So I finally pulled the trigger and preordered the R5 Mark II for my trip to Tokyo next month, I am so hyped! But now I am stuck on the glass. I have about $2500 left in my budget for a single do-it-all lens. I read that the RF 24-70mm f2.8 is the holy grail, but then others say the 24-105mm f4 is way better for travel because of the reach. I am so torn since I want to shoot night markets but also need that range. Which one is actually the best all-around lens for this body if you could only bring one?
Congrats on the R5 II preorder, thats a beast of a camera. Since you have a $2500 budget, you dont actually need to blow it all on one lens. Going with the Canon RF 24-105mm f4 L IS USM is a much smarter value play for travel. It gives you 5 stops of image stabilization and weighs only 700 grams, which is way easier on your neck during long walks in Tokyo. For night markets, f4 can be limiting, but the R5 II sensor handles high ISO like a champ. To solve the low light issue, use your leftover budget to grab the Canon RF 35mm f1.8 IS STM. It is tiny, incredibly sharp, and costs under $500. This two-lens combo covers all your bases and still saves you around $700 for the actual trip.
