whats the best all around zoom lens for a sony e-mount camera cause i just bought an a7iii off ebay and it didnt come with anything? sorry if this is like a super basic question but i have no idea where to start and honestly looking at all the options is making my head spin lol. i basically want one lens that can do everything because i dont want to be swapping them out all the time especially since im going on a trip to florida next month to visit family and i want to take nice pictures of the kids and also some shots of the beach.
my budget is around 700 or 800 bucks tops because the camera already cost me a fortune. i see all these numbers like 24-70 or 28-200 and i dont really get what they mean for the actual picture like does a bigger number mean it zooms in more? i just want something that looks sharp and works for everything from landscapes to portraits of my dog. if anyone has a recommendation for a beginner who is totally lost that would be great because i feel like im drowning in technical specs right now...
tbh i have been super satisfied with the Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD lately. it works well for landscapes and zooming in on the kids because that 200mm number means it magnifies a ton. it fits your budget too! quick tip: the lower f/2.8 number at the wide end is great for sunset beach shots when the light starts getting low. no complaints here.
Regarding what #1 said about "tbh i have been super satisfied with the..." - that lens is okay, but unfortunately i had issues with the autofocus hunting. It was not as good as expected for moving kids.
- find a used Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
- grab a Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter The Sony is more consistent across the zoom range, tho it usually costs more.
