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[JackP]

Hi
I've been a A7 user for 7 or so years (mkii now mkiv).
I'm now looking to lighten my gear as I tend to take the camera on long walks so interested in lens reviews including their weghts. Cheers JackP

 

[Unframed Dave]

Welcome aboard.

If you want to lose some weight (and bulk), consider the aspc range or the a7C range. The aspc range benefit from lighter lenses as well as bodies.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

Welcome aboard. Also, I second the idea of an A7C body. All the image resolution of an A7IV, but in a smaller package and the only real tradeoff is the compromised EVF experience.

 

[JackP]

Thanks for the suggestions. I will look into it.

 

[JackP]

Thank you for your help. I'm now looking to swap my A7 iv, which I love, for an A7c ii and my current lenses for a sony 20 -70 and a Tamron 70-300, when funding allows. MPB want a little too much at the moment for my swap.

 

[Chris 3754]

Another direction, depending on your needs, is to keep your a7iv which is a real workhorse and use a prime when you want a light walking around setup. I use a 35mm when I really want to lighten my load on a full frame camera like the a7iv. Also using something like the 24-70 is not a killer if you have the right strap setup like the Peak Design attached to the side and bottom of the body. It keeps the camera comfortably on your hip with easy access.

 

[JackP]

Thank you for your suggestion. I do like my a7iv so keeping it would be nice. I am looking at the 20-70 as a possible general lens. Cheers

 

[THXGEEK]

You may also wish to consider the A7CR. Lots of performance in a much tidier package and easy to pack for hikes or day trips. The A7CR was my first Sony mirrorless, but regrettably, I sold it when I acquired my A1II. I may pick up another one depending on the Back Friday sales - its was a such a fun camera!