Sony a7r vs sony a7r ii?

The Sony a7R (2013) and the Sony a7R II (2015) are both full frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, so they take the same lenses. The main differences are resolution and stabilisation. The a7R has 36.4 megapixels and no stabilisation in the body, so you'll want stabilised lenses for slow shutter speeds. The a7R II has 42.4 megapixels and in-body stabilisation.

Whichever you pick, these are good places to start:

• Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II for wide landscapes and architecture
• Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II as an everyday zoom
• Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II for portraits and sport

My pick is the a7R II. The stabilisation helps with every lens you own, and the extra resolution is useful if you crop a lot.

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