Got a used Sony RX 100 vi to throw in my small camera bag for the 200mm zoom ability in case I needed it on a recent trip to Europe.

@ThisIsJulianC

7 сағат бұрын

Thats a good approach, is that in addition to a larger camera or is that intended to be your main travel camera. Heard excellent reviews about it.

Good thoughts. Thx Julian!

@ThisIsJulianC

2 ай бұрын

You are very welcome - glad it was helpful!

Loved your video and comments that followed. I still travel with my A7r4, 16-35 GM, 24-70 GM 2 and the 55 mm 1.8. I use the 24-70 GM 2 the most and the 55 mm the least. Can afford to make changes but since I make large fine art prints for sale I find it difficult to make compromises. I share your feelings of not turning in the 16-35 GM.

Excellent job. Thanks for the astute advice. These cameras are little gems. I'm fond of Sony's 20mm f1.8 G prime.

@ThisIsJulianC

Ай бұрын

Everyone seems to like that 20mm, Its on my list... just below the 20-70 f4

Nice insights! Thank you

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

The 16-35mm f4 PZ lens is a very good lens. You can consider this for traveling .

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

I haven't looked at that lens yet, thanks for the suggestion, looks a good spec.

Two lenses that have to be considered. For an ultrawide to wide, the 16-35 PZ (mentioned by another) is a very good choice. Another excellent choice is the newer 20-70mm f4 lens with macro capabilities. It's as light as two feathers, rather small and sharp as in surgeon's scalpel. I'd drag a 20mm f1.8 just because it is a little wider than the 24mm 1.4 when doing landscape. Many say they want wider than 28mm, get a 24mm and want wider. So, the 20mm is an excellent choice. And just for walking around looking inconspicuous, the tiny 40mm G lens is perfect. I think one issue is the time you want to photo a little out of reach so the 20-70 will get you closer. All are rather light lens and won't tax your arm and hand. Also, the wrist strap is a must. Handiest thing I've ever used. Good idea to take a neck strap for those times you don't want your camera dangling from your wrist. Best wishes and happy snaps. Just one thing about the sensor, I have the A7R3 and got addicted to megapixels. There is no cure. It allows you to crop to your heart's delight and still get great pictures. Its pixel count is nearly double that of the A74/A7CII, and yes, it makes a major difference. I shoot both crop sensor and 61mp A7CR and the difference in photos, depending what I'm shooting, is very noticeable. It's benefits are fantastic for the still photographer.

@ThisIsJulianC

Ай бұрын

That 20-70 f4 is top of my wish list.

Excellent video. I own A7C and several lenses both prime & zooms. Couldn’t agree more with regards to 24mm f2.8G. It’s been like my go to lens during travel. Previously I tend to bring few other lenses during travel but always going back to this combo set as they are compact and yet very versatile. I also own 20-70 f4 G which I use for landscape mainly. So if I need to have wider or closer pic this zoom really fill up the gap. So nowadays I only bring 24mm and 20-70mm for my travel need.

@ThisIsJulianC

Ай бұрын

That’s a great combination of lenses you travel with. I keep hearing about how people like the 20-70 f4…. I am tempted.

Brilliant insights! The 24mm GM is one of my all time favourite lenses and I’m somewhat shocked that I keep coming back to it over and over again, even with travel. The A7RV/A7CR sensor in aps-c offers a beautiful “normal” portrait lens ~35mm.

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Good point on the 24mm in APS-C mode for portraits, haven't tried that.

Try this combo: two Sony APSC bodies each with a prime like the Sigma f1.4. No (few) lens changes. Pull and shoot, stuff the other in the sling bag. I went on a trip recently with 12, 16, 30 and 56mm primes. Fast and easy.

@ThisIsJulianC

2 ай бұрын

That's an interesting concept - like it.

Lot's of good comments, but what's missing is mention of the Sony 4/16-35 PZ G. It has amazing corner to corner resolution at all apertures, weighs just 360g, and has internal zooming and internal focus. It reproduces to 1:3 at MFD. For daytime landscape I see no reason to lug an f2.8 GM. When I anticipate astro I add my Laowa 15mm f2 Zero-D. But my UWA of choice remains the petit Zeiss Loxia 21, easy to take, and it produces wonderful aperture stars for night cityscapes without stopping down beyond f/5.6. It's a joy to focus. I also use it for astro with excellent results. I pair it with my 24-70 GM ii. For discrete street use and for social gatherings I use a Fuji x100v and my x100vi is due in soon, such fun cameras with a wonderful leaf shutter. A pancake lens on the a7CR could replace this, but not at the same weight and size.

