What Lens To Buy Next?

[Dreichler]

So I recently bought a Sony a6300 and it came with just a basic 18-55mm lens.  Don't get me wrong, this thing takes exceptional pictures, but when I want to zoom in on things that I seem to be too far from, it's performance slacks.  Also, taking pictures of my reef and specific corals seems to be a difficulty getting it to focus when I want to get close shots.  I'm pretty familiar with "mm" and "f." Etc.  But my main question is:  Is there a lenses that would work well for taking these fantastic shots of my corals, but also act as a telephoto lens for zooming in on things when I'm on vacation at the zoo for example?  Basically looking for something that will take the up close pictures I want of my corals and also zoom nicely to take pictures of things far away.  

 

Thanks!  

[DaveFason]

16-70 is a great lens. Pricey but really nice. 

 

Anything longer will really be huge on this camera. 

[Dreichler]

10 hours ago, DaveFason said:

16-70 is a great lens. Pricey but really nice. 

 

Anything longer will really be huge on this camera. 

Good suggestion!  How good of "macro" shots could i get?

[DaveFason]

On 8/31/2017 at 9:23 PM, Dreichler said:

Good suggestion!  How good of "macro" shots could i get?

Check my Flickr page out. 

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79064526@N08/

 

I use the Sigma 30mm and Sony 16-70 a good amount. I also bought an OG Leica lens for macro stills too. 

 

-Dave

[Dreichler]

On 9/5/2017 at 1:28 PM, DaveFason said:

Check my Flickr page out. 

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79064526@N08/

 

I use the Sigma 30mm and Sony 16-70 a good amount. I also bought an OG Leica lens for macro stills too. 

 

-Dave

Got any pics to share from that Leica macro?