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Many have given their opinions, what works for them; but really only you can answer that question for you. I bought the f/4 24-105 when switching to Sony, but re-discovered (as I did with Nikon, ...

Not sure if this was posted, but just noticed this yesterday and thought of you: https://sonyalpha.blog/2022/05/10/sony-pz-16-35mm-f4-g/ From the conclusion: (1) Compared to the Sony FE 16-35 mm F2.8 GM ...

I think the 24-105 is a very useful range for many, especially in good light and stopped down.  Same for the Canon and Nikon versions. II have had all 3, and found I used them mostly at the wide ...

Love the photo's! Question: any cropping? If not, these are perhaps the best real world illustrations, much more helpful than empty overlapping boxes.  Maybe its because I can relate more to the ...

Look in the mirror on that ... stunning.  Ignored.  (I have been  member since 2007 and have never felt the need to do that.)

Faster f stops are ONLY for speed and separation?  I'm quite sure faster f stops are indeed core attributes to many people for other reasons than the 2 you believe. And FPS is NOT a core attribute ...

Yes, I agree.  For you, you might compromise on the lighter weight of the PZ over the GM because the faster f stop might not be as important to how you use that lens range, because you have a ...

Yes, when we get down to making decisions based on our own specific needs, you could say we all become "one dimensional". Many of those various and unique needs, like IQ, do revolve around our POV ...

I'd say these two lenses are apples and oranges, for most who are looking at that zoom range. Same as would be comparing f/2.8 to f/4 "standard zooms", and even the standards starting at 24 's to ...

Yes agree, for people considering the GM: these new f/2.8's are the likely alternatives they would be weighing, not the f/4's.  When I was deciding on the GM,  the f/4 G was never on the table. ...

Yes, Fuji to the DSLR lenes I used to carry, then to Sony to the Fuji. Here are two comparisons below. I used the newest Sony lenses and the older version.  Sony actually has made some gains here: ...

Size and weight too... Fuji lenses are smaller size and lighter weight than their FF cousins. But now we see Sony leading the development of smaller, lighter, but costly, FF lenses. In addition to ...

Forget cost; buy what will meet your needs.  A bargain price on the r IV will likely lead to disappointment in the end of the base IV is what you need. Base 7 IV is a "generalist", a "jack of all ...

Recommend the a7 IV... I have always subscribed to philosophy of getting the latest version of the model that meets your needs when switching brands.  That way, unless you tend to upgrade to every ...

Been pondering the same... And have asked about the Sony rumored 16 /1.8 from several years ago. General response I've received is the rumored 16 turned out to be the 14. There is the excellent 20 ...

Sopt on, same thing I have thought. I think there can be a fine line and personal nuances between "as good" and "good enough": really depends on what we each need, and are willing to trade off. Per ...

Thanks so much for adding the lenses you used!  While all are very impressive, I'll admit to being in total awe thinking you managed those ducks with a 14mm!!

I've always read all zooms are by default compromises, none perhaps more so than a "standard" zoom that starts at 24mm.  Which is why we see some starting at 28, and even 35. I'd be interested in a ...

A very good idea ... and use a cheap, black colored, scruffed up case to cover it, so it looks used and like an older model.  Practice discrete use, not holding up and out, at eye level, and ...

Do you mean the "flip out" screen, that when open is on the side of the camera (vs. in the back of the camera)?  These are favored for "selfie" videos. "Fully articulated" can mean a screen that ...