Priorities in order:
- 80-90% SOOC (can’t give much time to editing). I am ready to give time to learning and practicing manual controls though.
- ergonomic, light.
- travel photos, capturing scenes like I see them with my eyes.
- low light photos.
- long-lasting gear. Okay with getting prime and telephoto lens later if needed.
- 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.
Sony’s mirrorless cameras aren’t all that heavy, take high quality shots, and are as ergonomic as any other camera.
Sigma makes good lenses. I have a couple for Nikon. 18–50 is great for wide angle shots, getting close to the subject and just shooting. 50 being a standard fixed focus lens length.
Though IMO you might want to get a lens that can zoom, as that lens wouldn’t really have that capability. I suggest something that has an upper range of 250 to 300 if you aren’t trying to get really long distance shots but want to be able to shoot some distance.
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?
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.