jojib wrote: snegron7 wrote:
So, I ended up buying the Canon RF 24-105mm f4.0L, and it arrived yesterday.
I really wanted/needed to get the Sony version, but my concern was the lack of quality control on non-GM Sony lenses. In the past I have had to return several Sony lenses because of decentering issues (on both primes and zooms). I really didn't want to take the risk and go through the hassle of returning the Sony 24-105mm f4.0 again and again until I got a good copy.
I won't be buying any more lenses for my Sony bodies until I can afford to buy a GM series lens. As for Canon, I'm covered for now.
Congratulations!!
I'm a Sony-Canon user myself. I did consider the RF 24-105/4 L IS for my R6MKII but I ended up with the RF 24-70/2.8 L IS. Superb lens. But I'm equally as ecstatic using my Sigma 28-105/2.8 DG DN ART for A7V. We're so fortunate with these outstanding standard zoom lenses nowadays!!!
Thanks!! My goal is to buy the RF 24-70mm f2.8L someday!
I was actually looking at the Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 for my Sony's! It was in my shopping cart together with the Canon RF 24-105mm f4.0L at the same time waiting for me to decide which of the two to get. I ended up deciding in favor of the Canon because of the weight difference.
Another lens I was looking at was the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 for Sony. Chances are it might be the next purchase (as soon as I recover from biying the Canon RF 24-105mm f4.0L)!
If you have budget constraints (I surely do and factor that in with every purchase) wouldn't be better to focus on either the Canon or Sony system, and sink you money into the best possible glass for whatever system you pick?
Yes, that would be the most logical/sensible thing to do. However, there are a couple of reasons I have for sticking with both systems.
A few years ago I had a similar dilemma and sold my then Sony A7c with several Sony + Tamron lenses to stick with Canon only. Within 2 months I regretted that decision and repurchased a Sony A7c with just 3 Tamron lenses. Reason was travel photography. The R6II was too big, heavy and attracted more unwanted attention than the Sony A7c outfit.
So, I divided my camera outfits in case-based scenarios; the Canon gear would be used for everything I shoot locally, or if I'm going to a very safe country/city like Japan or most of Spain (except Barcelona which is the pickpocket capital of Europe). If I'm visiting a nice place but not as safe as Japan, Spain or Iceland, then I'd take my Sony gear. If the place is questionable and I want to be as discreet as possible, then I'd take my OM-5 setup.
Only reason I purchased the A7iv was because I sold a Ricoh GRIII Street Edition plus a couple of other Point and shoots I wasn't using at the time. It was on sale and I wanted to know what it was like shooting with a bigger Sony body than my A7c.
After several detailed tests on my part, I've concluded that the images I get from my A7iv capture better detail than my R6II. However, I still love the way my R6II feels in my hand , and I love the colors and rendering I get straight out of the camera.
I don't want to be "stuck only with" my R6II for all my shooting situations (local wildlife, travel, etc). So, I'd like to hold on to both systems (plus my OM-5 as backup) as long as possible.
If I were to get my dream lens (24-70mm f2.8) some day, it will most likely be for the Sony outfit, and it would most likely be the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 because it would be a great all-around outfit for travel. The Canon RF 24-70mm f2.8L is a far off dream for me,and I would be way too afraid to take it with me for traveling in general.
jojib wrote: snegron7 wrote:
So, I ended up buying the Canon RF 24-105mm f4.0L, and it arrived yesterday.
I really wanted/needed to get the Sony version, but my concern was the lack of quality control on non-GM Sony lenses. In the past I have had to return several Sony lenses because of decentering issues (on both primes and zooms). I really didn't want to take the risk and go through the hassle of returning the Sony 24-105mm f4.0 again and again until I got a good copy.
I won't be buying any more lenses for my Sony bodies until I can afford to buy a GM series lens. As for Canon, I'm covered for now.
Congratulations!!
I'm a Sony-Canon user myself. I did consider the RF 24-105/4 L IS for my R6MKII but I ended up with the RF 24-70/2.8 L IS. Superb lens. But I'm equally as ecstatic using my Sigma 28-105/2.8 DG DN ART for A7V. We're so fortunate with these outstanding standard zoom lenses nowadays!!!
Thanks!! My goal is to buy the RF 24-70mm f2.8L someday!
I was actually looking at the Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 for my Sony's! It was in my shopping cart together with the Canon RF 24-105mm f4.0L at the same time waiting for me to decide which of the two to get. I ended up deciding in favor of the Canon because of the weight difference.
Another lens I was looking at was the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 for Sony. Chances are it might be the next purchase (as soon as I recover from biying the Canon RF 24-105mm f4.0L)!
If you have budget constraints (I surely do and factor that in with every purchase) wouldn't be better to focus on either the Canon or Sony system, and sink you money into the best possible glass for whatever system you pick?
Yes, that would be the most logical/sensible thing to do. However, there are a couple of reasons I have for sticking with both systems.
