Taking budget into consideration and buying used, what would be the one body and lens that would be the perfect match for the best image quality. Something you might throw in a small bag and take it just in case. I have an idea but I would like to see what others thought.
campy wrote:
what would be the one body and lens that would be the perfect match for the best image quality. Something you might throw in a small bag and take it just in case.
Perhaps we should first clarify what exactly is meant by "best image quality." And the focal length is irrelevant? That's quite remarkable.
campy wrote:
Taking budget into consideration and buying used, what would be the one body and lens that would be the perfect match for the best image quality. Something you might throw in a small bag and take it just in case. I have an idea but I would like to see what others thought.
How about sharing your idea as a starting point? That is more efficient than guessing wildly. :-)
campy wrote:
Taking budget into consideration and buying used, what would be the one body and lens that would be the perfect match for the best image quality. Something you might throw in a small bag and take it just in case. I have an idea but I would like to see what others thought.
What budget? Best for what? There are so many ways to do photography that "perfect" is totally subjective. Nearly all cameras and lenses are good, so whatever makes you happy is fine.
You're probably going to get as many different answers as there are members here because it's hard to give a suggestion without knowing budget range, what you like to photograph, and how you define "best image quality".
My "just in case" camera is my phone (Pixel 9 Pro), which takes perfectly good photos and shoots RAW. My Sony camera gear only comes with me when I have a specific photography subject or job in mind, which in turn dictates the body and lenses that I'll need. My most compact combo that I sometimes use for street photography is the A1 and Zony 55/1.8
"one body and lens that would be the perfect match for the best image quality. Something you might throw in a small bag and take it just in case"
At the moment, my answer is the GFX100S II & GF55mm F1.7 (1.77 kg, 3.90 lb) - this gives you the ultimate image quality in the "normal" FL range (44mm F1.3 FF equivalent).
Yes, it is a bit bigger and heavier than, for example, my A1 & 35mm F1.4 (1.32 kg, 2.92 lb), however both fit well into the same Manfrotto holster bag that I take on regular hikes without feeling too much of a burden.
If you need a genuinely compact camera system (that you may want to emphasize, if correct), then this is a different story, of course.
campy wrote:
Taking budget into consideration and buying used, what would be the one body and lens that would be the perfect match for the best image quality. Something you might throw in a small bag and take it just in case. I have an idea but I would like to see what others thought.
I'd say the 61MP a7rIV/V or a7CR with a macro lens are generally close to the best for IQ, but the subject/situation will determine the most appropriate lens. My preferred lens is the 2300-600 as it captures a good range as a one-lens solution for many species. Of course the 600 is better, but not so good from 200-high 500s.
campy wrote:
Taking budget into consideration and buying used, what would be the one body and lens that would be the perfect match for the best image quality. Something you might throw in a small bag and take it just in case. I have an idea but I would like to see what others thought.
I think a lot depends on what you shoot and what taking budget into consideration means. If you only shoot landscapes or only shoot wildlife or sports or portraits or street. You will get a very different answer than if you shoot two or three or 5 or 6 different things. And if taking budget into consideration means $2,000 to spend you will get a very different answer than If that. means $5,000 to spend.
So, if you could help us out a bit by letting us know what types of things might be shot and a bit more about what taking budget into consideration means I think we could offer much clearer advice.
That is a great combo for general purpose, assuming 35mm works for you. While AF for challenging subjects indeed has improved, the a7Riii can do everything one should need, without invoking edge cases. I consider it Sony’s first fully functional, high resolution camera.
Sony keeps running special sales on those bodies, so you may even be able to pick up a new one, for the price of used.
Jim
campy wrote:
My first thought was A7RIII and 35 GN.
