Need Sony lens recommendation

5 years 6 months ago #607284 by [email protected]
We are planning a trip to Iceland next year and I am torn between buying one of the following two lenses for my Sony A7ii Mirrorless Camera. I currently own the standard 28-70mm lens that comes with the package when I bought this camera.
I have been researching the Sony FE 16-35mm F/4 Vario-Tessar wide angle lens and the FE 24-105 G F/4 lens trying to decide which one will be most effective for my use on our Iceland vacation and thereafter when we return home. I fear that, if I buy the wide angle lens, I will be giving up any opportunity to capture quality distance shots. Both are great lenses but, unfortunately, I can't afford both so your help and guidance is most appreciated.


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5 years 6 months ago #607361 by John Landolfi
Your 24-70 will see a lot of use,
I have an alpha 7IIs, and use that lens more than any other. The 24-105 overlaps too much with it, and doesn't give you a significantly longer reach. I would opt for a 70-200. And.you may want a super wide angle at some point, but I would pass on it now in favor of a 70-200.
The Metabones adapters allow you to use off brand lenses with the Sonys, and you may find some older lenses on the KEH site that you can use with an adapter. The 24-70 f/2.8 is the only Sony lens I have, and I use my Nikkor lenses with a Metabones adapter with good results


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5 years 6 months ago #607845 by John Landolfi
So, what have you bought?


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