A few years ago I had a similar dilemma and sold my then Sony A7c with several Sony + Tamron lenses to stick with Canon only. Within 2 months I regretted that decision and repurchased a Sony A7c with just 3 Tamron lenses. Reason was travel photography. The R6II was too big, heavy and attracted more unwanted attention than the Sony A7c outfit.
So, I divided my camera outfits in case-based scenarios; the Canon gear would be used for everything I shoot locally, or if I'm going to a very safe country/city like Japan or most of Spain (except Barcelona which is the pickpocket capital of Europe). If I'm visiting a nice place but not as safe as Japan, Spain or Iceland, then I'd take my Sony gear. If the place is questionable and I want to be as discreet as possible, then I'd take my OM-5 setup.
Only reason I purchased the A7iv was because I sold a Ricoh GRIII Street Edition plus a couple of other Point and shoots I wasn't using at the time. It was on sale and I wanted to know what it was like shooting with a bigger Sony body than my A7c.
After several detailed tests on my part, I've concluded that the images I get from my A7iv capture better detail than my R6II. However, I still love the way my R6II feels in my hand , and I love the colors and rendering I get straight out of the camera.
I don't want to be "stuck only with" my R6II for all my shooting situations (local wildlife, travel, etc). So, I'd like to hold on to both systems (plus my OM-5 as backup) as long as possible.
If I were to get my dream lens (24-70mm f2.8) some day, it will most likely be for the Sony outfit, and it would most likely be the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 because it woul be a grwat all-around outfit for travel. The Canon RF 24-70mm f2.8L is a far off dream for me,and I would be way too afraid to take it with me for traveling in general.
jojib wrote: snegron7 wrote:
So, I ended up buying the Canon RF 24-105mm f4.0L, and it arrived yesterday.
I really wanted/needed to get the Sony version, but my concern was the lack of quality control on non-GM Sony lenses. In the past I have had to return several Sony lenses because of decentering issues (on both primes and zooms). I really didn't want to take the risk and go through the hassle of returning the Sony 24-105mm f4.0 again and again until I got a good copy.
I won't be buying any more lenses for my Sony bodies until I can afford to buy a GM series lens. As for Canon, I'm covered for now.
Congratulations!!
I'm a Sony-Canon user myself. I did consider the RF 24-105/4 L IS for my R6MKII but I ended up with the RF 24-70/2.8 L IS. Superb lens. But I'm equally as ecstatic using my Sigma 28-105/2.8 DG DN ART for A7V. We're so fortunate with these outstanding standard zoom lenses nowadays!!!
Thanks!! My goal is to buy the RF 24-70mm f2.8L someday!
I was actually looking at the Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 for my Sony's! It was in my shopping cart together with the Canon RF 24-105mm f4.0L at the same time waiting for me to decide which of the two to get. I ended up deciding in favor of the Canon because of the weight difference.
Another lens I was looking at was the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 for Sony. Chances are it might be the next purchase (as soon as I recover from biying the Canon RF 24-105mm f4.0L)!
If you have budget constraints (I surely do and factor that in with every purchase) wouldn't be better to focus on either the Canon or Sony system, and sink you money into the best possible glass for whatever system you pick?
Yes, that would be the most logical/sensible thing to do. However, there are a couple of reasons I have for sticking with both systems.
A few years ago I had a similar dilemma and sold my then Sony A7c with several Sony + Tamron lenses to stick with Canon only. Within 2 months I regretted that decision and repurchased a Sony A7c with just 3 Tamron lenses. Reason was travel photography. The R6II was too big, heavy and attracted more unwanted attention than the Sony A7c outfit.
So, I divided my camera outfits in case-based scenarios; the Canon gear would be used for everything I shoot locally, or if I'm going to a very safe country/city like Japan or most of Spain (except Barcelona which is the pickpocket capital of Europe). If I'm visiting a nice place but not as safe as Japan, Spain or Iceland, then I'd take my Sony gear. If the place is questionable and I want to be as discreet as possible, then I'd take my OM-5 setup.
Only reason I purchased the A7iv was because I sod a Ricoh GRIII Street Edition plus a couple of other Point and shoots I wasn't using at the time. It was on sale and I wanted to know what it was like shooting with a bigger Sony body than my A7c.
After several detailed tests on my part, I've concluded that the images I get from my A7iv capture better detail than my R6II. However, I still love the way my R6II feels in my hand , and I love the colors and rendering I get straight out of the camera.
I don't want to be "stuck only with" my R6II for all my shooting situations (local wildlife, travel, etc). So, I'd like to hold on to both systems (plus my OM-5 as backup) as long as possible.
If I were to get my dream lens (24-70mm f2.8) some day, it will most likely be for the Sony outfit, and it would most likely be the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 because it woul be a grwat all-around outfit for travel. The Canon RF 24-70mm f2.8L is a far off dream for me,and I would be way too afraid to take it with me for traveling in general.
May 18, 2026 at 07:54 AM
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