Sony FX30 Travel Lenses: My Personal Top 9

Quick Summary: The Best Lenses for Sony FX30

Image	Product	Features
	🏅 Editor's Choice Best All-Around Lens Sony 16-55mm f2.8 lens	Features Great focal length for general use Very Well-built Fast aperture	Check PriceRead Our Review
	Best Budget All-Around Lens Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 lens	Features Great focal length for general use Affordable Fast aperture	Check PriceLearn More
	Best Ultra-wide Lens Sony E 11mm F1.8	Features Ultra-wide field of view Fast aperture Small & Compact	Check PriceLearn More
	Best Budget Ultra-wide Lens Tamron 11-20 mm f2.8 lens	Features Ultra-wide field of view Compact and lightweight Fast Aperture	Check PriceLearn More
	Best Vlogging Lens Sony 10-20 mm f4 G lens	Features Ultra-wide field of view Compact and light-weight Internal power zoom	Check PriceLearn More
	🏅 Editor's Choice Best Portrait Lens Sigma 56mm f1.4	Features Beautiful bokeh Light-weight and compact Great image quality	Check PriceRead Our Review
	Best Street Lens Sony 35mm f1.8	Features Affordable Light-weight and compact Nice Bokeh	Check PriceLearn More
	🏅 Editor's Choice Best Telephoto Lens Sony 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 lens	Features Amazing super-telephoto range Relatively compact Optical image stabilization	Check PriceRead Our Review
	Best Budget Telephoto Lens Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 Lens	Features Very Cheap Lightest telephoto lens Great Image Quality	Check PriceRead Our Review

👍 What Makes for a Good Travel Lens for Sony FX30?

For me, what makes a good all-purpose lens is the one that strikes the perfect balance between high-quality glass, weight, and features. The lens should help me take great photos in any situation I might find myself in, without hindering my ability to move around the scene effectively.

I'll be including lenses for various travel situations and shooting styles that reflect the type of content creator you are, whether it be street-level shooting or a more environmental shooting style. I'll also provide budget alternatives that will help you get the most out of your Sony FX30 without breaking the bank.

Of course, feel free to mix and match and see which travel lenses fit your needs the most. Let's begin with the most important lens every content creator should have in their arsenal, the best all-around general-purpose lens.

🌎 Best All-Around Lens

Sony 16-55mm f2.8 lens: This is by far the best lens to buy for the Sony FX30 if you are looking for one lens to rule them all. The Sony 16-55mm lens comes with a constant f2.8 aperture, it is sharp edge-to-edge at all focal lengths, produces stunning bokeh effect, and yet, Sony somehow manages to make it relatively compact and lightweight.

The incredible image quality from this lens will pair extremely well with the 26-megapixel sensor that the Sony FX30 has. Therefore, if you want to get the best out of your camera, you are going to need the high-quality glass that this lens offers.

It may not be as compact or as affordable as other lenses like the Sony 16-70mm F4 Zeiss Lens or as cheap as the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 lens, but when it comes to image quality, no other lens can beat the Sony 16-55mm F2.8 lens.

If you are looking for a replacement for your kit lens that provides the same flexibility, zoom range, and improved image quality, make sure to check out the Sony 16-55mm F2.8 lens.

Looking for a complete review of the Sony 16-55mm F2.8 lens from a traveler's perspective?A Traveler's Review: The Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 Lens

🌎 Best Budget All-Around Travel Lens

Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 lens: If you are seeking a more budget-friendly alternative to the Sony 16-55mm F2.8, this lens is the next best option. It produces exceptionally sharp footage, excels in low-light conditions, and comes with internal optical stabilization, something that the more expensive Sony lens lacks.

Best of all, it is half the price of the Sony 16-55mm F2.8 lens! While the Tamron lens may not be as tack sharp as the Sony 16-55mm, it comes very close at half the price. If you are looking for a more affordable all-around travel lens and don't mind some compromises, consider the Tamron lens instead of the Sony. For the price, you can check with the link below:

🏔️ Best Ultra-wide Lens

Sony E 11mm F1.8: For the best ultra-wide lens for your Sony FX30, the new Sony E 11mm F1.8 is definitely a lens I would recommend you check out. It has an extremely wide focal length, one of the fastest apertures available for an APS-C camera, and one of the most compact and lightweight bodies out there.