@ThisIsJulianC

2 ай бұрын

You have some wise lens choices there, good to see some of the less used ones in your list too. I need to make a note of them. I haven’t tried that PZ lens yet. I sold my 16-35 f4 Zeiss to get the 2.8GM, there is a weight difference but less than I expected. That PZ you have is much lighter however. Haven’t tried the Fuji cameras either but everyone seems to love them. When I want something truly pocketable I use the GRIII which suits me well. Thanks for sharing your kit details 👍

I've just bought the a7c ii, for use as a c camera on multi cam jobs (along side the a7iv amd a7siii). I used to use a lumix gx7 for my own travels, as its absolutely tiny, especially when paired with the 1.7 pancake 20mm. I'm looking forward the upgrade the a7cii will bring and found your video helpful on choosing what lenses I may pair it with. All the best!

@ThisIsJulianC

10 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! #thumbsup

Very helpful to hear how others think about their travel kit. I was considering the A7CR, but opted for a used Q2 and it's worked out great. The 28/1.7 lens in perfect in just about any situation. For my next trip, I plan to bring the FX30 along with a few small aps-c lenses to capture great video. Plus it can capture still too in a pinch if I want a tighter focal length. Lots of options out there - it's honestly overwhelming.

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

Good choice on the Q2... the choice for travel cameras is certainly extensive right now.

Great video Julian and so helpful. I don't own the 24mm GM lens, rather the Sony 20mm f1.8, which is my go-to prime for indoor travel shots. The Sony-Zeiss 35mm f2.8 is another I take, as well as the Sony 85mm f1.8 for any portraits I might take. One of my film-era adapted nifty-fifty's usually completes the lens lineup, with the a7C ii. Again, great video.

@ThisIsJulianC

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Those are some good lens choices. I need to take a look at the 20mm 1.8 I hear good things about it.

I did a month in SE Asia with the A7CR, the 11mm 1.8 crop lens (16.5mm at 26mp equivalent), 24mm 2.8, 50mm 2.5, and sigma 90mm 2.8. It was a great combo, but my go to kit at home is the 16-35 GM2, the 70-200 F4 G Macro, the 2x teleconverter. That setup gives me pretty functional 16-400mm, or 600mm in APSC crop mode. The 70-200 f/4 w/ 2x TC requires electronic shutter and good technique for the best image quality, but I'm getting better every time I shoot. I can fit the 16-35, 70-200, and 2x TC with all the other accessories I need into my Wotancraft 3.5L sling. It's heavier than my 4 prime setup, but also has tons more flexibility in terms of reach, less lens switching, and high magnification (over .3x on the 16-35, .5x with the 70-200, and full 1:1 macro with the 2x TC). Even though I'm not a camera KZreadr, I want to make a video about this as it's a pretty awesome set up that I haven't seen anyone talk about yet. The only thing I am interested in adding is a fast normal prime, either the 35 or 50 1.4 GM, or maybe the Voigtlander 40mm f/1.2 for some compact manual focus fun.

@ThisIsJulianC

Ай бұрын

Thats a great set up you have there with some smart lens choices. Envious of your travel too ;-)

Nice image of the Thurlestone Arch.

@ThisIsJulianC

16 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you for sharing your travel experience! Having an a7c, I'm always looking for compact, portable lenses with good image quality. I think you've nailed which ones are practical for travel photography. I'm also very impressed that you think through which lens(es) you need for each day. For me, I'll be selling my 16-35mm GM Mark I, because its bulk and weight make it so that I don't reach for it very often. I really do love my 40mm f2.5 G and my 20mm f1.8 G lenses. After watching your video, I might look into the Zeiss 55mm to round things out, or go the completely opposite way and get the 14mm GM.

