Sony A7rii vs A7iii, which one is for you? With downloadable RAW files from both!
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- Sony A7rii vs A7iii, which one is for you? Lots of people have been asking me this....both are the same price, for now. Here's the link for the downloadable files: bit.ly/BHMa7riivsa7iii
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Similarities:
* Sony E-mount and full-frame CMOS sensor
* 14-bit RAW (compressed and uncompressed options)
* dust and moisture resistant magnesium alloy body
* OLED electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dots and 0.78x magnification
* 5-axis in-body stabilisation (4.5EV for A7r II vs 5EV for A7 III)
* 4K video at 30fps in both full frame and crop mode
* WiFi and NFC connectivity
* They both have the ability to run off battery packs.
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Differences:
1. Battery size and longevity the a7iii is so much better…..I have two batteries for it and rarely use the second one except on really long shoot days. I have 6 batteries for the a7rii…….6………
2. Megapixels - this is the actual size difference when it comes to printing out …… this is an a3 template and you can see the size of the a7iii image size and then this is the a7rii file size (show size on an a3 image in photoshop) 24mp vs 42mp
3. Crop ability with the a7rii being better in crop mode
4. Menus better in a7iii but still huge and easily forgettable….there are a lot of functions, and they have to give them to you one way or another….both cameras are very customisable though, and between the custom buttons and the function menu, you should have easy access to everything you need.
5. Autofocus better in a7iii especially if you shoot with an adapter. On native lenses, the a7rii is really good, but noticeable better on the a7iii….its just basically a newer upgraded system. 693 vs 399 focussing points
6. DR A7iii 15 stops A7rii 13.9 but The difference is minimal
7. Shooting speeds A7rii max of 5fps, a7iii maximum of 10fps with AE/AF tracking. Up to 8fps, it is possible to have live view with blackouts.
8. Buffer speeds - In a burst at full speed, the A7 III can take a maximum of 177 JPG frames or 89 uncompressed RAW frames. The A7r II can only manage a maximum of 24 JPGs or 9 uncompressed RAW files. The A7rii files are considerably bigger though.
9. A7rii you have to wait for the files to be written to the SD card, In the A7iii, he function buttons, playback mode and menu system all remain accessible even while files are being written.
10. The monitor - The resolution, which is higher on the A7r II model (921K vs 1228K).
11. The A7iii has the touch function, so you can move the focussing point to where you want it to quickly with the A7iii….
12. The A7iii has a joystick….which I wish was customisable…..only the push button function is and not the directions.
13. The A7iii has 3 different covers which seem to get in the way, whereas the a7rii only has 2.
14. File sizes are vastly different. If you shoot uncompressed raw files, the a7iii will be about 40Mb and the a7rii will be 80Mp. For compressed raw files halve that and if you shoot jpegs…..just stop the video now, go and change to RAW and come back…..I can wait……If you go for the A7rii your computer may struggle unless its an editing beast!! I have the MacBook Pro 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 with 16gb ram and it is noticeable slower with the A7rii 42Mpixl images especially when editing thousands of shots at a time.
15. A7iii 650g. 127 x 96 x 74 mm. A7rii 625g. 127 x 96 x 60 mm
16. The a7rii has one memory card slot where as the a7iii has two.
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very nice and thorough comparison mike. personally the a7III looks the best for me. Sony really did a great job with the a7III, in nearly every aspect they jumped ahead by several generations just by going from the a7II to the a7III.
Amazing how simple you explain about Sony A7 series. Thanks Mike.!!
No worries!! Glad you like my explanation techniques!! 👍
I really liked the way you explain things, nobody talks about for sizes and that stuff which is actually important and make difference for some people. Beyond the fact of explaining the existence of crop mode which I wasn't aware but helps even to decide which lens to buy.
Thank you very much, great job.
Thanks so much Marco! I’m glad I could help!! 😁👍
This was the most helpful video so far, thank you so much!
Great to hear Marten!
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Thank you so much, Mike. I have a7iii as my main camera. My a6300 has always been kept at home. I have been considering a7rii for portraits but after watching this, I think I will for for a7r3 instead.
It sounds like you would be better off with the A7Riii. After I got my A7iii, I really wanted to get rid of the A7rii because of that battery...
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Hey Mike! Thanks so much for the detailed review, yet I STILL can't decide. The 42MP is appealing, but don't know if it is really necessary for me. I do mostly astrophotography (including 4k videos of the moon because I love being able to crop in 50%) and travel/landscape photo and video. It seems like the a7iii would be better for travel videos because of the more advanced autofocus, but I am also going to get a GoPro Hero7, so would honestly probably use that most for travel videos. I just can't decide!
I'd say you've already made your mind up! 😁 If you're not sure if you will need 42mp or not, chances are you won't. The a7iii is a fantastic camera and like you say, the autofocus is great..especially with the new firmware 3.0 update. The batteries are fantastic, I only have 2 for the a7iii whereas I have about 6 for the a7rii. I also almost exclusively film with the a7iii over the a7rii as it is a much better camera for video...the experience is just simpler and I can get the shot quicker. That's my extra 2 cents anyway!!
I hope that helps!!
Hi mike, thanks for the accurate review. I am purchasing an a7rii (used) today, switching from my old a7ii. I mainly do landscapes and stills and really think the higher mpx count is the way to go for me.
Great video and thanks for the raw files. It was the RAW files that made the difference for me. Even though the files on the A7Rii are larger, when cropped in, the details on the A7iii were clearer at high ISO's. Even at ISO 800, there was a noticeable difference. I'm more into astrophotography and low light landscapes where high ISO's are common and I think the A7iii would be a better fit for me. Thanks again.
Nice one Jimmy. It’s good to hear they’ve helped and great to hear the reasons behind your decision. 👍
Great video Mike! I’m coming over from the micro 4/3 world, so either way there will be noticeable changes for me. But I am doing mainly studio work, headshot, fashion and glamour. From the sound of it I think I would benefit from the larger sensor of the AR2, for photography. Would you agree?
It depends on how quickly you shoot. If you’re slow and controlled, then the rii would be perfect. If you fire through lots of shots and run fast paced high energy shoots, the a7iii might be better. Do you have any camera hire shops near you so you could try them both?
Definitely going with the a7rii after this video. Thank you.
They are both pretty amazing cameras. Glad to hear I was able to help you decide!
This was one of the best videos I've seen. Thank you.
