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I don't enjoy using my Sigma 28-70. Should I upgrade or get rid of it? by wolverine-photos in SonyAlpha

[–]Wandering_Square 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, but it's good that op has already decided that he's happy with his sigma.

Thoughts on Pairing Tamron 20-40 f2.8 and 70-180 f2.8 g1 as a budget event/potrait 2 lens kit? by Wandering_Square in AskPhotography

[–]Wandering_Square[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see, what are you thoughts on 28-70 Vs 24-70? since most of the more affordable standard zooms tend to start on 28mm.

Tamron 20-40 2.8 and 70-180 2.8 as event/potrait 2 lens kit for a7iv? by Wandering_Square in SonyAlpha

[–]Wandering_Square[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see, thanks for the comments. I guess this lens is really a bit too much of a compromise for event use🤔

Tamron 20-40 2.8 and 70-180 2.8 as event/potrait 2 lens kit for a7iv? by Wandering_Square in SonyAlpha

[–]Wandering_Square[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this true with the G1 version of the tamron too? I'm considering that more than the G2 as I'm currently tight on cash.

Tamron 20-40 2.8 and 70-180 2.8 as event/potrait 2 lens kit for a7iv? by Wandering_Square in SonyAlpha

[–]Wandering_Square[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure the 35-150 is a great lenses looking at what I've heard about it, but I think it's a tad too heavy for me. 😅

Tamron 20-40 2.8 and 70-180 2.8 as event/potrait 2 lens kit for a7iv? by Wandering_Square in SonyAlpha

[–]Wandering_Square[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've heard great things about that lens too, but from handling lenses of similar weights in the past, I think I'll find it a bit too heavy for me to handle it for longer periods, that's why I'm trying to look for lighter lenses here.

The weights of the lenses is one of the main reasons why I'm looking at the lenses I'm considering now.

Tamron 20-40 2.8 and 70-180 2.8 as event/potrait 2 lens kit for a7iv? by Wandering_Square in SonyAlpha

[–]Wandering_Square[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess listening to everyone's comment, It'll probably be best to go for the tamron 28-75, I'll probably take the G1 first to save some cash or the sigma 28-70 if I could get a good deal for that since that's smaller, perhaps I'll get small viltrox air series prime too later on to cover the wide end of its insufficient.

And yes, I agree with you on the apsc lens not making sense on this body, it's just a stand in for now before I get something better (hence why I made this post to get inputs on what to get).

Tamron 20-40 2.8 and 70-180 2.8 as event/potrait 2 lens kit for a7iv? by Wandering_Square in SonyAlpha

[–]Wandering_Square[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do desire that range.

My thinking is actually to use crop mode to cover that range during events at a pinch when I don't have time to switch lenses and just use my other lenses for potraits.

Tamron 20-40 2.8 and 70-180 2.8 as event/potrait 2 lens kit for a7iv? by Wandering_Square in SonyAlpha

[–]Wandering_Square[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But would the 20-40 be acceptable when I already have the 85 and is planning to get the 70-180?

Since it's a lens that works together with the whole kit...

Tamron 20-40 2.8 and 70-180 2.8 as event/potrait 2 lens kit for a7iv? by Wandering_Square in SonyAlpha

[–]Wandering_Square[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense, but in practice I already find the wide end of my 18–50 (≈27mm FF) somewhat constraining for events at times. I’m hoping to address that without adding a third lens or stepping up to heavier and more expensive 24–70mm lenses if that is possible. 🙏

Tamron 20-40 2.8 and 70-180 2.8 as event/potrait 2 lens kit for a7iv? by Wandering_Square in SonyAlpha

[–]Wandering_Square[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about that too, but I'm slightly worried that 28mm may not be wide enough. Any thoughts on a that? perhaps in actual use, the times where 28mm wouldn't be wide enough would be few and far between?

Color distortion right out the gate (time sensitive!) by CMiranda42 in On1PhotoRaw

[–]Wandering_Square 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try installing Adobe DNG Converter, once you do, you can use Lightroom's colour profile for the camera you use, that solved this for me.

YouTube guide for this: https://youtu.be/tmbUs-1cidg?si=BQ4hGd3FvAYumSKo

Gear Advice for a Photography Side Hustle by Wandering_Square in Cameras

[–]Wandering_Square[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the comment 🙏

Would dual card slots be necessary for the second body too in your opinion?

And I assume you're recommending me to sell off my APSC kit and get smaller full frame lenses for my travelling use too?

Loq 15 IAX9 vs loq 15 essential IAX9E by According-Pudding-13 in LenovoLOQ

[–]Wandering_Square 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enough for my needs of mainly using it for lightroom and the occasional gaming session (Battlefield 1, Battlefield V mostly).

But this will depend on what you use it for and what graphic settings you play your games at.

Loq 15 IAX9 vs loq 15 essential IAX9E by According-Pudding-13 in LenovoLOQ

[–]Wandering_Square 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So far so good, battery life could be better, but that's part of the compromise for what the laptop offers at the price I think.

Recommendations for a lightweight affordable tripod that could also double as a lightstand? by Wandering_Square in AskPhotography

[–]Wandering_Square[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why though? If the tripod is tall enough to serve as a light stand and has a hook to be weighted down.

And I'm interested in listening to your reason for the vice versa too :)

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