A6000

[kuryakin]

BTW, is the 1670Z lens compatible with the A6000 AF-A mode?
Or rather, all E-mount lens are compatible?

 

[vagus]

One stop faster wont be current pricing liao haha

haha...I know, still can dream about it right? Well, alot of reviews are saying that 1670Z is good... but not good enough for it's RRP.
Still on the fence....I guess it all boils down to what the dealer offer me for PWP when I go down to pay for the pre-order later.

 

[vagus]

BTW, is the 1670Z lens compatible with the A6000 AF-A mode?
Or rather, all E-mount lens are compatible?

Let me assume you are more interested in the outstanding AF function? Nothing on the A6000 I can find yet... but if you extrapolate Fast Hybrid AF.....A6000 should be supported along with ILCE-7 as mentioned below

"The following lenses are compatible with Fast Hybrid AF and are supported for use with the ILCE-7, NEX-5T, NEX-5R, and NEX-6 models:

SEL1018 (E 10-18mm F4)
SEL18200 (E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3)
SEL18200LE (E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3)
SEL1855 (E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6)
SEL20F28 (E 20mm F2.8)
SEL24F18Z (Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8)
SEL30M35 (E 30mm F3.5 Macro)
SEL35F18 (E 35mm F1.8)
SEL50F18 (E 50mm F1.8)
SEL55210 (E 55- 210mm F4.5-6.3)
SELP1650 (E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6)
SELP1670Z (Vario-Tessar T* E16-70mm F4)
SELP18200 (E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3)
"

 

[Zig Ziggler]

haha...I know, still can dream about it right? Well, alot of reviews are saying that 1670Z is good... but not good enough for it's RRP. Still on the fence....I guess it all boils down to what the dealer offer me for PWP when I go down to pay for the pre-order later.

PWP for 16-70 is 1199. For 10-18 which I am interested in is 1045. Not sure is it good price for both.

 

[richiemccaw1]

I think it's the normal street price.. Not a very PWP price.

 

[ragnarok95]

See the PWP as street price can liao.

 

[ragnarok95]

Anyone???

 

[richiemccaw1]

No way bro. Might as well use that on a proper dslr.

 

[coolhirako]

See the PWP as street price can liao.

But the street price is cheaper than pwp price lor

 

[spikey69]

How much is this lens?

Anyone???

 

[Errz]

How much is this lens?

no price release yet. might be around 1.8 to 2k

 

[Zig Ziggler]

But the street price is cheaper than pwp price lor

You mean street price from the same retailers (MS, TK, etc) is lower from pwp price?

 

[vagus]

You mean street price from the same retailers (MS, TK, etc) is lower from pwp price?

Yes.

I just pre-ordered with one of them...body only with 1670z. The camera itself cannot bargain... but got a good price for the lens 10xx plus got a hoya 55mm filter
This deal is the one I have been waiting for to tip me over the fence for the 1670z

 

[vagus]

Btw... for those getting A6000 body only, apparently body only sets limited in allocation to the dealers....asked Click!, their allotment only 3 pieces... all reserved! So I got mine else where.

 

[coolhirako]

Btw... for those getting A6000 body only, apparently body only sets limited in allocation to the dealers....asked Click!, their allotment only 3 pieces... all reserved! So I got mine else where.

Only 3 ? I put my name under them zz
Think i have to pre order with other shop liao

 

[vagus]

yup, that's what the guy told me...he seem inexperienced, need to ask his colleague about some questions I posed.
I told them I want to place deposit for A6000 pre-order and he took out a form pad to fill in my name and contact number.
When I told him I want the body only, he told me only 3 pieces and all reserved. Tried to convince me to go for the Body+Lens combo, telling me to sell it online if I don't need it. In the end, I decided to walk away despite me putting down my name already. Maybe he thought I am a done deal and tried to push for higher margin?
I just hope they are not trying to push me to get the Body+Lens combo set due to higher profit margin? My first experience with Click!....not exactly exhilarating I must say.

 

[vagus]

Just went to Wisma Sony to try out the A6000. It is fitted with a Zeiss 16-70.

These are my opinions on this A6000. Your mileage may vary.

1) Plastic. Whole body is plastic. The handling is good. The design looks premium. The material is plastic. There is an obvious diff when you hold this and the NEX6. The NEX6 makes you feel solid in your hand. This A6000 wont. Coming from a Nex 6 just 3 seconds handling the A6000 i can feel that diff.

2) EVF. 1.4m on the A6000 vs 2.4m on the NEX6. Not that much diff to be honest. No lag no tearing of image. Bright and sharp.

3) AF. Bloody FAST.

4) Layout. The dial position as many have reviewed might post a problem. But not for me. My thumb able to access both dial easily. Button layout is good.

Overall, should you upgrade from a nex 6? It's a downgrade for the material used and the EVF but it's a upgrade on everything else. If you are happy with the NEX6, then you should give this A6000 a miss because i feel the NEX6 is still a very capable camera. If you are looking for a 2nd body but don't mind the plastic, this is a very good camera.

Played with the display unit at Sony shop at Funan yesterday. I beg to differ on point 1.

A6000 (black) felt solid and the material is definitely metal. Definitely more solid than the NEX5N I am coming from. And 5N is supposed to have magnesium alloy top and front plate. The generations beyond 5N loses the metal top plate due to need to incorporate wifi capability.

I read from DPReview forum that NEX6 is all plastic?

Interesting thing to note, I was told if you order the black A6000 lens kit, you will get the black 1650PZ while you will get the silver 1650PZ if you opted for the Titanium A6000. Not affecting me cos I chose the body only option. Putting the $250 towards the 1670Z.

 

[ragnarok95]

Btw... for those getting A6000 body only, apparently body only sets limited in allocation to the dealers....asked Click!, their allotment only 3 pieces... all reserved! So I got mine else where.

Then i must be one of the lucky 3. Click! called me and i told them i want body only and they told me to go down for a deposit this week which i am going later. lol

 

[m32t8103]

Played with the display unit at Sony shop at Funan yesterday. I beg to differ on point 1.

A6000 (black) felt solid and the material is definitely metal. Definitely more solid than the NEX5N I am coming from. And 5N is supposed to have magnesium alloy top and front plate. The generations beyond 5N loses the metal top plate due to need to incorporate wifi capability.

I read from DPReview forum that NEX6 is all plastic?

Interesting thing to note, I was told if you order the black A6000 lens kit, you will get the black 1650PZ while you will get the silver 1650PZ if you opted for the Titanium A6000. Not affecting me cos I chose the body only option. Putting the $250 towards the 1670Z.

:/ i got very tight budget, most i can get is with the Kit-Lens. Will the Pre-order price from street cheaper than Sony Retailer?

 

[dualie]

Anyone???

Where can I view this lens?