Recommend lens for Sony a7siii

[Anthony McErlean]

Hi all, I'm looking at the a7siii but would need your advice please. I wouldn't know anything about a lens for the camera. It's for recording weddings and maybe at some time getting a gimbal Could you link me to one please, I know you would say there is no one, do it all lens but it's one like that I'm after lol

I'd like one with good autofocus and good stabilistion, suppose in around the £800/900 mark, if possible.

Thanks in advance.

[Larrie Easterly]

I have this one and am happy with it, https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...2855/KBID/3801. It gets used for stills at conventions and for travel videos.

[Anthony McErlean]

Originally Posted by Larrie Easterly

I have this one and am happy with it, https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1369442-REG/sony_sel24105g_fe_24_105mm_f_4_g.html/BI/2855/KBID/3801. It gets used for stills at conventions and for travel videos.

Thank you Larrie, that's good to know,

Thanks.

[Noa Put]

There are a many youtube videos on all type of lenses that are "best" for the Sony a7 series so it's best to watch as many user reviews as you can to get a better idea of what is out there, a more important question is what focal length and f-stop you will choose as a do it all lens. The 24-105 has a good usable range but f4 might be a bit too slow for dark receptions, a7siii is a lightsensitive camera but you could end up pushing your iso up to 51200 in some situations.

I use a 24-70 f2.8 lens all day long on my main camera (panasonic full frame) but also do have one 35mm f1.8 prime lens, I don't like shooting with anything faster then f2.8 because it can be challenging to control focus on moving subjects because of how shallow your dof can become. The Sony tough does have excellent continuous autofocus but still cannot know in all conditions where exactly you want the focus to be. F2.8 is more manageable and still gives you nice blurry backgrounds.

[Anthony McErlean]

Originally Posted by Noa Put

There are a many youtube videos on all type of lenses that are "best" for the Sony a7 series so it's best to watch as many user reviews as you can to get a better idea of what is out there, a more important question is what focal length and f-stop you will choose as a do it all lens. The 24-105 has a good usable range but f4 might be a bit too slow for dark receptions, a7siii is a lightsensitive camera but you could end up pushing your iso up to 51200 in some situations.

I use a 24-70 f2.8 lens all day long on my main camera (panasonic full frame) but also do have one 35mm f1.8 prime lens, I don't like shooting with anything faster then f2.8 because it can be challenging to control focus on moving subjects because of how shallow your dof can become. The Sony tough does have excellent continuous autofocus but still cannot know in all conditions where exactly you want the focus to be. F2.8 is more manageable and still gives you nice blurry backgrounds.

Thanks Noa, yes, I have looked at a lot of youtube videos regarding lenses and you know what, it confuses me more,what one ilkes, the other dosen't. I have seen both the 24-105 and your 24-70 f2.8 lens highly prased and the Sigma gets a good review as well. I think f2.8 might suite the wedding scene best and had this one in mind.

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art Sony E Mount 578965: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

 

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art Sony E Mount 578965: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

[Larrie Easterly]

I went with the 24-105 because I wanted the extra telephoto length. When I used the Nikon system I always found the 24-70 2.8 limiting and had to change lenses to get that little extra reach. There are always tradeoffs with lenses. With my work the f4 is just fine and the 105 gives me the needed reach.

[Anthony McErlean]

Originally Posted by Larrie Easterly

I went with the 24-105 because I wanted the extra telephoto length. When I used the Nikon system I always found the 24-70 2.8 limiting and had to change lenses to get that little extra reach. There are always tradeoffs with lenses. With my work the f4 is just fine and the 105 gives me the needed reach.

Thanks Larrie, yes, I see what you mean, good point.

thanks.