Is there one single best lens for any Sony mirrorless camera?

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im honestly so sick of carrying around three different primes every time I go out to shoot in Chicago, my lower back is literally dying and I spend half my time swapping glass instead of actually taking photos. I just want one lens that can do it all for my a7iv without making my images look like total mush. Is there actually one single best lens for any Sony mirrorless camera that isnt totally terrible at everything or am I chasing a stupid unicorn here...

chesterbet · Accepted Answer

> my lower back is literally dying and i spend half my time swapping glass Man I felt that in my soul. I used to lug three heavy primes everywhere until my shoulder gave out during a shoot downtown. Switched over to the Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS and honestly havent looked back. It sits right around $1,100 to $1,300 new, but you can find copies way cheaper used. You do give up the f/1.8 bokeh magic, but the optical stabilization combined with the a7iv IBIS is pretty nuts for low light street stuff. Plus that extra reach down to 24mm handles architecture so much better than a tighter 28mm start. If you want to save some cash and weight, definitely look into it. Your spine will thank you by day two.

DenlFowly · Answer

you are definitely chasing a unicorn if you want perfection, but you can totally save your back without trashing your image quality tbh. i switched to a single-lens setup last year for walkaround street stuff and my spine has never been happier.

Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD: incredibly sharp center resolution, crazy versatile zoom range, but lacks optical stabilization (though your a7iv handles that fine) and wider ends.

Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS: stunning color rendition and constant aperture, autofocus is lightning fast, but it is noticeably heavier and costs more than the tamron. personally i run the tamron most days now. the extra light gathering at the wide end is super nice for low light around the loop, and stopping down just a bit gives you really crisp contrast across the frame. just grab one and leave the bag at home, you wont regret it.

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