12/03/2026 5:00 pm
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So I just got the a7R V and honestly it might be too much camera for me but I wanted those big files for printing. Im going to Zion next month and really need a landscape lens but I have no idea where to start. My logic was just buy the widest one possible so I can fit the whole mountain in but then I read that some lenses arent sharp enough for all those megapixels? I dont really get how that works. I have maybe 1500 dollars to spend. Is there one lens that does it all or do I need a couple? Sorry if this is a dumb question I just feel a bit overwhelmed by all the numbers.
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12/03/2026 5:25 pm
Took me ages to find a setup that didnt break the bank.
- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art is sharp enough for 61MP.
- Buying used will save ya a ton.
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12/03/2026 6:05 pm
Saw this earlier but just getting back to you. ^ This. Also, are you planning on doing any long hikes or just shooting from the viewpoints? Carrying heavy glass all day is a pain, ngl. Ive been really satisfied with these cheaper options:
- Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G The 20mm is wide enough for me and they both stay sharp for big prints.
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12/03/2026 5:00 pm
Man, that a7R V is an absolute beast! Love that 61MP sensor but yeah, it is super picky about glass. If you put a cheap lens on there, you will definitely notice the softness when you zoom in on those big prints. For Zion, you actually dont want to go too wide sometimes because it makes those massive peaks look like tiny hills in the distance... its basically the resolution vs glass quality struggle. With 1500 bucks, you can get some incredible glass that actually handles that sensor:
- Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art for Sony E
- Seriously incredible optics. Sharp as a prime.
- Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G
- Lightweight and crazy sharp across the whole frame.
- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art for Sony E
- Best do it all option for that budget. I would honestly go with that Sigma 14-24mm. It is heavy but the image quality is fantastic. You are gonna have a blast in Zion!
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22/04/2026 5:28 am
Honestly, im in the exact same boat with my a7R V and it drives me crazy. Its like this never-ending cycle where you buy the high-res body for the detail, then realize your old glass looks like trash, so you go to buy new stuff and the prices are just offensive. Total scam. I spent hours looking at MTF charts and diffraction limits just to realize that to actually get 61MP of usable resolution, you have to spend a fortune. These companies know exactly what theyre doing. They push these massive sensors but then charge a premium for glass that can actually resolve that much detail, and even then, the build quality feels cheaper every year. I've been stuck in analysis paralysis for a month because every time I think I found a lens, I see a review about copy variation or weird fringing issues. Its exhausting and honestly its ridiculous how much we have to pay just to get the performance advertised on the box. Reliability is just down the drain while the prices keep climbing.