@ThisIsJulianC

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comments. Keep an eye on what price you might get for your 16-35 GM, I was surprised to see how little the Sony GM lenses hold their value. That 20mm 1.8 is top of my list right now :-)

@jck641

29 күн бұрын

@@ThisIsJulianC I did get my 16-35mm GM used, so I won't lose out on too much. I'd rather it get bought and used by someone (maybe a budding filmographer) than have it sit in my cupboard. The 20mm f1.8 is phenomenal. For my last family vacation, I took it with me on a whim, and it was the lens that I used the most, for fun individual portraits, great group photos, landscape, and low-light shots. While it is chunky compared to the 40mm, it is still quite portable (and not intimidating to the subject!).

I have most of the time the 40mm on my A7C, yet I always throw the 24 in a small sling and an old Canon 50mm 1.4 for low light shots. All small and great performers. Had the 24-70, but its too bulky for me. If I think I need a wider angle, I take the Laowa 12 2.8 with me instead of the 24mm.

Good timing... I've bee on the A7RV for almost a year. I just bought an A7Cii for traveling to Southeast Asia later this year. I'm still working on what lenses to take. Initially, I was thinking the 40mm 2.5 & Sony 20-70 F4 only. But, after watching your video, I might make some adjustments with a wider lens too. Also, I will be taking the Pocket 3 too.

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

Sounds like the video helped - thats great news. The Osmo Pocket 3 is a terrific travel companion too, in case you didn't see my video on it - this is a shameless opportunity to promote it - you can find it here kzread.info/dash/bejne/eaOMrNeld93bh6Q.html

Great kit. I love my A7CR for travel and I paired it with the Tamron 20-40 and Tamron 28-200. But for indoors I needed something wider and brighter so I snagged the Sony 11mm f1.8 APSC! It’s a perfect fit and the IQ is great. Just rented the Sony 20mm f2.8 pancake to try out for street in Paris. So unobtrusive and pocketable I am hoping the IQ is good.

@ThisIsJulianC

2 ай бұрын

I haven’t tried APS-C lenses on my A7CR yet. I sold most of them when I got the original A7C, but I did keep the 20mm 2.8 and the original A6000 body. I still use them occasionally, I am very happy with the image quality of the lens on the A6000 and it is super tiny. I’ll put it on the A7CR sometime soon and see what it’s like. I hear good things about those Tamron zooms.

Great Video

@ThisIsJulianC

18 күн бұрын

Thanks!

I bought the 40 mm, definitely will be always in my package, 16-35mm GM for landscape too but v1 . Depende where I travel my 70-200 II I have to take too.

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

Good choices

I am prepping for a trip across the pond. I am retired and have been a photographer since I was 8 with my Mom's Kodak Brownie. I upgraded from my A7Riii to the a7cr. One of the features you did not mention is the ability to shift between full frame to Super 35. This will reduce the mp from 60 to 26 mp, but give you a 1.5x zoom. Yes. I know it can be done in post. But I have been using that feature and I love it.

@ThisIsJulianC

Ай бұрын

Since buying A7CR I use Super 35 more, it no longer feels like a compromise because of the resolution. I have referred to it in one video, perhaps it was my original review and not this one (or maybe it just didn't make the final edit!). The image of a motorcycle stunt in Piccadilly was taken in Super 35 mode. Safe travels and enjoy your trip.

I usually travel with two A7C bodies, one with Tamron 17-28 f2.8 and the other with Tamron 28-200 f2.8-5.6 and a 35mm f1.4 GM in bag. The new Sony 16-25 looks pretty good, intend to try it in lieu of Tamron 17-28.

I just added Tamron 35-150mm and it is heavy. But during a trip to Gdansk, it was super flexible in terms of focal length on my a7IV. Then for videos, I used ZV-E1 with 24mm F2.8 G and it looks so tiny and doesn't really attract attention when going into restaurants. 12MP photos are not bad at all. I sold my 40mm as I found that the focal length is not to my taste and just duplicates 35mm and 50mm. I like 35mm better! So now, for trips, I'll bring both cameras and 3 lenses (20mm F1.8 G, 24mm F2.8 G and 35-150mm).

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

Thats a nice set up you are carrying, good choice of camera bodies too.

Definitely give the 20-70/4 a shot some time, especially for travel landscapes. Not sure how often you’re in the 16-20mm range, but I find the extra 20-24mm hugely useful, and the lens itself is fairly small and light, a bit smaller than the 24/1.4GM. Have you considered using the APS-C crop mode as a way to “create” another lens? Either the 20/1.8 or 24/1.4 could be good candidates to create a 30mm or 36mm walk around lens, potentially replace the 40mm if you’re okay with the loss in resolution.

