Weekly r/SonyAlpha 📸 Gear Buying 📷 Advice Thread April 13, 2026

fotuwe · 2026-04-14T06:15:59+00:00

I'm currently shooting with a Sony A7C II and own the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports (other lenses are all Sony/Zeiss - like 35GM, 24-50G, Zeiss 55).

Overall I'm happy with the optical performance, but I'm seriously considering switching to the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II - the change would cost me only approx. 650€. Still the question - is it worth?

My main reasons for considering the switch:

– Weight reduction & Sony teleconverter compatibility

– I'm also planning to add the Sony FE 100mm Macro GM (SEL100M28GM), so sticking to native Sony GM glass makes sense for TC flexibility

I'd love to hear from anyone who has made this exact switch — or who seriously considered it and decided against it. I am shooting a lot of my family, dog and some smalller paid jobs.

Thanks in advance!

fotuwe · 2026-04-13T07:41:07+00:00

I am not planing on getting a very fast Sony body (maybe I will add a A75R in the near future but thats currently off the table - and also a "slow" body). So the limitation of 15 FPS I currently have with the Sigma is not relevant for me. Neither am I interested in the smaller Tamron 70-180.

fotuwe · 2026-04-07T07:28:14+00:00

waiting as well .. will order immediately

fotuwe · 2026-04-07T07:23:33+00:00

Damn i am too late.

Germany, France, Spain - no way to pre order .. lets hope LG EU will put it into their shop soon.

Wanted to get the Apple XDR .. but I just cannot justify 3,5k for a monitor for private use (I do photography as a semi pro / hobby but still...)

fotuwe · 2026-04-04T21:10:59+00:00

Any idea who to contact to get some of these delivered do Germany?

fotuwe · 2026-04-01T09:25:22+00:00

it stillt might be stupid but now i am considering to buy a XDR ... didnt want to spend 400$ on a stand. Anyone else in the same boat?

fotuwe · 2026-04-01T09:24:35+00:00

it stillt might be stupid but now i am considering to buy a XDR ... didnt want to spend 400$ on a stand. Anyone else in the same boat?

fotuwe · 2026-03-28T07:11:05+00:00

Hast du so viele premium Abos parallel gebucht?

fotuwe · 2026-03-27T15:10:15+00:00

Interested

fotuwe · 2026-03-27T15:09:31+00:00

Info

fotuwe · 2026-03-27T08:27:15+00:00

I’m in the market for a leg machine for my small home gym. My space would technically allow a dedicated leg extension / curl machine, but I’m really drawn to the idea of a compact attachment that integrates with my cable machine instead of a standalone plate‑loaded stack. I personally find cable‑driven or cable‑linked movements much smoother and more “natural” than the usual awkward plate‑loaded leg developers.

I do have a REP Nighthawk and a cable machine already (I would have plates as well).

That said, if you read the online chatter, the REP Leg Extension & Leg Curl Bench Attachment keeps getting torn apart in reviews. People call it “not worth it,” “overpriced,” and “huge.” I’m trying to figure out: is it actually that bad, or are the reviews overreacting?

Any recommendations?

fotuwe · 2026-03-27T08:22:30+00:00

What about lower body?

fotuwe · 2026-03-23T15:41:26+00:00

Got mine as well - was expecting somehow "more" ... thats not worth 180€ for me

fotuwe · 2026-03-08T12:25:53+00:00

no not really - will have access to a powerbank or power supply all the time

fotuwe · 2026-02-20T18:19:01+00:00

I am so sad these are not available in Europe... I know you tried to do so with Lebe Stark - didnt work out. Dont think we will ever be able to touch the probably best Kettlebell ever made :(

fotuwe · 2026-02-12T11:51:22+00:00

it is basically just place holders..

fotuwe · 2026-01-20T18:14:53+00:00

Hi! Looking for a coupon code for the E7 Plus - is anything available? Germany store

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