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Which zoom lens/lenses (24-105, 24-240, 70-200 etc)?

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Wingsfan
Wingsfan Contributing Member • Posts: 678
Re: Which zoom lens/lenses (24-105, 24-240, 70-200 etc)?
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Personally, I like having the flexibility of keeping my system relatively light, if I need to. I would go with a two additional lens solution here, the 7.1stm and 100-400.

The s t m gives you the option to have a very light and decent range walk around lens. And it seems to mostly cover the range you go to most of the time. And despite being slower, the Iq is very similar to the rf L version that I also have.

The only drawback I see with the 24-240 is that it's kind of large to keep on the camera all the time if you don't want to carry a slightly bulkier lens everywhere.  I like to keep my actual rig small, even if that means carrying a bag with another lens in it.

Also, if your budget allows it, the 70-200f4 is a pretty good all around lens as well, and although it's relatively small, it's not small compared to most of the other options you're looking at here...

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