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Thinking of going from FF A7riv to XT 5

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Buttons252
Buttons252 Senior Member • Posts: 1,642
Re: Thinking of going from FF A7riv to XT 5
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I recently switched to the sony a7iv.  I love using fuji but the weight savings was not there for me.  My A7R2 is smaller and lighter then an X-h1 and the lenses i have on emount are smaller and lighter then the equivalent fujis.  In my mind a Fuji 56mm F1.2 is equivalent to a sony 85mm F1.8 for example.

Mind you, i have never used fancy AI software to sharpen or clean up noise so i was shooting F1.4 on fuji to keep ISO low.  On sony FF it doesnt bother me to stop down and have higher iso for certain shots.

When it comes to wildlife, this is maybe where i have issue with full frame.  Super telephotos for full frame are really big and heavy.  I compromise and bought the compact tamron 150-500mm F6.7 but really not super happy with the IQ at 500mm.   The Sony 200-600mm sounds like a terrific lens, but to big for me.  The fuji 100-400 could be terrific option here.

 Buttons252's gear list:Buttons252's gear list
Sigma DP1 Merrill Sony a7 IV Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF
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