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Scenic South Korea through the lens of @bombyul | Featuring FE 20-70mm F4 G

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South Korean travel photographer Bombyul prefers to take a slow and steady approach to capturing her travels and documenting them on her Instagram page @bombyul. She takes us on a scenic journey through Jeonju, South Korea, capturing sights of beauty with the Alpha 7C II and FE 20-70mm F4 G.

 

Lens highlights | FE 20-70mm F4 G

Compact and lightweight with fast AF, the FE 20-70mm F4 G redefines the standard zoom with an even wider focal length range, becoming a choice lens for versatile creators who are always on the go.

Focal length: 20-70mm
Min. focus distance: 0.30m (W), 0.25m (T)
Max. magnification ratio (X): 0.39
Weight: 488g

 

Alpha 7C II | FE 20-70mm F4 G | 52 mm | 1/80 sec | F4 | ISO 320

 Portability was important to me because Jeonju is mostly accessible on foot or by public transport.”

 

Why Bombyul chose FE 20-70mm F4 G

Bombyul needed a lens that was both versatile and portable as most of her journey was on foot, which made the FE 20-70mm F4 G perfect for her. “This lens is not only lightweight, it guarantees good results.”

Alpha 7C II | FE 20-70mm F4 G | 70 mm | 1/500 sec | F4.5 | ISO 100

 

Travel Q&A with Bombyul

What was it like capturing your travels with your equipment?

The Alpha 7C II was intuitive and great for shooting handheld paired with the lightweight FE 20-70mm F4 G. Together, the image stabilisation was good. Plus, the lens' wider angle gave me more options and versatility when taking landscape photos.

 

Alpha 7C II | FE 20-70mm F4 G | 70 mm | 1/1000 sec | F4.5 | ISO 100

 

What advice do you have for fellow travel photographers?

The best way to take good travel photos is to take a lot of them. Finding just one A-cut is important, but try taking more photos of many different moments. New A-cuts may appear in unexpected places.

Alpha 7C II | FE 20-70mm F4 G | 20 mm | 1/320 sec | F6.3 | ISO 100

 

What was your most memorable moment?

A memorable location was Deokjin Park in Jeonju. There were many peaceful and beautiful shooting spots. The library in the middle of the lake can be captured from various angles. Yeonhwajeong Library was also impressive with its sunny Hanok windows and stacks of books on display.

Alpha 7C II | FE 20-70mm F4 G | 45 mm | 1/125 sec | F4 | ISO 100

 

Get inspired

Give Jeonju a visit if you’re heading to South Korea. When you look down on Jeonju from the hill Omokdae, it retains an old atmosphere which reminds us of the city of the past. You’ll love it especially if you like a peaceful and quiet atmosphere.

 There is beauty in old things recorded over time.”

Alpha 7C II | FE 20-70mm F4 G | 70 mm | 1/320 sec | F4 | ISO 100
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