Re: Considering a move to Sony, would appreciate advice
Hey Jack. I switched to Sony from Nikon 3 years ago and the A7RV is my favorite landscape body of all time (I enjoy it much more than the GFX I had, partly due to incredible selection of lenses). The amount of nuanced detail captured at base ISO on a tripod is extremely satisfying. I also use it for candid portraits, travel, and occasional birds/wildlife.
Right now on our B&S forum from trustworthy member ysultan the A7RV is at the lowest price ever, $2795 new and $2595 open box, both from an authorized dealer with receipt in your name. I purchased my 3rd from him recently, the open box version and everything was brand new with shutter count of 1.
I have been shooting the 16-35/4 PZ and its IQ along with very light weight make it a joy to have in the pack. I have also owned previously the 16-35/2.8 GM 1 & II but prefer the light weight of the PZ. I do also have the Sigma 14-24/2.8 and its IQ is stellar, even compared to primes. One of the beauties of the 16-35 is that range allows me to pair it with the very good Tamron 50-300 for a light small 2-lens kit covering everything needed for landscapes when I want to pack minimally. Normally I’m using the bigger brother Tamron 50-400mm and it may be my favorite landscape lens of all time.
I just finished a 3-month photo trip where the 24-105/4 was used extensively and my copy has very satisfying IQ. Before my trip I tested it at f/8 against my 24-70/2.8 GMII and I have a hard time seeing any differences - colors, contrast, sharpness are nearly identical at landscape apertures. Three of the images below are wide open at f/4 on the 24-105 where my copy still looks great.
Joshua has mentioned additional lenses that are great choices also (not my personal choice because I prefer the wider zoom ranges of 16-35 and 24-105). I had the 200-600 and it was great for birds/wildlife, and the 400-800 is another option. There are so many excellent optics in E mount that the hardest things is choosing - there are many right answers.
Jan 08, 2026 at 04:55 PM
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