Ichinichi wrote:
Thank you to everyone who has helped me on my journey so far.
I'm just a dad. Meaning, it falls to me to take photos of dad things. So I'm looking for a system befitting a dad photographing dad things.
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I think the most challenging environment this would shoot would be active toddlers indoors across a table or across a living room. They would in-action portrait shots. I want to be able to take maximum advantage of the a7rv AF at low light in closer quarters with enough sharpness that I can crop when I need or want.
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Currently, the kit consists of a7rv +sel70200gm2. Plan is to snag a 1.4x TC at some point as well.
I went with the sel70200gm2 because, in all my years of researching high(er) tech products, I do not recall another product so universally lauded as the sel70200gm2 at its FL range.
I think it makes sense to cover my bases and get a 24-70mm FL lens.
What is the sel70200gm2 of 24-70mm FL range? I don't mean "does Sony make a GM2 in the 24-70mm FL range", that's the sel2470gm2. I mean what's the king lens that covers me in around the 24-70mm FL range (if there is one).
I've been recommended:
Sigma 28-45/1.8 (thank you, GHarris)
Sigma 24-70 DG DN II Art (thank you, jrscls)
Sony's own SEL2470GM2 (thank you, Ross Martin)
For Dad pictures, which are some of most cherished and long-kept photographs made by anyone, I'd suggest that all you need is the Sony 24-50 f/2.8 G lens for $1100 new. It is a very high quality lens, small and light with beautiful rendering. It will cover most family situations. If you also want something longer for classical portraits, then add an 85 or 90 mm lens -- either Sony or Batis in 85mm or Sigma i series 90mm. This would be a smaller and more family and travel friendly kit than the others. Given your needs, I would consider selling your 70-200 GM II. Too large to carry easily, too intimidating when you point it at someone, and just not germane to your p[urposes.
Jul 11, 2024 at 10:14 PM
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