My Favorite Lenses to Pair with the Sony FX6 (For Interviews and Brand Work)

The Sony FX6 is one of the most dependable cameras you can bring into an interview-heavy production environment. It’s built for long shoot days, clean audio workflows, and professional reliability, which is exactly what you want when you’re filming brand videos, corporate interviews, and documentary-style storytelling.

But just like the FX3, the lens you pair with the FX6 makes a massive difference in how the interview feels. That’s why this Boston based video production company is going to break down what we use and why.

Below are my go-to lenses for the FX6, depending on the space, the pacing of the day, and the look we’re going for.

A Camera Interviews: 35mm f/1.4 GM

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM

If I had to pick one A-camera interview lens, this is still the one.

On the FX6, a 35mm gives you a natural perspective with just enough environmental context to make interviews feel grounded in a real place, not floating in a generic background.

It’s a strong choice when:

• You want a natural, honest look

• You’re filming interviews where the setting matters

• You need flexibility to frame from medium to medium-wide without distortion

This lens is also a great pairing with the FX6 because it handles beautifully in controlled lighting. You can stop down a bit for sharpness and consistency and still keep nice separation.

B Camera Interviews: 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

The 85mm is where interviews start to look premium.

As a B camera lens on the FX6, it provides that tighter, more intimate angle that makes the edit feel cinematic and intentional. The compression also cleans up messy backgrounds. Offices, shelves, and equipment turn into texture, not distraction.

This lens is ideal when:

• You want a polished, high-end look

• The background is busy and you want it softer

• You’re building a two-camera interview that cuts well

It can also be an A-camera option when you have enough distance. The 85mm needs space, but when the location allows it, it looks incredible. We love trying to figure out how to mix this one into the set up because it just really looks so great!

Alternate A Camera Option: 50mm f/1.2 GM

Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM

There are shoots where a 50mm is the perfect middle ground.

It gives a classic interview perspective: slightly tighter than 35mm, less compressed than 85mm, and very easy to make look clean and professional.

I like the 50mm on FX6 when:

• The space is moderate and you can’t back up far enough for an 85mm

• You want a little more intimacy than 35mm

• You want a classic, flattering angle

You don’t need to live at f/1.2. The value is having that optical quality and separation available when you want it.

Environmental Interviews: 24mm f/1.4 GM

Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM

If the space is part of the story, 24mm can be a great creative choice.

This is the lens for interviews where you want to show:

• The environment

• The scale of a location

• The context that supports what the person is saying

A 24mm can look incredible, but it has one rule: give your subject some distance. Too close and it can distort faces. Used correctly, it creates immersive interviews that feel rooted in place.

When I Need Flexibility: 16–35mm f/2.8 GM

Sony FE 16–35mm f/2.8 GM

With the FX6, this lens becomes even more valuable on fast-paced days.

If you’re bouncing between:

• Multiple rooms

• Multiple subjects

• Tight locations

• Quick setup changes

The 16–35mm is the play-it-safe option that still looks professional.

It’s especially useful when you:

• Don’t know the space ahead of time

• Need to adapt framing quickly

• Want a clean wide or medium-wide without swapping primes constantly

At 35mm, you can still create a solid interview frame. At 16mm, you can solve real logistical problems in tight rooms.

Why These Work So Well on the FX6

The FX6 is built for professional production environments, which means your lens choices should prioritize reliability and consistency.

What I care about most:

• Accurate, consistent rendering across lenses

• Reliable autofocus performance

• Minimal distractions like focus breathing

• Flexibility to match A and B camera looks cleanly

These lenses help build a cohesive, repeatable interview look, which matters more than chasing new gear every season.

Final Thoughts From Bunker Hill Media

Lens choice shapes the interview.

35mm for balanced storytelling.
85mm for cinematic compression.
50mm for a classic, versatile angle.
24mm for environmental context.
16–35mm when flexibility and control matter most.

The FX6 is a workhorse. Pair it with intentional lenses and it becomes an interview machine.