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Hello!

I am using an 7AIII with the 24-105 OSS for travelling, but wanting to expand.

Now, I received the new 200-600 and the 85mm 1.8 (for portrait) today and the 7RIV will come in some weeks.

What is missing? I´m looking for an prime lens for (better) landscape shots. Around 24mm. With an very good optical performance.

I´ve seen the Zeiss Batis 25mm and the 24mm GM lens. I can get the Zeiss für 1000 bugs, the GM is 50% more expensive.

Do you have any experience with one (or both) of this lenses?

Thank you

Thomas

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I owned to Batis 25mm but sold it about a mont ago.  I have ordered the Sony 24 f1.4.  The Sony is widely considered the best 24mm currently available for the Sony E-mount system.  It is, however, in short supply and hard to obtain.  This is probably due to popularity.  In the US, it is the same price as the Sony 24-105 f4, making it an expensive lens.  There are a bunch of comparisons on the internet and YouTube.  When I bought the Batis, it was the only choice so I just did it.  Now I’m upgrading.

Ken Rockwell calls the Sony 24 f1.4 the best 24mm in the world:

          https://kenrockwell.com/sony/lenses/24mm-f14.htm

The Batis is a good choice but the Sony is a better choice.  I’ll post some shots in about a month when I receive mine.  I can’t wait.

 

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The 24mm GM is incredible. However I also have the Loxia 21 and absolutely love it too. I can highly recommend it especially if you don’t need autofocus and you want to space space and weight. 

For comparison, here are some travel-style photos I took using the 24 GM as well as some landscapes: https://adrianchophotography.com/sony-24mm-f14 and here are some landscapes taken with the Loxia 21: https://adrianchophotography.com/zeiss-loxia-21. I also have the A7RIV on preorder and the only thing I’m concerned about now is whether the Loxia 21 will be able to resolve enough detail to take full advantage of the sensor. I have faith that the 24 GM can. 

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