Thanks very much Steven. 😁👍
Mike, thanks so much for the video! I looking to upgrade from an A6000 so I'm sure either would be a great camera upgrade. I typically like to shoot scenic or landscape images with occasional portraits all non profossional it's all a fun hobby for me. I have been using a lot of vintage lenses and like to focus myself usually. I currently only have the Sony 35mm 1.8 and Sigma 16mm 1.4 with auto focus. My main reason for looking at the full frame is to regain the full frame capabilities of the vintage lenses. The only draw backs for me that I saw for the A7rii were the battery life and low light capability compared to the A7iii. Also the two slots for memory card. What are your thoughts? Thanks again!
No worries, thanks for watching!
I’d say go with the a7iii. I’ve been travelling with the a7iii instead of the a7rii this summer and I haven’t missed that old beast!! 😆 the batteries in the mkiii are so much better...I struggle to use more than one a day unless I’m on a big hectic shoot!
You’ll definitely have a lot of fun with the vintage lenses...I have a couple of canon fd lenses and love the look they give with the full frames. 😁👍
Hi Mike, thanks for the comparisons between the two, for real estate and posting mostly on the internet, social media's etc, and editing with a similarly setup macpro with LR, which would you recommend to maximize quality and speed? Thank you, I look forward to more of your channel.
No problem.
I’d recommend the a7iii. The batteries are better, the files are smaller and more manageable and it has a slightly better dynamic range so I’d say for just posting to social media and web pages, this would be great. 👍
Hi there! This was the perfect video for me as I needed to compare these two cameras as I need an upgrade. I currently shoot with the canon 5diii and it is really showing its age, especially in low light. The question I would like to ask is which camera would you recommend. I will be moving over from canon and will be using canon lenses, so I initially thought the a7iii would be best, however I mainly shoot landscapes and could really benefit from the greater megapixel count. Which would you say is the better option overall? I still feel that the a7iii is the better choice but just wish I could afford the a7riii and have all the above. Thanks in advance.
Hi Simeon,
I'm glad my video has helped!
Id still say go for the A7iii. It works much better with the Canon lenses and you can then slowly change your lenses over if you feel the need to. Just make sure you get the mc-11 sigma adapter as that seems to be the best and most reliable.
As for the megapixels, if you've come from the 5diii, the A7iii will give you a very similar sized image.
I hope that helps 👍
You should be Sony ambassador, great video.
Thanks so much Sherif! Just gotta convince the head honchos at Sony!! 😎👍
Mike Smith i know what you mean and i wish i can tell them that. By the way, thank you for your like to my Instagram photo. Much appreciated 👏👏👏
Hey Man, no worries. I’ll be producing these videos for a long time to come so they’ll start to notice them sooner or later. 👍
It was a good shot! 😁👍
Mike Smith wish all the best. I have the A7R3 and it is amazing. Let’s meet for coffee since we are both in Dubai. And thank you so much for your like and opinion. Highly appreciated.
🙏🙏🙏
If you can email me at mike@boxheadmike.com then we can definitely do that. 👍 thanks Sherif
Hey Mike! I have loved your video! But i'm stil in doubt! Is it an option to use the a7rii in crop to limit the file size if needed and use chaper g master lenses too for general shooting and keeping the larger file sizes and megapixel for portraits? Do you think that would be a shame? Even if its cropped there will be plenty of resolution!
That’s a good question and a good point. I use my A7rii when shooting real estate in crop mode with the 10-18mm at 10mm. The file sizes are still over 20mp and the quality is good enough for the real estate agents and companies I do that type of work for. I then switch to the 55mm prime and full frame mode for portraits.
The crop mode has plenty of resolution and the images are really useable. 👍
very well presented, snappy and very informative, thank you
And thank you for watching Rob. 😁👍
Even I still using A7r mark 1 and still doing good job, the main thing is the one behind camera and what makes you worth to buy things for your jobs, the one i invest for now is the lens, i think its the most important things in my opinion.
Definitely Nicolas,
One of my friends has the canon 600d and has had it for years and his photographs are amazing!
The newer cameras jut make the process more efficient.....when you know how to use them properly.
On professional portrait shoots eye af is amazing and it gives a much higher percentage of useable images, although if it came to it, I’d still be happy using my old film camera from back in the 90s! 😆
It’s all about what’s 6 inches behind the camera! 👍
I'm thinking of upgrading from my Canon 80D w/ kit lens. I want to travel at the end of the year for 6 months so stuck between these 2. I make youtube videos once a week and shoot documentaries for clients. I also shoot landscapes and a few portraits for photography. Would you recommend I get a decent lens and the a7rii or get the a7iii with the kit lens? Thanks for your time
That’s a good question. You’ll really notice the difference when you upgrade!
What lens would you get if you bought the a7rii?
Thanks Mike, the video is really insightful. I am in the dilemma of choosing between A7r II and A7 III. I am an novice photographer and wish to purchase a good camera just for the hobby. I like to shoot landscape, nature, street and city life. I won’t be using the camera often. Which one do you recommend?
I'd recommend getting the A7iii. The autofocus is much better and the bigger batteries make it so much nicer to shoot with. I took mine out the other day and only had one battery with me, all day; whereas if I had the A7rii, I'd have had to take at least three batteries if not more. Just less hassle with the a7iii. 👍
What camera would you recommend shooting real estate with? I shoot mainly landscape and astrophotography. I have a Nikon D850 for my sports and wildlife and love the resolution that camera has. But I’m looking for a Smaller camera to shoot real estate work with.
It all depends on the final use of the photos. I've used the sony a6000 and the 10-18mm successfully for online images. When bracketed and stacked, it can give a really good dynamic range. Other times I'll use the A7rii and the 16-35mm f4. This is a little smaller than the D850 but only by a small amount.
I hope that helps. 😀👍
Great info. Thank you. Just wanted to point out that you should use MB for megabytes and Mb for megabits @6:43 Since you speak it out, it's not a problem.
No worries...I always thought it was Mb for megabytes and mb for mega bits...didn't realise it was full capitals for the former...thanks for pointing it out. 👍
Thanks for watching. 😁👍
after this clear review, I decided to go for a7iii. thanks
Hey there, after watching the video several times and reading some of the comments I still cant decide on to either stick with canon and go for the EOS R/RP or the A7Rii or A7iii. Currently my only good glass is my Canon 70-200 f2.8 ii on my Canon 80D with a sigma 18-50 F2.8. Your thoughts?
Edit 1: I'm mainly a hobbyist focusing on photos, shooting mainly night scenes so my crop sensor dosent perform as well.
Thanks for the question...it really is up to you. They are all great cameras and it would be a fantastic upgrade whichever camera you pick.
I haven’t had much experience with the EOS R cameras but from what I hear, it is like the 5div without the mirror.
Your 70-200mm will work best on the eos r but you will need an adapter. So you’ll have to adapt the lenses regardless. Will the 18-50mm cover full frame or is that a crop sensor lens?
Personally, I’d go with the Sony a7iii. They have much more experience with mirrorless cameras and canon is playing catch-up. The low light capabilities are great and also the Sony sensors are iso invariant whereas the canon sensors are not. Check out this video:
czcams.com/video/FaUb5RshHEg/video.html
I only used the 1200d as an example in that video but the full frame canon sensors are similar.
The only downside is that Sony lenses are expensive...
I hope that helps. 👍
Excellent video. Just what I’ve been looking for. I have the a7r2 and have been trying to decide whether to upgrade. Think I’ll get the a73 and keep the a7r2 as a backup. I do a lot of landscape. Thank you!
I have both of these cameras and they work really well together...I use the a7rii as my main landscape camera and then the a7iii as a backup, video camera and general shooter.
Thanks for watching 👍
Good explanation.
I just wondering for beginner like me, should i take A7 series or A7R series? I'm didn't really have a good budget. Which would you recommend if i going to choose the older version of them?
If you're on a budget, go for the cheaper one. There are plenty of A7rii cameras on the second hand market now so you should be able to pick up a bargain if you look hard enough. Also the A7ii isn't really worth it as it has minimal features compared to the a7iii.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Hey Mike! Great video. Do you have a recommendation for someone getting into photographing weddings and engagements but also passionate about landscape, street, and night photography?
Thanks!
Thanks very much!
I'd say get the A7iii. If you want to do weddings, you want to be focussing on the craziness happening around you, and not worrying about how much battery power you have. And to do weddings seriously, you should look at getting two bodies and two lenses. If you have one with a 16-35mm and the second with a 70-200mm (and a 24-70mm in a bag), you'll pretty much have every focal length you'll ever need and you'll be able to switch from super wide to telephoto in an instant.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Great video - Well organized and articulate.
Thanks very much Paul. 😁👍
Hi tqvmuch for the video, So which one is better for main camera ? im shooting video, fast editing using my phone. please do suggest. thanks
Hi Mirai,
I'd say the a7iii. It's much better for video and the colour science has been improved in the picture profiles as well. Also you only need a couple of batteries if you're filming all day whereas with the a7rii, you'd need 4-6 batteries.
I hope that helps. 👍
Hey Mike.Thanks for the video.It was really helpful.I am a hobbyist , mostly shooting landscapes, cityscape and portraits at times.Based on your video ,I am leaning towards A7rii mainly for the price and the image quality. It would be good to know your thoughts too.I have a Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G lens. Does it work well with A7rii?Is there any difference between A7rii and A7iii in terms of weather sealing and durability?
No worries, I'm glad I could help.
I haven't had any experience with the nikon lenses and the sony cameras yet. The A7rii doesn't work so well with adapted lenses whereas the A7iii does work much better. I ended up selling my canon lenses and getting sony native lenses because of this, before I got the A7iii.
I think the weather sealing and durability are very similar with these two. For landscapes and portraits, I do tend to reach for the A7rii, but the battery life is pretty awful...I am getting closer to upgrading and now with the a7riv being released, the A7riii has come down in price so if you can stretch the budget, it might be worth going for that one instead.
I hope that helps. 👍
Hi Mike, thanks for the comparisons between the two, But I want ask for between Sony A7rii and Canon 90D whic one batter ? I should choose Sony A7rii or Canon 90D right? Thank you so much!
No worries. It all depends on what you want it for...if you're a hobbyist photographer just getting into photography and want relatively cheap lenses, the 90D is probably the way to go.
If you're into landscape photography and/or portraits and want to make big prints form them, the A7rii would be a better bet...
On the video side of things, if you want to shoot great quality videos of other people, the A7rii would be better whereas if you're going to shoot vlog style videos for youtube the 90D would be better with its flippy screen.
I hope that helps. 👍
Thanks for your honest opinion. I recently bought, second hand, the A7Rii as it is such a bargain it can't be passed along.
Also, its bigger pixel count allows using of E mount (APS-C) lenses in crop mode, still leaving enough for editing.
My question is about the extra 1EV in dynamic range, the A7iii provides and how much of a difference it makes for landscape photography, over the advantage of the larger pixel count the A7rii gives for same application.
Thanks
Thanks for the question Felice!
The extra megapixel count definitely helps, and having the aps-c mode with 20megapixels is a big bonus....almost like having two cameras in one!
I haven’t really noticed the increase in DR. I just bracket my shots when needed and that puts the dynamic range through the roof on either camera!
I have found myself grabbing the a7rii more and more these days, especially for landscapes.
@@mikesphotography thank you Mike.
Hi Mike, I'm hoping you can answer me as this is going to be my first ever camera purchase..
I am so stuck between what camera to get, my budget is around £1600 and I mainly do landscape photography (woodlands, hill ranges, sunrise and sunset shots etc). Do you think if I only have an interest of producing high quality images to share to social media with the hope of selling them on prints, is the a7rii the better choice due to its current price AND what lens would you recommend for it?
If I got the a7iii I would only have enough to buy it with the 28-70 kit lens, would this also produce great landscape photos?
Thanks
Thank you very much I loved the video! If I have Canon lenses And I take portraits, Landscapes and Models oic Which is better to choose?
And thank you for watching!
If you use canon lenses and want to keep them, I'd definitely go with the A7iii. The autofocusing is much better and with the sigma MC-11 adapter works really well...just make sure all of the lenses you have will work with that adapter ( a little bit of research will give you the details on each lens).
Thanks for watching! 👍
You can use an external power pack for the A7Rll and it will cool down the camera. Battery is not an issue.
That is a good point. I sometimes use an external power pack for time lapses.
Which power pack do you use?
Hey Mike, I'm actually deciding between the a7ii and a7rii (for budget reasons). I was wondering which one to get? I would primarily use it for landscape photography and maybe in the future some wildlife. It's gonna be my travel camera when the world is going back to normal and I can finally backpack again. I found the a7ii + 28-70 kit lens for 1100$ and a7rii body for 1350$ So I'm wondering if it's worth it? Also, I'm deciding between the sony 16-35 f/4 and sony 24-105 f/4 any advice there? I like the wide-angle for landscape but I also like zooming in more to make the background bigger... with the a7ii I can use the kit lens for the extra mm if I go for the 16-35 but with the a7rii + 24-105 it would be better if I come across some amazing wildlife.. decisions decisions...
Hey Thomas,
Haha!! The perils of photography shopping...there are always so many choices to make with all the kit that is available out there...so I feel your pain!
I'd say go for the A7rii and the 24-105mm. This will give you more reach at the long end and with those extra megapixels, you can crop in on your shot and still have plenty of resolution to spare...so even closer on wildlife.
