Walking around lens

[candreychak]

Any thoughts on a good walking around town, easy to carry lens.  I have the 55mm 1.8 on an A7iv, is it worth it to buy a 35mm.  I also have the 24-100 zoom, but I am looking for thoughts on a small easy to carry all in one lens.

[tonygale]

For a zoom, the 24-105/4 G is my main walking around lens. If you don't want a zoom, the 40/2.5 is a great. compact prime

[CarolineJensen]

For a zoom, the 24-105/4 G is my main walking around lens. If you don't want a zoom, the 40/2.5 is a great. compact prime

Totally agree with this! I also would throw in the new 24-70. 

[candreychak]

For a zoom, the 24-105/4 G is my main walking around lens. If you don't want a zoom, the 40/2.5 is a great. compact prime

Thank you for the info.  I have the 24-105, but I was wondering about the 40mm, that could be a nice choice.

[candreychak]

Totally agree with this! I also would throw in the new 24-70. 

Thank you. That is a beautiful lens, but thinking it may be a lot to lug around an amusement park or on a hike.  What do you think?

[davidmclain]

Thank you for the info.  I have the 24-105, but I was wondering about the 40mm, that could be a nice choice.

I agree with Tony. The 40mm is a super small lens and underappreciated focal length. I think it really fits the bill for what you are looking for. If its too close to your current 50 the 24 is really nice as well.

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[Drew_Geraci]

The new 24-70II or 24-105mm are probably my 2 favorite walking-around lenses so that you can enjoy all of the focal ranges and not kill your back in the process. 

[IraBlock]

I too like the new 24-70mm . But if i want to go light and small the 40mm compact lens is great.

[SkyMakai]

I have and love the 24-105 G.  While it's versatile, it's also a bit big for 'walking around'. 

For a quick and easy walking around lens, I'd go with the 40G or 50G EF pancake lenses.