New walk around lens or bridge camera (Page 3): Thanks, still on the fence but appreciate the link and the info.

Gilly

Toment wrote:

Great lens. I have one. Amazon has it for about $560 used. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00ENZRQH8/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1498049143&sr=8-1&keywords=18-105mm+sony&condition=used
Have fun!

Thanks, still on the fence but appreciate the link and the info.

jackpi Loc: Southwest Ohio

Gilly wrote:

I have a Sony A6000 and 3 lenses. A Sony 35mm prime, 55-210mm kit lens and Rokinon 12mm ultra wide. They meet my needs for the most part but I'm often switching out lenses. Have been thinking of adding the Sony 18-105mm as a walk around lens, anticipate paying $500-$600 for it. Just wondering if a bridge camera might be a better option and interested to hear the thoughts of any members who have struggled with this themselves. Cheers and thanks.

The A6000 and the Sony 18-105mm lens is a much better option than a $600 bridge camera. The image quality will be superior to the image quality of the bridge camera.

sandiegokim1

NormanTheGr8 wrote:

But the 55 - 210 won't fit in your pants pocket ! Does A Tamron 16 - 300 come with a Sony mount?That's my favorite walk around lens better picture quality than the bridge cameras .

Yes Tamron 16-300 lens does come in sony a mount. Great lens.

azted Loc: Las Vegas, NV.

I recently upgraded from a Nex-7 (precursor to the A6000) to an A7ll, full frame. I let go of all my APS-C lenses except the 18-105 because that is one of the sharpest lenses you will ever see. I specifically kept it for video use on the A7ll, as the electronic zoom is quiet, and the focusing is fast. I have purchased full frame lenses, but the 18-105 is still an important piece of equipment to me. I also have an RX-10, and that has perfect glass, but for landscapes in a distance, the larger sensors are better.

tequilacvx Loc: Sarasota, FL

Used a CANONl D60 with six lenses and peripheral goodies for these last six years. Use PS Elements and Lightroom for post-processing. Used this bundle very much, but never reached more than 50% capacities of all of the camera/lens features. Reached 86 years of age and tired of traveling around with 25 pounds of gear when going overseas. Traded in all for a new SONY RX10iii. Could not be any happier!

Preachdude Loc: Geneva, OH

Gilly wrote:

I have a Sony A6000 and 3 lenses. A Sony 35mm prime, 55-210mm kit lens and Rokinon 12mm ultra wide. They meet my needs for the most part but I'm often switching out lenses. Have been thinking of adding the Sony 18-105mm as a walk around lens, anticipate paying $500-$600 for it. Just wondering if a bridge camera might be a better option and interested to hear the thoughts of any members who have struggled with this themselves. Cheers and thanks.

I rented a Sony RX10iii for a picnic, and the results were very impressive. I suggest that you rent a camera from LensRentals.com to try out for a few days.

Paul J. Svetlik Loc: Colorado

I would approach the camera choice from a different angle:

That is where your main photoshoot location will be.

1. If you desire the best quality prints and intend to shoot around your house or your garden only, go for a full frame high megapixel (50 or more) interchangeable lens DSLR - with a dolly full of lenses, flash guns, focal extenders, filters etc.
The risk of missing pictures while changing the lenses should be acceptable.

2. If you want to travel distances with your camera (back country or foreign countries) and try to capture the changing light in the living environment (that includes the landscapes with moving sun and clouds), think about a bridge camera with a good wide range lens zoom, always ready for work. A bridge, light weight camera that is always ready, will do. These cameras in the past years are showing vast improvements
The risk of missed pictures is very low - or not existing.

I hope you will find the right tool for your needs?

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

You already have the best system. Why downgrade? For me it would be adding a lens (or three) lol

grandkids6

I had the same problem carry 4 lense and a camera that broke my neck..I bought a bridge camera a Pansonic Lumix and could not be happier with my selection.
I just got back from Yellowstone and my photos came out great....neck is happy too

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

nikonbug wrote:

I have the 18-105 on a a6500 and have decided, after using it, that it will be my ONLY lens.

That sounds like a 5* recommendation. Satisfaction is great!

Gilly

azted wrote:

I recently upgraded from a Nex-7 (precursor to the... (show quote)

Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm veering towards working with what I have and accepting that switching lenses is a small price to pay. Appreciate your thoughts.

Gilly

Preachdude wrote:

I rented a Sony RX10iii for a picnic, and the results were very impressive. I suggest that you rent a camera from LensRentals.com to try out for a few days.

That is a very good suggestion, appreciate your thoughts.

Gilly

Paul J. Svetlik wrote:

I would approach the camera choice from a differen... (show quote)

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I take lots of photos in my home environment and we travel quite frequently too. I can fit all my lenses in a relatively small backpack, I'm veering toward saving the money and working with what I have. Your feedback is much appreciated.

Gilly

grandkids6 wrote:

I had the same problem carry 4 lense and a camera that broke my neck..I bought a bridge camera a Pansonic Lumix and could not be happier with my selection.
I just got back from Yellowstone and my photos came out great....neck is happy too

Ha ha, that's why I switched to a smaller and much lighter mirrorless system. I've heard good things about Panasonic LUMIX, glad you're happy with your decision.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

asiafish wrote:

The Sony Zeiss 24/1.8 is an OUTSTANDING walk-around lens for a crop E mount. Vastly superior to any zoom for the platform.

Zeiss. The brand is definitely a winner. Also Sony's 85mm f1.8 G lens for E-mount is another great one.