Then for landscapes, the A7rii is such a great camera...loads of resolution and detail.
I hope that helps and thanks for watching. 👍
This is a terrific video, thank you! You mention that one can use the touchscreen to focus on the a7iii - is this the case for the a7rii? I shoot real estate photography and pet portraits, mostly, along with some video and landscapes. I’ve been leaning towards the a7rii but I’m worried about the slower focusing with animals who don’t always like to sit still! Or maybe I’m just overthinking this...
So the touch screen is only on the A7iii...and all it does is move the focusing square, you have to press the focusing button to activate it...i wish they would make it activate focus on touch.
Shooting animals does have its challenges doesn't it!! I used to have a dog and he was my muse a while ago, he taught me a lot about getting the shot before missing the moment as well! 😂... so I know what you mean. 👍
Focusing in the photography mode in the a7rii is still pretty quick...the only thing you'd be missing is animal eye af, which is now a feature in the A7iii.
Have you looked at the a7riii? That's coming down in price now.
Thank you so much for making this video I've been waiting for someone to compare the a7r II to the Sony a7III. I already own the a7r II but I wasn't sure if I wanted the Sony a7III. I'm just a hobbyist and I mostly like to take portraits and dog photos stuff like that not too many sports photos so I think I'm going to keep my a7r II and maybe later on when the price goes down go for the a7iii thank you for your time I really appreciate it.
No worries Philip, I’m glad the video helped.
The biggest difference is the battery really....that’s the only thing I notice on a day to day basis....the other issues are more kind of annoyances that pop up every now and then.....I still keep reaching for my a7rii and I’m sure it’ll be good for years to come!
I’m waiting for the price of the a7riii to come down....once it’s a lot cheaper I may consider upgrading, but like you, I’m happy with my a7rii! 👍
Really good info, cheers Mike!
Thanks so much Mateo! Lots more to come this year so keep checking back. 👍
I have an A7R II, and, like you, I have six batteries. But about the first accessory I bought for it (before a hot shoe microphone and flash), was a dual-battery grip, so on a day's shoot, I only have to do one refuelling op.
That's the perfect way to deal with the small battery issue. 😁👍
If I have r3 I want to get a 2nd body would it be a good option to go for r2? My company is focused mostly on weddings. Also for my company what would you advise using each one for?
Thank you Mike! I have the A7RIII. I use it primarily for portrait and wedding shoots, and its a wonder piece of gear for both. It does however, kill me when I shoot under stadium lighting that is not set for television. The green and orange casts are horrid! Would love to see a piece about shooting under stadium lighting!
Hey Davey!! It’s a pretty amazing bit of kit isn’t it!
That is one thing I haven’t done yet....I’m trying to get to shoot a sporting event here in December but I haven’t got my press pass yet....if I get in, I’ll definitely make a video on it. 👍it’s so frustrating when the lighting hasn’t been balanced! I shot a wedding video in a castle a few years ago and it had a green tint to the lights coming up from the floor and then bright red heating lamps in the ceiling.....colour balancing was quite an issue with that one so I know your pain!
Very nice and clear review. Thank you! Though much more expensive, I think my choice is the A7III.
No worries, I’m glad I could help you make your mind up.
You’re right, the prices have changed quite a bit since making this video.
They’re both fantastic cameras and I have specific jobs for each, you wouldn’t go far wrong with either.
Thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated. 👍
Which do you recommend for weddings and portraits a7iii or a7rii?
I've got an honest question. Why would one use the 35mm mode if it can later be cropped in post ? Or is it really more for videos?
Good question Randy!
I’ve used it for a few jobs where they just had the need for online images.... and 20 megapixels was more than enough.
And yes, it is a great function for video. I often use it for Marco shots in these videos and also all of the talking pieces to camera have been filmed in crop mode with the 25mm batis. 👍
It’s just a nice function to have really.
Hey Mike, love the comparison video. I'm wondering if you can confirm how is the auto focus on the a7rII with 3rd party lenses?
I'd avoid the a7rii if you rely on autofocusing with third party lenses. I did a couple of corporate photoshoots with the Canon 70-200 f2.8 mkii and the sigma MC-11 and it was hard work ... I basically had to go back to manual focussing ... and hitting the eye for that made it a very hard days work.
I cant really decide, the 42mp are really appealing to me, since i am mainly going to shot landscape. Also the Price of the a7r II is VERY appealing. But then its a 5 yo camera and i also wanna be able to take pictures of my dog and family and maybe some wildlife. I really would appreciate your thoughts on this...
tia, m
great article - i do 360 photography and currently using an a6300 but thinking of taking a step up and also offering real estate video and photos. I'm thinking the a7 rii based on your review - does that add up?
Thanks Neil! That sounds like a good plan. You can't go far wrong with either to be honest and the extra megapixels will definitely help with the real estate. Also in crop mode, you'll be able to keep shooting with your A6300 crop lenses and still get a decent megapixel count. 😁👍
Bravo! Bravo! excellent review. You definitely solved my problem!
Excellent!! I’m glad I could help!! 👍
Can you give me any advice on which you'd recommend for studio jewelry photography? I have a Canon 100mm macro lens that I plan on continuing to use when making the switch to Sony until I can make sense out of buying the sony macro. Having a hard time choosing between the a7rii and the a7iii! Is the extra resolution worth it for this type of photography or should I get the newer a7iii?
That's a tricky one Sabrinna. Do you mostly manual focus when using the macro lens or do you use auto focus? Also, it depends on what you're going to be using the photos for. If just online, I'd go with the a7iii as the focussing is much faster with canon lenses and the sigma mc-11 adapter. Either that or pay a little extra for the a7riii and still have the better focussing system.
I hope that helps. 😁👍
well done Mike, great video!
Thanks so much Matt! 😀👍
Hey Mike, would u still recommend the A7r11 now? The price has come down to around $1200 dollars..... I mostly do landscape and stills.. Thanks
Hi Jo,
For that price it is a really good deal. Just make sure you buy a few extra batteries for it as they do run out quite quickly.
The A7rii produces some amazing images and the resolution will make them future proof for a long time yet.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
hello mike, your video is amazing, any suggestions for football i should choose which one, because it uses continues shoot more often
Thanks Yazid!
I'd say the A7iii as it shoots at 10 frames per second...and also get some really fast memory cards. Also a long lens to get close to the action.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Thank you for the video and comparison. What would work best if you are doing real estate, portraits & landscape photography? Thank you!
Hi Waseem,
For those requirements, I'd say get the a7rii. It has the high megapixel count for great portraits and landscapes, and for real estate the dynamic range is great...and with bracketing, it raises it even more.
