Sony Zeiss FE24-70/F
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Halfmoon
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Too good quality also a problem. ... kekeke....
raymondtly
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No offense,"PIXEL" is a china brand, they made filter, wireless flash trigger, remote trigger etc,it was quite alright actually and since it was included with the lens, just use it first and see how it go :bsmilie:
Halfmoon
Senior Member
Did not know pixel have so much accessories either. Thanks for the information.
kei1309
Senior Member
I'm waiting for pixel to sell a wired remote with timelapse for the new multi terminal.
All they need is the cable
Halfmoon
Senior Member
What do you shoot with time lapse? As in videos?? Stars? Long exposure?? City?
I shoot mostly people portraits and events... like birthday party for friends....
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albertri
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I have pixel wired remote with LCD this model has a replaceable cable wondering if they have a cable for NEX.... Mine was for Amount.
richiemccaw1
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My guess is no since the Nex doesn't have a shutter release port. I have heard of the official Sony wired remote which inserts into the micro USB port but doubt the cheap third parties offer this yet.
I would def want to be among the first to get one
albertri
Senior Member
My guess is no since the Nex doesn't have a shutter release port. I have heard of the official Sony wired remote which inserts into the micro USB port but doubt the cheap third parties offer this yet. I would def want to be among the first to get one
Thanks for the info if that's the case I may let my wires remote for a mount. Yeah sony accessories are never cheap.
ManWearPants
Senior Member
Just received my lens. For those who wanted a small setup, I will suggest to stay with your FE35. The lens also feel very plastic for its price. So what you are getting is an expensive, plastic, slightly bulky lens. The only plus point is that it is light.
I have not really brought it out. Initial test shots shows that the out of focus area do not have smooth bokeh. In fact, the highlights are overblown. I need to bring it out for proper tests.
However, focus is quick and spot on. There is a little problem though. After focusing at infinity, it is reluctant to focus at near distances. Have to give focusing ring a turn then it will af near.
The operation is near silent. It makes one wonder for such a light lens that operates so silently, the lens elements must be really thin and light. It makes me wonder how many elements are plastics molded?
It definitely doesnt give one an assured feeling, this lens. However, it will be ineresting to explore the many features built in the A7 system that is otherwise greyed out.
Other than being light and unlock all features in the A7. In my casual testing, the lens seems to be parfocal. This is useful for those taking video.
More to follow....
I have not really brought it out. Initial test shots shows that the out of focus area do not have smooth bokeh. In fact, the highlights are overblown. I need to bring it out for proper tests.
However, focus is quick and spot on. There is a little problem though. After focusing at infinity, it is reluctant to focus at near distances. Have to give focusing ring a turn then it will af near.
The operation is near silent. It makes one wonder for such a light lens that operates so silently, the lens elements must be really thin and light. It makes me wonder how many elements are plastics molded?
It definitely doesnt give one an assured feeling, this lens. However, it will be ineresting to explore the many features built in the A7 system that is otherwise greyed out.
Other than being light and unlock all features in the A7. In my casual testing, the lens seems to be parfocal. This is useful for those taking video.
More to follow....
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ricleo
Senior Member
hmmm stuck focusing sounds like a problem / issue that is mechanical. if it happens consistently you may want to bring it back to sony
ManWearPants
Senior Member
It is not stuck focusing. In center focusing, the square is quite big. I am suspecting it has difficulty determining if it should focus at the far or near subject. It seems to give preference to infinity. I have yet to try zone or wide focus zones. I am manually giving the focusing ring a slight turn to let it know I am choosing the near subject.
I think the initial impression of this lens can turn people off. But it may grow on you. So I will not judge so quickly.
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For me, i would consider this zoom for travelling where the af and oss would come handy. So i would be interested in how the af performs. Apparently the corners are not that sharp and at 24 mm IQ are quite soft.
http://phillipreeve.net/blog/rolling-review-carl-zeiss-vario-tessar-t-fe-424-70-za/
http://phillipreeve.net/blog/rolling-review-carl-zeiss-vario-tessar-t-fe-424-70-za/
esoeij
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kei1309
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Halfmoon
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NSFW
Ok... shooting new movies??? LOL.... Make sure don't let anyone touch your laptop... lol..
spinworkxroy
New Member
Initial random photos i took today with this lens turned out rather disappointing to me..the "magic" i got from the 35mm is totally lost with this lens.
I just hope over the weekend when i do a proper shoot and see how it handles in photoshop..i really hope i don't get too disappointed with the lens.
I just hope over the weekend when i do a proper shoot and see how it handles in photoshop..i really hope i don't get too disappointed with the lens.
silvermoon1407
Senior Member
Disappointing in what sense?
spinworkxroy
New Member
In a sense, the colours are rather muted. The image didn't pop like the 35 and it somehow doesn't look as sharp...
I'll draw a conclusion after Sunday...maybe the random snaps are really just because i'm not shooting properly..
ManWearPants
Senior Member
My 2nd day with the lens and my 1st day bringing it out for some test shots. Today, I will try to draw on the positives of this lens.
I have confirmed that this is a parfocal lens. This means once your subject is in focus, you can zoom in and out and your subject will remain in focus.
Vignetting can be easily corrected in post. Mild vignetting can appear all the way up to f8. This lens can be used all the way to f22. The vignetting should disappear by f11. Interestingly, I did not witness the weak corners.
This lens should be having a lens profile that should correct the distortion. The appearance of apps in camera means that lenses will work in tandem with apps to achieve what would otherwise be extremely costly to manufacture. There are obvious distortions. Will have to see what Sony will do to correct it in apps.
This is a f4 zoom lens. Do not expect smooth creamy OoF area like this is a f2.8 prime lens. DoF is not razor thin. MFD is 0.4 cm. You need subject isolation, move closer. OoF is OoF. It is not an art. Don't call it a bokeh.
With the above in mind, you will be able to appreciate this lens better. It may not be perfect. It should be used to its strength.
24mm f8
70mm f4
70mm f4
I have confirmed that this is a parfocal lens. This means once your subject is in focus, you can zoom in and out and your subject will remain in focus.
Vignetting can be easily corrected in post. Mild vignetting can appear all the way up to f8. This lens can be used all the way to f22. The vignetting should disappear by f11. Interestingly, I did not witness the weak corners.
This lens should be having a lens profile that should correct the distortion. The appearance of apps in camera means that lenses will work in tandem with apps to achieve what would otherwise be extremely costly to manufacture. There are obvious distortions. Will have to see what Sony will do to correct it in apps.
This is a f4 zoom lens. Do not expect smooth creamy OoF area like this is a f2.8 prime lens. DoF is not razor thin. MFD is 0.4 cm. You need subject isolation, move closer. OoF is OoF. It is not an art. Don't call it a bokeh.
With the above in mind, you will be able to appreciate this lens better. It may not be perfect. It should be used to its strength.
24mm f8
70mm f4
70mm f4
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