> Knowing if you need autofocus for those insects would also help narrow it down since manual is often better for macro anyway... Just catching up ...
Stumbled upon this today and man, I feel your pain. @Reply #2 - good point! Honestly its ridiculous how much we have to compromise just to feed that F...
To add to the point above: those are all solid picks, but I am gonna be a total rebel and suggest something completely different! Honestly, I disagree...
> I saw the Samyang 12mm is cheap but manual focus sounds like a pain, and then I looked at the Sigma 16mm but it looks way too bulky. I totally ge...
> I was looking at the Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 but it's such an old design... Ive been satisfied with the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM for sha...
Saw this earlier but just now getting back to it. > Any brick-and-mortar stores worth checking out? If you're looking for high-end glass like the C...
Everyone here is basically telling you the same thing because they're right. Iceland is a different beast and that f/4 zoom is the move for the weight...
@Reply #1 - good point about the EDU stuff! > I am refusing to pay $2300 for a lens I know was on sale two months ago Man, I totally feel your pain...
I have been shooting landscapes for over a decade and honestly, the sticker shock for full-frame glass never really goes away. I remember my first tri...
Late to the party but this whole thread is 💯. Glad I found it.
Bookmarked, thanks!
> Honestly, skip that Sony 50mm. I have been super happy since switching to the Samyang AF 35mm f1.8 FE. Late to the party but to add to the point ...
@Reply #2 - good point! Honestly, the weight will absolutely ruin your day if you arent careful. I remember dragging a massive setup through the backc...
Like someone mentioned, that Sony FE 35mm f1.8 is a solid pick, but I would suggest being careful about how the lens actually feels on the a7C body sp...