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26/03/2026 1:05 am
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What’s the best all-around lens for Sony mirrorless these days? I’ve seen people rave about the Tamron 28-200 for travel, but others say the Sony 24-105 f4 is better for consistency. I’m heading to New Zealand in a few weeks with about $1000 to spend and honestly can't decide if the extra reach is worth the variable aperture...
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26/03/2026 1:05 am
Honestly, I had a really rough time with this same decision before my big trip last year.
- I went with a massive zoom range and it was a mistake, ngl.
- Unfortunately, the variable aperture really messed with my exposure levels.
- The images were way softer than I expected at the long end.
- I learned that consistency matters way more than reach... the one with the fixed f4 is way better tho.
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27/03/2026 2:08 am
You are gonna have an amazing time in New Zealand! Honestly i would just go with Sony. You cant go wrong with their native glass for a big trip like this!
- the autofocus speed is just fantastic and feels way more snappy for quick shots.
- having a constant aperture is a total game changer for keeping your exposures the same when you zoom.
- their mid-range zooms are built like absolute tanks and feel super reliable. Just grab a native constant aperture zoom and you will love it. Its way better for the peace of mind and honestly the colors and sharpness are gonna be top notch.
