In my experience, walking 20k steps a day in Tokyo makes lens weight your biggest enemy. If you want to save cash and your back, check out the Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 DG DN Contemporary. Its super light and fits your budget easily. Quick tip: prioritize weight over range for travel. Are you planning to do more night street photography or mostly daytime landscapes?

I have tested both, and unfortunately, neither lived up to my expectations. The Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS was a major letdown in low light, while the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 felt a bit cheap and didnt feel durable.

• Sony: Great range, but f/4 is too slow.
• Tamron: Fast aperture, but build quality is lacking. The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art is a much better choice for your budget.

late to the party but im in the exact same boat for my a7iv and it is a struggle. i am happy with the technical data i found but still cant pull the trigger.

• f/4 on the Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS lacks light transmission for night
• 28mm on the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 limits the horizontal fov
• staying under 1100 is a hard wall honestly i still have no clue... been stuck for weeks.