I just dropped a massive amount of money on the new R5 Mark II and now I'm honestly panicking a bit about which lens to actually keep on it most of the time. I've got this huge trip to Kyoto coming up in three weeks and I really dont want to be switching lenses constantly in the middle of a crowded street. I was looking at the RF 24-70mm f2.8 L because everyone says it is the gold standard but then I saw some reviews saying the 24-105mm f4 is actually better for travel because of the extra reach.
But then I worry if the f4 is gonna be trash in low light for like night markets or if it can even keep up with the sensor resolution on the R5II. I read one guy saying the 24-105 is soft at the edges but another person said the 24-70 is way too heavy to lug around for ten miles a day. My head is spinning and I feel like I'm gonna make the wrong choice and regret it the whole trip. I've only got about 2200 dollars left in my gear budget after the body purchase so I can really only pick one "do it all" lens for now.
What do you guys think is actually the best all-around zoom that can handle the 45mp sensor without weighing me down too much?
i went through the exact same panic before my last trip and honestly i have been so satisfied with the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM. it really is the safest bet for travel. i was worried about the f4 aperture at first but the R5II sensor handles high ISO like a dream so it really doesnt matter as much as people say... no complaints from me. heres why it works so well:
- the weight difference is huge when youre walking 10 miles a day.
- 105mm lets you get those tight shots of temple details without moving.
- the image stabilization is basically magic for handheld night shots. dont overthink the f2.8 thing too much. for street stuff and travel, that extra zoom range is a total lifesaver. plus you will have plenty of cash left over for a nice dinner in Gion!
