Looking for a more versatile kit - Fuji x Switch to Sony

GabrielFFontes wrote:

Hi everyone.

I've used Fujifilm as my main system ever since the X-T3 was launched. I owned a Fuji ever since the X-E2, as a secondary camera to my other kits.

My main usage is for taking photos and videos of my life, trips and occasional personal projects.

My current kit is:

• Fujifilm X-T4
• Fuji 16-55 2.8
• Fuji 35 1.4
• Fuji 50-230
• Viltrox 13 1.4

I've noticed that, as time passes, I need a very versatile kit to be inspire me to actually go out and take pictures. That's why I sold many primes, including the 16 1.4 and 56 1.2. To me, a versatile kit means a good versatile zoom.

In Fujiland, I've found the 16-55 to be the most versatile: it has decent range and is still reasonably fast, being good for low light shooting and portraits. An f4 or slower zoom on APS-C just wouldn't cut it for my general usage.

However, there is a lens that has sparked my interested since launch:

The Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6.

This lens is making me want to switch to an A7IV to see if it could be my ultimate versatile kit.

I've been wanting a camera with a more modern AF system than the X-T4, and the ease of processing non-xtrans files is honestly something I miss. Also, being a tech fan, I just kind of miss testing something new.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this possible switch, if anyone tried the Sony + 28-200 combo, etc.

Not intending to start any fights here. Just talking about cameras, like we all love :).

Cheers.

Don't have the 28-200 but have been using since NEX-5R and more recently purchased a A7iii.

IMHO Tamron have done wonders with zoom lenses lately, from a size/weigh/price/performance perspective. I've had great experience with the 28-75 2.8 G1 big fan on how small they got that lens. Happy with the overall feel of the build and materials used.

Back to your point - everyone is different, suggest you rent/get hands on with SD card in hand and do a side by side personal evaluation to see if it's aligned what you were after.

I love my Sony, it's image quality, overall performance. They have come along way ! But I still have a strong bias for my Fuji cameras (those dials) and the physical look, that makes me want to grab the fuji for those "snapshot" moments.

I would also recommend to reflect further on what the problem you are trying to solve ... Is it the lack of zoom lenses? Or the fact you shooting preferences of using primes vs zooms has changed ?