SUMMARY

Curtis Padley has identified his top five Sony APS-C lenses after six years of shooting, offering recommendations for both photo and video work. His list includes the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 superzoom, the versatile Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8, and the compact Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom. Padley also highlights the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 for portraits and street photography, and names the Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 as his number one pick for its ability to cover multiple prime focal lengths at a constant f/1.8 aperture.

TAKEAWAYS

Curtis Padley's top 5 Sony APS-C lenses are ranked for photo and video.

The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 is named the best overall lens.

Recommendations include superzooms, ultra-wides, and fast primes.

Lens choices consider versatility, aperture, and focal length coverage.

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