First lens purchase for Sony NEX camera
Hi all,
I picked up a Sony A5000 + 16-50mm kit lens a few months ago. It's my first non-smartphone camera and I really enjoy using it. However, I would like a bit more zoom so I'm looking to get an additional lens(es). I'll be going to Japan in December and noticed their prices for lenses are considerably cheaper than what's offered here. Here are my choices and their prices (in CAD):
Zeiss 16-70mm - $750
SEL18200 - $650, or $600 for LE
SEL55210 ($250) + SEL35f18 ($380)
SEL18105G - $500
Does anyone have any recommendations or other suggestions?
I'm leaning towards the 18-200LE for pure versatility (and it seems to be the best bargain vs Canadian price of $1000), but I hear it is a slow lens with decent, but not spectacular, IQ. Also, it is a large and heavy lens so I don't know if I want it to be my full-time lens, considering portability was a big factor for me choosing a NEX camera. The same problem goes for the 18-105G, which trades range for better IQ, but is still very large and heavy.
The 35mm + 55-210mm combo seems to give me the best range of options for range, portability and IQ, but I'd have to change lenses more often. I don't feel comfortable with changing lenses while I'm out, so I will likely pick one and stick with it for the day. (Most likely it will be the 35mm, unless I'm looking for wild animals or capturing sports)
The Zeiss lens is quite nice and will cover at least 80% of the range I need, but it is far more expensive and still doesn't solve my zoom problem. Right now it seems more like a luxury because I'm happy with the kit-lens (except for some night shots and a lack of zoom, which the Zeiss can't cover either).
Thanks for your input!
I picked up a Sony A5000 + 16-50mm kit lens a few months ago. It's my first non-smartphone camera and I really enjoy using it. However, I would like a bit more zoom so I'm looking to get an additional lens(es). I'll be going to Japan in December and noticed their prices for lenses are considerably cheaper than what's offered here. Here are my choices and their prices (in CAD):
Zeiss 16-70mm - $750
SEL18200 - $650, or $600 for LE
SEL55210 ($250) + SEL35f18 ($380)
SEL18105G - $500
Does anyone have any recommendations or other suggestions?
I'm leaning towards the 18-200LE for pure versatility (and it seems to be the best bargain vs Canadian price of $1000), but I hear it is a slow lens with decent, but not spectacular, IQ. Also, it is a large and heavy lens so I don't know if I want it to be my full-time lens, considering portability was a big factor for me choosing a NEX camera. The same problem goes for the 18-105G, which trades range for better IQ, but is still very large and heavy.
The 35mm + 55-210mm combo seems to give me the best range of options for range, portability and IQ, but I'd have to change lenses more often. I don't feel comfortable with changing lenses while I'm out, so I will likely pick one and stick with it for the day. (Most likely it will be the 35mm, unless I'm looking for wild animals or capturing sports)
The Zeiss lens is quite nice and will cover at least 80% of the range I need, but it is far more expensive and still doesn't solve my zoom problem. Right now it seems more like a luxury because I'm happy with the kit-lens (except for some night shots and a lack of zoom, which the Zeiss can't cover either).
Thanks for your input!