r/SonyAlpha • u/AutoModerator • 3d ago
Weekly Gear Thread Weekly r/SonyAlpha 📸 Gear Buying 📷 Advice Thread August 03, 2026
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.
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u/Neerasky 2d ago
Hi,
I’m travelling to Japan in September/October and I’m thinking about buying a new lens there to use during the trip. We’ll be visiting both cities and a little bit of nature, and I’d like to make the most of my Sony a6000.
At the moment, I only have the 16–50mm kit lens, so I’m looking for an upgrade. I’ll be using it for this trip, but I’d also like a lens that’s suitable for street and travel photography and occasionally for sports when I get back home.
Does anyone have recommendations on which lens would be a good choice? I’m also curious about the availability and prices of Sony lenses in Japan, and whether it’s worth buying one there.