Ourspolair

Welcome to the forum. I am currently using a Sony A7c (pretty much the same electronics as the A7iii) with Tamron 28-75mm and a Tamron 150 - 500 mm lens, along with a Samyang 14mm. I enjoy using my old Nikon and Mamiya lenses with "dumb" adapters (but the Nikons have to be FX, not DX to fully fill the frame).
Enjoy.

ddtroupe Loc: Snohomish, WA

Hahaha! yes, I'm sure that a question like mine provokes dreams and personal wishes.

ddtroupe Loc: Snohomish, WA

Thank you. Do you have a sense of loss about that missing 75mm-to-150mm segment? And is the 500mm range enough? Do you wish for a 600?

gwilliams6

After over four decades using the best pro gear from Nikon and Canon, I moved over to Sony mirrorless back in January 2017 and have absolutely no regrets on the big move. I have owned Sony A6500, A7RII, A7RIII, A7III, A9 and currently own A7RIV, A1, A7SIII. I also currently own 13 native E-mount lenses covering 10mm to 600mm from Sony, Sigma and Tamron.

The Sony A7III is still a great camera choice. It is the single fullframe mirrorless camera model whose overwhelming reception and success worldwide was what finally forced Canon and Nikon to get serious about fullframe mirrorless . All independent reviewers and experts agree on that.

Sigma makes superb mirrorless-designed native E-mount lenses. I have that superb Sigma Art 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN and it is excellent in image quality and features. I will post some shots from that.
Two great choices IMHO.

Two excellent additional choices that wont break the bank:

The Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 lens will give you that wider range for some landscapes. I will post some shots.

1) Sigma Art 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN, Sony A7RIV. The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, USA. 24mm, ISO 200, f8, 1/80 sec. handheld.

2) Hilly California street, San Francisco. Shot from aboard a cable car. Sigma Art 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN lens, 70mm, ISO 400, F5, 1/400 sec. Handheld

3) Horseshoe Bend and the Colorado River, Page, Arizona, USA. Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 lens, A7RIV. 17mm, ISO 100, f8. A HDR shot of five exposure-bracketed shots, merged in LR.

4) Sunrise over famed Monument Valley, scene of countless movies, TV shows, commercials, Navajo Lands, Arizona/Utah border, USA. A7RIV, Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 lens. 28mm, ISO 100, f22, 1/30 sec.

And the Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 lens will give you that longer reach you might need. It is very sharp, focuses fast. That 180-200mm range is great for scenics with a different perspective. Here two shots at 200mm, made with my A7RIV and Sony 200-600mn f5.6-6.3 lens.

5) Monument Valley again, 200mm

6) Venice Beach and the Pacific Ocean, Los Angeles, California, USA. 200mm

7) A great macro lens that wont break the bank, The Sigma Art 70mm f2.8 Macro DG lens, Sony A7III, a Dragonfly in Manistee National Forest, Michigan, USA. 70mm, ISO 6400, f22, 1/1000 sec,. handheld, all natural sunlight only.

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I also am a longtime Professor of Photography at a state university.

Cheers and best to you.

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Bill_de Loc: US

If I switch to Sony will I get nice pictures like that?

They are very nice!!!

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Ourspolair

So far, I am not finding that to be a major problem. I have a 70-300 FX Nikon lens, but I do not carry it with me very often these days. On the D5500, it was always with me, but since I am using "dumb" adapters, I only carry it when I feel that I might really need it.
When my finances allow, I shall probably be looking for an f2.8 lens to fill the gap - likely a 75-200mm.
For bird photography, no lens is ever long enough, however, I am happy with the 500mm - the price of the Tamrons makes sense and the quality is more than adequate for my needs.

gwilliams6

Of course, you have the skills.

Thanks Bill, cheers and best to you.

gwilliams6

They are all Fullframe lenses:

Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 lens in native E-mount:
https://www.amazon.com/Tamron-17-28mm-Mirrorless-Limited-Warranty/dp/B07TP4YM1F

Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 in native E-mount:
https://www.amazon.com/Tamron-70-180mm-Full-Frame-3-Piece-Nostrand/dp/B08BS2T58V/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3NYNTBPYHUWIO&keywords=tamron+70-180mm+f2.8+e-mount&qid=1671587882&s=electronics&sprefix=tamron+70-180mm+f2.8+e-mount%2Celectronics%2C172&sr=1-2-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.75663753-bdc2-4684-b908-24b2eaf37afa&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTURLNVA1TEZDMlA4JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDI4MzgxMlI5MUVWOVU3TjBIMSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDAxNzk5M0E5UFlDN1BOMUpCMCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Sigma Art 70mm f2.8 macro DG lens in native E-mount:
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-70mm-F2-8-Macro-Sony/dp/B07D1CL96G/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1Q2XMLED1HR60&keywords=sigma+70mm+f2.8+art+dg+macro+for+sony&qid=1671588039&s=electronics&sprefix=Sigma+70mm+f2.8+macro%2Celectronics%2C160&sr=1-3&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.75663753-bdc2-4684-b908-24b2eaf37afa

Cheers and best to you.

gwilliams6

Yes love that Sony 200-600mm , but it might be a bit out of the OP's initial budget at $2000 USD .

1) Here Sony A1, 200-600mm lens. A Snowy Egret takes off from its watery perch on the Caribbean Island of Sint Maarten/St. Martin. 319mm, ISO 1600, f6.3, 1/4000 sec., handheld

2-3) A Great White Egret bends its neck to clean its feathers on Island of Sint Maarten/St. Martin. First the full frame then a tight crop from the same shot. Sony A1, 200-600mm lens, 591mm, ISO 1600, f6.3, 1/2000 sec. handheld.

Cheers and best to you.

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ddtroupe Loc: Snohomish, WA

Thank you very much.

ddtroupe Loc: Snohomish, WA

Thank you very much.

ddtroupe Loc: Snohomish, WA

Thank you so much! Very helpful input. Delivered in a robust educational fashion. Just wonderful! I love the fact that you demonstrated your recommendations with photos (and they were so good).

Again, thank you. Great suggestions!

I'll look forward to learning more.

DT

Jfholly

Not sure if it has been mentioned yet but you might consider some flash equipment. I have that camera and am very pleased with Phottix flash and many accessories that go with it, have fun, JH

gwilliams6

gwilliams6

You are welcome, Cheers and best to you.