Lens recommendations for new R5 user Locked

David Pavlich wrote:

I look at it as a budgetary issue more than anything else. I must be a lucky photographer. I've done a substantial amount of street photography/cityscape shooting and have never been bothered by anyone. Heck, I walked the streets of New Orleans with a 5DIV w/grip and a 70-200 f2.8 on it and the only comment I got was a question about the lens.

I'm probably not the one to ask, but if the budget supports it, get the best. You've already got one of the best FF cameras on the market. Again, I may be the wrong person to ask since where and when I shoot, weight of my gear isn't a concern either.

But, any choice you make in the RF line considering your needs will be terrific.

David

First of all i love the quote in your signature. Its something we Greeks say often!

Second. Weight is not an issue for me either when travelling. I am trying to keep my camera equipment below 4 kilos, with a total in my bag of 7 kilos with laptop and chargers. The only reason weight concerns me is if the lens is a lot front heavy. I find it difficult to hold such lenses. Thats why i disliked the a7r iii with the 24-70. It felt off balance to me. Fortunately after watching a lot of videos and finding a group of canon shooters in Greece i was informed that though the lens is heavy it is very well balanced and not so much a strain on your hands. I was lucky to talk to a guy who bought it last month and lives near me so i will have a chance to try it out.

Moreover the only real issue was the size of the lens. Because i have been robbed once i know how it feels but we were in a very iffy neighbourhood and we were advised against it. So partly our fault. Since that day i try to keep gear at a minimum to avoid lens changes in public which would put me at a risk of being robbed. Now the only issue for me is whether or not i will miss those extra 4mm at the wide end. I have made up my mind that i will not buy the 15-35 as my own usage below 20mm is very rare but 24-35 and above is were i mostly shoot.