Buying a camera to get serious about photography is exciting — but as a beginner, it’s easy to get stuck wondering what else you actually need.
This post covers the essential accessories for Sony a6700 that you literally can’t shoot without. These are my personal picks after 10+ years of shooting.
You’ll want to use your camera the moment it arrives, so I’d recommend picking these up at the same time you order the body — whether you already own it or are about to buy one.
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Camera Body & Essential Accessories for Sony a6700
SONY Alpha 6700 APS-C Mirrorless Camera, Body Only, Black (ILCE-6700)
- 26.0MP APS-C format Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS sensor
- BIONZ XR processing power for exceptional image quality
- Dedicated AI Processor and Real-time Recognition for accurate subject tracking
Perfect as a first camera for anyone who wants to get serious about both photo and video.
It’s Sony’s current flagship in the APS-C a6000 series. With a vari-angle LCD, AI-powered autofocus, and in-body image stabilization, it packs full-frame-level features at an approachable price.
Interchangeable Lens
The camera body alone can’t take a single photo — a lens is non-negotiable from day one.
A zoom lens is one of the most essential accessories for Sony a6700 owners, letting you cover everything from landscapes to portraits with just one lens. Go with a bright standard zoom (f/2.8 or faster) and you can’t go wrong as your first lens.
SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN — The All-Purpose Bokeh Lens
SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary, Sony E-mount, Standard Zoom, APS-C Mirrorless
- SMALL AND LIGHT
- Versatile Focal range and ecellent optical Performace
- Superb Optical Quality
Bright enough for soft, creamy background blur, with close-focusing performance that lets you get right up to your food. At roughly 290g, it’s incredibly light — ideal as a first lens for everyday shots and portraits that actually look professional.
SIGMA 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN — The Ultra-Light Vlog & Selfie Lens
SIGMA 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN, Sony E-mount, Wide-Angle Zoom, APS-C, Contemporary
- Ideal for landscapes, travel, video and online content creation
- Large-aperture, ultra-wide-angle zoom with expressive imaging capabilities
- Create expressive images on the go with the world’s smallest and lightest ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C cameras*
An ultra-wide zoom that fits both you and the scenery behind you into frame with your arm barely extended. At around 255g, it’s one of the smallest, lightest lenses in its class — perfect for vlogging, selfies, and capturing wide landscapes while traveling.
SD Card
When rounding up essential accessories for Sony a6700, choosing an SD card based on price alone can backfire — a slow write speed can cause 4K footage to stop mid-recording, or worse, corrupt your files and lose your memories for good. Look at the write speed (the V-rating) and stick to trusted brands.
For 4K video, you’ll need at least Speed Class 10 and UHS Speed Class 3. The a6700 supports UHS-II, so V90 gives you headroom for All-Intra recording, while V60 is plenty for standard 4K shooting.
V30 — Budget-Friendly
Best value: great for photography and general 4K video.
SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SD Card, up to 250MB/s Read Speed, UHS-I
- CAPTURE LARGER THAN LIFE. Unlock 4K UHD(3) brilliance and pristine high res stills with video speed class ratings of U3 …
- SPEED BARRIERS SHATTERED. Save precious moments with blazing read speeds up to 250MB/s(2) and write speeds up to 170MB/s…
- MAXIMIZE WITH MASSIVE CAPACITY. Capture for longer and store more with up to 2TB(1) of storage that can hold up to 2,808…
- SanDisk Extreme PRO V30 — Standard Pick
- Lexar Professional SILVER PLUS V30 — Budget Pick
- Kingston Canvas Go Plus V30 — Budget Pick
V60 — Best Balance, Most Popular
Best for: high-quality 4K video and smooth burst shooting.
