Official Sony A7 or A7r discussion thread (Season II)
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spinworkxroy
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It is 1190 across the causeway
50mm isn't my fav range but it's always nice to have a good 50..i just find this too big in size to be a nifty fifty..it's almost the size of the 2470...in that case, i'd rather carry the 2470..versatility is more important than the f1.8 to me
I was quoted $11xx locally as well by my friend.....a fair bit lower than up north.
I would advise to patronize your usual shops more to get better quotes...Customer/shop relationship takes time to build.
A friend got quoted $1250 by his frequently visited dealer too but they offered to throw in a Decent filter.
Discounts local dealers are able to give are really minimal cuz of the tightly controlled prices by Sony.
I would advise to patronize your usual shops more to get better quotes...Customer/shop relationship takes time to build.
A friend got quoted $1250 by his frequently visited dealer too but they offered to throw in a Decent filter.
Discounts local dealers are able to give are really minimal cuz of the tightly controlled prices by Sony.
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Found it a bit longer than I hoped for, but with the IQ that it creates, I guess that they can't make it smaller without sacrificing IQ?
It is 1190 across the causeway
50mm isn't my fav range but it's always nice to have a good 50..i just find this too big in size to be a nifty fifty..it's almost the size of the 2470...in that case, i'd rather carry the 2470..versatility is more important than the f1.8 to me
spinworkxroy
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Yea i guess..but the size really puts me off.
These days when i go for shoots..i will bring 2 setups
1) NEX6 with the FE35
2) A7r With the 2470
The 35 makes a decent 50mm on the nex6 and i can alwasy have a 35mm on the a7r if i need to.
Everything else the 2470 covers. That's why i don't want to carry around another 55mm lens..it's too big and bukly and i don't forsee myself using it. if only they made it the size of the 35..that'll be different.
And when the light is dim like a night out...i used to have the SEL50f18 for low light but i also soon sold that off because i rather just bring the NEX6 with the kit lens out..
the AF works better in the dark and well, there's a built in flash if i can use it.
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I go out nowadays with just 1 lens. 55FE. So it is not too bulky at all.
Used to have 24-70mm on my Canon and Nikon, and realised that most of my shots are 50mm range, and some around 35mm.
So I am happy with just a 55FE, as it is the best 50mm lens that money can buy with a "decent" size.
If Otus is not so huge and requires adapter, I would be tempted to get that instead.
Will carry a small wide angle in my pocket if need, but very seldom.
Used to have 24-70mm on my Canon and Nikon, and realised that most of my shots are 50mm range, and some around 35mm.
So I am happy with just a 55FE, as it is the best 50mm lens that money can buy with a "decent" size.
If Otus is not so huge and requires adapter, I would be tempted to get that instead.
Will carry a small wide angle in my pocket if need, but very seldom.
Yea i guess..but the size really puts me off.
These days when i go for shoots..i will bring 2 setups
1) NEX6 with the FE35
2) A7r With the 2470
The 35 makes a decent 50mm on the nex6 and i can alwasy have a 35mm on the a7r if i need to.
Everything else the 2470 covers. That's why i don't want to carry around another 55mm lens..it's too big and bukly and i don't forsee myself using it. if only they made it the size of the 35..that'll be different.
And when the light is dim like a night out...i used to have the SEL50f18 for low light but i also soon sold that off because i rather just bring the NEX6 with the kit lens out..
For those who have some leatherette lying around after customizing their front plate.
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spinworkxroy
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This is why you need the 55mm..
When i was using the canon version, 90% of my shots were at 24-35mm and 70mm..only 10% was in between
Hmmm. I guess your 24-70F4 FE will stick with you until a better wide angle zoom appears.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
This is why you need the 55mm..
When i was using the canon version, 90% of my shots were at 24-35mm and 70mm..only 10% was in between
ManWearPants
Senior Member
A better UWA zoom is what we all need.
Hi Buddy,
I used to have LA-EA1 and LA-EA2. Both Made in Japan.
