rappar Loc: Kingston Ontario

I own a Sony A6000 that I plan to keep but have wanted a full frame for some time and have saved for this for a number of years. I am on the list to get the A7iii when it starts to ship in April.

I ordered it with the kit lens as the lens plays to some decent reviews and, when bought with the camera, is a reasonable price. Here's my question...

To complete the kit to cover off as many situations as possible, what lenses would you buy? I do landscape and travel. I also do car shows. I do very few portraits and no studio work. I have owned a top end Sony flash but have to admit when I sold it, it had never been used. On the A6000, the lens that is on most of the time is the 4/18-105.

I have used Rokinon and have a fisheye from them for the A6000 that I find to be a great 'fun' lens. So, manual focus certainly is something I would consider. Back when I had a Nikon D700, I had the Sigma 150-500 that provided me with some terrific moments as well.

Thanks for any input.
Ron

JimH123 Loc: Morgan Hill, CA

I'm sure you are going to like your new Sony A7iii. Looks like a really good camera.

As for lenses, I have found adding some prime m42 lenses gives me something else to use that works great. I happen to like the Asahi Pentax Takumar series. And I have many of them: 35mm, 50mm, 105mm, 150mm, 200mm, 300mm, 400mm and 500mm.

I use them on my full frame Sony A99, my APS-C Sony A6300 and my m43 Olympus E-M1 and E-M5ii. They work great on all of them.

As an example, here is a long distance shot using the Olympus E-M1 with the 400mm, f5.6 lens. Including the original and a crop of the original.

Much lighter than walking around with the Tamron 150-600 that I also have.

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rappar Loc: Kingston Ontario

Thank you.

repleo Loc: Boston

The A7iii sounds like the answer to a lot of dreams. I'm sure you are going to enjoy it. You ought to at least consider getting the new 24-105mm F4 G. It is a great lens. Its as sharp as a good prime across its whole range. If you get it, I would wait until you have tried it out before buying any more lenses. It may be the only lens you need. I've had to re-think my lens wish list since getting it.
The Sony 28mm f2 is a great wide lens that would suite you when you want something lighter or faster.

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Where do you send your Sony if it needs repair ?

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Have fun with it. That’s the bottom line....

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dfrost01 Loc: Princeton, NJ

I love my 24-70 f2 lens. If I need a little longer reach, I put my a7rii into aps-c mode. I have rented the 16-35 and it takes beautiful photos also

gwilliams6

I also ordered the A7III to go along with my current A7RIII and A6500. My lenses include some of these (which I highly recommend)
1) as mentioned above, the Sony FE 28mm f2 is an affordable compact gem, sharp, fast, light.
2) the Sony G 24-105mm f4 is a winner. (You did not mention which kit lens you are getting, so we don't know what focal lengths you already have covered).
3) the more affordable Sony G 85mm f1.8 is a favorite of many pros and reviewers. (I own the Sony G-Master 85mm f1.4, but that is much more expensive).
4) That Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm f5-6.3 you had is still a favorite of mine. I have it (in Canon EF mount) and use it with the super Sigma MC-11 adapter for Sony E-Mount.
5) more pricey but excellent is the Sony G 70-200mm f4 lens (Sony also makes quality 1.4X and 2X extenders for this). I own the still pricier Sony G-Master 70-200mm f2.8 w/2X extender. The f4 one is lighter and better priced for most budgets.
6)If you need wider than the kit lens you have, there are great Sony and Sigma lenses below 24mm down to 10mm. Check Sigma and Sony sites for selections and pricing. Sigma just announced nine native E-mount lenses for Sony (no MC-11 adapter needed).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TRTtAuYqiI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fss8w08gtvE&t=16s
You can also use the Sony 10-18mm lens (APS-C) on your full-frame A7III and get no vignetting if you use it between 12-16mm.
Cheers

bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada

I came from a Canon background so have lots of Canon full frame lenses. Most work very nicely with a Metabones III or IV adapter. Most other lenses can also be adapted to an A7 series body.

As for Sony lenses, I only have one, the FE 24-240mm which I really like! It is a heavy beast but covers almost everything I want to shoot.

Enjoy the new camera!

bwa

Tomcat5133 Loc: Gladwyne PA

My first choice for this camera would be the 16 35mm.
But I just looked this lens is over 2k.
You will have a FF camera so be prepared for even the more
economical lens for FF to be pricey. Good luck.

gwilliams6

bwana, I also came from Canon over a year ago. I found my Canon glass worked better on my Sony cameras with the Sigma MC-11 adapter than any of the Metabones. The MC-11 has been firmware updated to work even better now with Canon lenses on Sony cameras, faster AF-C and tracking focus etc. The MC-11 has become the favorite of professionals among Canon lens owners using Sony A7 series E-mount cameras, and costs hundreds less than Metabones. You really need to try a recent firmware-updated MC-11 adapter. Cheers

bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada

I've looked at the MC-11 and read the reviews; however, the Metabones III/IV are working well for me. And I've done the firmware updates on the IV which help.

But thanks for the additional MC-11 recommend. It might be the straw that breaks the camel's back...

bwa

gwilliams6

bwana, please just go to a camera store and try it please! You will be surprised how much better the MC-11 works than the Metabones III or IV. Trust me I have used them all with Canon glass. Many fellow pros like myself have shelved or sold our Metabones and rely on the MC-11. (no, I am not paid by Sigma ,LOL)

gwilliams6

bwana, found this Jason Lanier video using the MC-11 adapter with Canon lenses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plMA52AkFh8 (yes he uses the A9), but A7III and A7RIII have similar focusing systems. Like I said the MC-11 is half the price of the Metabones adapters and works BETTER with Canon glass. Pros know this and use the MC-11 more now. Cheers