I really enjoy Kensei Akatsu’s videos, so I’m taking his list of 10 favorite Sony lenses as an inspiring guide for all of us.
- Sigma 24–70 mm f/2.8 Art — His first pro zoom; the lens that “changed everything” and showed him optical power. BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK.
- Sigma 35 mm f/1.4 Art — First prime that transformed his style; taught him composition through movement. BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK.
- Sigma 50 mm f/1.4 Art — Helped refine his portrait style and expression depth. BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK.
- Sigma 85 mm f/1.4 Art — Second creative impact; cinematic bokeh and emotional portraits. BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK.
- Sony 100–400 mm f/4.5–5.6 GM — Gave him the freedom to “see the unreachable”; pro-level reach and clarity. BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK.
- Sony 16–55 mm f/2.8 G — Compact APS-C flagship; delivers full-frame quality in small form. BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK.
- Tamron 20–40 mm f/2.8 — Redefined the “standard zoom”; perfect hybrid range for Sony bodies. BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK.
- Voigtländer 35 mm f/1.8 — Film-like rendering and nostalgic tones; a digital body with an analog soul. BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK.
- Viltrox 40 mm f/2.5 — Ultra-wide budget lens with sharp detail, vivid color, and great stabilization; perfect entry for creators. BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK.
- Tamron 25–200 mm f/2.8–5.6 G2 — His “lens of the year 2025”; super-versatile travel zoom with half-macro ability and top image quality. BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK.