Hello all: I post photos here often, I do mostly seascapes. I have several camera systems (makes no sense, but it is what it is), including A7RII and Nikon D800e. I turn 80 in February, so I find myself using the A7RII more and more, and the D800e less, mostly because of bulkiness and weight considerations. For the A7RII I have a Voigtlander 12mm FE, Zeiss 16-35mm f4, 35mm f2.8 and 55mm f1.8 lenses. When I use the Nikon, I find I use my Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 IS lens 90% of the time. It is the perfect "walk around" lens (except for size and weight). I would like a 24~70mm zoom (or 24~105 if it's not too big and heavy) for my A7RII. But the reviews of the Sony Zeiss are terrible. Not only lacking sharpness outside of the center of the frame, but even more of a turn off for me is the distortion, especially at the short end, where I would use it most. So the Sony is out for me. The GM 24~70 is way too big and bulky for me. Fast f2.8 aperture is not necessary for me (I do seascapes). So I am considering another brand lens with a "smart" adapter. I am considering a Canon 24~70 f4L IS lens and Metabones "smart adapter". The combination, new, is $1300. The adapter would also allow other Canon lenses, but I really prefer native lenses. Another consideration is the Sigma 24-105 OS Art lens, in Canon mount, and the Sigma MC-11 "smart adapter". The combination is $1150. But I have question: Does the Sigma adapter allow actual Canon brand lenses to be adapted? Or only Sigma branded Canon mount lenses? Does the Metabones adapter work with all Canon mount lenses (Including Canon, Sigma, Tamron, etc?). Does the Metabones have any limitations?
Thanks all for any insight. If you have any experience with the above listed lense, I would appreciate your feedbacl very much.
Merry Christmas all. P.S.: I regularly make 20"x30" prints, so IQ is important.
Dave in NJ
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Thanks all for any insight. If you have any experience with the above listed lense, I would appreciate your feedbacl very much.
Merry Christmas all. P.S.: I regularly make 20"x30" prints, so IQ is important.
Dave in NJ
MODERN PICTORIALS