Ugh I just swapped over from Sony to the S5II and the lens choices are honestly giving me a headache. I leave for a three week trip to Japan in like 20 days and I still dont have my main lens sorted. Im stuck between the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 Art or just getting the Panasonic 24-105mm f4. I really want that 2.8 for low light stuff in the city but everyone says the 24-105 is the better walk around because of the range and the dual stabilization. My budget is strictly under 1200 bucks. Which one is actually the better all-rounder for travel or am I missing something else?
In my experience, the Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f4 Macro O.I.S. wins for stabilization. Testing both showed me that Dual IS 2 on the S5II gives you 6.5 stops of compensation, which helps in low light.
- 24-105mm: Better reach and 0.5x macro
- Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN Art: Faster glass but weighs way more Go with the Panny. The extra reach is clutch for street shots and the f4 wont kill you.
