Best walk around lens
Oct 2, 2019 19:17:05 #
Hello everyone, I'm new to the site and am a amatuer photographer mostly just for pleasure. I'm looking for a lens for my sony A6300 that can be interchangeable with the sony A9 which is on my wish list for the future. I have the G-Master 100-400 and a Zeiss prime Touit 1.8/32. Looking for maybe a 70-200 or similar, I want high end glass. Any help or suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Oct 2, 2019 20:05:41 #
For your cropped sensors, the 'walkaround' zoom range is typically 18 to 135mm ish.
Oct 2, 2019 21:25:51 #
Maks wrote:
As I only just acquired a Sony a7 II camera a few months ago, and using only a 28-70 mm kit lens with it along with legacy glass (with the Sony LAEA-4 adapter,) I cannot give you my own personal recommendation for a full frame walk around lens, which is what you are truly asking for. So all I can think to do is pass on to you some links in order of probable utility. I suggest you give 'em a try. Hello everyone, I'm new to the site and am a amatuer photographer mostly just for pleasure. I'm looking for a lens for my sony A6300 that can be interchangeable with the sony A9 which is on my wish list for the future. I have the G-Master 100-400 and a Zeiss prime Touit 1.8/32. Looking for maybe a 70-200 or similar, I want high end glass. Any help or suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
https://alikgriffin.com/sony-fe-lenses-the-ultimate-list/
https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sony-FE-16-35mm-f-2.8-GM-Lens.aspx
http://lenshero.com/lenses/zoom-lens-for-sony-alpha-full-frame?page=2
http://www.sansmirror.com/lenses/lens-reviews/lenses-for-sony-efe-mount/
https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/first-sony-e-mount-lenses-to-buy/
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Oct 2, 2019 23:48:54 #
Maks wrote:
Hello everyone, I'm new to the site and am a amatuer photographer mostly just for pleasure. I'm looking for a lens for my sony A6300 that can be interchangeable with the sony A9 which is on my wish list for the future. I have the G-Master 100-400 and a Zeiss prime Touit 1.8/32. Looking for maybe a 70-200 or similar, I want high end glass. Any help or suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
I often walk around with a 150-600. I like to shoot birds.
Not being a wiseass, but one person's walkaround can be another person's albatross. You know what you like to shoot, you should take that as a cue as to what lens to use.
Oct 3, 2019 06:53:16 #
Jeffcs
Loc: Myrtle Beach South Carolina
“Walk around lens”
Where will you be walking around will denote lens needs
I wouldn’t walk around the city with a 100-600
But general great lens is the Sony 24-105 sense you looking at the A9
Where will you be walking around will denote lens needs
I wouldn’t walk around the city with a 100-600
But general great lens is the Sony 24-105 sense you looking at the A9
Oct 3, 2019 08:02:54 #
Oct 3, 2019 08:31:23 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Maks wrote:
Hello everyone, I'm new to the site and am a amatuer photographer mostly just for pleasure. I'm looking for a lens for my sony A6300 that can be interchangeable with the sony A9 which is on my wish list for the future. I have the G-Master 100-400 and a Zeiss prime Touit 1.8/32. Looking for maybe a 70-200 or similar, I want high end glass. Any help or suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Depends on what your shooting when your walking around. If I am shooting wildlife, my carry around would be the 100-400.
If I'm walking around NYC, I'm going to have the Zeiss lens on.
The 70-200 2.8 is not a light lens. But if you are also buying for an A9, then stay away from a cropped sensor lens.
The A9 is currently $500.00 off, this past June B&H had it for $1000.00 off. B&H also is currently throwing in a off brand TTL flash.
I am sure the A9II is coming.
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Oct 3, 2019 08:35:02 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Lately I have been walking around with only my cell-phone.
Shame on me.
Shame on me.
Me too. It's always with me.
Oct 3, 2019 09:32:03 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Lately I have been walking around with only my cell-phone.
Shame on me.
Shame on me.
That's better than I as i just generally have my eyes. ;-) . But if I'm in a picture taking mode it just depends on what camera I have with me in the Vehicle. My least used camera > Canon T3i has an 28-135 I keep on it unless I require something else.
Oct 3, 2019 10:47:07 #
jaycoffman
Loc: San Diego
When I changed from Nikon to the Sony a7iii I got the Sony 24-105. It is a highly rated lens for full frame and has worked very well for me as a walk around lens. I will be adding additional lenses as I need them.
I agree with earlier commentators that you should try to figure out what you predominately like to shoot. It makes sense that the person who shoots birds carries a very long lens as his walk around lens. If you shoot mostly landscapes then something wider than 24mm might be in order. But if you're a general shooter (like me) then something like the 24-105 should work well for you if it's in your price range.
I agree with earlier commentators that you should try to figure out what you predominately like to shoot. It makes sense that the person who shoots birds carries a very long lens as his walk around lens. If you shoot mostly landscapes then something wider than 24mm might be in order. But if you're a general shooter (like me) then something like the 24-105 should work well for you if it's in your price range.
Oct 3, 2019 10:51:09 #
Maks wrote:
Hello everyone, I'm new to the site and am a amatuer photographer mostly just for pleasure. I'm looking for a lens for my sony A6300 that can be interchangeable with the sony A9 which is on my wish list for the future. I have the G-Master 100-400 and a Zeiss prime Touit 1.8/32. Looking for maybe a 70-200 or similar, I want high end glass. Any help or suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
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Oct 3, 2019 10:59:10 #
jaycoffman
Loc: San Diego
Bill - you are too funny! That was a perfect (if not serious) reply. I think it's appropriate just to get us laughing this morning. Note that this lens can walk around even in bad weather.
Oct 3, 2019 11:20:44 #
Oct 3, 2019 11:25:49 #
camerapapi wrote:
A 70-200 IS NOT a walk around lens.
So, in your opinion, what is?
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Oct 3, 2019 12:30:09 #
Sony E 18-105 is just what you want. Equivalent angles of 27-152, just right.
I use it all the time with an A6500, great for vacations and not expensive
Have fun!
Whoops! Use the 24-105 instead. A little tight on the short side but a great G lens too.
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I use it all the time with an A6500, great for vacations and not expensive
Have fun!
Whoops! Use the 24-105 instead. A little tight on the short side but a great G lens too.
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