I'm currently facing a somewhat isolated dilemma. I currently own/use two cameras: Sony A7c and Canon R6. My current lenses for each are the following:
For my A7c, I have a Tamron 20-40mm f2.8 and Tamron 28-200mm f2.8/5.6. I had a Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8, but it failed miserably causing my A7c to freeze, shut down and malfunction continuously. I returned it.
I'm trying to put together a manageable (size ÷ weight) outfit for travel.
Here are my issues:
- R6 has a reputation for reliability issues (issues were corrected with the release of the R6II). I don't have the budget now to upgrade to an R6II. Investing in an RF 15-35mm f2.8L would be a setback if/when my R6 decides to fail. I can't afford both an R6II and an RF 15-35mm f4.0L at this time. I can only buy one item (used is not an option for me).
- My A7c is a great compact, full frame camera that was made for travel. Unfortunately Sony (and every 3rd party lens manufacturer) forgot to make compact, affordable wide angle primes for it. The new Sony 16-35 f2.8 GM2 is smaller/lighter than the previous version, but it still looks off balance on an A7c. Also, I've read some complaints about decentering issues with it. Sony is notorious for decentered lenses as I have had/returned a few. I have considered other wide angle options like a Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 (read complaints about severe vignetting), Sigma 16-28mm f2.8 (not weather sealed), Sony 14mm f1.8 GM (bulbous front element unprotected, won't allow protective filter). After my Viltrox disaster, I won't consider any Viltrox, Samyang, etc., 3rd party lenses designed and manufactured in China. Only two 3rd party options I'll consider are Tamron and Sigma. I owned/sold a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 G2 because it wasn't wide enough and suffered from vignetting up to f5.6 at all focal lengths.
- Selling off one system to stick with only one system is not something I want to do. I already tried that. Last year I sold all my Sony gear to stick with Canon. Within 3 months I ended up buying a Sony A7c again. I really like the A7c.
Also, I have considered the following options:
- Sony 16-35 f4PZ. I don't like the lack of mechanical zoom and I need a faster aperture for indoor shots.
- Get an R8 as back up for my R6. It doesn't have IBIS, and I don't want to keep spending money on cameras. I prefer to spend money on better lenses.
- Buy an R6II. Great camera, but I won't be able to afford better lenses.
Thanks in advance for any helpful, constructive suggestions.
p.s. (Disclaimer) Not to sound rude, but please don't bother responding to this post if you are only going to provide a condescending remark, or the usual "just get out and shoot with what you have" comment. This is a gear forum, not Philosophy forum. I need actual gear recommendations, not lifestyle changing recommendations.
I'm currently facing a somewhat isolated dilemma. I currently own/use two cameras: Sony A7c and Canon R6. My current lenses for each are the following:
For my A7c, I have a Tamron 20-40mm f2.8 and Tamron 28-200mm f2.8/5.6. I had a Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8, but it failed miserably causing my A7c to freeze, shut down and malfunction continuously. I returned it.
I'm trying to put together a manageable (size ÷ weight) outfit for travel.
Here are my issues:
- R6 has a reputation for reliability issues (issues were corrected with the release of the R6II). I don't have the budget now to upgrade to an R6II. Investing in an RF 15-35mm f2.8L would be a setback if/when my R6 decides to fail. I can't afford both an R6II and an RF 15-35mm f4.0L at this time. I can only buy one item (used is not an option for me).
- My A7c is a great compact, full frame camera that was made for travel. Unfortunately Sony (and every 3rd party lens manufacturer) forgot to make compact, affordable wide angle primes for it. The new Sony 16-35 f2.8 GM2 is smaller/lighter than the previous version, but it still looks off balance on an A7c. Also, I've read some complaints about decentering issues with it. Sony is notorious for decentered lenses as I have had/returned a few. I have considered other wide angle options like a Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 (read complaints about severe vignetting), Sigma 16-28mm f2.8 (not weather sealed), Sony 14mm f1.8 GM (bulbous front element unprotected, won't allow protective filter). After my Viltrox disaster, I won't consider any Viltrox, Samyang, etc., 3rd party lenses designed and manufactured in China. Only two 3rd party options I'll consider are Tamron and Sigma. I owned/sold a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 G2 because it wasn't wide enough and suffered from vignetting up to f5.6 at all focal lengths.
- Selling off one system to stick with only one system is not something I want to do. I already tried that. Last year I sold all my Sony gear to stick with Canon. Within 3 months I ended up buying a Sony A7c again. I really like the A7c.
Thanks in advance for any helpful, constructive suggestions.
p.s. (Disclaimer) Not to sound rude, but please don't bother responding to this post if you are only going to provide a condescending remark, or the usual "just get out and shoot with what you have" comment. This is a gear forum, not Philosophy forum. I need actual gear recommendations, not lifestyle changing recommendations.
Apr 06, 2024 at 06:42 AM
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