in this case, there's alternative APS-C camera would be ur good choice

A6000
-24MP APS-C CMOS sesor
-great AF performance
-shutter release quieter than normal DSLR
-hotshoe for accessory expansion

The A6000 is a good cam, but if you're all set to go FF, than my choice is the A7ii.

While it lacks silent shutter (for now, Sony might add it in a firmware update in the future.... emphasis on "might") it is more current and already Sony plans to update the firmware for full AF point compatibility with the LE-EA3/Canon AF adapters + uncompressed RAW.

The only reason to get the older A7S over it is if you really, really need the phenomenal ISO performance and/or silent shutter.

And skip the 2470Z. It's really not THAT much better than the FF kittens. Wait for an update.

Lol. The kit 2870 is like I said, not much worse then the 2470Z (and in reverse, the 2470 isn't much better), so it's totally up to you if you think the constant f/4 (and marginal optical improvement) is worth the considerable cost difference.

Personally I think the 1635Z is a much better choice if you want a zoom - but I'm more a wide kinda guy. Plus it's plenty expensive.

Looking at your needs though, I'd say start with the FE28. It's cheap, sharp and fast (f/2) - and perfect for indoors group family portraits, even less adequately lighted ones. Then, if you can afford it, get the FE55 as well for individual people shots and you're all set.

For optimal headshot portraits the 55 is a bit short, but considering the next best thing is either uber expensive (the Batis 85) or just a rumor (the yet to be seen Sony FE85), we'll have to make do. For head-shoulders it should be perfect though.

Unfortunately being used to the 1750 would mean you're gonna have to practice more feet-zooming and lens switching - otherwise they're both marvelous lenses and should serve you well indoors or out.

The A7M2 is not a great camera to focus under dim light. You have to switch on the AF Illuminator to help, also switching over to Center focus will also help. Just shot a birthday party yesterday night which required me to shoot 1/100 F2 ISO3200 + flash. Took about 2 seconds to focus before being able to shoot (I was using Flexible spot Small to focus at that time), when I got home I experimented with Center focus and it was considerably faster and more accurate which takes about 1 second.

To be fair I was using a 3rd party Canon flash on it, so the flash's AF assist doesn't work

1 second AF is pretty good actually

Where are you located? If in KL area do make your way to Sony at The Curve or KLCC and you can test whatever you want, just ask the folks there if your desired camera + lens combo isn't available.

If you're not, err... try your nearest Sony Center? They might not be as forthcoming as Curve or KLCC though, as they might not be directly under Sony.

And yes, while the FE35 is wide enough for most things, close quarters group shots isn't one of them. That's why I recommended the FE28. Plus the faster f/2 helps (slightly) in the dimmer lighting you often get indoors.

If you need to get closer wihout intruding into people's space, just switch to the 55.

If you do get the 28/55 combo, getting the kit might be a tad wasteful as it overlaps with your primes. That money could be better spent on getting a proper small flash for your A7 (the HVL-F32M). While you do have a flash already, the 58 is far too big for the A7ii, especially with the APDMAA adapter (it might just strain the adapter - which is just mostly plastic after all).

On the other hand, being able to zoom is often very, very helpful in an "event" type shoot - so it's entirely up for debate.

Nissin i40 small flash is good

If he doesn't mind not having a first party flash (and no wireless flash command, which the 32 DOES have), then yeah, the i40 is a more powerful option.

Correct - or at least it wouldn't be able to trigger the F58 is W-TTL mode (aka Wireless Auto flash). But the i40 can "be triggered" by the F58 in commander mode, either as a W-TTL slave (I think) and as a normal "dumb" optical slave.

If you want a small flash that works as a Sony W-TTL commander (and does swivel and bounce) than the F32M is your only option.

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