@ThisIsJulianC

2 ай бұрын

I haven't tried the 20-70mm yet but it's on my list to take a look at. Same for the 20mm f1.8. I do use the APS-C crop mode, there is a photo in this video of a guy from a motorcycle display team jumping a car on London's Piccadilly Circus. That was taken in APS-C mode. The A7CR still gets 26MP in APS-C so plenty of useable resolution.

Great video. Do you find that the 61mp is sever overkill for general photography? I am looking at the Sony A7C line for my travel kit, but wonder if having those massive files are worth it?

@ThisIsJulianC

2 ай бұрын

I like it for the ability to crop without worrying about remaining resolution. And I crop often enough that I feel I made the right choice. The files are large but my 2017 iMac seems to cope with them fine. There is some bling factor to the A7CR too…I can’t justify the price hike vs A7Cii.

Thanks for this video. I am curious how frequently do you make use of the extra resolution vs a A7Cii. What % of photos would you say are crops that could not be A7Cii crops?

@ThisIsJulianC

2 ай бұрын

Often enough that I am glad I have the extra resolution available.

I enjoyed listening to your thought process, and I subscribed :) One lens you might want to consider is the 20mm f1.8 G. It has been the perfect low light indoor travel lens for me. It's GM sharp, so no issues cropping to a 24mm FOV. It's also noticeably smaller than the 24mm f1.4 GM. I used to lug around my 16-35mm while traveling because I thought I needed it for landscape, but I found that most of my landscape shots were between 18 and 24mm. So, recently I've ditched the 16-35mm and have just been using the 20mm G for landscapes and it has been working great so far. It's also an excellent astrophotography lens. I really want to try out that 40mm G. I always travel with my 35mm GM, but I think a smaller lens would be nice and 40mm seems like a perfect focal length.

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Good point on the 20mm, it's on my list for video, hadn't thought of it for landscapes maybe I should move it to the top of the list.

@TaylorTeets

3 ай бұрын

I agree with you about the 20mm G, compact & super sharp (maybe sharper than my 24GM). I ditched my 16-35GM as well and use the compact 24mm & 50mm G lenses. Just wish Sony would come out with a new 85mm G in the same compact size.

@mrmonday42

3 ай бұрын

@@ThisIsJulianC I know, it has the reputation of the vlogger lens but it's an excellent stills lens that gives you a more dramatic look than 24mm with excellent low light abilities.

@mrmonday42

3 ай бұрын

@@TaylorTeets The Sigma 90mm f2.8 would work well for you. It's razer sharp and has an aperture ring. I wouldn't hesitate to pick it up unless you want all your lenses to look the same for some reason.

@TaylorTeets

3 ай бұрын

Yes, I’ve been considering that Sigma 90mm, looks like a great size!

On my next trip I’m going very lightweight with a7cII (514g), Tamron 20-40 f2.8 (365g) and Samyang 75 f1.8 (230g) and maybe Sony 35 f1.8 (280g) for low light and portrait. I have f2.8 and f1.4 primes but I’m hoping the 20-40mm will work as my main lens 🤞

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

Thats a great list! A few people have mentioned that Tamron 20-40mm f2.8, I haven’t tried it I’ll take a look. Sony just launched a 24-50 G f2.8 but it’s already >$1k so I will likely pass on it.

Thoughts on zooms like the soon to be 24-50 f2.8 or the 20-70 f4 that are compact enough to be one lens carries and adding a fast prime when you need it?

@ThisIsJulianC

Ай бұрын

If I was starting right now I would definitely consider the 20-70 f4 and either the 24mm 2.8 or 24mm 1.4 to travel with. I use the 16mm end of the 16-35 when traveling but I could live with 20mm for the weight saving and extra focal length to 70mm. With the A7CR it could also become a 105mm using APS-C mode. I am less excited about the 24-50 2.8 only because I already own the 24-70 2.8 GM. Even though it promises to be smaller, lighter and way cheaper, it would be too close to duplication in my camera bag. It’s going to be a very popular lens for sure and no reason to think Sony would be launching a bad lens these days, they have become very consistent with lens performance IMO. Hope this helps

Over the years I've tried various "travel" kits. Until it dawned on me that my most important photos were my travel photos. And my travel kit should be the same as my home kit, but small and light. So, when the A7CR came along I thought, that could be a great travel camera. I purchased the A7CR and I liked it so much I also bought the A7CII. I still have my A7RV cameras, but I'm seriously thinking about selling them. My travel photos are mainly landscapes and wildlife. My "travel" lenses are the 24-70 GM II and the 70-200 GM II. I still haven't found smaller lighter replacements for these lenses.

