Priorities in order:

  1. 80-90% SOOC (can’t give much time to editing). I am ready to give time to learning and practicing manual controls though.
  2. ergonomic, light.
  3. travel photos, capturing scenes like I see them with my eyes.
  4. low light photos.
  5. long-lasting gear. Okay with getting prime and telephoto lens later if needed.
  6. videography is not a priority as of now, may explore later.

Thanks!

Update: Decided to go with Fujifilm X-S10 + XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0 as I liked the fuji SOOC jpegs more. Sigma lens would have been sweet but I’m okay with the tradeoff.
Thank you everyone for being so helpful.

Update 2: Finally went with Fujifilm X-T30 II + XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0 instead for looks, this was a close one as I had to give up Ibis and that grip.

  • HikingVet@lemmy.ca
    2·
    10 months ago

    Sony’s mirrorless cameras aren’t all that heavy, take high quality shots, and are as ergonomic as any other camera.

    Sigma makes good lenses. I have a couple for Nikon. 18–50 is great for wide angle shots, getting close to the subject and just shooting. 50 being a standard fixed focus lens length.

    Though IMO you might want to get a lens that can zoom, as that lens wouldn’t really have that capability. I suggest something that has an upper range of 250 to 300 if you aren’t trying to get really long distance shots but want to be able to shoot some distance.

    • witchergeraltofriviaOP
      1·
      10 months ago

      I am thinking of getting something like a 70-350 later. Or do you recommend that I get something like 18-200 F3.5-6.3 right now instead of 18-50 f2.8?

      • PraxinoscopeEnglish
        2·
        10 months ago

        The constant f 2.8 aperture will make a big difference to the quality of photos and low light performance. Generally, zooms with huge ranges and variable apertures have lower sharpness and overall image quality.

      • HikingVet@lemmy.ca
        2·
        10 months ago

        The 70 - 300 would be a good choice if you don’t mind switching lenses.

        There are advantages and disadvantages to getting lenses with a large ranges.

        The 18 - 200 is alright fora general purpose lens but it doesn’t do the close ups as well as the smaller range 18 - 50.

        It’s really down to personal choice.

        If you have a shop in your area that rents lenses, I would try out a number of different lenses if you have the time and cash before buying.