Sony Alpha a68

performance, usability, portability, screen, price

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Light and compact. 1:1 macro capture. Crisp optics. No distortion. Affordable.

Very close working distance for 1:1 magnification. Edge resolution disappoints. Omits weather protection and stabilization.

Bottom Line: The Sony E 30mm F3.5 Macro is an affordable, lightweight macro lens. It focuses really close, but be wary of its short working distance.

Quite sharp when stopped down. 1:1 magnification. Nominal distortion. Focus limiter feature.

Somewhat slow, noisy screw-drive autofocus. Edges soft at wide apertures. Not sealed against moisture and dust.

The Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro is showing its age, but still delivers crisp images, especially at the narrower apertures you typically use for macro photography. But a screw-drive focus system and telescoping design aren't something you expect from a modern...

Good center sharpness. Optically stabilized. Solid build quality. Includes lens hood.

Noticeable distortion. Weak edge performance. Narrow aperture.

Your choice of kit lens for your E-mount camera comes down to which you value more—absolute sharpness, or a compact design. Both the 18-55mm and 16-50mm are optically stabilized, and even though we found that the 16-50mm isn't quite the performer, we...

Sharp at widest angle. Light. Compact. Internal focus motor.

Front element rotates during focus. Sharpness suffers as you zoom. Edges are never that sharp. Plastic lens mount.

If you're after a longer zoom range, and don't want to spend a ton of money on a lens, consider the Sony 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6. It's priced around $500, but can be had for less when bundled with a new body, and is a solid performer. You're not likely to...

Very sharp. 1:1 magnification. Focus limiter feature.

Somewhat slow, noisy autofocus.

Lightweight. Internal focus motor.

Soft images. Distortion. Rotating front element. Plastic mount.

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The inclusion of a Multi Interface Shoe and Multi Terminal lets you expand creative options further with a wide range of optional accessories, including flashes, lights, microphones and remote commanders. As found on the critically praised Alpha 7...

The Sony A68 is an excellent alternative to a mid-range DSLR, offering the same excellent auto-focusing performance as the top-of-the-range A77 II camera.