@@mikesphotography how does bracketing work?
Hi Mike. Great video and pleased to subscribe. Currently debating between the two. I only use a Galaxy Tab A tablet for editing using Photoshop Express to download raw files. Do you think that I would have any issues in downloading the 42mp raw images please?
No worries David, and thanks for subscribing!
That's a good question...I don't know how the galaxy would handle them, the best bet is to download the files I have in the link in the description and see how it handles them. 👍
It works, thank you so much!!
It feels like the A7rii is a great option if you will use it mainly for manual focus lenses. Bidding on one right now. :)
I m a little late to your channel , but AMAZING review, I m a Sony shooter with the A1, A7S3 and A7R2, I traded my a7r3 last year for the A1, I have all native and some non native lenses. My question is I mainly shoot portraits, and very little action shots, and the A1 works fine for that, and was considering trading the R2 for an A3, due to the autofocus and color science maybe being better. I just need a good portrait backup for the A1, it's my main all around camera now, would you keep the R2 or consider trading for the A73? I have a battery grip and several batteries for R2 also. The prices for used A73s are around 1200-1300 US dollars now, and my A7R2 is selling used for $700-850. Just wanted your opinion on what you think might be the best route to go, and thanks again for any suggestions
The A3 would definitely be a good backup for portraits, also if you are used to the R2, how about the R3?
Thanks great explanation. I currently have the a73 and a6500 as a back up so i was thinking of selling my a6500 and getting the a7rii for back up.
HI Stephen,
That sounds like a plan. I shoot with the a7iii and the a7rii and they work well together.
Thanks for watching!! 👍
I intend to use the camera for food, automotive and jewelry photography, which one you think would do best?
Hi Oscar,
I’d say the a7rii for those subjects. My friend does a lot of macro photography and he won’t use anything but his a7rii! 👍
Looking for a run and gun camera, which do you recommend the a7ii or a7iii? I heard the a7iii does have a place to plug in earphones. I need to shoot in any lighting conditions since I'm planning on shooting in any lighting situation.
I'd say the A7iii would be good for that. The focussing is better which helps when doing run and gun shooting...the battery is better so less spares to carry...and the stabilization is a little better which will help with closeups.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Hi Mike thank you so much for the video, I am looking for my first full-frame camera. I mostly shoot landscape and cityscape, after watched your video I think the a7rii is a better option for me and currently the brand new a7r ii is $1,498 compare to a7 iii at $1,998. a7 iii does have some nice new features that i would like to have, which would you suggest? Thanks:)
Hi Chris,
If I was you, I'd go for the a7rii. With the cheaper price you could use the saved cash to put towards a lens. Just make sure you buy some extra batteries. The third party batteries are really cheap for the a7rii and they work really well...I have 6 of them, 4 of which are third party amazon batteries.
I hope that helps. 👍
Mike Smith thanks! I finally pull the trigger and got my a7rii. Thank you again for the recommendation!
Hi Mike, I am switching from a Canon DSLR . I am considering both cameras, I mainly shoot wildlife and landscape.
I like the A7 iii but here in Australia the online price for the A7rii is cheaper.
What is your suggestion for my first Lens ? Tamron 28-70 f2.8 or Sony G 24-105 f4 or anything else ?
Hi Russel,
I'd suggest going for the a7rii then. With those extra megapixels, you'll be able to crop in a little more and this will help with wildlife, and then get the 24-105mm to get that extra reach optically as well...however if you're shooting a lot in low light, then maybe go for the 28-75mm 2.8. That extra stop will definitely come in handy.
I hope that helps. 👍
Excellent video, I just subscribed. So here is my dilemma I have an A6000 with a number of nice lenses. The new sony apsc cameras are not a significant advantage for me. Most things I shoot are slow or don't move at all; but I do use available light indoors a lot. If they came out with an advanced sensor (bsi) apsc with a front control dial and a large viewfinder ( I wear glasses) I would go for that, but I don't see that happening soon. My question is would I notice a large difference between the 18 mp crop mode on the a7rii and my 6000. Eventually I can see buying some full frame lenses and I can adapt some old olympus glass (not as old as me though;-). Any suggestions on other alternatives?
Now that is a good question...I think the crop mode on the a7rii and your a6000 would be very similar. I have shot many real estate photos with the crop mode and the 10-18mm, and the companies I worked for have been more than happy with the results.
It might be a good way of you getting into full frame gradually without the need to buy full frame lenses right away. You'd also have the advantage of IBIS and if you ever shoot video, 4k options.
I hope that helps.
Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing, much appreciated.
@@mikesphotography thanks, that helps.
Hi Mike! amazing video thanks so much! Im still confusing about the RII or 7III.
I will use it for underwater photography (caves, open ocean, portraits) and Im worry about the battery life, because I will used for photo and video. I was ready to buy the 7iii but Price of 7rii is lower now . so...still confused! I will used it with the Sony 16-35mm f4 lense. What do you think??? thanks so mucho for your help.
No worries, how long would you normally be underwater for? The A7rii does eat through batteries, especially with video so if this is a concern, I'd get the A7iii, that thing seems to last for ages!
Thanks for watching. 😁👍
@@mikesphotography About 100minutes in total with surface time. (I cant change batteries on board). But, I think im already decided fot the 7III. thaaanks so much for your help!!
I love your videos & follow your guidance ... Will it be possible for making the same video again at this point of time with new firmware and reduced a7riii price? I thank you again for all your knowledge enriching videos!
Thanks so much. I am thinking of doing another one of these with the a7riii. Maybe sometime in the new year. 👍
@@mikesphotography Thanks very much! Please do it according to your convenience!
Really torn still - I want a camera for beauty portraits for a personal project to print but also like a7III for overall specs. Curious if you think the a7III gets good enough MB for printing say a coffee table book
The A7iii would have more than enough megapixels for a book. I printed an A2 poster from a print from that camera and it has come out great.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
@@mikesphotography thank you so much for the reply! And my pleasure x
Hey Mike, I'm looking at upgrading from my Sony A6000 to an A7R II. I shoot photos primarily so video is not really a concern of mine. I mostly shoot portraits, landscape, and cars (both rolling and stills) but I rarely go over the medium shooting speed on the a6000 which I'm guessing is around 7 or 8 shots per second. I have also been able to find the A7R II for around $800 to $900 USD which is very affordable. I guess my only real concern is if the A7R II will be able to keep up with new tech because I wouldn't be upgrading for a few years.
If you're used to the a6000, the a7rii will be very familiar to you.
The frame rate in the fast mode is at about 5 shots per second so that would be a bit slower, but you would see quite an increase in quality and in the ability to crop in and getting closer in lightroom to check the focus and details.
