Sony A Mount Lenses
These are lenses that attach to Sony DSLRs. Lenses are broken down into different groups based on the needs. Prime lenses offer a single focal length are are a great budget friendly option if you want to create a certain look to your footage with a typical wider aperture and better low-light performance. Zoom lenses give you a range of focal length that would allow you to "zoom in" or "zoom out" to your subject. A typical lens for filming hunts is an 18-135mm.
| Focal Length | Lens Type | How To use |
|---|---|---|
| 8mm - 24mm | Ultra wide angle (fisheye) | Wide Panoramas and artistic shots |
| 24mm - 35mm | Wide Angle | Landscapes. Can be used to film the hunter/cameraman in tight spaces like a ground blind or tree stand setup. |
| 35mm - 85mm | Standard | General Use |
| 85mm - 135mm | Short telephoto | Your typical lens for hunting |
| 135mm -300mm | Medium telephoto | Gives you more zoom capability but can not be used for up close fliming |
| 300mm+ | Super Telephoto | The best option for hunting out west where you need the zoom capabilities |