r/SonyAlpha • • 20h 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 • • 2h ago

Photo share Shots i took this weekend

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111 Upvotes

Shot on Sony A7iv+ 35-150 tamron

Grand canyon and Page Arizona


r/SonyAlpha • • 15h ago

Photo share Mont Saint-Michel (Sony A7Rv with 70-200 GMii and 16-35GMii)

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Had the chance to visit Mont-Saint-Michel. The weather wasn't the greatest, but it was still an awesome place to visit and take pictures.


r/SonyAlpha • • 1h ago

Photo share My favorite photo from the week

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Some sort of hawk? Can anyone help ID? I think it’s a red tailed hawk

Taken at Yellowstone national park with an A7R V and 200-600 lens


r/SonyAlpha • • 11h ago

Photo share At the shooting range with the Sony A7V for the first time.

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255 Upvotes

ISO 20000, 1/2000, Pre-capture ON. Edited in LR.


r/SonyAlpha • • 7h ago

Photo share Driving around Aruba. A7iii. Sigma 24-70mm DG DN II.

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86 Upvotes

r/SonyAlpha • • 12h ago

Photo share Autumn in Paris

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214 Upvotes

Recently switched from Fuji to Sony, no regrets yet!


r/SonyAlpha • • 4h ago

Technique You all are INCREDIBLE photographers! I’m so inspired✨📸

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I just wanted to come on here and say you are all such incredible photographers! I have gone through this thread and every single time I see a post, I’m just blown away by how incredible these shots are.

And yes, while it’s definitely the Sony Alpha camera that helps, it’s also your technique and sheer passion everybody has in here.

OKAY! This was a long rant, but I just wanted to say you guys are incredible and I love the work that us creatives continue to put out into the world!

Thank you!


r/SonyAlpha • • 6h ago

Photo share Capturing my toddler with a fisheye lens has brought me so much joy

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40 Upvotes

a6400

Ttartisan 7.5 mm f2


r/SonyAlpha • • 17h ago

Photo share Sony a6700, Two months later, here are some photos.

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228 Upvotes

Sony a6700 + viltrox 27mm f1.2, perhaps the best combination.


r/SonyAlpha • • 14h ago

Video share October 10th, 2026 - Aurora Timelapse in Norway

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93 Upvotes

Sony A7V (14mm, F1.8, 6s, ISO 2500)


r/SonyAlpha • • 10h ago

Photo share Evening shoot. Godox ad200 + Sony a7cr + sigma 28-45 f1.8

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48 Upvotes

r/SonyAlpha • • 2h ago

Photo share Thunderbirds at the Sacramento airshow this weekend

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9 Upvotes

A1/Sigma 300-600


r/SonyAlpha • • 3h ago

Photo share Sony Alpha for Astrophoto Ep. 13

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11 Upvotes

NGC 281 Pacman Nebula. Took with Sony A7R3a BCF modified + Sony 200600G + Optolong L-extreme clip-in filter. 300s × 50 frames staked. Post-edit with Pixinsight and RC Astro plugs. There are seven more targets waiting for post processing. Hopefully can be completed in November...


r/SonyAlpha • • 15h ago

Video share Sony A7R6 paired with FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter

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91 Upvotes

The Bird is Black Rumped Flameback also called as Lesser Golden-Backed Woodpecker

Captured by me at Vizag, India


r/SonyAlpha • • 30m ago

Photo share First few months with 200 600

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Decided to upgrade from 70-350 to 200-600, so far very happy, I seem to have a sharp copy, autofocus is incredible with it using a6700 and a7v, dont think ill use the 70 350 much anymore. While it was a capable lens, the sony 200 600 is definitely sharper and better autofocus.. obviously more range. Have only been shooting for little over a year now and I love coming here for tips & too see everyone's amazing pics, its motivating.. love this hobby!


r/SonyAlpha • • 7h ago

Photo share Robin w/ A6700 + 70-350

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r/SonyAlpha • • 16h ago

Photo share Lowri - A7riv + 28-70f2

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81 Upvotes

r/SonyAlpha • • 20h ago

Photo share Sunrise Over the Adirondacks

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140 Upvotes

Lake George, NY - Oct 2026
Sunrise Over the Adirondacks

Quick weekend in Lake George, NY for Fall Fest. Sunday morning provided clouds & colors before we headed for home. Shot with the Sony A99II and CZ 16-35 f/2.8 lens using a Lee100 GND filter. Camera mounted on a RRS tripod & head with a 3 Legged Thing universal mounting plate.


r/SonyAlpha • • 1d ago

Photo share Took up photography as a hobby 3 years ago

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I’ve accumulated a lot of gear and a few good pictures over the last few years. This hobby really got me out the door!


r/SonyAlpha • • 1d ago

Photo share Early morning walks are the best walks. Bath 🇬🇧

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230 Upvotes

A7CII and Tamron 28-75


r/SonyAlpha • • 14h ago

Photo share Japan with a6000 + Sigma 18-50

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First time in Japan, had loads of fun playing with my new lenses!

Pictures from Kyoto, Osaka, Hakone and Tokyo.

Would love to get some feedback, did some minor photo editing on the phone while traveling.


r/SonyAlpha • • 10h ago

Photo share Fleet Week SF 2026 - Sony A1 + 70-200 2.8 + 2x TC [OC]

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Had the chance to shoot the Blue Angels and a few other cool demos during the finale of Fleet Week! These are a couple of my fav shots.


r/SonyAlpha • • 51m ago

Gear New lens addition for Norway trip: 16-35mm GM II or 12-24MM GM?

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I have an A7RV body with 24-70mm and 70-200mm GM II lenses. Looking to shoot mainly landscape and architecture with a couple aurora shots. What would you choose?


r/SonyAlpha • • 2h ago

Photo share Palisades - A7RVI & Tamron 24mm 2.8

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