I still use my a7rii today, especially for portraits and landscape and I think it'll be still good in years to come.
You could compare it to the new tech but if you look at the images it can produce, I think it would be hard to tell the difference. 👍
i use A7R2 as i am using a fair bit of manual lens, so battery is not an issue, normally i use at most 2 battery for a full day of shooting. And i like the Super 35 APSC function, which turn my prime lens into 2 different focal lengths lens. i don't shoot video, so it doesn't worry me too much with the weak video function, after all it is an aged camera. I guess i will wait for A7R4 or A9M2 before i upgrade my body.
Hi James,
I use the A7r2 a lot as well...I was tempted to upgrade it but I never did and I'm still getting some great photos and video from it. It'll be interesting to see when the A7r4 rumours of release will start circulating...
Thanks for watching dude! 👍
Hello Mike, I recently got to view this amazing review! Suggest I pick the right camera! I own an a74 now which I use for photos and videos and it is a wonderful camera. I do event photography, Though I use it for both photo and video in events I sometimes have to use a gimbal, and for the next 30 mins, I may have to take pictures using flash. For that, I keep changing lenses and flash again and again! I plan to buy an a7Rii for a photo camera so I can use an a7iv for video. Am I too late in 2023 to get an a7rii for a photo camera or do you suggest the newer model a7riii/a7iii/a7riv/a7c? please advise
Ps: my event photos are not used to print
Thanks very much!!
I'd say to get either the A7iii or the A7C as a second camera. These are both much better than the A7rii especially if you are not printing your photos.
And thinking about it, the A7iii is good, but if you are used to the A74, the A7C would be closer with the better focussing system, but then there are sacrifices with the lack of custom buttons and a good viewfinder.
I shoot video with the A7C and photography with the A74 and it is a really good combo to have.
Also for video, I use the gyro stabilisation and this has meant I no longer need to take a gimbal with me which you get in the A7C and the A74. This isn't so good in low light situations, but if you are shooting with a decent amount of light, it works surprisingly well. All of my walking shots in my latest videos are shot like this, without a gimbal.
I hope that helps.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
@@mikesphotography Thanks so much! This will help
I don't need any of the new features and I did need the Play Memories time lapse app, so I bought the A7Rii this week from B&H for $1298 with a free bag and 128GB SD cart. Spent the saved money on the Tamron 17-28 2.8 and the Tamron 28-75 2.8. :)
That sounds like a fantastic deal. And those two lenses are great as well. I have the 17-28mm and use it all the time. 👍
Thanks for watching.
How about between a6500 or a7r2 which is good for photos and video. i cant decide which one i will buy need help MIke :)
That’s a good question and it depends on two things. Your budget and your usage.
The a6500 is a little cheaper and will utilise the e-mount instead of the fe-mount lenses, so the lens range will also be cheaper.
If you’re printing large images of your work, doing shallow depth portraits, still life or landscape photography, the a7rii would be a better choice.
Basically, the a7rii is a specialised camera mainly for photography that need incredibly high detail on a large scale.
The a6500 is more of a walk around compact system for travel photography, every day photography and a more casual user.
Does that help?
Awesome comparison. I really wish the a7rii had that larger battery. Ive been shooting with the a7iii for sometime now. cost was right. and it performs very well. But i do wish i had more mega pixels for certain applications at times..
Thanks so much PJ! That is the one thing that is really annoying about the a7rii...those tiny batteries!! 🤦🏻♂️ After getting the a7iii, I did consider upgrading the rii to the riii, but I decided against it and I don't think Im missing out on much. It actually freed up som money to buy the 85mm 1.8 so that was well worth keeping the a7rii!
Thanks for watching!! 👍
hello Mike...your video is really helpful...im looking to buy a budget full frame and right now sony a7r2 sells for about 1400 dollar new whereas a7III costs 1900...the only thing i cant decide on is how good is the 1080p video on the a7r2 in full frame in iso below 400. Also what iso were you on that night clip in a7r2 in full frame mode cuz the noise looks horrible..thank you
Hi Bezza,
I can't remember the exact ISO, but it wasn't that high. The A7rii isn't brilliant in low light in full frame, whereas in crop mode it does do much better. It would be well worth watching Dave Dougdale's review on the A7rii: czcams.com/video/oqjTSNOoLC0/video.html
He goes into a lot of detail in this video. 👍
Hi, Mike --- thank you so much for the review! I am coming from A6000 and want to add a full frame, torn between A7Rii and A7iii. Uhm, I shoot mostly food photos, travel, and portrait. My guess is the A7Rii, yeah? And since I have built a good base with lenses on the A6000, I can use most of them on the A7Rii. Thoughts? TIA.
With your a6000 lenses, I think the a7rii would be a good full frame camera to get. You can still shoot 18mp images in crop mode and when you get some full frame lenses you’ll get the huge 42mp images which would be great for food and portrait images.
When I go travelling I do take my a7rii over the a7iii for those very reasons. I have the 10-18mm which is my compact wide angle and then the higher mp count is great for landscapes and having the option of cropping in.
Appreciate the reply! Thank you so much!
In my country the price difference between both cameras are quite big as I just checked from my local market. A7III used with very low shutter count is around USD 1,500 and A7R II used with around 20,000 shutter count is around USD 980. Frankly I have decided to go with the A7R II used as I'm more towards landscape and casual Shooter.
That is true. It was around about a year ago when I made this comparison so the price of the a7rii has definitely dropped, especially since the a7riv came out. 👍
After I see your vedio I feel happy that I bought a7mark3 I wasn't sure which one batter the a7mark2 I like only the 42mp .thanks
Excellent! Yes, if you don’t need the 42 megapixels, the a7iii does a really great job! 👍
Hi Mike, for Portrait and Stock Photography which do you recommend? SONY A7RII OR A7III?
THANK YOU
For portrait and stock photography, I'd suggest the a7rii...or if you can afford it, the a7riii as the price of that one is dropping now as well.
Thanks for watching. 👍
Honestly one of the best comparison videos I've seen. I have the A7r2 and was thinking of selling it to get the A73. I shoot everything really from cars to portraits and wanted a faster burst rate as I've missed a few shots due to the slower burst rate on the R2 also the focusing system is better on the A73 as it has eye auto focus for animals which I know I will use. I also hate the large Raw files and rubbish batteries on the R2. I have also read that the low light performance is better on the A73. However, I love the photos that come out of the A72 they are so crisp and detailed and like being able to crop them a bit more freely (still 40mb though). Are the A73's noticeably different or is it only if I was to print massive pictures out? Thanks and keep up the great work.
