05/06/2026 9:37 am
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I was out in Chicago last weekend trying to do street shots with my primes and I missed so many moments just fumbling with my gear in the wind. Its driving me crazy. I looked at the Sony 24-70 GM II but I cant drop $2300 before my Tokyo trip next month. My budget is strictly $1200.
I keep seeing the Tamron 28-75 G2 recommended but is 28mm really wide enough for narrow streets? I feel like I'm gonna miss that 24mm edge. I heard the Sigma 24-70 is okay too but some folks say it has major dust issues. I just want one versatile zoom that isnt a total brick, what are you guys actually using?
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05/06/2026 9:37 am
I am very satisfied with the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Sony E. It handles the 24mm wide-angle requirement perfectly and newer builds have improved weather sealing. If weight is your main metric, the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 is lighter, but 28mm is kinda tight for Tokyo alleys. The Sigma yields superior edge resolution and better contrast in my testing.
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05/06/2026 10:23 am
Adding my two cents... how much night shooting are you planning for Tokyo tho? If youre mostly hitting the streets during the day, you can save serious cash.
- Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS gives you that 24mm you want and its a tank used.
- Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary is way cheaper and lighter than the Art version for your trip.
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05/06/2026 10:08 am
Like someone mentioned, 28mm is kinda tight. Im super happy with the Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G tho. It works well:
- 20mm is better for streets
- Much lighter weight Honestly, f4 is fine...
