SEL 35mm f/1.8 OSS
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hi guys, is PDAF important? not sure if I ever use it..
btw any bro can share diff of this lens vs Sal35f18? pls share if you have pic to compare, thanks
Pdaf is for the dslr/dslt systems. Mirrorless generally uses cdaf. But pdaf is generally much faster, and much much better at tracking moving subjects.
The new sensors with on-sensor pdaf are much better at locking on focus, etc, but nowhere close to a dedicated pdaf system.
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icarus
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If the hood bayonet mount is 'inside' the lens... then the B+W XS-Pro series cannot fit. Please use F-pro series.
Bought 1 49mm and tested with SEL24, 50, 55-210, 18-55mm - all cannot fit hood
The only XS-pro that fits for NEX lens is SEL16, SEL1018 and possibly SEL30 Marco.
Quick review/impressions:
1. Really nice build quality. Metal body (with plastic mount, I think) that is finished to resemble glossy plastic.
2. Focus ring feels better than SEL1855, SELP1650, but damping is quite heavy initially (seems to be getting lighter over time). Definitely not as smooth as SEL24F18Z.
3. The focus ring "sensitivity" (amount of turn to change focus) is a lot lower than other E-mount lenses IMO. Requires more turns than it should.
4. The stepping motor in this lens is very nimble. Focus speed is very fast in good light and when subject is at least a metre away. Feels as fast as SEL24 with PDAF. In less ideal conditions, seeking is quite swift, though not as decisive as SEL24. Can't imagine how much faster this will be if a PDAF firmware update becomes available.
5. Sharp output from this lens - center's good from f/1.8. Corners quickly improve when stopped down. Not much complaints, really.
6. Interesting lens design that uses concave front and rear elements. Lens design is completely different from SAL35F18.
Purple: Aspherical elements. Green: ED (Extra-low Dispersion) element
1. Really nice build quality. Metal body (with plastic mount, I think) that is finished to resemble glossy plastic.
2. Focus ring feels better than SEL1855, SELP1650, but damping is quite heavy initially (seems to be getting lighter over time). Definitely not as smooth as SEL24F18Z.
3. The focus ring "sensitivity" (amount of turn to change focus) is a lot lower than other E-mount lenses IMO. Requires more turns than it should.
4. The stepping motor in this lens is very nimble. Focus speed is very fast in good light and when subject is at least a metre away. Feels as fast as SEL24 with PDAF. In less ideal conditions, seeking is quite swift, though not as decisive as SEL24. Can't imagine how much faster this will be if a PDAF firmware update becomes available.
5. Sharp output from this lens - center's good from f/1.8. Corners quickly improve when stopped down. Not much complaints, really.
6. Interesting lens design that uses concave front and rear elements. Lens design is completely different from SAL35F18.
Purple: Aspherical elements. Green: ED (Extra-low Dispersion) element
Just curious, what filters do you guys use with Sony Emount lenses?
Lynn
no filter on my SEL35 yet. :bsmilie: need to get one real soon.
Thoth
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B+W!!! BBB!!! :bsmilie:
ok, maybe will go down during lunch time.
Our star girl Miss Wan Leng will be awaiting you, please look for her
Lynn
paiseh....no time to go down today. maybe tomorrow. I want play M+lux also :bsmilie:!
Thoth
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U pre ordered the Leica M Type 240? :bsmilie:
ops, paiseh!
Thoth
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True... but there's already a huge backlog of pre orders when I last checked with Leica SG...
keke.. good price leh . sure gone fast. think even if put $600.. also ppl will chop