Thanks so much Robert! The Rii does produce great images doesn't it.
The only difference I've noticed since getting rid of my A7Rii is the ability to crop in as much when needed, apart from that, the A7iii is so much better with all the things you mentioned from better file sizes to the soooo much more practical Z battery. When I had both, as soon as I shot with the A7iii, I wanted to trade my A7rii in for the A7riii...but couldn't afford it...
I've now sold the A7rii and don't miss it. I still print A2 and A1 images from the A7iii and they look fantastic.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
@@mikesphotography Thanks Mike I'm the same couldn't afford the a73 besides, from what I've read the only main difference is faster burst speed and a slightly updated sensor from the a72, think I will get the a73, I'd rather have less megapixels than completely miss the shot due to the slower burst rate. Then save up for the 70-200 f2.8! Thanks again
Sounds like a good plan...and that 70-200mm f2.8 is absolutely fantastic... I hire it when I need it but never want to return it...😆
Hey Mike - I was wondering on something and i would like to have your thoughts as well if you could please. Regarding high end cameras, i have seen recently many people are buying and also using photo and video editing programs to better their capture. But, what is the point of having or buying a more powerfull camera if your footage or photo looks just average and for every capture you would go to editing tool to make it look good. I understand for few situation where light is not optimal and you would want to maintain the dynamic range and you dont want loose a lot in highs and lows. You capture the photo a little over exposed or under exposed as required by the situation and then later you correct it in the editing tool. But if every photo needs to be retouched then is it still the limitation of the generation of the cameras we have or it is the photographer who is not capable enough? The only thing i am trying to understand is that can we capture a photograph or video as it is as we see with our eyes and dont need to touch it in editing tool? For example by sony a7iii.
Hey Umang, thanks for the comment,
As technology moves forward, cameras seem to become more and more forgiving, giving people more of an opportunity to "fix it in post" so techniques can become more sloppy and if we make a mistake in the field, it is easier to rescue a photograph that would otherwise be dumped in the recycle bin. Also as cameras become more affordable, the masses will purchase higher end cameras giving them even more of a chance to be lazy in the field. So you're right in that sense, people are becoming more sloppy with their technique...and sometimes I am guilty of this.
However, when it comes to retouching and editing photos, this has been around for a very long time...it has just changed from being in the dark room, to being in Lightroom. Ansel Adams retouched pretty much all of his photos, dodging and burning areas to push places into shadows or bring out the highlights...drawing the eye to certain parts of the image.
I think it is such a great hobby and gives you as a creator a chance to sit anywhere on the sliding scale, from photojournalism right through to fine art and beyond. Where you sit on that line is up to you.
Also, to make a good photo, it takes more than just a good camera and a good piece of editing software. The true tale of whether a person is a good photographer is mostly in the composition and the story the photograph tells; that is something you learn over time...I am still learning every day, I started over 20 years ago and I'm not going to stop learning any time soon.
If you're into more of a photojournalistic feel, capturing exactly what you saw, that's awesome...it'll really hone in your photography skills and you could even shoot in jpeg to save on space and downloading time.
If you want to create an image you visualised, by pushing it and pulling it around, making a fine art image of what you saw or what you imagined the image could look like, that is also fantastic!! You'll learn all about how you can manipulate an image to get the best out of it...even being creative enough to create fantasy worlds that don't exist.
At the end of the day, a photo that looks good to one person, might look bad to another...and I just think its great that more and more people are discovering photography.
@@mikesphotography Hey Mike, Thanks for the explanation. It certainly gives me a better understanding of the photo editing. I meant why one would choose what to do. But yeah i am more into journalistic way of doing it with slight improvements in the software to make my photo more lively.
Hay man how r u I bought a7riii and I choose Tamron 28-75 2.8 and I’m confused between Sony 85 1.8 and Sony 90 2.8 for portrait please advise me and thanks a lot
Hi Ahmed,
I’m good thanks, I hope you are good too.
I’d say get the 85mm 1.8 for portraits. The 90mm is good but more specialised for macro work.
You won’t get the background out of focus as much as with the 85mm due to the smaller maximum aperture.
The 90 is also much bigger than the 85 so for practical purposes I’d go with the smaller 85mm.
I hope that helps.
FWIW, I've been VERY pleased with portraits from the 85mm f1.8. I've never used the 90mm. Instead, I have a Pentax 100mm f2.8 macro that works very well as my macro lens. I've used it as a manual lens and its works great. The autofocus is nice to have for portraits, however, hence the 85mm. Eye Autofocus is the best thing since sliced bread!
Excellent review but still can’t decide
I currently have the a77ii. So lots of A mount g lenses and a sigma 500mm f4.5. My main focus is wildlife and happy with the A77ii. Looking for a second body for general photography landscapes, portraits city scenes etc. Battery life not a major issue, but would like to be able to use my current lenses. I really can’t decide.
I’d say do some research on how they each work with the A mount to fe mount adapter...my a7rii was a bit laggy when using with the canon lenses and adapter so it would be worth looking into before deciding.
I hope that helps. 👍
Thanks for the video. I’m undecided. I will be shooting portraits, weddings and boudoir. Nothing fast moving. Also where can I find the best deals?
It’s a hard choice to make but sometimes you just have to take the plunge.
Where do you live?
I buy a lot of my kit off eBay and then my local camera store is good as well.
I've been shooting with a nikon d3300 and have started to hit my limits and would really like a system with better glass available. I just don't know which one, I shoot fine art portraits and I also shoot street so I'm really stuck between the two. I could use the higher mp but I could also very well use the low light and better auto focus. What's your opinion?
I’d say go with the a7iii, it’s a much newer camera and the focussing is much better.
To be honest, you would enjoy both, but with the changes the a7iii has the advantage. 👍
@@mikesphotography sounds good man that's the one I was leaving towards. Thanks so much man you're a life saver!
The thing I want to know is if the A7iii is going to make better Milky Way shots. When Stacking, I would not use the improved high ISO anyway. Does the larger pixels make a significant difference? It seems you would miss a lot if you wanted to make large prints as well of the night skies....
It all depends on what size prints you would want to make. If you were stacking, you might as well go the whole hog and get a tracker as well. Then you can shoot with smaller apertures and get much more detail in the night sky.
My main activity is commercial video. Which camera do you recommend for that, the A7III or A7RII? Thanks.
Both are great, but the A7iii has a slight advantage. I prefer the colours out of it and also if you use native lenses, the autofocus is better. Also battery life is a lot better; the smaller one in the A7rii are a pain and you'll find yourself constantly changing them when shooting video.