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

If you are happy traveling with those two GM zooms there is nothing I can disagree with, they are both outstanding.

@PhotoTrekr

2 ай бұрын

@@ThisIsJulianC I also have the 24mm G and the 50mm G. I might try those lenses instead of my 24-70 GM II on my next trip.

@nancyturek1121

Ай бұрын

Consider the Tamron 28-200. Very nice, sharp lens and I wish I’d found it sooner.

@PhotoTrekr

Ай бұрын

@@nancyturek1121 Thanks for your suggestion. I've landed on the 16-35 PZ and 70-200 G II for now. I still haven't decided on the 50 1.4 GM or 50mm 2.8 G, both of which I already own, to fill the gap. I might even try the new 24-50 G.

@Jackylin888

Ай бұрын

Me too😂

Nice Video. I have the A7CR, this has been my lens choices:- 1. 35mm 1.4 GM for general walkabout. 2. 18mm 2.8 Samyang for Landscape. 3. 18-50mm 2.8 Sigma for travel ( APSC Crop Mode). 4. 75mm 1.8 Samyang for street or portrait.

@ThisIsJulianC

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing - those are great lens choices

@jasonaka9189

Ай бұрын

The APSC crop mode is intriguing. What is the FF equivalent focal length at what resolution？Does it gain 50-75 f4 @ 26 MP？Also vingetting is going to make some of the front focal length unusable?

@ThisIsJulianC

Ай бұрын

@@jasonaka9189 See reply to your other question for some context. Using a FF lens on a FF Sony camera in Super35 (APS-C) mode has no impact on vignetting, the camera is simply doing a crop in-camera as you take the photo. The crop factor is approx 1.5X. There is loss of resolution because the camera is cropping in on the sensor, so this is specific to each camera/sensor. On A7CR the 61MP sensor is cropped in Super35 mode to approx 26MP, perfectly usable.

@jasonaka9189

Ай бұрын

@ThisIsJulianC So I plan on setting it to shoot in 26 MP (for the sake of my storage for now) and love the idea of gaining some extra focal length at the same resolution with no bokeh or iso jump penalty...sounds too good to be true! Thanks!

I'm considering purchasing the a7CR as my first Sony camera. It's interesting to see what lenses you picked. I need them all to be small and I can't take so many of them for the travels. So my list at the moment is: Sony 20mm f1.8, Sony 40mm f2.5 and Sigma 65mm f2. Any comment?

@ThisIsJulianC

2 күн бұрын

The 20mm and 40mm are excellent lenses, I highly recommend them both. I have not tried the Sigma 65mm but it has a good reputation. You could go even lighter by leaving out the 65mm, and instead use the 40mm on A7CR in Super35/APS-C mode. That will get you a 60mm focal length at f2.5 for images of approx 26mp.

I use the 24 and 40 gm lens. Also the 85mm sigma is very nice. Shame Sony don’t do a 15mm compact prime.

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

At the rate Sony is launching new lenses we may see a compact super wide prime in the future, there is certainly a demand for it.

I take Sony 20mm f1.8 G, 40mm f2.5, 85mm f1.8 fe. No tripod, but also PD shoulder strap for walking around all day. My only other lens is 50mm f1.4; I love it, but it’s never been on a plane. On the a7cii.

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

I hear good things about that 20mm!

Thanks for the video. I shoot with the A7CR as well for travel and very interested in what you’re taking. At the point of the video where you show your new 4 lens kit for me it’s hard to understand and in your text it’s not called out specifically. Could you please list the 4 lenses here? In the future I recommend you add in on screen text so we can stop the video and read the info directly off the screen. As a second body in my kit I plan to take either an A7CII or an A6700. That way if I run into a problem I have a true backup that takes the same lenses and battery. I also use the PD wrist strap but found with my SmallRig baseplate I can use sling straps the use a QD (quick disconnect) connector. I’ll watch your other videos. Take care.

