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Re: 24-120f/4 vs Tamron 35-100 f/2.8 - help me choose


Masterguy wrote:
Goal is mostly to shoot family portraits, casual shots during trips & create memories with nice shots right out of camera.


Did you intentionally leave out the 24-70/4 S?
It's a more manageable lens—that is, smaller and/or lighter than the 24-120/4 and the 35-100/2.8:
https://camerasize.com/compact/#946.1027,946.1246,946.784,ha,t

Instead of pairing a standard zoom lens with a mediocre prime lens whose focal length is already within the zoom range, it might be better to use a smaller, lighter 24-70 (which already offers plenty of versatility) and pair it with a prime lens that has a longer focal length. There are plenty of options here—from the 105/2.8 MC (yes, it’s not small, but it’s a 1:1 macro) to the Viltrox 85/2 EVO, depending on your shooting needs. Or even a 135/1.8 Plena, which lets you do things you can only dream of with the 24-120/4… but that’s in a whole different price range.



Oct 16, 2026 at 07:40 AM





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