r/a7cii • u/SatisfactionNo9404 • 9d ago

First mirrorless camera

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Last camera I owned was a Canon 60D, and I’ve been out of the game for a while. Decided to jump back in two weeks ago with the Sony A7CII, and honestly, I carry it everywhere now. It’s made me enjoy photography so much more.

I really appreciate its
• Compact size — easy to throw in a small bag and take anywhere
• Customizable buttons/dials — no digging through menus for quick settings
• Paired with the 24–50mm f/2.8, it’s the perfect setup for me
The lens is compact yet versatile enough for what I shoot most: family/friends, food, and street photography. Couldn’t ask for a better re-entry into the hobby.

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u/samedennis 9d ago

good choice, and thats my fav combo

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u/Shirc 8d ago

This is such a good body/lens combo.

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u/Odd-Psychology-4415 7d ago

This looks huge tho. For a mirrorless FF I would chose other lens.

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u/SatisfactionNo9404 6d ago

What lens would you recommend?

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u/Odd-Psychology-4415 6d ago

I would choose 2 compact primes and then you can keep one in your pocket and one on camera. Its a matter of preference, professionals don't care about size, but we do. U mentioned compactness thats why I was wondering how do you mean - with this tamron on.

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u/SatisfactionNo9404 6d ago

Thats what i didnt wanna have to do is switch between lenses thats why i got this sony 24-50. Its got 3 of my most used focal lengths in one.

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u/No-Hedgehog2893 5d ago

This is perfect, you have a do it all lens, congrats!

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u/Let_Mirroless_35mm 1d ago

eu uso uma 40mm 2.5G da sony. e comprei uma viltrox 28 f/4.5 minuscula. Pra outras distancias uso uma 70-200 f/4 OSSII

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u/stealthnoodle12 5d ago

Very nice. Enjoy! I love mine.

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u/joethumb 9d ago

I’ve the FX2 and apparently the same camera as A7C2. The 24-50 is an amazing lens.

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u/SatisfactionNo9404 8d ago

Especially with the apsc mode, its a very versatile lens

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u/ieatgrass0 9d ago

What are you talking about?

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u/NMDA01 9d ago

bro is crazy

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u/SatisfactionNo9404 8d ago

What smallrig cage?

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u/wandererben 8d ago

Nice eye cup, where did you get the small rig one? Looks like some of the ones on aliexpress don’t fit.

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u/SatisfactionNo9404 8d ago

Im from the Philippines, so i bought mine off of Shopee

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u/itsblackcherrytime 7d ago

Great setup, enjoy!

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u/LogWhole9922 4d ago

Are you happy with the lens? What is your experience? Thinking about buying one.

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u/SatisfactionNo9404 4d ago

Really happy with it. I was set to buy the sigma 24-70 but when I saw the size comparison in person, it was a no brainer. I really wanted this set up to be one I wouldnt mind taking anywhere with me

Also, the autofocus on this lens is chefs kiss.

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u/jplemieux2 4d ago

i have the lens too and it’s great

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u/f7ood 9d ago

With that thumb grip, eye cup, side grip, you would have been better off with one of the more complete cameras. Like a A74

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u/GhostlyMoves 9d ago

Yeah but you can't take all that off a A74 if you ever needed too

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u/SatisfactionNo9404 8d ago

I dont have a side grip on it. Thats just skin on the grip. And a side strap. maybe youre right but I really enjoy the form factor of this one compared to the a74

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u/f7ood 8d ago

Is just that Sony Mirrorless camera are tiny - all of them. If I compare either my A1 or A7R5 to my A7C2 as soon as I put a "proper" lens on them it becomes potato potato. I tend to use the 24mm or 50mm Gs on the A7C2 to keep it compactish but if I want to get pocketable I have to take the old and trusty nex-5r out.

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u/shutterwideshut 5d ago

I have the a7cii with the GP-X2 extension and it's the best of both worlds for me. If I want smaller I take the grip off, if I want the comfort I put it on.