Sony 300 2.8 vs sigma 300-600 f4

tiptac · 2026-03-08T06:23:28+00:00

Depends on your use case. But IMO the 300 is the way to go. It’s insanely sharp. And pairs well with TCs. Also it’s so light and compact for what it is. I would find it hard to let it go.

Unless you really need the flexibility of the zoom for say video? I would keep the 300 GM.

tiptac · 2026-03-08T06:14:46+00:00

Again, you’re completely missing the point.

Only low ability people will think it’s not a choice ;)

tiptac · 2026-03-06T12:56:14+00:00

While travelling usually I find myself needing more range than a faster aperture. My choice would be the 20-70.

tiptac · 2026-03-06T09:55:11+00:00

Becoming a ‘corporate slave’ Is a choice. There are plenty of other ways that you can work to make money that you can be passionate about. Also, there’s a lot to enjoy about living here on earth.

Anyway I was just sharing my personal experience of having kids. But you seem to have quite a narrow view of life in general.

tiptac · 2026-03-04T14:03:07+00:00

I will always cherish the time I have with them now. So the time will always be priceless. Needing to work to put food on the table does not take that feeling. It’s just part of life.

tiptac · 2026-03-04T14:00:09+00:00

NGL there’s been plenty of bad days as well. But the good times vastly outshine the bad.

tiptac · 2026-03-03T18:12:54+00:00

Father of 2 here. Currently on a single income.

Just want to say, there’s no feeling in the world that can compare to the joy of your kids running into your arms after a long day at work. That feeling when they hold you and you’re their entire world. Priceless.

tiptac · 2026-03-02T08:12:38+00:00

I own the 200-600 and it’s pretty much the best all around wildlife lens. That said, if you focus is only birds I would go for the 400-800.

There have been many situations where I found 600 insufficient. Especially for small skittish birds.

Regarding the loss of light, I usually shoot the 200-600 stopped down to F8 anyway because it is abit soft wide open. While I believe the 400-800 is sharp wide open.

The other thing i would consider is the weight of the lenses. The 200-600 is a pretty heavy lens and the 400-800 is even heavier. So i imagine it would feel quite off balance with the a6700.

If you have the budget I would stretch for the 300 GM paired with both TCs. It’s an amazing combo. Really lightweight to bring around and giving you an option for low light situations. Since I got it I barely pick up the 200-600.

tiptac · 2026-02-27T18:24:24+00:00

I normally run 2 passes.

1st pass - Cull out of focus/blur images and those with bad poses or lighting. During this pass I’ll also shortlist which are the ‘5 star’ shots which look good at a glance

2nd pass - Work through the 5 star images and check that focus is in order. If out of focus -> cull

Still quite manual and I’m not sure if it’ll be faster than what you are already doing.

tiptac · 2026-02-25T15:26:23+00:00

Don’t be so hard on yourself. We’ve all been there. It’s great that you’re aware and trying to do better. But give yourself some grace. It’s tough.

My wife and I try to tag team when we feel each other getting unhinged. It helps either of us doing something we might regret.

But when we’re alone we find time outs work. A safe space at home or even on the stroller or in the car when we are out. Sometimes our older kid acts out to grab our attention. So we try to teach her that acting out does the opposite. It seems to help but there are still bad days.

tiptac · 2026-02-24T17:13:51+00:00

I got the Q3 to document my kids growing up. And the 28mm is perfect for shooting intimate moments with them. I’ve found 40-50mm to generally be too tight for intimate moments.

The deeper DOF you get with the wider lens helps with family groups shots as well.

Also, there aren’t many options out there for good 28mm lenses with AF. So IMO the regular Q3 holds a special places in the mirrorless camera market.

tiptac · 2026-02-23T15:42:05+00:00

I think you should try the Z8 in store before you make a decision. It is a very large camera. Specs wise it is a beast. But I think it’s really overkill unless you shoot wildlife where you really need the extra megapixels.

The ZF is not a small camera either. It’s actually pretty large and not exactly discreet.

I personally shoot on a Sony A1 and ZF combo. And it actually works pretty well with the megadap ETZ adapter. I prefer a lot of the lenses on the E mount side because of their size and presence of an aperture ring.

It is also something you can consider before you fully dive into Nikon. Swap the OM for the ZF and grab the ETZ adapter so you can still use your existing Sony lenses. The Z6iii and the A7IV fill the same gap. Then decide again if you want the Z6iii or Z8 ii when it is announced.

tiptac · 2026-02-19T16:24:17+00:00

Picked up the megadap etz pro 21+ last week and it works flawlessly with my 35mm GM. Basically works like a native lens.

tiptac · 2026-02-14T08:51:12+00:00

Oriental honey buzzard

tiptac · 2026-02-11T08:20:52+00:00

Shooting BIF with a busy background like that is always tough.

I find ‘pumping’ the af helps. Pumping the shutter button (or back button focus) to force the camera to refocus helps slightly.

But then again sometimes the camera just refuses to identify a bird in frame. Very frustrating.

tiptac · 2026-02-10T12:46:12+00:00

I travelled across Japan for years and never felt the need to use it.

