A7C zoom lens for an enthusiast

[stevie1965]

Hi all. I've sold my FZ2000 and I want a new camera for holidays, and learning more about photography. I really like the A7C, but I'm struggling to choose the right lens. I like to zoom, as I've got some great photos in the past. I know I won't get a big zoom, but due to being a beginner/ enthusiast, I'm struggling to decide what lens to get. I only want 1 lens, but maybe that's the problem also. Can someone tell me what lens to get, & why ? I'm also open to an APSC camera & lens, if anyone can give me a reason.

Open to questions, thanks

 

[LeeRatters]

On an A7c series, for me, a zoom would have to be the 24-50G I think.

Again, for me, 4 primes at a f/2.8 aperture in one lens sounds good.

 

[JohnMcL7]

If you want a single lens with a large zoom range then I'd recommend having a look at the Tamron 28-300mm lens which is the longest zoom in E-mount I believe:

Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD Review: Going Back To Its Roots

All-in-one means compromises somewhere, though.

petapixel.com

I've not used this lens myself but I was a big fan of the Nikon 28-300mm in F-mount because it was a single lens I could carry around with me and gave a good range, I now heavily use a 28-400mm lens which similarly I find really handy when I just want to carry a single lens with me.

 

[ancient_mariner]

Hi all. I've sold my FZ2000 and I want a new camera for holidays, and learning more about photography. I really like the A7C, but I'm struggling to choose the right lens. I like to zoom, as I've got some great photos in the past. I know I won't get a big zoom, but due to being a beginner/ enthusiast, I'm struggling to decide what lens to get. I only want 1 lens, but maybe that's the problem also. Can someone tell me what lens to get, & why ? I'm also open to an APSC camera & lens, if anyone can give me a reason.

Open to questions, thanks

Several questions spring to mind:

Do you just want a slightly 'better' camera, and if so, do you have a way to recognise better when you see it?

What kind of focal length do you usually take pictures at? Long telephoto, wide angle, in the middle?

What limitations of size, weight and budget do you have?

What kind of photos do you want to take?

 

[saltireblue]

I have the A7Cii and my default, go-to, everyday lens is the Tamron 28-200 f/2,8-5.6
Does everything I want, great results and never a need to change lenses on a day out doing street stuff.
I highly recommend you check it out.