Was at the shop few weeks back deciding whether to buy LA-EA3 and LA-EA4. Both sets were Made in Japan as well.
Not sure if there are other variants, but I think Sony's has all their adapters Made in Japan, and they are all very well made.
I used to have LA-EA1 and LA-EA2. Both Made in Japan.
Was at the shop few weeks back deciding whether to buy LA-EA3 and LA-EA4. Both sets were Made in Japan as well.
Not sure if there are other variants, but I think Sony's has all their adapters Made in Japan, and they are all very well made.
ricleo
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albertri
Senior Member
thanks bro
tested the FE55 very nice lens
but I am drawn more to LAEA4 plus CZ85f1.4 and CZ 50f1.4 these two lenses are nice down side too freaking expensive
albertri
Senior Member
I used to have the CZ85F1.4 too. This is a gem, can't go wrong if you are into a 85mm portrait lens.
I sold mine as was using it with Nex 7 previously. With the cropped body, it is a bit too near for me.
Happy with my 55FE for now, and it is my ideal portrait lens. A bit long in size as compared to the tiny 35FE, but still portable without adapters.
Have not tried the new 50f1.4, thought heard alot of its performance. Just didn't like the adapters required. I guess the only benefit is the F1.4 vs the F1.8 of 55FE, but don't think it will be sharper though. 55FE is super sharp even at F1.8 (and I shoot mostly at F1.8 for portrait).
Anyway, all are good lenses. Just take note of your wallet!
I sold mine as was using it with Nex 7 previously. With the cropped body, it is a bit too near for me.
Happy with my 55FE for now, and it is my ideal portrait lens. A bit long in size as compared to the tiny 35FE, but still portable without adapters.
Have not tried the new 50f1.4, thought heard alot of its performance. Just didn't like the adapters required. I guess the only benefit is the F1.4 vs the F1.8 of 55FE, but don't think it will be sharper though. 55FE is super sharp even at F1.8 (and I shoot mostly at F1.8 for portrait).
Anyway, all are good lenses. Just take note of your wallet!
thanks bro
tested the FE55 very nice lens
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albertri
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yeah bro the CZ 50/1.4 not as sharp as FE55/1.8 wide open
but the lens renders the out of focus nicely.... the 85/1.4 even nicer my only problem I have a lot of 50's and I have 85 and 90 also and I have 35 but all MF so I cant justify all these Sony lenses (for now) the one I wanted 24-70/4 not so impressed at wide open not that sharp as I expected CZ to be... One thing I notice with FE55 it sometimes miss-focus maybe its the display set but it does happen to me a few times
You using A7 or A7R?
Miss-focus for indoor shots or outdoor?
Miss-focus for indoor shots or outdoor?
yeah bro the CZ 50/1.4 not as sharp as FE55/1.8 wide open
One thing I notice with FE55 it sometimes miss-focus maybe its the display set but it does happen to me a few times
albertri
Senior Member
Bro A7r... you forgot so fast. indoor shot in the shop... center focus some more
Haha.. sorry buddy. Me old man got bad memory... Haha...
I use flexi-spot with smallest spot in the centre. So far AF works very well for me. Read from other websites too on the focusing issues of some users. But nothing concrete on the cause.
Was using 35FE and it is easier to get sharp shots in the beginning, and when I changed to 55FE, it took me quite a few shots to get used to it. After using for a day or 2, it becomes very consistent.
So far I have no issue with mine. Tried indoor for CNY shots, as well as outdoors at Universal Studios. All sharp and no mis-focus.
Maybe some other hiadees could share their experience?
I use flexi-spot with smallest spot in the centre. So far AF works very well for me. Read from other websites too on the focusing issues of some users. But nothing concrete on the cause.
Was using 35FE and it is easier to get sharp shots in the beginning, and when I changed to 55FE, it took me quite a few shots to get used to it. After using for a day or 2, it becomes very consistent.
So far I have no issue with mine. Tried indoor for CNY shots, as well as outdoors at Universal Studios. All sharp and no mis-focus.
Maybe some other hiadees could share their experience?
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