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A7/A7r - performance with WA RF lenses


Now that the new Sony A7 and A7r have been announced we all want to know about their performance with wide-angle range-finder type of lenses (35mm and below). On APS-C Nexes they have problems in various degrees with corners/edges; smearing and color casts.

Reading the early specs the A7r seem to have an advantage over the A7 as it has \"off-set microlenses\". Sony illustrates it like this; to the left traditional surface and to the right off-set micro lenses to better harvest light coming in with a steeper angle.




Please share any findings on the subject.


The first WA RF shot I\'ve seen, A7r with Zeiss ZM 18/4:
LINK
Lots of PP, cropped and way too small. But it\'s a first. Found in one of the links posted in the mega-prayer-thread. \"Brian Smith Pictures\".









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U P D A T E - NOV 22 - 112 pages later
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This thread asked for it and got its fair share of speculation and corner pixel peeping galore @ 36MP. Summary:

- A7 is clearly better than A7r for WA RF lenses

- Many RF lenses below 35 show corner/edge issues (*), worse so on A7r than on A7.

- Most RF lenses above 35mm seem just fine

(- SLR lenses all seem fine, including WAs)

- - - -
(*) many of the RF WA lenses deemed unusable for landscaping will perform just excellent for short DOF photography.
- - - -

Two very fine cameras indeed. For me personally 24MP no doubt, not only because of WA RF\'s performance.

These cameras are not Leica-replacements. Leica fosters better for the type of lenses particular for this thread. In house software corrections are part of that but not all. Leica is still Leica. But the Sonys bring superior resolution, dynamic range, size advantage, and usability to the table. Add to that within parenthesis, (affordability).


N. Feans image@Flickr.

Untitled by N. Feans, on Flickr



Nov 22, 2013 at 04:42 PM
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A7/A7r - performance with WA RF lenses


Now that the new Sony A7 and A7r have been announced we all want to know about their performance with wide-angle range-finder type of lenses (35mm and below). On APS-C Nexes they have problems in various degrees with corners/edges; smearing and color casts.

Reading the early specs the A7r seem to have an advantage over the A7 as it has \"off-set microlenses\". Sony illustrates it like this; to the left traditional surface and to the right off-set micro lenses to better harvest light coming in with a steeper angle.




Please share any findings on the subject.


The first WA RF shot I\'ve seen, A7r with Zeiss ZM 18/4:
LINK
Lots of PP, cropped and way too small. But it\'s a first. Found in one of the links posted in the mega-prayer-thread. \"Brian Smith Pictures\".









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U P D A T E - NOV 22 - 112 pages later
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This thread asked for it and got its fair share of speculation and corner pixel peeping galore @ 36MP. Summary:

- A7 is clearly better than A7r for WA RF lenses

- Many RF lenses below 35 show corner/edge issues (*), worse so on A7r than on A7.

- Most RF lenses above 35mm seem just fine

(- SLR lenses all seem fine, including WAs)

- - - -
(*) many of the RF WA lenses deemed unusable for landscaping will perform just excellent for short DOF photography.
- - - -

Two very fine cameras indeed. For me personally 24MP no doubt, not only because of WA RF\'s performance.

These cameras are not Leica-replacements. Leica fosters better for the type of lenses particular for this thread. Leica is still Leica. But the Sonys bring superior resolution, dynamic range, size advantage, and usability to the table. Add to that within parenthesis, (affordability).


N. Feans image@Flickr.

Untitled by N. Feans, on Flickr



Nov 22, 2013 at 04:36 PM
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A7/A7r - performance with WA RF lenses


Now that the new Sony A7 and A7r have been announced we all want to know about their performance with wide-angle range-finder type of lenses (35mm and below). On APS-C Nexes they have problems in various degrees with corners/edges; smearing and color casts.

Reading the early specs the A7r seem to have an advantage over the A7 as it has \"off-set microlenses\". Sony illustrates it like this; to the left traditional surface and to the right off-set micro lenses to better harvest light coming in with a steeper angle.




