silvermoon1407
Senior Member
I was thinking why Sony never develop something similar to the canon DO lenses. Special glass and lens design for telephoto yet keeping the size compact. That should be the way to go for mirrorless.
Official Sony A7 or A7r discussion thread (Season II)
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I was thinking why Sony never develop something similar to the canon DO lenses. Special glass and lens design for telephoto yet keeping the size compact. That should be the way to go for mirrorless.
Telephoto lenses are not Sony or Zeiss forte?
Canon and Nikon have been in this "sports" range for a long time.
I just wished there was a 85mm instead of another 35mm.
Repeat iterations of the same focal length is really "meh".
I would rather they don't release anything and put all their effort into other focal ranges.
Who is getting this??? 
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sony-japan-launches-a-special-fe-cameralens-kit-box/
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sony-japan-launches-a-special-fe-cameralens-kit-box/
kei1309
Senior Member
Who is getting this???
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sony-japan-launches-a-special-fe-cameralens-kit-box/
Not for me. It'll be ridiculous to carry your gear around in that box when mirrorless systems were designed for compactness and portability
Who is getting this???
Eek !
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk..._nkw=L-shaped+Quick+Release+Plate+a7&_sacat=0
now all the price so cheap compare to the time I bought..
the problem with the cheaper ones is not sure can use the shutter release when camera is mounted vertically.
cause' i see the design really does not leave much room for the wire.
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eh still can . just mount the plate halfway. let me do a test
silvermoon1407
Senior Member
The side ports can be fully opened with the L plate, allowing u to use wired trigger or whatnot. But if u mount the camera vertically to tripod, u will of course block the side ports, let alone use any wired release.
ya, that is precisely the problem.
if i buy the L-plate and i cannot mount the camera vertically, then it defeats the purpose of having the L-plate liao.
looks like the RRS is the only choice.
here is a photo for reference:
Errz, you check already?
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i just reach home lah :bsmilie:
as i've mention, mount half way and u can access the port without issue.
as i've mention, mount half way and u can access the port without issue.
ya, that is precisely the problem.
if i buy the L-plate and i cannot mount the camera vertically, then it defeats the purpose of having the L-plate liao.
looks like the RRS is the only choice.
here is a photo for reference:
Errz, you check already?
seemed ok. but the lens cannot be centered, hmmm.
think i will check it out in real sometime soon before i order one.
thanks man.
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silvermoon1407
Senior Member
Well, I'd rather give up this functionality and go the wifi/IR remote control route and have a L plate that looks more streamlined with the camera body, and save more than just a few dollars, but that's just personal preferences.
I buy the L-plate for its functionality and not for aesthetic purposes. If I cannot use it vertically, then a normal qr plate is the prudent choice.
I prefer using wired remote as it minimises the lapse in control which is common with wireless connections.
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iamseanism
New Member
Was about to order the Neewer L-plate.. Wanna join?
I am using the China-made L-plate and a free Android app for IR remote control (no extra accessory to carry). So far, it's been quite reliable. Just remember to point your phone at the IR receiver at the front of the camera (near the power on/off button) when the trigger is going to happen.
Tiredofallthese
Senior Member
Congrats man i also just got mine last few days...$800 can get a good lens liao....dont worry poison will be coming soon...hahahha
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