- EXCEPTIONAL VIDEO CAPTURE. Designed for prosumers and professionals shooting with advanced MIL, dual-slot MIL-FF, and ci…
- SHOOT LONGER. Store more high-resolution video and image files with capacity options that range from 64GB up to 2TB. (1)
- GET MORE FROM YOUR CAMERA. Record cinema-quality 6K (3) video with the Video Speed Class 60 (V60) rating, (4) plus stand…
- SanDisk Extreme PRO V60 — Standard Pick
- Lexar Professional SILVER PRO / 1800x — Budget & Popular Pick
- ProGrade Digital GOLD — Recommended Pick
V90 — Pro-Grade, Fastest
Best for: the a6700’s highest-quality video modes and high-speed burst shooting.
- Up to 300MB/s[2] write speeds help ensure your camera’s buffer clears fast so you capture every remarkable shot.
- With up to 512GB[1] of storage, store up to 352 minutes of 4K UHD video[3] shot at 60 fps and up to 286 minutes of 8K vi…
- Up to 300MB/s[2] transfer speeds streamline your editing process and get to delivery faster.
- SanDisk Extreme PRO V90 — Standard Pick
- Lexar Professional 2000x — Budget Pick
- ProGrade Digital — Recommended Pick
If you’re not sure which to pick, go with the SanDisk Extreme PRO V60 — you won’t go wrong.
Charging Setup
Power solutions are often overlooked essential accessories for Sony a6700 setups. The camera comes with one battery, but no charging cable or wall adapter is included.
You’ll want a charger and a USB-C cable at minimum. If you’d also like a spare battery, a charger-and-battery bundle kit is worth considering.
If you’re not sure where to start, pick up the following two first, and add a spare battery later if you need one. If you want to power the camera while shooting, you can add the SmallRig Universal Power Bank Holder (4600) on top of these.
USB-C Cable + Charger
If you already own a USB-C charger for your PC or phone, you can charge the camera with it directly. If not, here’s what I’d recommend:
- Charger: UGREEN 100W Type-C Fast Charger, 75cm Retractable Cable
- USB-C Cable: UGREEN USB Type-C Cable, PD 100W/5A
Charger + Battery Bundle Kit (for a spare battery too)
These kits pair a battery with a charger, which works out cheaper than buying the battery separately — and gets you a spare battery at the same time.
- SONY ACC-ZD1K (BC-ZD1 + NP-FZ100) — USB PD-compatible, charges two batteries simultaneously in about 155 minutes. No charger or cable is included, so pair it with the items above.
- SONY ACC-QZ1K (BC-QZ1 + NP-FZ100) — An older model that comes with an AC cord included, so you can just plug it straight into the wall.
Power Bank (for charging on the go)
Continuous Power While Shooting (great for home use / livestreaming)
Mount a power bank directly onto the camera and you can shoot for as long as you like without worrying about battery life — ideal for long recording sessions or livestreams at home.
- SmallRig Universal Power Bank Holder (4600) — A cold-shoe mount that lets you attach a power bank directly to the camera.
- SONY DC-C1 (for NP-FZ100 / NP-FW50) — A dummy-battery DC coupler that powers the camera directly, so the internal battery never gets drained during long shoots.
- You can use the same UGREEN 100W Type-C Fast Charger and UGREEN Nexode 20000mAh Power Bank mentioned above for this setup — no need to buy anything extra.
Wrap-Up: Checklist of Essential Accessories for Sony a6700
Once you’ve got these four things, you’re ready to shoot:
- Camera body: SONY α6700
- Interchangeable lens: SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8, SIGMA 10-18mm F2.8
- SD card: if unsure, go with the SanDisk Extreme PRO V60
- Charging setup: UGREEN 100W Type-C Fast Charger (cable built-in) + UGREEN Nexode 20000mAh Power Bank (cable built-in)
Both come with their cables built in, so this pair alone covers all your charging needs. Rather than buying the camera body first and adding pieces one at a time, picking up these essential accessories for Sony a6700 upfront ensures you can start shooting the day it arrives.
If you’re planning long recording sessions or livestreams, it’s also worth looking into the SmallRig Universal Power Bank Holder (4600) and SONY DC-C1 for continuous power.
