r/SonyAlpha • • 3d ago

Weekly Gear Thread Weekly r/SonyAlpha 📸 Gear Buying 📷 Advice Thread October 12, 2026

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Welcome to the weekly r/SonyAlpha Gear Buying Advice Thread!

This thread is for all your gear buying questions, including:

  • Camera body recommendations
  • Lens suggestions
  • Accessory advice
  • Comparing different equipment options
  • "What should I buy?" type questions

Please provide relevant details like your budget, intended use, and any gear you already own to help others give you the best advice.

Rules:

  • No direct links to online retailers, auction sites, classified ads, or similar
  • No screenshots from online stores, auctions, adverts, or similar
  • No offers of your own gear for sale - use r/photomarket instead
  • Be respectful and helpful to other users

Post your questions below and the community will be happy to offer recommendations and advice! This thread is posted automatically each Monday on or around 7am Eastern US time.


r/SonyAlpha • • 16h ago

Photo share Images gathered on walks around NYC | Sony A7IV

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798 Upvotes

I mostly use Sony 40mm f2.5 or Sony 50mm f1.4.

Thank you checking out.


r/SonyAlpha • • 5h ago

Photo share Taken on A6700 with 200-600mm

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91 Upvotes

r/SonyAlpha • • 3h ago

Photo share My first Cam - Sony NEX 5R

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53 Upvotes

These are the pictures I took from my Paris trip. I am beginner photographer, so please provide me with the feedback. I am open to Criticism.

Ps: I have done a little colour grading

Gear: Sony NEX 5R with Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.5


r/SonyAlpha • • 21h ago

Photo share Golden autumn in Aerochrome [Sony a7rV + Sigma art 35 1.2]

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r/SonyAlpha • • 13h ago

Photo share More from beautiful Aruba. A7iii. Sigma 24-70mm DG DN II.

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235 Upvotes

r/SonyAlpha • • 19h ago

Photo share Fav pics from a recent trip to Korea || a6400 + Tamron 17-70

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547 Upvotes

All pics edited in LR mobile on my Iphone 17.


r/SonyAlpha • • 13h ago

Photo share Took my Sony out this morning to catch some fall colors

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169 Upvotes

Last photo is from a few days ago but at sunset. Today I wanted to capture that same tree but at sunrise. Unfortunately, some of the leaves have fallen off.

Sony A7rIII with Sony 16-35 f/4 PZ.


r/SonyAlpha • • 4h ago

Critters My local bear cubs A1ii + 200-600G

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Spent some time getting to know this seasons bear cubs here in Whistler, B.C.

This is the 3rd litter of cubs I’ve got to watch grow up from this same mother and I’m stoked they’re looking healthy heading into their first winter.

A1ii + 200-600 G OSS


r/SonyAlpha • • 1h ago

Critique Wanted Canadian Geese

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Star trails and sunsets are my jam, but Mother Nature hates me this week. Overcast and low clouds. So I decided to go out and shoot some Canadian geese at some local ponds.
Sony A7iv + Tamron 150-500mm. 1/1000 f/6 ISO AUTO (capped at 12800). Ran each RAW through DxO Pure Raw 6 and finished in Pixelmator Pro.
As soon as both gaggles flew off, the sun came out. Go figure. I’m happy with the results. I’m a total noob at wildlife photography, but the challenge is definitely growing on me.
Please feel free to critique and offer advice. 🤙🏽


r/SonyAlpha • • 13h ago

Photo share First Week with the A1

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63 Upvotes

r/SonyAlpha • • 18h ago

Photo share Hong Kong with the a7Cii

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121 Upvotes

Appreciate any feedback!


r/SonyAlpha • • 4h ago

Photo share Sony A7R II & Voigtlander 35mm Nokton Classic

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8 Upvotes

Just grabbed this camera and lens combo recently. Some test shots around


r/SonyAlpha • • 5h ago

Photo share My all-around camera and lens

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5 Upvotes

Sony A6700 + Sigma 18-50 f2.8


r/SonyAlpha • • 11h ago

Gear my first full frame! a7v

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20 Upvotes

finally moved to the A7V for sports photography. sold my sigma 17-40 f1.8 and kept some viltrox prime lenses for travel. the sigma was great but at that size it felt like a FF set up (weighs the same as A7v w 24-50 lol)

tbh, this made me realise sensor size doesn’t matter. full frame just has nicer quality of life features like 30fps/pre capture that’s useful for me

if anything, just goes to show how much the a6700 rocks!! but happy to have a dual camera set up now


r/SonyAlpha • • 14h ago

Photo share 16-35 f/4 added to my kit

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28 Upvotes

I hesitate buying this lens before a trip, glad i got it. Great hiking lens, and my 24-70 wouldn’t have been wide enough

Here are some of the wider shots


r/SonyAlpha • • 2h ago

Photo share Autumn in Vancouver

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Fairly new to photography, picked up an a6700 and Sigma 17-40 last month and started shooting. Please give a critique on my photo I want to improve more.


r/SonyAlpha • • 21h ago

Photo share Photography in the Himalayas - a6600 + Tamron 17-70 f/2.8

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75 Upvotes

Some of my favorite shots taken in Ladakh and Kashmir.


r/SonyAlpha • • 20h ago

Photo share Radiotelescope at night, fog!📡

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71 Upvotes

✅Shot with my Sony a7iii

✅ Minolta 50mm f1.7

✅ Tokina 24mm f2.8

Photos were taken in the Netherlands.📡


r/SonyAlpha • • 7h ago

Adapted Glass Sunset Shower - Sony A7RVI; Canon EF 50mm 1.8STM, 1/125th, ƒ4, 160ISO

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6 Upvotes

r/SonyAlpha • • 9h ago

Photo share Brighton in black and white | Sony A7CR + new 8-14mm F3.5 G

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7 Upvotes

Crazy, crazy fun to use. Just watch out for your toes.


r/SonyAlpha • • 5h ago

Photo share Recent shots from lower Manhattan

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4 Upvotes

Sony A6400 | Sigma 30mm 2.8


r/SonyAlpha • • 1d ago

Photo share The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

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120 Upvotes

Sony a6400, Sony 15mm, Sony 70-350


r/SonyAlpha • • 41m ago

Gear About to buy a used 24mm gm, have a few questions.

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I've never had an expensive camera or lens before. Can this things break out of nowhere? Anything I should look out before buying it? If something gets damaged are these things repairable or you just have to get a new one?


r/SonyAlpha • • 1d ago

Photo share Moody Colorado Forest - A7V

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454 Upvotes

An unusually foggy and rainy day in Western Colorado.