12/02/2026 11:09 am
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Hey everyone! I recently picked up a Sony FX30 and I’m absolutely loving the image quality, but I’m struggling to find the perfect wide-angle lens for my cinematic landscape and interior work. Since it’s a Super 35 sensor, I need something wide enough to compensate for the crop while staying tack sharp. I’ve been looking at the Sony 15mm f/1.4 G and the Sigma 16mm f/1.4, but I'm worried about focus breathing and edge distortion. My budget is around $800, and I really need something that balances fast autofocus with that professional, high-end look. What are you guys using for your wide shots that really makes the footage pop?
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12/02/2026 11:09 am
sooo for your situation, i feel u... i've been around for three years but i still get confused by specs lol. honestly i had issues with the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E cuz the focus breathing was just not as good as i expected it ruined my shots tbh. but i think the Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G Lens is basically perfect for the FX30 crop! it feels high-end and the AF is super snappy. u check it out yet? gl!!
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12/02/2026 11:33 am
yo! honestly i feel u on this. i've been shooting on Super 35 for years and finding that "perfect" wide glass is honestly a nightmare lol. i used to try and force third-party lenses to work, but i had issues with the focus breathing being so distracting on those older designs... it basically ruins that high-end look you're after.
> I’m struggling to find the perfect wide-angle lens for my cinematic landscape and interior work.
Since youre on the Sony FX30, you really gotta take advantage of the built-in breathing compensation. unfortunately, that only works with native glass. here's what i've found works best:
**Sony E 11mm f/1.8 vs Sony E PZ 10-20mm f/4 G**
Basically, the **11mm f/1.8** is a total beast for interiors. it's fast, stupidly sharp, and the AF is instantaneous. plus, since it's a newer native lens, the FX30 can eliminate almost all breathing in-camera. i mean, it's literally night and day compared to the Sigma 16mm mentioned before. if you want that footage to "pop" with shallow depth of field, this is it.
On the other hand, the **10-20mm f/4 G** is great for landscapes. the internal power zoom is super smooth for cinematic moves, but that f/4 aperture is kinda disappointing if you're in a dim room.
tbh, i've wasted so much money on glass that looked good on paper but felt clunky in the field... i'd go with the 11mm prime. it's well within your $800 budget and the image quality is highkey professional. good luck with the new rig! 👍
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12/02/2026 11:53 am
Curious about one thing: do you strictly need a prime, or is a zoom okay?
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 E vs Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD:
- Viltrox: Faster f/1.4, way cheaper, killer for interiors lol.
- Tamron: Versatile zoom, pretty sharp, better for varied landscapes.
TL;DR: Viltrox is the budget king for low light; Tamron is way more flexible. Both fit your $800 limit!
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19/02/2026 9:27 am
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