I think you missed the point of my post. My goal was to reduce the weight I’m carrying on vacation, not equip myself for every focal length eventuality. I went that route for the past 55 years, but will not going forward when shooting for my own enjoyment . And the lenses you mention will do me no good on my FF Z8 and D850.

As for needing wider than 24 or longer than 200 - sure there might be a few times when I’d prefer my 14-24/2.8 or my long “bazooka” fast glass, but once again, on vacation shooting for personal reasons, I’m not carrying my full kit. My guess is that during my 2 week holiday in France, other than if I happen to spot Yeti swimming a couple of hundred yards away down the Sienne with the Loch Ness monster under his arm, I’ll wager that I’ll never feel cheated at being restricted to only 200mm.

Apples and oranges I’m afraid.

Rick from NY said: "I’m 76 and leaving for a 2 week vacation abroad and simply cannot haul my fast Z lenses." "I’m a Nikon shooter and had tried out several “super zooms” over the years "

Nikon shooter... well your index finger will actually work on other brands!! Amazingly!!!
"several “super zooms” over the years" Guess what... they have improved... While I have a Panasonic, Canon, Sony, and the rest also have fantastic 1" sensor Superzoom pocket cameras.

A major item in today's world is the effectiveness of AI post-processing... noise and sharpness and resolution; a 1" 20 mp sensor, 10x zoom, macro, and in-camera 3 ring circus of both burst and video abilities is for an excessively mature [76 y old] person on vacation is quite adequate [understatement]. Also as backup, a modern high-resolution cellphone is great. Both do not use swap lenses and fit in one's pocket.

Compact Superzoom pocket cameras spell freedom and capture when on auto the fleeting moment of photo opportunity.

I have a Panasonic TZ100 equipped to take add-on lenses and filters. [attachment for 52mm about $25] I am using it as a go-to camera, and my heavy Sony A65 and those 5 lenses stay at home collecting dust.

Most of the recommendations in this post will by the end of carrying the camera and lenses around for two weeks will feel like they weigh over a ton!!

Enjoy your vacation, and do not be burdened by heavy cameras... Caution: big equipment paints a target on your back for those wanting to steal your equipment that costs as much as they make in a year working.

I’m a Nikon shooter and had tried out several “super zooms” over the years for my various F mount bodies and never satisfied enough with the sharpness and resolution especially at the long ends to buy one. Instead, I made do with carrying my 24-70/2.8 and 70-200/2.8. Fast forward to today where I own a Z8 and the same two lenses in Z mounts. Both of those lenses are sensational in image quality - better even than my beloved F mount versions. But I’m 76 and leaving for a 2 week vacation abroad and simply cannot haul my fast Z lenses. I tried a Sony 6700 with some Zeiss glass which is significantly lighter and smaller on a 2 week trip to Spain, but I just wasn’t consistently thrilled with results.

So, based on my extraordinary fast Z glass, I took the plunge and picked up a Z 24-200/6.3 lens on sale for $700. Glad I did. The lens on my Z8 is a surprisingly good performer. It is manageable on a Black Rapid sling strap, both from size and weight point of view, and while the images at 200mm will not cause me to give up my 2.8 version, the all in one lens is surprisingly good both in IQ, color and contrast. Yes it’s f6.3 at much past 50mm, but the excellent Z8 sensor together with the available, magical noise control software, I can live with the slow speed.

As I said, I’m using this rig for vacation pics and I’m happy to have a credible option for lighter weight travel.

I guess for YOU it is hyperbole - for everyone else it is my educated/experienced OPINION - and, not only is it the best superzoom, it is also the best zoom period. In fact, it is the sharpest lens I have used other than the Canon 300 2.8 - sharper than all my other primes ! ......read Ken Rockwell's review .....yes, I know, most Nikon people hate Ken Rockwell
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