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Jman13 wrote:
thw02 wrote:
I love these threads 'cos I am in the process of switching systems and just love to hear everyone's input.
aCuria wrote:
RF 28/2.8 (120g), 35/1.8 (305g), 50/1.8 (160g),
EF 28/1.8 (310g), 50/1.8 (160g), 85/1.8 (425g)
These lenses Can be replaced by a single 28-70mm f/2, which addresses some weather sealing concerns. The Sony variant (981g) is better (faster AF and lighter)
Total weight of RF 24/1.8 (270g), 35/1.8 (305g), 50/1.8 (160g), 85/2 (500g) = 1085g
Total weight of EF 28/1.8 (310g), 50/1.8 (160g), 85/1.8 (425g) = 894g
Weight of Sony 28-70mm f/2 = 918g.
So, the weight of a convenient zoom is comparable to a bunch of small primes.
That's why I am agonzing over Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 (525g) or Viltrox 15+25+35mm f/1.7 Air (total 520g). 
Which is better for travel: a big convenient zoom or a bunch of small inconspicuous primes?
Except that zoom is 2x the price of all those primes (or more), is always in your hand while shooting, where the weight is most felt, and is neither 24mm nor 85mm.
(This is why I prefer a 24-105/4 lens for travel. I don’t need the speed often and it covers a much wider range…but I also always have a UWA).
The primes aren't cheap either! OP's kit totals ~$27,440 at MSRP, so adding a 28-70/2.8 barely moves the needle.
Personally shooting with a 70-200 is comfortable, but my shoulders hurt. The shoulders is where where the weight is most felt when there are multiple lenses in the bag, particularly if you use a sling bag (but sling bags are a necessary evil when using primes for quick lens changes).
Sony A7c ($1,799.99)
Sony A7iv ($2,499)
Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 ($899)
Tamron 20-40mm f2.8 ($699)
Tamron 28-200mm f2.8-5.6 ($729)
Canon R6II ($2,499)
Canon 7dmk2 ($1,799)
RF 16mm f2.8 STM ($299.99)
RF 24mm f1.8 Macro ($599.99)
RF 28mm f2.8 STM ($299.99)
RF 35mm f1.8 Macro ($499.99)
RF 50mm f1.8 STM ($199.99)
RF 16-28mm f2.8 STM ($1,149)
RF 24-240mm f4-6.3 ($899)
RF 24-105mm f4.0L ($1,099)
EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 USM ($1,179)
EF 28mm f1.8 USM ($509.99)
EF 50mm f1.8 STM ($125)
EF 85mm f1.8 USM ($419.99)
EF 100mm f2.8L Macro ($1,049)
EF 300mm f4.0L ($1,349)
EF 17-40mm f4.0L ($839)
EF 70-200mm f2.8L ($1,299)
OM System OM-5 ($1,199.99)
OM System 45-150mm f4 Pro ($899.99)
Olympus 30mm f3.5 Macro ($299.99)
Olympus 60mm f2.8 Macro ($499.99)
Pan/Leica 9mm f1.7 ($499.99)
Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 G2 ($999.99)
Olympus 17mm f2.8 ($299)
Cameras: $9,796.98
Lenses: $17,642.88
Total MSRP: $27,439.86 USD
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