whats the best all-around zoom for L-mount if I can only pick one? torn between the lumix 24-105mm f4 and the sigma 24-70mm f2.8 art right now. i've got a trip to japan coming up in three weeks and i dont want to be swapping lenses in the rain or crowded subways. the 24-105 has the extra reach and stabilization but that f2.8 on the sigma is so nice for low light... i found both used for around $900-1000 which fits my budget but i just cant decide which trade-off is worth it for a solo travel setup. is the extra 35mm on the long end better than the extra stop of light??
I took the 28-70 to Osaka. Make sure to check these:
- Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 DG DN Contemporary: Lighter, tho watch that 28mm start.
- Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f4-7.1 Macro OIS: Best reach, just be careful in low light.
I was super satisfied taking the Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. to Tokyo. That OIS is key. TL;DR: Lumix range beats the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art for solo travel.
Ngl, just go with the Sigma glass for Japan. Ive used their gear for years on L-mount and been super satisfied with the output. You really want that faster aperture when youre wandering through those Kyoto alleys at night... it just makes the shots pop. Why I like that brand:
- Better optics for the price
- That extra light is huge
- Just works well Just get any zoom from Sigma and youll be fine.
