Sony Upgrade Options

[FrankNov_]

I'm looking to upgrade my Canon DSLR to a FF Sony. I don't have a huge budget, maybe $1000 or a little more. I already have a Sony A9ii and I want compatibility for the future. I'm in my first year of sports photography and will primarily be shooting sports. Any suggestions for a camera?

[XKAES]

I don't know about pricing, but you'll want a full-frame, e-mount camera with fast focusing for sports.  Reviews will tell you about this.  I suspect that the ones best for sports are pretty expensive, but older, slower models are available for much less. 

Edited May 27, 2022 by XKAES

[Pieter]

5 hours ago, FrankNov_ said:

I don't have a huge budget, maybe $1000 or a little more. I already have a Sony A9ii and I want compatibility for the future. I'm in my first year of sports photography and will primarily be shooting sports. Any suggestions for a camera?

I don't get it. You're looking for a sports camera for $1000 but you already have an A9ii? You're not gonna find a better sports camera than the A9ii and certainly not for $1000.

[XKAES]

Yeah, but he wants "compatibility for the future".  That means an e-mount, FF camera.

[tadwil]

It sounds as if the OP has an A99ii not an A9ii as it certainly doesn't make any sense to ignore the A9ii body.

[FrankNov_]

4 hours ago, XKAES said:

Yeah, but he wants "compatibility for the future".  That means an e-mount, FF camera.

^ I want a backup body but also to use it as a second shooter. Ex. Using a super telephoto on the A9ii and maybe a 70-200 on the 2nd body

[Pieter]

6 hours ago, XKAES said:

Yeah, but he wants "compatibility for the future".  That means an e-mount, FF camera.

The A9ii is a FF E-mount camera and after the A1 it's the best sports camera available in Sony land at the moment.

For $1000, you might be able to get a second hand A7iii, but your A9ii will be better in every regard. Expect to be disappointed if the A9ii is your reference.

[FrankNov_]

I don't expect the same greatness as the A9ii, just another camera. Thanks for the suggestion!

[FrankNov_]

I've been doing more thinking and research. It looks like the Sony A7iii is what I need to shoot for, I have a cousin who has one so I'll test hers out. For more options though, is it even a smart idea to think about a Sony DSLR and buy an Amount->Emount adapter? I'm basically starting over buying lenses (other than a sigma 150-600 w/ mc-11) so would that scenario even be something to look into?

[XKAES]

A lot depends on if you want to stick with the a-mount or e-mount.

There are a ton of a-mount lenses out there -- new and old, but Sony is leaving the a-mount to history.  There will not be many (any?) a-mount camera in the future.  The same is true for lenses.

Me? I'm sticking/stuck with a-mount and not complaining.

[FrankNov_]

I want to eventually go full e mount, would it be smart to go a mount with an adapter for e mount? Again looking for a sports photography capable body

[XKAES]

I don't know the details, but there are a-mount to e-mount adapters, but they all have certain limitations, such as focusing speed, and ability to work with certain lenses having certain features.

[Pieter]

I think investing in A-mount gear is never wise if you're planning to go full E-mount in the long run. The A99ii is a pretty capable sports camera but it'll set you back well more than $1000 2nd hand. And then you need lenses, which will always show some reduction in AF capabilities when adapted to E-mount. If you invest in A-mount now, it's either because you already have an A-mount camera/lenses or because you can get some cheap vintage gear and are fine with the limitations that go with it, like @XKAES does.

[FrankNov_]

Okay that's good to know, I don't know much about Sony's line of A-Mount cameras. I think I'll try to pick up an A7iii once I get enough saved for a lens to go with it. Thanks for the help everyone!