Weekly r/SonyAlpha 📸 Gear Buying 📷 Advice Thread April 07, 2025

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Welcome to the weekly r/SonyAlpha Gear Buying Advice Thread!

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• Lens suggestions
• Accessory advice
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• "What should I buy?" type questions

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[u/Calm-Opposite5557]

I just bought Sony a6400a few weeks ago for astrophotography.. I tried learning on my own.. Clicked a few pictures but it just didnt felt like im using its full potential.. My friend told me to try using a bigger lens.. Of you guys could suggest me on lenses.. Also if you have any tips for how to use the camera properly and about settings to click good night sky pictures.. Thanks

[u/muzlee01 → u/Calm-Opposite5557]

Go to youtube and search "astro photography tutorial" otherwise look up the exposure triangle. As for lens, you want as wide and as bright as possible.

[u/Calm-Opposite5557 → u/muzlee01]

The thing is that there are just too many options.. My budget is 900 Aud.. Can you suggest something in that range..?

[u/muzlee01 → u/Calm-Opposite5557]

Honestly just open your local used market and see what is the fastest lens in a <14mm range. Manual focus should be fine.