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Can I use adapted lenses on the sony a5000?

I don't cover adapters on cst1 likes cameras, so I can't tell you how well adapted lenses work on the Sony a5000. What I can tell you is which lenses are made for its Sony E mount. The Sony a5000 page has the full list, and the Sony E mount page covers the mount itself.

If you want a sensible everyday kit, two good starting points are the Sony E 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS and the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary. The a5000 has no in-body stabilisation, so the OSS lenses are worth a look if you shoot in dim light at slow shutter speeds.

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