I own Sony digital ILC cameras, both A-mt (A55) & E-mt (a6000). For the latter, I now own 4 lenses: Lensbaby Composer Pro with Sweet 50 & Fisheye optics, the pancake 16 mm f/2.8, the 35 mm f/1.8 with OSS, and purchased <1 week ago, the 55-210 mm f/4-6.3 with OSS.

My approach to answering your inquiry is mostly conceptual, and I already know from your other posts that you've got at least as good an understanding about Photography, in general or perhaps better than mine.

1. Is cost a major limiting factor for you? Obviously, this is in relative terms. You don't need to answer me, but how much are you willing to spend on a new camera and some lenses for it collectively?

2. Do you want to ANY video recording with it W/O using a tripod?

3. Do you have or foresee developing hand tremors? I have them occasionally and they're due to Parkinson's Disease (PD).

Let's keep Q1 in mind when you ultimately determine which E-mount camera you're going to settle on: an FE such as the a7 II vs an APS-C, the a6000 or its successor rumored to debut this February.

If your answer to Q2 is Yes, then the ONLY way, as I just discovered, that you can do such with a telephoto lens and no tripod is to buy a telephoto lens with OSS (=IS=VR) built in to it. Currently, it appears that your options are quite limited if you're on a budget.

Regardless of your answer to Q2, if your reply to Q3 is Yes, then you have an important choice to make! For Image Stabilization, you'll need to buy lenses equipped with OSS if you pick the a6000, period! If you don't want to pay the premium for that feature in every lens, you then have two possible options.
a. Buy the a7 II or one of the other mark II a7's.
b. Wait for the a6000's successor, which is strongly rumored to incorporate IS at the cost of increasing the camera body's thickness.

Opinion: unless you're a real purist and perfectionist about photography, I wouldn't take the Full frame vs APS issue that seriously. Oh, and I'm not ready to conclude yet that I "like" my "new" (actually bought used at 55% of retail) 55-210, as it is incredibly slow at 210 mm, but the OSS does work and that's more important for me.

Please, if you have a moment after you make your decision, please inform me whether any of the above influenced your decision OR if you found my approach non-productive.

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I will not try to convince you about the diferences or lack of between APSC and m4/3. It is your money. However what I'd tell you is this: what ever camera you chose, "kit" lenses are only so so. Anyone in this thread who "recommends" them have not shot that camera with a better lens. As far as a7II vs A6000 size wise? Yes it is a little bigger but you get so much more with it and the size of the a7 is identical to the Olympus EM-1 so it isn't big at all. Honestly, I'd go with the A7 otherwise just go with m4/3 and take advantage of the amazing lens selection and in body image stabilization. Good luck and remember you will be the weak link not any of these cameras - they are all so good.

Well, that is part of my dilemma. Everyone loves the Sony cameras but the lenses for the Oly are better. Whichever one I choose, I will buy the body only and pick out a better lens to start with. I have both kit lenses for my Nikons on the shelf so I don't want to make that mistake again; although I will say that they were great learning lenses until I could afford something better. That is not the case now. I can afford what I want.

Do you have any of these cameras and if so, what is the ONE lens you would recommend?

To answer your questions:
1. Cost is not a major factor ...
2. I am not interested in video at all ...
3. My hands aren't as steady as they used to be but only due to a little OA. I think an OSS type lens appeals to me ... I would even consider 3 primes & no zoom if that would give me better results.

I am leaning towards the a6000 because I liked the feel of it in my hands ... unless I decide to take the Black Friday deal (body only) and start with the 35/1.8 OSS lens.

If you could just pick one lens, what would you choose as your favorite lens with this camera?