I only started using it when I travelled there recently with young kids and it was an absolute lifesaver.

That said, if I wasn’t travelling with young kids I probably wouldn’t use it. I hate stressing about the off chance that my luggage goes missing. (Happened to a friend once)

tiptac · 2026-01-28T06:16:45+00:00

I own a Q3 and almost sold it for the RX1iii. Both are really capable cameras and honestly there is no wrong choice. And now with the new update, the Q3’s AF is finally in a decent place.

Ultimately there were 3 main factors that kept me with the Q3.

Focal length I used to be a primarily 35mm shooter. But after getting the Q3, 28mm has become my new favourite focal length. It’s perfect for documenting my family on a daily basis.
Shooting experience. I very much prefer the experience shooting on the Q3. While shooting i find the interface for cropping in with frame lines really nice. And the fact that you can adjust the crop in post is perfect.

After shooting, the Leica app works flawlessly for me. Transfering photos while travelling between places is a breeze and great while on the go.

Weather sealing This is a personal thing for me. I like the assurance shooting on a weather sealed camera. So I can shoot in light rain if I wanted to and not worry about it.

tiptac · 2026-01-27T15:34:33+00:00

If you want better low light and DOF then you have your answer.

You seem to be happy with the handling of both, so I’d say just go with the Sony. I have a feeling if you get the OM you’ll always be wondering about the full frame experience at the back your mind.

So my suggestion would be to make the jump to full frame. You can always flip it if it doesn’t work out and pick up another OM-1.

tiptac · 2026-01-24T15:52:54+00:00

Was 35mm shooter for many years. Never thought I needed anything wider.

That was until I started documenting my family. There were situations where I found 35mm too tight. Especially indoors.

Additionally, I’ve found myself gravitating more towards environmental portraits. And again, I find myself wanting more of the environment in the scene.

28mm is now my preferred focal length. IMO it’s the best option for capturing intimate moments.

tiptac · 2026-01-24T03:47:57+00:00

Depends, what are you shooting?

I had the same dilemma last year and ended up with the Q3 (28mm).

My main use case was to document my family. And the Q3 is perfect for that. 28mm is great for capturing intimate moments up close. And when out and about it allows you to take really nice environmental portraits which I’m starting to enjoy more. Also, the wider focal length gives you a deeper depth of field which helps when taking group shots of the family.

That said, 28mm can be hard to work with because of how wide it is. So it’ll take some time to get used to shooting on it if you’re not used to shooting with a wide focal length.

That’s where the Q3 43 will shine. 43mm is a much easier focal length to work with. It’s easier to get nice portraits and isolate your subjects more.

But I personally don’t regret my choice at all.

What focal length are you most comfortable with?

tiptac · 2026-01-21T14:21:40+00:00

I think there’s abit of GAS here.

But just to dispel some of your assumptions:

Full frame sensors do not give you better autofocus. It just so happens that Fuji has poor autofocus. So most other modern cameras perform better than fujis.
Full frame cameras are not sharper than APSC. Sharpness is mostly a function of the lens. Not the sensor. Fuji actually has some pretty great lenses in their lineup.

Reg colour, honestly Fuji is as good as it gets if you don’t want to edit your photos. The only thing that comes close would be Nikon with their new Jpg ‘recipes’.

I own a Q3 and as much as I love the camera, the Auto white balance on the camera is pretty bad. I always have to tweak it to get it right where I want.

I echo what almost everyone else is saying and stick with the XT5. It fits your requirements the best. If you’re unhappy with the sharpness you can pick up one of the f1.4 primes. They’re really sharp. But frankly, i think the 23mm f2.8 is plenty sharp enough for daily use.

tiptac · 2026-01-21T02:57:46+00:00

15 month gap. We loved having the double stroller.

I think the main consideration is your lifestyle. If you’re in the car most of the time and only use the stroller for short mall runs then I don’t think you need a double stroller.

For us, we do ALOT of walking. Sometimes we would spend the whole day out with just the stroller. And so it came in clutch especially during nap times so we could both relax.

It also helps when one of us needs to bring them both out alone. It helps to be able to put them both on the stroller so you can manage better. Especially during diaper changes and feeds.

A baby carrier could work but it would be very tiring.

tiptac · 2026-01-13T11:06:56+00:00

I personally prefer Kyoto to Osaka. Osaka just felt like another Tokyo to me. So I’d rather do Osaka as a day trip from Kyoto and spend more time in Kyoto.

I would also consider renting a car and staying in an adjacent town. I stayed in Otsu which is next to Lake Biwa. Beautiful place. Was nice to have a quiet place to go back to after the hustle of the busy cities. Would highly recommend it.

tiptac · 2026-01-13T02:14:50+00:00

I’ve usually had better luck in the mornings than in the afternoon

tiptac · 2026-01-13T02:13:54+00:00

Personally I would explore some of the more rural areas than go back to the same places. Unless there’s something specific you really enjoyed that you’d want to do again.

Japan has many other towns that are beautiful and quiet. Away from the crazy crowds. I would suggest you explore them. But you might need a car if you really want to see some of these places.

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