With the 11mm focal length, you will be able to capture the environment around your subject, no matter how expansive it is. The lens is perfect for setting up scenes, regardless of the lighting conditions, thanks to its extremely fast aperture.

The fast aperture also allows you to throw your subject's background out of focus and create a beautiful bokeh effect, which is something a regular wide-angle lens cannot do. With its small and lightweight body, you can also use this lens on a gimbal without creating micro-jitters, as you would with a heavier lens.

It's undoubtedly one of the best ultra-wide lenses you can get for your Sony FX30, so be sure to click the link below and learn more about this lens.

🏔️ Best Budget Ultra-wide Lens

Tamron 11-20mm f2.8 lens: For a more budget-friendly ultra-wide lens for your Sony APS-C camera, you simply can't beat the Tamron 11-20mm f2.8 lens.

For one, this is the only available ultra-wide APS-C zoom lens that has a fast aperture of F2.8, which makes it one of the best lenses out there for low-light situations, such as indoor or sunrise/sunset shoots.

With a focal range of 11-20mm, you have the same super-wide focal length as the Sony 11mm F1.8 lens I recommended earlier. However, although this lens has a slower aperture, it compensates itself with the ability to zoom in and out between 11-20mm, making it more flexible.

Tamron lenses are also known for being sharp edge-to-edge, and this is the case for this lens as well. It weighs only 330 grams, comes in this well-built and weather-sealed body, and the autofocus works great, making it one of the best ultra-wide lenses you can get for content creation. Hit the link below to check the price.

🤳 Best Vlogging Lens

Sony 10-20mm f4 G lens: Now, if you are looking for a great lens to vlog with, I highly recommend getting the Sony 10-20mm f4 G lens instead of the Tamron 11-20mm f2.8 lens, as I previously recommended.

Yes, the Tamron lens is great and all, but it isn't as compact and lightweight as the Sony 10-20mm F4 G lens, which is essential for vlogging, as you will be carrying it around much of the time. Additionally, the Tamron lens lacks an internal power zoom feature. This feature, when combined with the Sony dedicated Bluetooth vlogging grip, the GP-VPT2BT, can be extremely useful for vlogging as you will be able to zoom in and out electronically right from the grip without having to use two hands to operate.

Plus, the 10-20mm focal length is just perfect for vlogging as it is wide enough for you to hold your camera out and capture both yourself and the environment in one frame. It also provides the flexibility to zoom to 20mm, allowing you to adapt to whatever situation you might need your camera for. It is the ultimate vlogging lens you are looking for, and you can check the recent price with the link below:

😃 Best Portrait Lens

Sigma 56mm f1.4: I used to recommend the Sony 50mm f1.8, but that lens is as old as time. With more competition from third-party manufacturers like Sigma, the company has really given Sony a run for its money.

The Sigma 56mm f1.4 is way better than the Sony 50mm in every way, with its tighter focal length, significantly faster aperture, and high-quality glass that will allow you to retain details of your subject when you are doing headshots or portrait shoots.

It excels in low-light conditions, produces vibrant colors, is extremely sharp from corner to corner, and with its compact size and reasonable price range, the Sigma 56mm f1.4 is the best lens you can get for your Sony APS-C camera.

Plus, this lens produces one of the prettiest bokeh effects I have ever seen on an APS-C camera. If you are looking for that kind of blurry background effect, this lens won't disappoint. To check its current price, click on the link below.

I have written a comprehensive review of this lens so be sure to check it out:The Sigma 56mm F1.4 is the Best Street/Portrait Travel Lens For Sony APS-C Cameras

🚶‍♂️ Best Street Lens

Sony 35mm f1.8: If you want a compact lens that allows you to be more discreet and shoot street-style content without attracting unwanted attention, the Sony 35mm f1.8 is the perfect lens to get.

