Sony or Sony: I have a quandary. I have a Sony A7R2 with the 24-70mm f4. Problem is that since Covid I am not able to afford much else in glass. I was thinking that if I sell these, I...

SteveG Loc: Norh Carolina

I have a quandary. I have a Sony A7R2 with the 24-70mm f4. Problem is that since Covid I am not able to afford much else in glass. I was thinking that if I sell these, I can buy an a6000, 16-70mm f4, the Sony 10-18mm, and the 55-110mm. I DO have the Laea4 adapter. Maybe some A mount glass for wide angle? But then I'm getting really big as far as weight. I just don't know if I'll be disappointed with IQ, dynamic range and overall picture quality going back to the a6000. Thoughts? Suggestions?

HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

Keep the a7rII

BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten

Since you have the la ea4 adapter consider looking for some Minolta Maxxum lenses.
Af and Ae will work quite well with these.

SteveG Loc: Norh Carolina

BassmanBruce wrote:

Since you have the la ea4 adapter consider looking for some Minolta Maxxum lenses.
Af and Ae will work quite well with these.

Any suggestions for a little wide angle zoom that won't break the bank?

BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten

SteveG wrote:

Any suggestions for a little wide angle zoom that won't break the bank?

17-35mm af minolta
Sorry, that was supposed to be a link to ebay.
I dont have this lens but I have many others and that I like and this one is on my list.

SteveG Loc: Norh Carolina

You know anything about the Sigma of the same zoom range? Sigma EX 17-35mm f2.8~4 Aspherical for Sony Alpha mount

MDI Mainer

Here's a comprehensive list of lenses for the A7R series. You should be able to find an e-mount lens that works for you, used, at an affordable price. Granted that there is a lot of excellent Minolta glass available for a song, I was never happy with the AF using a-mount glass and an adapter.

https://sonyalpha.blog/2019/11/10/which-lenses-to-maximise-the-potential-of-the-sony-a7riv/

SteveG Loc: Norh Carolina

I know! That's why I am considering the a6000 with those lenses. Aps-c seems to have good stabilized glass at more affordable prices but I would be giving up full frame. A conundrum!

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SteveG wrote:

I have a quandary. I have a Sony A7R2 with the 24-70mm f4. Problem is that since Covid I am not able to afford much else in glass. I was thinking that if I sell these, I can buy an a6000, 16-70mm f4, the Sony 10-18mm, and the 55-110mm. I DO have the Laea4 adapter. Maybe some A mount glass for wide angle? But then I'm getting really big as far as weight. I just don't know if I'll be disappointed with IQ, dynamic range and overall picture quality going back to the a6000. Thoughts? Suggestions?

All those alternatives hit me as off the wall. Detailing the reasons why would make a looooong post ... so no details.

If you’re absolutely sold on getting a fascinating optic, get an affordable fully manual ultra wide prime. They are excellent optically, but not automated. You can enjoy an ultra wide without AF. The DoF is tremendous.

If you might wanna explore low light scenes, the 28/2.0 native lens is on clearance for ~ $250.

ggenova64

SteveG wrote:

Any suggestions for a little wide angle zoom that won't break the bank?

Check out Tamron Sony E-mounts 20mm, 24mm or 35mm for under $300.00 with $50.00 Rebates going on. Very light! Great lenses! Keep the the Sony A7R II!

brian43053 Loc: Buffalo, NY

I also have the Sony 7 Rii. Great camera - except for battery life!! I’d keep what you have and perhaps look for another lens. I too have the same adapter as you have but my Tamron 70-200 will not auto focus. So be careful what you look for

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

SteveG wrote:

I have a quandary. I have a Sony A7R2 with the 24-70mm f4. Problem is that since Covid I am not able to afford much else in glass. I was thinking that if I sell these, I can buy an a6000, 16-70mm f4, the Sony 10-18mm, and the 55-110mm. I DO have the Laea4 adapter. Maybe some A mount glass for wide angle? But then I'm getting really big as far as weight. I just don't know if I'll be disappointed with IQ, dynamic range and overall picture quality going back to the a6000. Thoughts? Suggestions?

Chasing hardware will lead to disappointment unless you can afford the very best and even then the improvement will be minor compared to becoming proficient with a good photo editor...Capture One for Sony comes to mind.

SteveG Loc: Norh Carolina

ggenova64 wrote:

Check out Tamron Sony E-mounts 20mm, 24mm or 35mm for under $300.00 with $50.00 Rebates going on. Very light! Great lenses! Keep the the Sony A7R II!

Thanks! I wasn't aware of the Tamron choices.

SteveG Loc: Norh Carolina

brian43053 wrote:

I also have the Sony 7 Rii. Great camera - except for battery life!! I’d keep what you have and perhaps look for another lens. I too have the same adapter as you have but my Tamron 70-200 will not auto focus. So be careful what you look for

For telephoto, I have the Sigma 70-300mm OS F4-5.6. Pretty good lens. Works perfectly with the adapter. Cost is the issue right now. I don't have a LOT to spend on more glass, which was why I was considering selling it in order to afford the better glass on the smaller sensor. From what I see the 16-70 f4 Sony/Zeiss.is possibly better than the 24-70mm f4 and the 10-18mm f4 looks very good. But what am losing on the camera end?

SteveG Loc: Norh Carolina

joer wrote:

Chasing hardware will lead to disappointment unless you can afford the very best and even then the improvement will be minor compared to becoming proficient with a good photo editor...Capture One for Sony comes to mind.

I'm aware. Just trying to see my best options with what I have. Thanks!