Question on Zoom Lens Selection (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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I just bought a used mirrorless camera - Sony A7C if it matters, and and am wanting some advice on a zoom lens.

I want a lens for use in a dark arena - there are dozens of performers with spotlights, so a lot of dark and light. I want to go between shots of the full arena and zooms onto individual acts or performers. I think that my best choice is between the Sony FE 24-240 f/ 3.5-6.3 and the Tamron 28-200 f/2.8-5.6.

Will there be a significant difference in low light performance between these lenses? I like the wider specs of the Sony lens but am not sure how much of a tradeoff I would be making with the smaller aperture.

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[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Yeah I wish I had the flexibility to walk closer to the performers or have several cameras to switch between. I've been getting passable pictures with some f4.5 to f6.3 lenses, but with noticeable noise when zooming into people just outside of the spotlight. Hopefully the Tamron and a monopod will do what I want. I think that's the one I'll go with.

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