Please share any findings on the subject.


The first WA RF shot I\'ve seen, A7r with Zeiss ZM 18/4:
LINK
Lots of PP, cropped and way too small. But it\'s a first. Found in one of the links posted in the mega-prayer-thread. \"Brian Smith Pictures\".









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U P D A T E - NOV 22 - 112 pages later
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This thread asked for it and got its fair share of speculation and corner pixel peeping galore @ 36MP. Summary.

- A7 is clearly better than A7r for WA RF lenses

- Many RF lenses below 35 have corner/edge issues (*), worse so on A7r than on A7

- Most RF lenses above 35mm seem just fine

(- SLR lenses all seem fine, including WAs)

- - - -
(*) many of the RF WA lenses deemed unusable for landscaping will perform just excellent for short DOF photography.


Two very fine cameras indeed. For me personally, 24MP no doubt, not only because of WA RF\'s \"performance\".

These cameras are not Leica-replacements. Leica fosters better for the type of lenses particular for this thread. And Leica is still Leica. But on the other hand the Sonys bring superior resolution, dynamic range, size advantage, and usability. And add to that within parenthesis, (affordability).

N. Feans image@Flickr.

Untitled by N. Feans, on Flickr



Nov 22, 2013 at 04:32 PM
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A7/A7r - performance with WA RF lenses


Now that the new Sony A7 and A7r have been announced we all want to know about their performance with wide-angle range-finder type of lenses (35mm and below). On APS-C Nexes they have problems in various degrees with corners/edges; smearing and color casts.

Reading the early specs the A7r seem to have an advantage over the A7 as it has \"off-set microlenses\". Sony illustrates it like this; to the left traditional surface and to the right off-set micro lenses to better harvest light coming in with a steeper angle.




Please share any findings on the subject.


The first WA RF shot I\'ve seen, A7r with Zeiss ZM 18/4:
LINK
Lots of PP, cropped and way too small. But it\'s a first. Found in one of the links posted in the mega-prayer-thread. \"Brian Smith Pictures\".









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U P D A T E - NOV 22 - 112 pages later
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This thread asked for it and got its fair share of speculation when images started to appear and corner pixel peeping @ 36MP. Summary.

- A7 is clearly better than A7r for WA RF lenses

- Many RF lenses below 35 have corner/edge issues (*), worse so on A7r than on A7

- Most RF lenses above 35mm seem just fine

(- SLR lenses all seem fine, including WAs)

- - - -
(*) many of the RF WA lenses deemed unusable for landscaping will perform just excellent for short DOF photography.


Two very fine cameras indeed. For me personally, the 24MP no doubt, not only because of WA RF\'s.

And another personal remark: these cameras are not Leica-replacements. Leica fosters better for the type of lenses particular for this thread. And Leica is still Leica. But on the other hand the Sonys bring superior resolution, dynamic range, size advantage, and usability. And add to that within parenthesis, (affordability).


Untitled by N. Feans, on Flickr




Nov 22, 2013 at 04:26 PM
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A7/A7r - performance with WA RF lenses


Now that the new Sony A7 and A7r have been announced we all want to know about their performance with wide-angle range-finder type of lenses (35mm and below). On APS-C Nexes they have problems in various degrees with corners/edges; smearing and color casts.

Reading the early specs the A7r seem to have an advantage over the A7 as it has \"off-set microlenses\". Sony illustrates it like this; to the left traditional surface and to the right off-set micro lenses to better harvest light coming in with a steeper angle.




Please share any findings on the subject.


The first WA RF shot I\'ve seen, A7r with Zeiss ZM 18/4:
LINK
Lots of PP, cropped and way too small. But it\'s a first. Found in one of the links posted in the mega-prayer-thread. \"Brian Smith Pictures\".









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U P D A T E - NOV 22 - 112 pages later
================================
This thread asked for it and got its fair share of speculation when images started to appear and corner pixel peeping @ 36MP. Summary.

