Centofanti
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- Michael Centofanti
I am new to the group living in Surprise, Arizona (attached to Phoenix). I am almost a new Sony onwer leaving Canon after 20 years and here is my question:
As a long-time Canon user, I am tired of the lack of a fast 300-600mm lens option that doesn't cost over $11k. Since photography is just a hobby for me, that price point is out of the question.
Because of this, I’m planning to trade in my Canon R5, my 70-200mm f/2.8, and the 100-500mm f/7.1 (which I honestly can't stand because of the slow aperture at the long end).
Here is the Sony setup I am thinking about switching to:
What do the Sony experts here think of this transition? Does this kit make sense for my shooting style, or would you suggest a different lens combination?
As a long-time Canon user, I am tired of the lack of a fast 300-600mm lens option that doesn't cost over $11k. Since photography is just a hobby for me, that price point is out of the question.
Because of this, I’m planning to trade in my Canon R5, my 70-200mm f/2.8, and the 100-500mm f/7.1 (which I honestly can't stand because of the slow aperture at the long end).
Here is the Sony setup I am thinking about switching to:
- Sony A7R V (or A7R VI if available) - This is my absolute max budget for the body.
- Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
- Sony FE 400mm f/4.5 (paired with a 1.4x or 2.0x teleconverter to get that 600mm reach)
What do the Sony experts here think of this transition? Does this kit make sense for my shooting style, or would you suggest a different lens combination?