Priorities in order:

  1. 80-90% SOOC (can’t give much time to editing). I am ready to give time to learning and practicing manual controls though.
  2. ergonomic, light.
  3. travel photos, capturing scenes like I see them with my eyes.
  4. low light photos.
  5. long-lasting gear. Okay with getting prime and telephoto lens later if needed.
  6. videography is not a priority as of now, may explore later.

Thanks!

Update: Decided to go with Fujifilm X-S10 + XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0 as I liked the fuji SOOC jpegs more. Sigma lens would have been sweet but I’m okay with the tradeoff.
Thank you everyone for being so helpful.

Update 2: Finally went with Fujifilm X-T30 II + XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0 instead for looks, this was a close one as I had to give up Ibis and that grip.

  • witchergeraltofriviaOP
    1·
    8 months ago

    I am thinking of getting something like a 70-350 later. Or do you recommend that I get something like 18-200 F3.5-6.3 right now instead of 18-50 f2.8?

    • PraxinoscopeEnglish
      2·
      8 months ago

      The constant f 2.8 aperture will make a big difference to the quality of photos and low light performance. Generally, zooms with huge ranges and variable apertures have lower sharpness and overall image quality.

    • HikingVet@lemmy.ca
      2·
      8 months ago

      The 70 - 300 would be a good choice if you don’t mind switching lenses.

      There are advantages and disadvantages to getting lenses with a large ranges.

      The 18 - 200 is alright fora general purpose lens but it doesn’t do the close ups as well as the smaller range 18 - 50.

      It’s really down to personal choice.

      If you have a shop in your area that rents lenses, I would try out a number of different lenses if you have the time and cash before buying.