...also, if you can afford it...the A7siii looks like a fantastic camera for video and it comes out in September. 😁👍
I hope, you make a video about Flashes available for Sony A7 series.
Thanks again.
I still have cheap manual flashes as I learnt the old school way of dialling them in. I’m hopefully getting my hands on a godox in the new year so when I do, I’ll be sure to make a video on it. 👍
Take my subscription to your channel as a sign of thankfulness towards your great and comprehensive presentation in the video. Thanks for explaining to the point. Your voice is excellent, the delivery is very friendly and this camera noob(=ME!) has been helped in making a decision on A73 vs A7R2! I'm buying A73! Thanks Mike, thank u so much!🙂🇮🇳
No worries Deepan, Thanks very much for liking, commenting and subscribing, much appreciated! Welcome to the club!! 😁👍
Very helpful vdeo - thanks a lot!
As for the menu of the camera: Yes, this is an issue across the board with Sony cameras, even up to their pro-level video cameras like the FS7. I find it very non-intuitive and confusing. I wish they took a page out of Nikon's book there.
Thanks very much.
Definitely...even the latest menues are still a little confused...maybe in about 20 years or so we'll have one that makes logical sense! 😆
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Hello Mike for landscape, nightscape, portrets, macro did a7r ii will be good choice + the new tamron 17-28. Upgraiding from eos 450d . Or maybe go with d750+sigma 14-24 art or nikkor 20mm 1.8g ed. My budget is around 2500$. Thinkin about for d810 too but for the price 1800$ vs 1350-400 for the a7r ii idk. Thanks.😁
They are both great cameras, but the Sony a7rii is more modern technology...I really loved shooting with my dslrs but when I switched to mirrorless, it really changed the way I took photographs.
You can see the photo in your viewfinder before you’ve even taken it, it has many of the features that videographers use to get better exposures and it’s a little smaller.
On the downside, the lenses are more expensive as they haven’t been around as long as the Nikon’s and canons.
Ultimately it’s up to you to make the decision. 👍
Hi
I am using Sony A7 and I have some lenses among which is Sony 24-105 f/4 G lens but often I use my primes. As this camera is not optically stabilised which camera I am supposed to upgrade to? Sony A7RII is about £1075 brand new and Sony A7III is about £1300. I am enthusiast, not a professional. I do like portrates, travel, family and town pictures. Do you think the older camera is better or the new one? To which one to upgrade??
I'm in the same boat, I've chosen to go for the a7 iii. What did you choose?
hey mike! for astrophotography, which one do you think is better?
That’s a good question. I use them both for astro and they both do it slightly differently. I’d say the a7iii as it seems to control the noise a little better...but if you’re planning on making big prints...the a7rii would be better. 👍
Hello! Which lens you used for the low-light photos ?
Thank you!
Thanks, I used the 14mm samyang f2.8 and the batis 25mm f2.0.
Thanks for watching. 👍
Great job, no fluff.
Thanks! 👍
Will the price be down in the middle of 2019??...despite the release of a7riii & a9 price of a7iii is still 1998 usd.i am naturally a hobbyst & like to take portraits, nature photographys & sometimes videos if i travel on holidays.at 1st i was planning to buy a canon 6d mii which is 1000usd in my country.As i dont want to switch my camera early (better keeping it lifetime :p) i thought of an alround camera,so i m keen to buy sony fullframes by saving some more bucks..but i guess the price is still beyond my budjet.i am also planning for a 85mm 1.8 & later will buy a wide angle one.planning to buy in mid 2019 if the price falls a bit :(
Thanks for the question...youtube put it in the held for review section so only just got to it now. I'm sure the price will fall as newer cameras come out. Also you may see deals every now and then from sony or even local stores in where you live. The canon 6dmkii is a great camera but the autofocus system is still pretty antiquated so if you can save up for the a7iii, you won't be disappointed.
Also the 85mm 1.8 is a fantastic little lens I keep reaching for that one time and time again!
Fingers crossed for a price drop so you can get one. 👍
Hello! As a newbie looking to upgrade, I am wanting to switch from my Nikon5200 to a full frame mirrorless. Its my understanding that Sony is the way to go! My primary use will be shooting concerts. All aspects of show photography- small, intimate, low lit venues and bigger shows with ever changing production lighting. My husband is a musician and I started shooting him as a hobby. I've come to really love it but am absolutely limited with what I can capture from my current kit. Which of the a7rii and a7iii would be the better choice? Keep in mind I do also have a 4 year old and a pup that I like to take portraits of as well. Cheers!
You’d be right in thinking that. The Sony is a fantastic camera.
I’d go for the a7iii as it’s better at higher ISO’s which gives you an advantage in low light conditions. Also the battery size and silent shooting will be a great advantage for the conditions you’ll be shooting in.
Also if you have the budget, the 70-200mm 2.8 is an amazing lens for concerts. You get the reach and in small venues you can get really up-close and personal. The downside is that it’s SO expensive!
I hope that helps.
That helped immensely! Thank you for the lens recommendation. I was just comparing that one to a 24-70 2.8. Would you still say the 70-200?@@mikesphotography
No worries. Glad I could help. 😁
Both lenses are great, it just depends the size of venues that you will mostly be shooting at.
It might be worth hiring both of them to see what you’d prefer.
Very good presentation, thanks.
Thanks very much Milad! 😁👍
I bought a used Sony a7s (in almost new condition) last year to do Milky Way photography. Now I’m looking at adding a Sony a7rii to my gear, because of the 42mp as I’d like to do landscape and street photography with it. The a7rii I’m looking at has just over 2000 shutter count, includes a Sonnar 55mm 1.8 Prime, and it’s selling for US$1700 for the lot. Seems like a sweet deal then!
Sounds like a good deal. 👍
Awesome vid ! Very informative and clear. What is the best adaptator for canon lenses ?
Thanks so much. Canon lenses don't work so well on the A7Rii, but they are ok on the A7iii and newer cameras. I'd suggest the MC-11 adapter from Sigma. This has worked really well for me and my friend who has the Metabones adapter always tries to borrow my adapter! 😆
Thanks for watching. 😁👍
@@mikesphotography thanks for the hints, much appreciated 👍👍👍
Hi Mike I have a Sony a7 3. I would like to Start to take some landscape photos and was wondering if I should by Sony ar 2/3 .
Just for the 42 megapixel . I’m a bit confused if my sonya7 3 will be good or if the r 2 /3 . Can you help me please with some advice.
From jason gigg
The a7iii is fine for landscape photography. I have made some big prints from it and they look great.
After selling my a7rii, I haven't really missed the extra megapixels at all.
It would be better to spend the money on some good lenses instead.
I hope that makes sense 👍