First walk around lens for Sony A7Rii?

We each have different styles and preferences. If you're shooting people, sure, AF might be better (mind you, if you're good at zone focusing...). If you're shooting objects, landscapes, scenery etc. MF can be better.

Personally I think the Loxia 35 is an ideal walk-around lens. The fact that it's a prime forces you to think about composition, and the fact that it's MF forces you to put some more thought into DOF and where you want the plane of focus. This can lead to some missed shots, but you're likely to end up with a higher ratio of keepers, and it can also make for a more fun and engaging shooting experience.

So it's kind of like driving manual versus automatic. You don't want to be driving a stick in traffic, but it can be fun in the right circumstances. Different tools for different purposes.

Sigma MC-11 and 24-105?

@erikstarck

erikstarck said:

Sigma MC-11 and 24-105?

@erikstarck

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Yes, a definite possibility. I haven’t read of anyone using this on an a7 series camera as to its speed, accuracy and ability to use native FE lens functions like eye focus.

Its certainly not that big but it must be really packed with glass as it’s unfortunately around 1000 grams with the MC-11. It is a Sigma Art lens, so it should perform admirably from an optical standpoint.

Bruce

i would choose

1. batis 25mm and

2. sony zeiss 55mm f1.8

anti main-stream lens

1. voigtlander 35mm f1.7 ultron

2. adapter techart pro.

Bruce Oudekerk said:

erikstarck said:

Sigma MC-11 and 24-105?

@erikstarck

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Yes, a definite possibility. I haven’t read of anyone using this on an a7 series camera as to its speed, accuracy and ability to use native FE lens functions like eye focus.

Its certainly not that big but it must be really packed with glass as it’s unfortunately around 1000 grams with the MC-11. It is a Sigma Art lens, so it should perform admirably from an optical standpoint.

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That's a lot of lens, but at that weight - not to mention the added weight and bulk of the adapter - I'd consider the FE 24-70 f2.8 GM a better option.

However I suspect that both are outside the weight parameters the OP has in mind...