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

The four lenses are the 40mm f2.5 G prime, the 50mm f2.5 G prime, the 24mm f1.4 GM prime and the 16-35 f2.8 GM zoom.

@stevenwaldstein2249

3 ай бұрын

@@ThisIsJulianC Thank you for the quick reply. I actually own all of those. Also wondering if you are considering the new Sony 24-50/2.8 G in the future? Then you could have a three lens kit but admit none will be really small.

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

@@stevenwaldstein2249That would work - but I have the 24-70 GM so I would only be buying the 24-50 for the weight saving... and since I don't travel with the 24-70 I'll likely pass on the 24-50mm. If you get it, let me know what you think

@stevenwaldstein2249

3 ай бұрын

@@ThisIsJulianC I also own both the GM II versions of the 16-35/2.8 and the 24-70/2.8 so I probably won’t buy it either. My latest three lens kit, while not the smallest is still light with the Zeiss Batis 25/2, 40/2, and 85/1.8 but like you I could leave the 85/1.8 at home.

@stevenwaldstein2249

3 ай бұрын

@@ThisIsJulianC One final note. Don’t know if you consider 3rd party lenses but Sigma’s 16-28/2.8 DG DN Contemporary is small at only 450 grams so it’s much smaller than the Sony GM 16-35/2.8 and about the size of the Sony 24/1.4. Bought it originally for the A7C. Also it’s all internal focusing and does not extend. Take care.

If I could only buy 2 lenses for travel, I think one you would recommend is the landscape 16-35mm. What would be your other lens for stills, people? thanks

@ThisIsJulianC

17 күн бұрын

If it was two lenses only, I would take a mid range zoom and a fast prime. In that case I would take a 24-70 2.8 GM, use that for landscapes and people. The prime would be a tough choice between the 40mm 2.5 or the 20mm 1.8, either of which are great for for general walking around. I do like the 16-35mm a lot but generally I am only using it for landscapes (and filming YT videos when not traveling). So If it is the only zoom I am taking it would be too limiting in what I would use it for. With the 24-70mm I do give up on the wide end of the zoom but I do get a great portrait lens with it in addition to still being a great landscape lens. Hope this helps

@billg1654

17 күн бұрын

@@ThisIsJulianC thank you lots

Perhaps the Sony 20 f1.8G would fit your low light wide angle needs?

@ThisIsJulianC

2 ай бұрын

I like the look of that lens. It’s on my wish list.

16-35 GMii and a 50GM 1.4 for me.

@ThisIsJulianC

2 ай бұрын

Great choices

🔥

@ThisIsJulianC

18 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Great video. Content and accent suggest you’re based in the UK, so why the use of US language and quoting everything in US dollars? (sidewalk?).

@ThisIsJulianC

Ай бұрын

Thanks. UK born, live in the US. I kept my accent over the years but some words definitely migrate through frequent use.

Nice video. I have been considering the A7CII as I wonder if 61 MP is overkill. I use a Ricoh GRIIIx and wonder if the image quality with a small prime such as the Sony 50mm 1.8 on a A7CII would be significantly different from the Ricoh.

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

You would be comparing a full frame Sony with an APS-C Ricoh. I have the 28mm GRIII and love it for its image quality coupled with small size, convenience and just how fun to use it is. But I give up a lot of flexibility with it compared to a full frame camera where I can switch lenses and when needed, the viewfinder. IMO the only real difference you would see in the photos would be the usual differences between a FF and APS-C sensor, bokeh for specific apertures, impact on focal length etc. If you are an amateur (like me) I do not think you will see much material difference in image quality.

I think I would have gone Tamron 20-40 and perhaps an 85F1.8.

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

Not had good experience with Tamron but it’s a few years ago now.

I have the same camera with Sony-Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 (120 gr) and Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 (615 gr)

@ThisIsJulianC

2 ай бұрын

Those are nice lenses.

What size is the Tenba?

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

Its this one: amzn.to/3Tbbkew

@darrenhaken

3 ай бұрын

@@ThisIsJulianC which size?

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

@@darrenhakenThat link should take you straight to it on Amazon - this is the one I have, I think its size 9

What about the new 24-50mm? The 60MP is enough to expend to 70mm without much loss of a quality no?

