I currently have a Canon R3 and a bunch of RF lenses. I am very happy with this setup, and it really works for me. I shoot everything, and my lenses cover all my needs.
However, I really want a compact camera that I can always take with me. I was thinking the Sony A7C + Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 would fit this. It is a very compact body, and the lens is as well.
I have no desire to replace/replicate my Canon kit with Sony, so I am thinking of this camera/lens combo as a one and done. If I think the situation might require multiple lenes I will just bring my R3. I love the R3. I find it a joy to use. However, it will not fit in a small camera bag even when I have my smallest lens (RF24-105f/4L) attached.
I know the A7C gets flack for the sometimes-uncomfortable ergonomics and viewfinder, but I am hoping this isn't an issue in my case when I am looking for extreme portability. I've mused about getting an A7IV instead, and while this is a much better camera, it is significantly larger, and if I was going that route, why not just get an R6 Mark ii than can use all my existing lenses. I'm not sure if I would like the R6 route, because I just sold an R5 (just a little bigger) and found the R5+25-105L combo to be a bit too big as a carry always combo. I really hate the RF small lens options due to their lack of weather sealing and noisy/slow STM motors. This is why the Tamron 20-40 is such a winner (enter Sony).
So here I am with the A7C. Does this seem like the way to go? Would I be happier with the 20-40 and an A74 instead? Will I appreciate its ergonomics and extra features over the A7C or will the added size make me leave it home more?
I appreciate any thoughts on this. This is about as first world a problem as they come!
However, I really want a compact camera that I can always take with me. I was thinking the Sony A7C + Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 would fit this. It is a very compact body, and the lens is as well.
I have no desire to replace/replicate my Canon kit with Sony, so I am thinking of this camera/lens combo as a one and done. If I think the situation might require multiple lenes I will just bring my R3. I love the R3. I find it a joy to use. However, it will not fit in a small camera bag even when I have my smallest lens (RF24-105f/4L) attached.
I know the A7C gets flack for the sometimes-uncomfortable ergonomics and viewfinder, but I am hoping this isn't an issue in my case when I am looking for extreme portability. I've mused about getting an A7IV instead, and while this is a much better camera, it is significantly larger, and if I was going that route, why not just get an R6 Mark ii than can use all my existing lenses. I'm not sure if I would like the R6 route, because I just sold an R5 (just a little bigger) and found the R5+25-105L combo to be a bit too big as a carry always combo. I really hate the RF small lens options due to their lack of weather sealing and noisy/slow STM motors. This is why the Tamron 20-40 is such a winner (enter Sony).
So here I am with the A7C. Does this seem like the way to go? Would I be happier with the 20-40 and an A74 instead? Will I appreciate its ergonomics and extra features over the A7C or will the added size make me leave it home more?
I appreciate any thoughts on this. This is about as first world a problem as they come!