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Yes, Sony absolutely should update their 24-105/4, and the 70-300 while they are at it
However personally I don’t find this type of lens that compelling for me these days. Somehow it’s not wide enough, not long enough, not fast enough, not light enough and not sharp enough all at the same time. Jack of all trades but master of none. This is why although I did shoot with the 24-105/4L in the past, I eventually sold it.
If the 24-70/2.8GMii is too expensive, I would still just go for the sigma variant ($1300?) over a 24-120/4
patotts wrote:
Thanks eveyrone for chiming in. I agree with many of the points.
@aCuria@@@ - yes, the 24-70/2.8 GM II is perhaps the "best" lens in its class, including the new version of the Nikon (which also is $350 more expensive than the lighter and more compact Sony part...), but the argument for the Nikon 24-120/4 is the convenience and value. It is $1,100 MSPR, less at street value, as it can often be had at a discount, and as a travel lens, one often shoots it at f/5.6 or f/8 anyhow. I surely wouldn't use it if I were a pro doing photo-journalism, weddings, or event photography over a f/2.8 lens.
I was dumb enough to sell my a7RV, thinking I would learn to love the a7CII, and it does have a bunch going for it, but I want a normal-sized mirrorless camera with a good EVF. I wish I could justify all of them, but I cannot at this point. When I bought the a7RV it was "street price" from AD at $2,850. If I were to buy one today again for that price, I would, but there is no way I'm paying $4,200 + tax today.
It leaves me back to square one. a7CII has to go. I doubt the upcoming a7V will have the design and performance that I want, as it doesn't gel with Sony's product segmentation. Sony a1 II would be the camera for me in terms of MPs, ergonomics, AF speed and accuracy + a LOT more stuff I would never use, but I can't justify 7500 euro ($8700 USD) for one.
There is no perfect camera or manufacturer. It is all about understanding your real needs and the compromises you can live with. Such is life.
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