Advice on a lense
Nov 28, 2019 10:44:53 #
I'm trying out a Canon A7 lll. It seems great so far. At Crutchfield the sales person strongly recommended a expensive lens the Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 for over 2K. Does anyone have any experience with this camera and lens? Any recommendations? Most of my pictures are my grand-kids, dogs running and birds in my trees
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Nov 28, 2019 10:58:46 #
Nov 28, 2019 11:03:17 #
If you want to try the lens without purchasing it, try one of the lens rental companies. Google lens rental to find one. Then decide if that is the lens you want. If it is not, for a few dollars rental you saved yourself thousands.
Nov 28, 2019 11:03:35 #
davidp wrote:
I'm trying out a Canon A7 lll. It seems great so far. At Crutchfield the sales person strongly recommended a expensive lens the Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 for over 2K. Does anyone have any experience with this camera and lens? Any recommendations? Most of my pictures are my grand-kids, dogs running and birds in my trees
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What is a Canon A7 lll. Did you mean Sony A7 III? Are you wanting to mate it with a Canon RF lens? I'm confused.
Nov 28, 2019 11:14:05 #
A7III is a Sony product. Could you be referring to a Canon 7Dii? Or perhaps the Canon R or RP? There are a lot of alarm bells going off in my head right now about compatibility and camera model issues.
At this time, the only Canon lenses adaptable to the Sony line are the EF and EFs series. And require an expensive coupling device.
The lens mentioned has been reported as a phenomenal lens, but for the everyday hobbyist or enthusiast, it might be a little overkill - both in money and weight. IF you're talking the Canon R/RP, the 24-105 is an excellent all-round lens, and usually has a good price when bundled together with the Canon body.
Good luck in your choice.
At this time, the only Canon lenses adaptable to the Sony line are the EF and EFs series. And require an expensive coupling device.
The lens mentioned has been reported as a phenomenal lens, but for the everyday hobbyist or enthusiast, it might be a little overkill - both in money and weight. IF you're talking the Canon R/RP, the 24-105 is an excellent all-round lens, and usually has a good price when bundled together with the Canon body.
Good luck in your choice.
Nov 28, 2019 11:16:15 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
What is a Canon A7 lll. Did you mean Sony A7 III? Are you wanting to mate it with a Canon RF lens? I'm confused.
I too was wondering what a Canon A7 III was.
Nov 28, 2019 11:19:03 #
I've got 20 people at my house already and I stupidly said Canon when it is obviously a Sony!!!
Nov 28, 2019 11:19:47 #
Nov 28, 2019 11:20:47 #
Nov 28, 2019 11:27:17 #
davidp wrote:
I've got 20 people at my house already and I stupidly said Canon when it is obviously a Sony!!!
Don't worry, David. It's that kinda day!
My comment about 24-70 still applies to Sony lenses. I'm not familiar with their line, but that would be a top quality (and top price) "professional" lens. I'd go for something similar to Canon's 24-105 if Sony has one. Or 24-70 ƒ4. Save your bucks!
Nov 28, 2019 11:31:40 #
davidp wrote:
I'm trying out a Canon A7 lll. It seems great so far. At Crutchfield the sales person strongly recommended a expensive lens the Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 for over 2K. Does anyone have any experience with this camera and lens? Any recommendations? Most of my pictures are my grand-kids, dogs running and birds in my trees
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I never heard of a Canon A 7 III, especially none with an R mount! I do not believe it exists!
Nov 28, 2019 11:50:58 #
Strodav
Loc: Houston, Tx
About the lens, I'd recommend something like the Sony 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6, which is a solid general purpose lens and it's not too expensive. I saw a couple of used at KEH.com, one in excellent condition for $238 with a 6 month warranty. Another higher quality, but a bit more expensive option is the Zeiss 24-70mm f/4. I see some listed on KEH in E+ condition in the $650 range.
Nov 28, 2019 11:57:25 #
Ltgk20
Loc: Salisbury, NC
If you need the fast lens, the Tamron 28-75 is getting very good reviews and is significantly less expensive than the 24-70 GM. I picked up the 24-105 as I'm ok with the f4 and like the extra reach.
Nov 28, 2019 11:58:09 #
davidp wrote:
I'm trying out a Canon A7 lll. It seems great so far. At Crutchfield the sales person strongly recommended a expensive lens the Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 for over 2K. Does anyone have any experience with this camera and lens? Any recommendations? Most of my pictures are my grand-kids, dogs running and birds in my trees
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Thanks
The RF 24-70 f/2.8 is an excellent lens, especially for indoor and ambient light photography. I would recommend something with more reach for photographing birds. My older EF 28-70 f/2.8L is my go to lens for photographing the grand kids and puppies indoors. Outdoors, my utility lens is the EF 28-300L and for birds I usually use the EF 100-400L II with EF 1.4X extender.
Nov 28, 2019 11:59:25 #
i would just add that while he 24-70 or 24-105 are excellent general purpose lenses, you’re going to need something with a much longer focal length if you want to shoot birds - that will likely drive you to a second longer lens in the future if you decide to pursue that type of photography.
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