Dick Barbour
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Just got this combo from MPB and am super-pleased with it.
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Love for the a6500 and 16-70
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Dick Barbour
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I'm sure I would be also, but I like to keep the larger 70-350 on the a6700 because of the great subject detection for birds and wildlife. I got the a6500 because I hate changing lenses. Even though it's not as capable as the a6700 it's a little smaller and lighter and is quite good at landscapes and people with the 16-70. I don't know why the 16-70 is no longer in production. I know it got some bad reviews; maybe they kept it from selling well. My copy seems to be very good, and other than the larger Tamron 17-70 there's nothing that I know of with the same range and IQ.
José B
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Very nice pic ****! Love the framing and lighting. I'm a huge fan of the 16-70/4 lens as well, congrats!
Cheers,
José
Cheers,
José
On paper, it seems like it should be highly desirable. Large range, CZ, 16mm at the wide end.... But from some of the posts and examples I've seen, I think it comes down to soft corners/edges when at f4. However, I find that my 18-105G is also weak at f4. Stopping down to just f4.5 improves it greatly, which is not that much of a compromise. I think people are unrealistic about what they get when shooting a zoom lens wide-open. I'd be tempted to pick up a used 16-70 and compare, but I'd be duplicating a lot since I already have the 18-105G and another normal zoom (and the kit lens). GAS tells me I should try it. :-D
Dick Barbour
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I shoot mostly landscapes with the 16-70, usually from f5.6 to 8.0 for DOF, so I guess that's why I don't notice the reported problems.
Drmarcus
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Congratulations on your two body two lens kit. I also had the Sony 16-70 and used it on either my A6000 or A6700. After much research, I sold my A6000, 16-70 and Tamron 18-300 and replaced them with the Sigma 16-300mm, Sony 10-20mm, and Sony A6400. This upgrade gives an improved 2 lens, 2 body travel kit. The 16-300mm f3.5-f6.7 combines the 16-70 and 18-300 into a better single lens option, and the 10-20 now gives me UWA option that I never had available(equivalent 15-30mm).
The total kit only weighs 1,689g and can be carried in a very light weight Shimoda large top loader bag.
The total kit only weighs 1,689g and can be carried in a very light weight Shimoda large top loader bag.
Dick Barbour
Senior Member
Interesting; I'm sure that's a killer outfit. I tried the 16-300 but it just didn't click with me. I decided to go with the 16-70 for a smaller option, the Tamron 18-300 when I wanted an all-in-one, and the 70-350 for reach and IQ.
Drmarcus
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Yes, you have a great set of options. I often use my Tramron 50-400 or my Sony 70-200 GM II with or without my 2x extender when I want serious quality especially when shooting birds, wildlife, insects, close up’s and even landscapes.
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