So I finally pulled the trigger on the R5 and Im literally so hyped to start using this beast but now Im totally stuck on which zoom to get to just leave on the camera most of the time. I spent like three hours reading reviews last night and everyone says the RF 24-70mm f2.8L is basically the gold standard but then I see other people swearing by the 24-105mm f4L because of the extra reach and the lighter weight for hiking. I'm gonna be heading to Iceland next month for a big solo trip and I really dont want to be swapping lenses in the wind and rain every five minutes so I need something that can handle everything from landscapes to street stuff.
My main hangups:
- I have about $2300 saved up so the 24-70 is really pushing my budget to the limit
- I'm worried the f4 might be too slow for some moody indoor shots or if I stay out late for the lights
- Is the 24-105 sharp enough for the R5 sensor or am I wasting the 45 megapixels?
I keep going back and forth because some people say the 24-105 is just a glorified kit lens while others say its the best travel companion ever made. I really want that one do it all lens that wont make my neck ache after a 10 mile hike but I also dont want to regret not having that f2.8 bokeh when I need it. What are you guys actually using as your daily driver on the R5?
From a technical standpoint, that 45MP sensor really highlights any optical flaws. I've noticed f/4 zooms are decent but they sometimes struggle to resolve fine detail compared to faster glass. Be careful with diffraction if you're stopping down too far. Personally, I'd go with the f/2.8 because those dim Icelandic skies are brutal. You dont want to be pushing ISO 6400 constantly just to get a usable shot.
