whats the best all-around zoom lens for my Sony A7IV?
i saw the Tamron 28-75 G2 gets good reviews but then others say the Sigma 24-70 is better for wide shots, or maybe more sharp? anyway I'm traveling to Japan next month and only have a $1200 budget... is the Sigma really that much heavier for hiking?
In my experience shooting Sony for over a decade, you really want something that wont fail you or break your back on the road. I've tried many of these zooms and the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art is definitely the sharpest, but it weighs a ton. After hiking for a few hours in Japan, you'll feel every gram of that thing. It can be a real burden when you're trying to enjoy the shrines. I usually suggest the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 as the smarter choice for travel. Its lightweight and reliable, though you lose that wide 24mm view for cramped city streets. If you want the safest all-rounder tho, the Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS is basically legendary. The f/4 is slower, but having that extra reach and stabilization has saved my shots many times. For a one-lens trip, its the one I'd trust most.
