05/03/2026 5:51 pm
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So I finally saved up and bought the Sony FX30 because I heard it was the best for starting out with video but I am totally overwhelmed by the lens situation. I tried filming some stuff in my bedroom for a vlog but the lens I have makes everything look so close up and I can't even see the room behind me. I live in a pretty small place in Chicago so I really need something that can see a lot of the room at once without me having to stand out in the hallway lol.
I keep seeing people talk about 10mm or 12mm but then other people say those look like a fish bowl and I just want it to look natural but wide. I have about 550 dollars left in my budget for this and I'm really scared of buying something that doesn't actually fit or makes the image look weird. Sorry if this is a really basic question but I literally have no idea what the numbers mean or what brand is actually good for a beginner. Which wide angle lens should I be looking at for this camera that isn't too expensive?...
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05/03/2026 6:33 pm
Do you shoot 4K 60p often? That extra crop is brutal. I bought the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary used to save money since zooms are way more reliable for beginners.
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05/03/2026 5:52 pm
Oh man, that small apartment struggle is so real!! Back when I first started vlogging in my tiny studio, the situation was so bad I was literally pressing my spine against the wall just to get my head in the frame. Total nightmare lol. Honestly, the absolute best thing I ever bought for my FX30 was the Sony E 11mm f/1.8. It is an amazing lens and basically lived on my camera for a year! I know youre worried about that fish bowl look, but since the FX30 is a crop sensor, 11mm is actually perfect. It gives you a huge, wide view without making the walls look like theyre melting. Plus, its really fast at f/1.8, which is a life saver if your lighting is bad. Its right around your $550 budget too! Youre gonna love it... it really changed everything for me.
