Lsake
Active Member
I mainly, use my S5 and have built a decent L mount lens collection. I have also been using a Sony A7Riii and 200-600mm lens. The Sony setup has been used almost exclusively for wildlife photography where the 600mm range and huge resolution is a considerable benefit (small birds or larger distances), and was something I acquired prior to L mount having such options.
With the release of the Sigma 150-600mm and the Lumix S5ii, it seems that L mount is a viable option for these situations too. So I am now seriously considering selling all my Sony stuff and just using my S5 for all scenarios, with a possible S5ii or S1ii upgrade at some point this year.
I am interested to know if anyone on LMF has made similar decisions or currently use alternate systems for specific use cases?
For me having a single system is more appropriate as this is a hobby, not a job. While the Sony kit is great for my use case, I don’t feel entirely justified sitting on such an expensive setup for the limited use case. And while an A7Riii on paper is objectively a better camera than a Lumix S5, in practise I prefer using the S5 and the Lumix lenses.
In preparation for going L mount only, I have also ordered the Sigma TC-2011 teleconverter to pair with my exisiting Sigma 100-400mm DG DN lens. Hopefully over the coming weeks I will be able to do some experimenting with the S5 and an 800mm f12.6. I am sort of betting on the S5 dual gain architecture being able to compensate for the slow aperture to give me a usable 800mm FF setup that weighs less than 2kg.
With the release of the Sigma 150-600mm and the Lumix S5ii, it seems that L mount is a viable option for these situations too. So I am now seriously considering selling all my Sony stuff and just using my S5 for all scenarios, with a possible S5ii or S1ii upgrade at some point this year.
I am interested to know if anyone on LMF has made similar decisions or currently use alternate systems for specific use cases?
For me having a single system is more appropriate as this is a hobby, not a job. While the Sony kit is great for my use case, I don’t feel entirely justified sitting on such an expensive setup for the limited use case. And while an A7Riii on paper is objectively a better camera than a Lumix S5, in practise I prefer using the S5 and the Lumix lenses.
In preparation for going L mount only, I have also ordered the Sigma TC-2011 teleconverter to pair with my exisiting Sigma 100-400mm DG DN lens. Hopefully over the coming weeks I will be able to do some experimenting with the S5 and an 800mm f12.6. I am sort of betting on the S5 dual gain architecture being able to compensate for the slow aperture to give me a usable 800mm FF setup that weighs less than 2kg.