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Advertisement Category: Want To Buy (WTB) Equipment Type: Compact Equipment Brand: Sony Equipment Model: A7ii + Kit Lens or 35mm Budget (S$): 1700+ Description: Looking for a Sony A7ii (preferably with a kit lens, 35mm, or similar lenses... Canon adapter would also be fine). Pls contact me...

Update. I'm open to purchasing a Sony A7ii as well.

Update--I'm also fine with a 35mm/f2.

Advertisement Category: Want To Buy (WTB) Equipment Type: DSLR Equipment Brand: Canon Equipment Model: 6D + 24-70/4 or 24-105/4 or 40/2.8 Budget (S$): 0 Description: Want to buy a Canon 6D with a kit lens (or something close to the usual kit lenses). Am upgrading from a 550D. Real Name...

Advertisement Category: Want To Buy (WTB) Equipment Type: DSLR Equipment Brand: Sony Equipment Model: A7 + Kit Lens / 35mm Budget (S$): 0 Description: Want to buy a Sony A7 and a kit lens (or 35mm prime) for a trip to US. Real Name: Nathaniel Contact Number: 98444476 Warranty Status: nil

no lah... haven't gone to full frame yet, so will need a 35mm range in the meantime.

yup, I realize that too. actually, i think i might prefer the 35mm range (and use "foot-zoom" to make up for the difference in focal length) for situations where I only carry 1 lens. There's also the option of getting an extra 50/1.8, or I may keep the 550D if the resale price is too low. I...

thanks, for the inputs. yup, the Sigma is a little more tempting than the Canon. You're right, it's a little heavy, at 665g, about the same as my 17-55, but lighter than my telephoto. Hmmm, maybe I'll wait for the USB dock to launch before buying. sorry, maybe my first sentence is...

I've hardly used my Sigma 30/f1.4 for long--only about half a year, and now I'm wondering whether it's time to dump it (it's a great lens to supplement my current EF-S 17-55/2.8). it seems to be a newer model with no back-focus/front-focus issues; the previous Sigma 30/f1.4 with severe front...

probably 6D or 5D2 for me, depending on reviews.

Actually, I believe there are opportunities that are much nearer: e.g. Mt. Kinabalu, Mt Bromo, etc. The lighter weight of the 6D is going to help on the hike. Having GPS is a nice plus (if you ever want to go back again, or you want to help a friend, you can give them the GPS coordinates)...

In my experience, setting the focus ring to infinity mark (or just slightly before it) usually works for f/2.8. At f/1.4, the depth of field is considerably thinner, so it's a bit more difficult. Even when setting to infinity mark, the picture may sometimes look a bit out-of-focus. Am not...

Yup, -3 EV is good for focusing in moonlight. Usually my 550D can't do it (except for the rare occasion when there's a distant light in the horizon. apparently focusing at the moon doesn't work very well).

Thanks for the article. I think 6D is the next step for me. Just the right specs for travel photographers (-3EV autofocus, wifi connectivity, GPS). Good durability (at the expense of pop-up flash and articulating screen) is another plus for travelers. And from Canon's point of view, the 6D does...

Challenge for AF for me is shooting birds in flight.