@ThisIsJulianC

2 ай бұрын

Yes - using it in APS-C/Super 35 mode the 61MP sensor still packs 26MP which is more than enough for most situations.

@jasonaka9189

Ай бұрын

​@@ThisIsJulianCHow much working aperture from 24-50's f2.8 is there in Super35 mode？Does it become an f4 lens？Love the content btw!

@ThisIsJulianC

Ай бұрын

@@jasonaka9189 Thanks! In the context of this video, I am using a FF lens on a FF Sony camera in Super35 mode. This has no effect on aperture or bokeh, it only impacts the effective focal length. All Super35 mode is doing is cropping in camera, it is the same as if you took a FF image and then cropped in using Lightroom etc. The crop factor has a 1.5X effect on focal length (it's closer to 1.538X so 1.5X is a good approximation). Using your 24-50mm example in Super35 mode on A7CR is the equivalent of a 36-75mm lens. Hope this helps

@jasonaka9189

Ай бұрын

@ThisIsJulianC thanks for the detailed reply. How seamless is the switch between regular and Super 35 mode？Does the screen always display which mode you're in？

@ThisIsJulianC

Ай бұрын

@@jasonaka9189 It is an instant switch over, there is a symbol bottom right that shows when it is in APS-C crop mode.

I never use zoom Lenses, too big, too expensive and not as good as the best prime Lenses. I do not like the "compact" G series Lenses, Sony should have made a much more high end "GMC" series of prime Lenses ! For compact prime Lenses, I can recommend fx Zeiss Loxia Distagon 21mm 2.8 T*, Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 35mm 2.0 Aspherical and Sony Zeiss Sonnar 55mm 1.8 T* ZA. I never use any kind of straps, since 1979 I have had many more serious accident when using straps, I carry my Camera in either my hand or in my shoulder bag (or backpack).

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

No disagreement on the prime vs zoom and I do prefer primes, however there is usually a zoom or two with me when I travel. I used to climb a lot and came across a lot of climbers who flat out refused to have any leash on their ice axes for the same reasons you are stating here, however I was never convinced, I like a good leash on my cameras (and ice axes) :-)

@cameraprepper7938

3 ай бұрын

@@ThisIsJulianC If I was a climber, I would just use a Sony RX 100 VA.

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@ThisIsJulianC

19 күн бұрын

Sorry to hear that. Any different to other YT videos you watch or is this a general comment about YT ads?

Buying a bunch of lenses trying to cover every, single focal length for every, singe scenario is a rabbit hole that will cost you thousands of wasted dollars. Just buy a Sony RX10 IV and be done with it 😃

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

That depends on your reasons for buying the lenses.

@michaelbell75

3 ай бұрын

@@ThisIsJulianC True but carrying 4-5 lenses and then deciding which to use when is tiresome and what if you have the wrong one on and miss a moment? Dont have to worry about that with a 24mm-600mm lens and you dont have to fuss with a bunch of gear. My 2 cents 😊

Loved the video until you said the Ricoh was was sharp, and a god camera.....I bought two and they were literally the worst two cameras I ever owned. I do not get the hype. The grain and complete lack of sharpness was abysmal.

@ThisIsJulianC

2 ай бұрын

Can't really add anything. I like how small the Ricoh is but there are times when I miss having a viewfinder and the smaller size can sometimes be frustrating. I have never had a grain issue or lack of sharpness. Are you using one of the film simulations when you see that?

Hi Julian. Enjoyed your video. I’m a pilot and I also take an A7CR with me everywhere on my trips. I’m frequently & monthly in the UK. I usually take three lenses and the two I always take are the Sony 20-70 f4 & 70-200 f4 (newer version). For darker nighttime, I either take the 35mm f1.4 or the Sony 50mm f1.4. I also love the size of this camera for Travel and Street photography. @toddphillipsphotography

@ThisIsJulianC

3 ай бұрын

Thats a great lens list. Haven't tried the 20-70mm yet, any thoughts? The new 24-50mm G f2.8 looks interesting might try it out.

@jettubby17

3 ай бұрын

I do like the focal length of the 20-70 and Of course it’s a sharp lens like any of the Sony recently. I don’t think I will go for the 24-50 it’s only one stop a difference and the focal range is more limited. Honestly, I use that 70 to 200 the most and it’s a small lens for that length.