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Question on Zoom Lens Selection (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 6 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I just bought a used mirrorless camera - Sony A7C if it matters, and and am wanting some advice on a zoom lens.

I want a lens for use in a dark arena - there are dozens of performers with spotlights, so a lot of dark and light. I want to go between shots of the full arena and zooms onto individual acts or performers. I think that my best choice is between the Sony FE 24-240 f/ 3.5-6.3 and the Tamron 28-200 f/2.8-5.6.

Will there be a significant difference in low light performance between these lenses? I like the wider specs of the Sony lens but am not sure how much of a tradeoff I would be making with the smaller aperture.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

The field of view difference between these is minimal. You probably won't notice unless looking at test images side by side.

The difference in exposure isn't so small.

Without knowing anything else, easy call for me is the Tamron.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago

This is kind of how I'm leaning. Unless I discover another lens in the same price range I think I'll go with the Tamron. Thanks.