This lens will give you the most natural look and feel that people often seek after when it comes to street-style content. The 35mm focal length is approximately equivalent to 50mm full-frame, which is perfect for shooting all kinds of dynamic scenes. I mean, they don't call it the "Nifty Fifty" for nothing!

With the f1.8 aperture, the lens also allows for much better subject separation. Thanks to its small size and weight, you can pair it with the compact Sony FX30 body and take it anywhere without attracting too much attention. I can easily see using this lens in a place that requires more discretion, like a restaurant or a nightclub.

The lens is also very affordable, and if you are looking for another lens to complement your all-around zoom lens, the Sony 35mm F1.8 should be a great addition to your camera gear arsenal. For the most recent price, you can check with the link below.

🐯 Best Telephoto Lens

Sony 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 Super telephoto lens: If you are looking for a great telephoto lens to take close-up shots of your subject, whether it be people, landscapes, or even wildlife, the new Sony 70-350mm super-telephoto lens is the best lens you can get for your Sony FX30 camera.

With its extremely compact size relative to other telephoto lenses in this range, and its incredible reach of 350mm or a whopping 525mm equivalent in full-frame, this lens allows you to capture your subject without requiring you to be physically close. This is perfect for wildlife and bird content, where you may be unable to move closer to your subject.

Not to mention, it also comes with optical image stabilization, which is extremely useful for keeping your shot stabilized, especially at the 350mm range, where a single micro jitter can ruin your footage. If you are interested in this lens, be sure to click the link below and check the latest price on Amazon.

Here is a complete review of the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 Lens:A Traveler's Review: The Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 Lens

🐯 Best Value Telephoto Lens

Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 Lens: Yes, technically speaking, this is a full-frame lens, but due to its affordability, lightweightness, and compactness, this Tamron lens makes for a great alternative to the more expensive Sony 70-350mm lens I recommended above.

Despite being designed for a full-frame camera, Tamron has managed to make the lens even lighter and more affordable than the Sony APS-C lens, which is pretty mind-boggling.

The lens has a highly flexible focal range of 70-300mm, which is great for most wildlife shoots. However, it does not come with optical image stabilization like the Sony lens, which contributes to its light and compact design. Nevertheless, since the Sony FX30 already has an IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) system, it should be sufficient to help keep your shots steady in most cases.

You can also practice holding your camera steadier by techniques such as holding your breath or anchoring it with something close to your body, like using both hands and employing the camera at waist level. This way, you can use your body as a third anchor point to make your footage even more stable.

This Tamron lens is also known for producing sharp images, almost on par with the Sony 70-350mm lens. So, if you like the reach of a super-telephoto lens but don't have the budget for the Sony lens, the Tamron 70-300mm lens is the way to go. For the latest price, you can check with the link below.

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Camera: Sony a7R V, the highest resolution full-frame camera out there, is my go-to camera when I travel. All of my recent photos and videos are all from this beast.

All-Around Travel Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.8 GM II lens is the lens I mounted on my camera the most. The lens covers most of the ranges I need for travel from wide to telephoto. If I have to take only one lens with me on my travel, it would be this lens.

Ultra-Wide Lens: Sony 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lnes: An ultra-wide lens I often use to shoot expansive landscapes and capture massive architecture I stumble upon while traveling.

Telephoto Lens: Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II lens is one of the most versatile lenses to have. It is great for picking out details in landscapes and capturing wildlife when combined with the Sony FE 2x teleconverter.

Portrait Lens: Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Lens is the most compact and lightweight 85mm F1.4 lens out there. It's sharp and produces stunning bokeh for subject separation, perfect for portraits and street photography.

Drone: DJI Mavic Mini 2, a perfect drone for those who travel light. It weighs less than 250g and smaller than an iPhone when folded and can capture 4K video as well as 12 megapixels RAW photos. More than enough for its size.

Bag: Langly Alpha Globetrotter is a camera bag I use to carry all these lenses as well as other essentials when I'm traveling.

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