17/02/2026 12:39 am
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Hey everyone! I recently made the jump to the Sony FX30 for my video work, and I’m absolutely loving the image quality so far. However, I’m currently struggling to find the 'perfect' wide-angle lens to round out my kit. Since it’s a Super 35 sensor, I really need something that stays wide even after the 1.5x crop, especially for some interior real estate shoots and landscape B-roll I have coming up.
I’ve been looking at the Sony 10-20mm f/4 PZ because the Power Zoom seems great for smooth focal shifts, but I’m worried about the f/4 aperture in lower light settings. On the other hand, the Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 looks tempting for that shallow depth of field, but I’m not sure how well the autofocus holds up for professional cinematography compared to native glass. I also need to consider focus breathing, as the FX30 has that great compensation feature, but it only works with certain lenses.
What are you guys currently running on your FX30 for wide shots? If you had to pick one 'must-have' wide-angle lens that balances sharpness, autofocus reliability, and weight for gimbal use, which one would it be and why?
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17/02/2026 1:24 am
Seconding the recommendation above! The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is definitely the value king, but honestly, I've been kinda disappointed with how much native glass costs lately... it's like a tax just to get that breathing comp feature. I'm still fairly new to the FX30 menus, but if youre watching your budget, maybe check out a used Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS. It's older but actually decent for a few reasons:
1. It has Optical SteadyShot (OSS), which is realy nice for handheld B-roll.
2. The AF is native, so it's way more reliable than the Viltrox you mentioned.
3. It's usually much cheaper on the used market compared to the new PZ version. Unfortunately, that f/4 aperture is kinda terrible in low light. I had issues with it last week doing a dim interior shoot—it was way noisier than I expected. But for real estate on a tripod? It’s basically fine and saves you a ton of cash. Plus, it's super light for gimbal work. Anyway, just my two cents... good luck with the kit! peace
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17/02/2026 12:39 am
Honestly, I’ve loved using the Sony E 11mm f/1.8 on my FX30!! It handles low light better than the f4 zoom and the native autofocus is just fantastic tbh!
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17/02/2026 1:09 am
For your situation, I would suggest the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary because it's *so* light for gimbal use and gives you that f/2.8 low-light edge over the Sony PZ. It's super sharp for real estate, but just be careful since it doesn't support native breathing compensation... maybe check some tests first? It's a solid practical choice tho!
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19/02/2026 5:26 pm
+1
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25/02/2026 12:18 pm
ugh I feel your pain so much. I have had my FX30 for a while now and finding the perfect wide lens has been such a massive headache... it is honestly exhausting. It feels like you are always sacrificing something, like either you lose the low light or you lose the breathing compensation and it just makes me so frustrated. Ngl it feels like a total trap for those of us trying to keep costs down while wanting all those pro features. Honestly though, you really cant go wrong with Tamron. Just get any of their wide angle options and call it a day. They are usually way more budget friendly and the quality is good enough that you wont be stressing about the gear anymore... sometimes it is just better to pick a brand you trust and stop overthinking every single spec tho.
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19/02/2026 6:57 am
Saved for later, ty!
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20/02/2026 8:48 pm
Facts.
