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With Sigma slated to release native E-Mount lenses for full frame coverage, it makes sense that Tamron would too. I am absolutely thrilled to see these lenses; maybe I can avoid the focus issues...

Expense in relation to how invested you already are in the Leica system.  The Sony system is excellent though, if price is no object put together a similar kit with the Sony system and you will be ...

Why not just use your ultra expensive Leica gear?

I posed just in case they didn't realize it's not much more money for way more image quality.  Used A7Rii's in pristine condition are all over the place for almost the same cost as a new A7II.

If it is legit all far away birding, then get the A6500, otherwise I would always take the A7Riii and just crop images in post. It'll be much nicer to have the big A7Riii files for all of the ...

This.  It's the best wedding/event camera on the market because of the silent shutter and incredibly fast scanning electronic shutter.

I think overall the A7II is a silly purchase considering the huge leap in image and video quality the A7Rii provides.

You are right in only taking one lens unless you plan on taking a whole kit. Honestly even the 24-240mm is really good from 24-150ish mm and makes a great travel lens if you dont mind the size. EDI ...

I second this recommendation.  Either this, or pick up an RX 100iii / RX10ii.

No DSLR is going to be better at hitting critical focus (especially of the eyeball) than a newer Sony. The Sony A9 is the best wedding camera there is in pretty much every situation.

Wow, what an asshat.

Don't listen to all of these people saying the 24-240 is terrible, it absolutely isn't. In fact, it is VERY good from 24-135ish mm, just very bad at the longest end. If you know its limits and ...

Surely this happens like every week.

I would honestly keep using the two Tamron Lenses, they are simply excellent.

Finally, an A5100!

It will take at least 5 years for Nikon to catch up to Sony with mirror-less offerings (lenses mostly).  So if you're cool with just adapting your Nikon DSLR lenses, go ahead and wait the couple ...

This computer has nothing to do with running Lightroom...

Try a Canon FD 24mm F2.8 or F2.0 if you want a decent cheap 24mm prime.

Uh, just get closer to the birds?

If a little "soft skin" will do just fine, than a little "way cheaper, less capable camera" would too.