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Archive 2014 · Sony FE 70-200mm f/4.0 G OSS Lens announced

  
 
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Spyro P. wrote:
Sounds pretty slow.
About f11 equivalent in large format terms.


True, but the point of this lens is being small, and it is much smaller than the equivalent 200-600 f/11 for 4x5" would be.



Feb 12, 2014 at 01:43 AM
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alundeb wrote:
The Panasonic 35-100/2.8 is equivalent to 200-600mm f/16 in large format (4x5") terms.


thats VERY interesting.
How much is it in 6x45, 6x6 and 6x7? I'm sure everyone here is DYING to know.



Feb 12, 2014 at 01:45 AM
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sge998 wrote:
This really defeats the purpose having a "lightweight, pocketable, and small full-frame" camera doesn't it?

Or just don't use this lens when you want lightweight, pocketable and small full-frame.



Feb 12, 2014 at 01:53 AM
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Spyro P. wrote:
Sounds pretty slow.
About f11 equivalent in large format terms.


I know you're just making a joke, but "slow" and "fast" is absolutely dependent on sensor size. The equivalent 4/3 lens to this would be the Olympus 35-100 f2, which is larger, twice the weight, and $2500.

For those that like to calculate their depth of field and use it artistically, knowing the speed equivalences between different formats is important.



Feb 12, 2014 at 01:57 AM
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thedigitalbean wrote:
I pre-ordered it. If it arrives before my trip to Namibia in April and does suck optically or have shutter vibration issues, I'll keep it. Otherwise it goes back or the pre-order gets cancelled.


Is there a not missing in this statement Aravind?!? Lol



Feb 12, 2014 at 02:10 AM
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Spyro P. wrote:
thats VERY interesting.
How much is it in 6x45, 6x6 and 6x7? I'm sure everyone here is DYING to know.


I know you were being funny

Seriously, though, the equivalents for APS-C (50-150 f/2.8) and u43 (35-100 f/2.0) are increasingly large and heavy.



Feb 12, 2014 at 02:23 AM
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arbitrage wrote:


This makes no sense to me at all....sorry....large lens on mirrorless....stupid, IMHO


So what are the advantages of a large and heavy DSLR with a large lens? Even more weight to haul and mirror slap?
As long as the AF works, I don't see any disadvantage with mirrorless on a long lens. "balance" is not a factor because large lens systems are supported / held by the lens anyway.



Feb 12, 2014 at 02:26 AM
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I really hope that a 70-400 OSS is in the roadmap for FE.


Feb 12, 2014 at 02:50 AM
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p.2 #9 · p.2 #9 · Sony FE 70-200mm f/4.0 G OSS Lens announced


I'm sorry but it weights only 840 grams. I don't see the reason to panic.

Edited on Feb 12, 2014 at 03:04 AM · View previous versions



Feb 12, 2014 at 03:00 AM
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MFT is where it's at for size/weight/IQ balance for longer focal lengths. I can't see any other format competing with the 35-100mm.


Feb 12, 2014 at 03:03 AM
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douglasf13 wrote:
I know you're just making a joke, but "slow" and "fast" is absolutely dependent on sensor size. The equivalent 4/3 lens to this would be the Olympus 35-100 f2, which is larger, twice the weight, and $2500.

For those that like to calculate their depth of field and use it artistically, knowing the speed equivalences between different formats is important.


Yup, that old law of physics just keeps getting in the way. m43 owners keep thinking owning a small sensor equals much smaller lenses. It's simply not true. You must still sacrifice something to get smaller optics. I was recently checking out the images from the 35-100 on flickr (I keep thinking m43 might be fine for zooms) shot wide open. I've owned both the 70-200/2.8 and f/4 versions for Canon and Nikon and am familiar with the looks of those lenses. The Panasonic just doesn't have the same look. I'm sure it's a fine tele zoom if all you want is to bring subjects in closer, but if you're used to a certain look on FF and want that look in a smaller package, it's nearly impossible to do. It is one reason I mostly shoot primes now. I sacrifice zoom for a smaller package and zoom with my feet now.



Feb 12, 2014 at 03:15 AM
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galenapass wrote:
Darn, where is a lens like this for u4/3?


That's a joke right?

m43 has the terrific Panasonic 35-100mm f2.8 IS.



Feb 12, 2014 at 03:16 AM
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snapsy wrote:
MFT is where it's at for size/weight/IQ balance for longer focal lengths. I can't see any other format competing with the 35-100mm.


That is valid only for a certain degree of IQ and speed equivalent.



Feb 12, 2014 at 03:17 AM
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but it's only f16 in 4x5.


Feb 12, 2014 at 03:17 AM
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sflxn wrote:
Yup, that old law of physics just keeps getting in the way. m43 owners keep thinking owning a small sensor equals much smaller lenses. It's simply not true. You must still sacrifice something to get smaller optics. I was recently checking out the images from the 35-100 on flickr (I keep thinking m43 might be fine for zooms) shot wide open. I've owned both the 70-200/2.8 and f/4 versions for Canon and Nikon and am familiar with the looks of those lenses. The Panasonic just doesn't have the same look. I'm sure it's a fine tele zoom if all you
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Every format has its compromises but a lens that is simply too heavy to take and use throws equivalence out the window.



Feb 12, 2014 at 03:19 AM
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p.2 #16 · p.2 #16 · Sony FE 70-200mm f/4.0 G OSS Lens announced


Just a curious observation: It seems that FF shooters have a higher tolerance for smaller system users jumping in and mentioning equivalence in their lens discussion, than those smaller system users have for FF shooters to mentioning equivalence in their lens discussions.



Feb 12, 2014 at 03:23 AM
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p.2 #17 · p.2 #17 · Sony FE 70-200mm f/4.0 G OSS Lens announced


I know, we should try and extend the discussion in as many threads as possible


Feb 12, 2014 at 03:32 AM
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p.2 #18 · p.2 #18 · Sony FE 70-200mm f/4.0 G OSS Lens announced


galenapass wrote:
Darn, where is a lens like this for u4/3?


The Olympus 40-150mm (80-300mm equivalent) f/2.8 lens will be released later this year.



Feb 12, 2014 at 03:33 AM
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alundeb wrote:
I really hope that a 70-400 OSS is in the roadmap for FE.


I agree. I'm praying Sony will release such a lens in the near future.



Feb 12, 2014 at 03:35 AM
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snapsy wrote:
MFT is where it's at for size/weight/IQ balance for longer focal lengths. I can't see any other format competing with the 35-100mm.


I agree.

There are so many stupid comments in this thread. It's just ridiculous to expect the 70-200mm f/4 lens to be small if you want it to perform well. Not to mention that this lens is for a FF camera.



Feb 12, 2014 at 03:37 AM
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