Fullframe lenses for my a6000

[DevilAlien]

I have the Sony 55-210 F4.5-6.3. It's an okay multi-use lens, but want to upgrade and looking at the following fullframe lenses. Which, if any, would you recommend? I shoot wildlife, scenery, and people at variable distances in nature and at events. I'm looking for a good balance of quality and versatility. It would be most helpful if anyone can make comparisons between two or more of these. 

Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G
Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G

Thank you in advance.

[Al Pha]

I currently own the 70-300 & the 24-240. I used to own the 70-200.

 

For full-frame A7xx it's tough to beat the 10X zoom, 24-240 as a general purpose lens! However, for my APS-C A6300 my general purpose lens is the PZ 18-105G. I can't say enough good things about that lens!

 

I opted for the 70-300 over the 70-200 because of the extra reach and similar IQ. The 70-300 also is better for close focus work. I use a Sigma magnifier that gets it even closer, so much so that my FE 90macro is gathering dust.

[Reinhold_1]

I agree with "Al Pha" that the E PZ 18-105 G is a wonderful lens for general purpose for APS-C. For wildlife, events etc. the FE 70- 300 G is more versatile compared to the FE 70-200 G. The performance differences are not substantial in my opinion. For me was decisive, the better close focus of the FE 70-300 G. To the FE 24-240, I can not make any statements. But it should not be better than the above-mentioned lenses.

Note: You may get problems with these relatively heavy lenses on the weak bayonet of the Alpha 6000. I had such problems. The Alpha 6300, which has a stronger bayonet, does not give these connection problems!

[EvilTed]

The 55 F1.8 is the best match for an A6xx body, for IQ, size and weight.

Pair it with the other excellent Sonar design, the 24mm F1.8 )APS-C) and you have a 35/85 combo, which is my preferred setup over anything these days...

[DevilAlien]

Thank you all for the information! This has been very helpful. I really like the idea of going with the PZ 18-105, especially given the price.

[DevilAlien]

 I use a Sigma magnifier that gets it even closer

 

Do you have a link or catalog number for this? I think this will definitely come in handy! Thank you!

[bigwall]

I have the FE 24-240mm and love it, it lives on my a6000! It is slightly heavy, but honestly I am completely used to it, and don't notice in the slightest. I got it before the 70-300 came out, so I didn't compare the two options, and for wildlife I wanted more reach than 200mm. I sold my kit lens and the 55-210 when I got the SEL24240 and never regretted it. One of the biggest pluses is that I don't really ever need to change lenses, although I have others. 90% of the time the 24-240 is perfect. The IQ is great (check out some of the Flickr groups on it) and it is really well built. The camera mount hasn't had any problems in the year that lens has been living on the camera (and I hang it from a capture clip quite a bit) but there has been a small amount of play between the lens and the body since day one, never been a problems though.

 

I can't really find a downfall for the lens, once you get used to the weight difference between it and the 55-210 you will never think about it. Since the a6000 is a crop sensor the minimum depth of field is closer to that of an f/5, but I still feel that I get nice background blur when I want to (and it is slightly faster than the other two you are looking at, at least at the wide end). For wildlife it is really nice to have a 360mm equivalent that uses the center of the lens (the nicest part anyway).

 

I also have (and love) the SEL10-18, which matches up well with the 24-240. For a fun wildlife experience, I also have the Sigma 150-600mm with the Sigma MC-11 converter--works like a native FE lens and is really fun!

[Al Pha]

Do you have a link or catalog number for this? I think this will definitely come in handy! Thank you!

The item is 

Sigma AML72-01 Close-Up Lens (Black)

I bought it on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NIHBN0S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Zé De Boni]

Hi!

I am a bit late, I guess. Have you already bought the 18-105?

I do have it fitted on my A6000. Although it is a crop sensor lens, it is useful on my A7RII too. That is because that full frame camera shoots 4K video in crop sensor mode (Super 35) better than when full frame. So this cheap but very good quality lens is my first option when I switch to video mode. It is a great choice and I guess that the 70-300 is a great complement to it, although I don't have it (a own the great 70-200 f/4). All these lenses may endure any future evolution on camera bodies that you may dare.