Sony Lens: I bought a sony full frame 42MP alpha 7II r, what lens for around $1k do you think would be best for scenic, car shows, static displays etc. Mostly outside stuff, no formal...

mudduck

I bought a sony full frame 42MP alpha 7II r, what lens for around $1k do you think would be best for scenic, car shows, static displays etc. Mostly outside stuff, no formal portraits or weddings, I bought one of the lesser expensive sony's and I have full auto focus adapters for my Nikon and Canon lenses but I think the camera would work best with a proprietary lens .

Ricker Loc: Salt Lake City, Utah

I’d consider both Zeiss and Leica lenses. They’re expensive but they’re excellent.
Best regards, Ricker

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

At this time, you'll need Sony product to take advantage of the A7RIIs full frame capabilities.

http://briansmith.com/sony-a7-a7r-a7s-lens-guide/

Have you tried Metabones adapters?

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

mudduck wrote:

I bought a sony full frame 42MP alpha 7II r, what lens for around $1k do you think would be best for scenic, car shows, static displays etc. Mostly outside stuff, no formal portraits or weddings, I bought one of the lesser expensive sony's and I have full auto focus adapters for my Nikon and Canon lenses but I think the camera would work best with a proprietary lens .

50mm f/1.8

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Ricker wrote:

I’d consider both Zeiss and Leica lenses. They’re expensive but they’re excellent.
Best regards, Ricker

Sony/Zeiss 24-70mm F4 would do the job, under $1000 used all over the place.

mudduck

Thanks this helps a lot , looking forward to posting some pics from it.

repleo Loc: Boston

Sony Zeiss 24-70 F4 for versatility and decent quality. Sony Zeiss 55mm F1.8 Sonnar T FE ZA for near ultimate sharpness.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

mudduck wrote:

I bought a sony full frame 42MP alpha 7II r, what lens for around $1k do you think would be best for scenic, car shows, static displays etc. Mostly outside stuff, no formal portraits or weddings, I bought one of the lesser expensive sony's and I have full auto focus adapters for my Nikon and Canon lenses but I think the camera would work best with a proprietary lens .

Some suggestions. See what lenses appear in several lsitings

https://www.switchbacktravel.com/10-great-sony-fe-full-frame-lenses
http://briansmith.com/sony-a7-a7r-a7s-lens-guide/
http://briansmith.com/best-sony-fe-fullframe-e-mount-lenses/
https://www.ephotozine.com/article/top-15-best-sony-e-fe-mount-lenses-2017-29886
https://www.slrlounge.com/first-5-lenses-buy-sony-a7-series-camera/

wmurnahan Loc: Bloomington IN

mudduck wrote:

I bought a sony full frame 42MP alpha 7II r, what lens for around $1k do you think would be best for scenic, car shows, static displays etc. Mostly outside stuff, no formal portraits or weddings, I bought one of the lesser expensive sony's and I have full auto focus adapters for my Nikon and Canon lenses but I think the camera would work best with a proprietary lens .

The 55mm Zeiss is considered one of the sharpest lenses available to day and it is just under your price point.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

mudduck wrote:

I bought a sony full frame 42MP alpha 7II r, what lens for around $1k do you think would be best for scenic, car shows, static displays etc. Mostly outside stuff, no formal portraits or weddings, I bought one of the lesser expensive sony's and I have full auto focus adapters for my Nikon and Canon lenses but I think the camera would work best with a proprietary lens .

Any of the AUTO FOCUS E mount Zeiss T* lenses made for the Sony full frame .

chapjohn Loc: Tigard, Oregon

For a lens that would do all the things you are asking is the Sony FE 24-240. It is in your price range.

Sony G and GM glass is better than zeiss glass.

Ricker Loc: Salt Lake City, Utah

chapjohn wrote:

For a lens that would do all the things you are asking is the Sony FE 24-240. It is in your price range.

Sony G and GM glass is better than zeiss glass.

Don’t think so.
Best regards, Ricker

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

chapjohn wrote:

For a lens that would do all the things you are asking is the Sony FE 24-240. It is in your price range.

Sony G and GM glass is better than zeiss glass.

That 24-240mm lens has lots of range, but not high quality optics, it will NOT resolve his sensor satisfactorily. It barely is competent for the original a7 at 24MP.

balticvid Loc: Queens now NJ

Ricker wrote:

I’d consider both Zeiss and Leica lenses. They’re expensive but they’re excellent.
Best regards, Ricker

I agree. None better

Walt

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

mudduck wrote:

I bought a sony full frame 42MP alpha 7II r, what lens for around $1k do you think would be best for scenic, car shows, static displays etc. Mostly outside stuff, no formal portraits or weddings, I bought one of the lesser expensive sony's and I have full auto focus adapters for my Nikon and Canon lenses but I think the camera would work best with a proprietary lens .

Just want to make you aware you can also use any of the highly regarded Sigma Art series lenses in Canon mount with the Sigma full function adapter on Sony E-mounts ......