Sony tech - Cheaper alternatives

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Yes, photography can be extremely expensive. Cameras, lenses, lights, gimballs, drones,..
Some of us need cameras with certain features and sadly enough those machines are difficult to find if your budget is limited. A basic Sony A7IV body will set you back a good 2700€.. and that's just a basic camera, not a specialized tool like an A7RV, A7CR, A7SIII, FX3, A1 or A9III.. those go up to 7000€.  And don't get me started on medium format cameras from Fuji, Hasselblad, Leica or Phase One.

Often it's said that it is even more important to invest in good glass, meaning: good lenses. Those can be crazy expensive.. however.. you don't use all your lenses as often.. so maybe for some you might consider a more budget friendly option?

Used lenses.
Vintage lenses with an adapter.
And 3rd party brands are all logical possibilities.
Over the following months I'll try to show you in this article some of those more budget-friendly options for Sony E-mount cameras which are worth considering. Options & alternatives are always a good thing to have.
Some brands like Sigma & Tamron might sound familiar. Others like Samyang, Viltrox, 7Artisans, Lensbaby,.. might not. 

If you want to support this project you can use this Ko-Fi link or one of the affiliated links.

1. Viltrox FE 20mm f2.8 AF STM for Sony E-mount

Banner for a Sony tech/gear video on Youtube: Why did I choose the Viltrox 20mm?

    ▷ Super lightweight (157grams), tiny (65x59,5mm)
    ▷ And costs 85% less than a Sony 20mm f1.8 (Saw the cheapest for 179€ on Amazon BE)
    ▷ Why I decided to add it to my toolkit: video on Clapper (85sec incl subtitles)
    ▷ For pure technical specs you can visit the Sony Alpha Blog.
    ▷ Order it from (Affiliated links)
        ▹Amazon USA Viltrox FE 20mm,
        ▹Amazon DE Viltrox FE 20mm,
        ▹Amazon België/Belgique Viltrox 20mm

2. Samyang FE 35-150mm f2-f2.8 AF for Sony E-mount

 *** More to come ***

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