ruthenium wrote:
The question of "The Perfect Lens Selection" is understandable, yet it can be said to be incorrect.
There are different applications (genres) of photography, and there are different CAMERA SYSTEMS (rather than lenses alone) that can be considered "perfect," ideal, or most suitable. I can give some specific examples, however these should be understood as personal opinions rather than strong claims.
For one example, I believe that OM-1 II & M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO might be one of the best, if not the very best, camera systems for macro photography. For another example, later this year I would like to add GFX100S II & FUJINON GF20-35mm F4 R WR camera system that, arguably, might be one of the best camera systems for landscapes and related photography. Yet another example can be the aforementioned OM-1 II with the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO lens that is suitable for those who need access to FF 600mm FL for wildlife photography while travelling light or when going on extended hiking trips. Sony A1 I/II with the 70-200mm F2.8 GM lens can be ideal for some sports and people photography, et cetera...
I don't believe that a single Sony camera is an ideal tool for everything, and the only critical piece is picking "the perfect" lens. Sensors of different sizes and the corresponding pro bodies can offer distinct advantages (and disadvantage - nothing is perfect, really) that should be an important part of any serious consideration, along with the consideration of the lenses.
I agree mostly, different camera systems are better at different things.
However I would rather use the 1470g 300GM over that 1475g 300/4 ZUIKO lens. The GM is marginally lighter but an entire stop faster. Carrying a 2x TC to gain an entire stop is worth it.
ruthenium wrote:
The question of "The Perfect Lens Selection" is understandable, yet it can be said to be incorrect.
There are different applications (genres) of photography, and there are different CAMERA SYSTEMS (rather than lenses alone) that can be considered "perfect," ideal, or most suitable. I can give some specific examples, however these should be understood as personal opinions rather than strong claims.
For one example, I believe that OM-1 II & M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO might be one of the best, if not the very best, camera systems for macro photography. For another example, later this year I would like to add GFX100S II & FUJINON GF20-35mm F4 R WR camera system that, arguably, might be one of the best camera systems for landscapes and related photography. Yet another example can be the aforementioned OM-1 II with the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO lens that is suitable for those who need access to FF 600mm FL for wildlife photography while travelling light or when going on extended hiking trips. Sony A1 I/II with the 70-200mm F2.8 GM lens can be ideal for some sports and people photography, et cetera...
I don't believe that a single Sony camera is an ideal tool for everything, and the only critical piece is picking "the perfect" lens. Sensors of different sizes and the corresponding pro bodies can offer distinct advantages (and disadvantage - nothing is perfect, really) that should be an important part of any serious consideration, along with the consideration of the lenses.
I agree mostly, different camera systems are better at different things.
However I would rather use the 1470g 300GM over that 1475g 300/4 ZUIKO lens. The GM is marginally lighter but an entire stop faster. Carrying a TC to gain an entire stop is worth it.
Jun 13, 2025 at 09:17 AM
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