg 2048w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=290,height=251,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/esone.jpg 290w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=407,height=353,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/esone.jpg 407w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=800,height=693,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/esone.jpg 800w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=512,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/esone.jpg 512w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1220,height=1057,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/esone.jpg 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the time, I was still working with very basic equipment: I had a standard point-and-shoot camera by Kodak and an iPhone with no memory left to take another\u00a0photo. Looking to step up my photography,\u00a0I started considering upgrades.<\/p>\n<p>I started teaching myself all about more sophisticated cameras. I had to learn what to look for &#8211; what things meant.<\/p>\n<p>So what was ISO?<br \/>\nWhen exactly would I\u00a0need a larger aperture?<br \/>\nWhat did one shutter speed do that another one couldn&#8217;t?<\/p>\n<p>It wasn&#8217;t long before I found myself making my first big decision. Was I going to buy a typical full-body DSLR or one of the newer compact mirrorless system cameras? Two years ago, these cameras were often called MILCs or mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. In 2014, I&#8217;m really not sure what we call them. &#8220;Mirrorless cameras&#8221; would be my best guess.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9697\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9697\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9697 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/6894159521_14882568da_z.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=640,height=478,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/6894159521_14882568da_z.jpg 640w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300,height=224,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/6894159521_14882568da_z.jpg 300w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=290,height=217,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/6894159521_14882568da_z.jpg 290w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=407,height=304,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/6894159521_14882568da_z.jpg 407w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=512,height=382,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/6894159521_14882568da_z.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Comparing my options.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I knew I&#8217;d find a better selection of lenses if I bought a DSLR but every website was making claims about DSLRs becoming ancient technology of the past. There was no need for bulky DSLRs when mirrorless cameras were a fraction of the size and still contained the same size sensor capable of producing beautiful photographs.<\/p>\n<p>I decided to go mirrorless.<br \/>\nI saved up money and bought myself the Sony NEX-F3.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-9680 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/2014\/03\/21\/choosing-a-new-lens-for-my-sony-nex-mirrorless-camera\/71dzzgm9cyl-_sl1000_\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"644\" height=\"415\" src=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=644,height=415,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/71dzzgm9cyl-_sl1000_.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-9695\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=644,height=415,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/71dzzgm9cyl-_sl1000_.jpg 644w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300,height=193,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/71dzzgm9cyl-_sl1000_.jpg 300w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=290,height=187,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/71dzzgm9cyl-_sl1000_.jpg 290w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=407,height=262,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/71dzzgm9cyl-_sl1000_.jpg 407w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=512,height=330,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/71dzzgm9cyl-_sl1000_.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-9695'>\n\t\t\t\tThe Sony NEX F3 (Photo Source: Sony.com)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>I have been using this camera ever since then and I absolutely love it. I HIGHLY recommend mirrorless cameras if you&#8217;re looking for something lightweight, portable, and capable of taking high-quality photos.<\/p>\n<p>For the past\u00a0two years, I&#8217;ve used the standard 18-55mm kit lens and taken everything from up-close macro shots to wide landscapes. My only issue with Sony&#8217;s mirrorless camera\u00a0has been the reality that e-mount lenses are limited and expensive! Plus, newer technology means fewer options in terms of second-hand items and whatnot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9706 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/sonye_zps7d6bbf62.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1000,height=598,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/sonye_zps7d6bbf62.png 1000w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300,height=179,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/sonye_zps7d6bbf62.png 300w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=459,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/sonye_zps7d6bbf62.png 768w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=290,height=173,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/sonye_zps7d6bbf62.png 290w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=407,height=243,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/sonye_zps7d6bbf62.png 407w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=800,height=478,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/sonye_zps7d6bbf62.png 800w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=512,height=306,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/sonye_zps7d6bbf62.png 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve been feeling restricted with my current lens lately. The\u00a0kit lens prevents me from taking crisp pictures in lowlight conditions and doesn&#8217;t achieve as shallow of a depth-of-field as I&#8217;d like to see. I have two trips this summer and I want a new lens capable of casual street photography, clear shots in lowlight conditions, and producing a smooth bokeh effect.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9702\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9702\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9702 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/sony-nex-sel-16mm-f2-8-e-mount-lens.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=720,height=495,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/sony-nex-sel-16mm-f2-8-e-mount-lens.jpg 720w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300,height=206,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/sony-nex-sel-16mm-f2-8-e-mount-lens.jpg 300w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=290,height=199,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/sony-nex-sel-16mm-f2-8-e-mount-lens.jpg 290w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=407,height=280,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/sony-nex-sel-16mm-f2-8-e-mount-lens.jpg 407w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=512,height=352,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/sony-nex-sel-16mm-f2-8-e-mount-lens.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9702\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pancake Lens!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I don&#8217;t know if I should get a pancake lens, 35mm, or 50mm lens. (The camera isn&#8217;t full frame &#8211; it&#8217;s an APS-C sized sensor.)\u00a0I would get the pancake lens for extra portability but it doesn&#8217;t offer much in terms of additional capability.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9703\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9703\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9703 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/51mjkmjeqvl-_sy300_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300,height=300,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/51mjkmjeqvl-_sy300_.jpg 300w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=150,height=150,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/51mjkmjeqvl-_sy300_.jpg 150w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=290,height=290,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/51mjkmjeqvl-_sy300_.jpg 290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9703\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">50mm Lens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I would buy\u00a0the 50mm because it&#8217;s the cheapest but I&#8217;m worried it&#8217;ll be too zoomed in to use as my primary lens. I&#8217;d rather not carry both lenses with me at all times, if possible&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9704\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9704\" style=\"width: 705px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9704 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/highres-sel35f18_a-1200jpg_1347445105-1024x717.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"705\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1024,height=717,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/highres-sel35f18_a-1200jpg_1347445105.jpg 1024w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300,height=210,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/highres-sel35f18_a-1200jpg_1347445105.jpg 300w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=538,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/highres-sel35f18_a-1200jpg_1347445105.jpg 768w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=290,height=203,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/highres-sel35f18_a-1200jpg_1347445105.jpg 290w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=407,height=285,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/highres-sel35f18_a-1200jpg_1347445105.jpg 407w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=800,height=560,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/highres-sel35f18_a-1200jpg_1347445105.jpg 800w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=512,height=358,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/highres-sel35f18_a-1200jpg_1347445105.jpg 512w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1200,height=840,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/highres-sel35f18_a-1200jpg_1347445105.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9704\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">35mm Lens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Last but not least, there is the 35mm lens! I have a feeling this is the one I&#8217;ll end up buying. It&#8217;s a standard prime less at a fixed focal length that is pretty close to a nifty 50mm on a full-frame camera. It&#8217;s shorter than the kit lens so it&#8217;ll be &#8220;more portable&#8221; than my current lens. Plus, the 1.8 aperture means better low-light photos and smoother bokeh in the background.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9716\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9716\" style=\"width: 625px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9716 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/130131_009-625x415.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=625,height=415,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/130131_009.jpg 625w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=625,height=415,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/130131_009.jpg 300w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=625,height=415,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/130131_009.jpg 290w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=625,height=415,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/130131_009.jpg 407w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=625,height=415,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/130131_009.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9716\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony NEX F3 with the 35mm F1.8 Lens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Any opinions on which lens I should save up for?<br \/>\nThe 50mm is $300 and the 35mm $450.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exactly two summers ago, I took my first steps into the world of digital photography when I decided to buy 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