- A7 is clearly better than A7r for WA RF lenses

- Many RF lenses below 35 have corner/edge issues (*), worse so on A7r than on A7

- Most RF lenses above 35mm seem just fine

(- SLR lenses all seem fine, including WAs)

- - - -
(*) many of the RF WA lenses deemed unusable for landscaping will perform just excellent for short DOF photography.


Two very fine cameras indeed. For me personally, the 24MP no doubt, not only because of WA RF\'s.

And another personal remark: these cameras are not Leica-replacements at all. Leica fosters better for the type of lenses particular for this thread. And Leica is still Leica. But on the other hand the Sonys bring superior resolution, dynamic range, size advantage, and usability. And add to that within parenthesis, (affordability).


Untitled by N. Feans, on Flickr




Nov 22, 2013 at 04:24 PM
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A7/A7r - performance with WA RF lenses


Now that the new Sony A7 and A7r have been announced we all want to know about their performance with wide-angle range-finder type of lenses (35mm and below). On APS-C Nexes they have problems in various degrees with corners/edges; smearing and color casts.

Reading the early specs the A7r seem to have an advantage over the A7 as it has \"off-set microlenses\". Sony illustrates it like this; to the left traditional surface and to the right off-set micro lenses to better harvest light coming in with a steeper angle.




Please share any findings on the subject.


The first WA RF shot I\'ve seen, A7r with Zeiss ZM 18/4:
LINK
Lots of PP, cropped and way too small. But it\'s a first. Found in one of the links posted in the mega-prayer-thread. \"Brian Smith Pictures\".









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U P D A T E - NOV 22 - 112 pages later
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This thread asked for it and got its fair share of speculation and corner pixel peeping @ 36MP. Here\'s my brief summary.

- A7 is clearly better than A7r for WA RF lenses.

- Many RF lenses below 35 have corner/edge issues (*), worse so on A7r than on A7

- Most RF lenses above 35mm seem just fine.

(- SLR lenses all seem fine, including WAs)

- - -
(*) many of the RF WA lenses deemed unusable for landscaping will still do excellent for short DOF photography.

Two very fine cameras indeed. For me personally, the 24MP no doubt, and not only because of WA RF\'s.


Untitled by N. Feans, on Flickr





Nov 22, 2013 at 04:09 PM
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A7/A7r - performance with WA RF lenses


Now that the new Sony A7 and A7r have been announced we all want to know about their performance with wide-angle range-finder type of lenses (35mm and below). On APS-C Nexes they have problems in various degrees with corners/edges; smearing and color casts.

Reading the early specs the A7r seem to have an advantage over the A7 as it has \"off-set microlenses\". Sony illustrates it like this; to the left traditional surface and to the right off-set micro lenses to better harvest light coming in with a steeper angle.




Please share any findings on the subject.


The first WA RF shot I\'ve seen, A7r with Zeiss ZM 18/4:
LINK
Lots of PP, cropped and way too small. But it\'s a first. Found in one of the links posted in the mega-prayer-thread. \"Brian Smith Pictures\".










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U P D A T E - NOV 22 - 112 pages later
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A7 is clearly better than A7r for WA RF lenses.

Many RF lenses below 35 have corner/edge issues (*), worse so on A7r than on A7

Most RF lenses above 35mm seem just fine.

SLR lenses all seem fine (including WAs)

- - -
(*) many of the RF WA lenses deemed unusable for landscaping will still do excellent for short DOF photography.



Untitled by N. Feans, on Flickr






Nov 22, 2013 at 03:59 PM
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A7/A7r - performance with WA RF lenses


Now that the new Sony A7 and A7r have been announced we all want to know about their performance with wide-angle range-finder type of lenses (35mm and below). On APS-C Nexes they have problems in various degrees with corners/edges; smearing and color casts.

Reading the early specs the A7r seem to have an advantage over the A7 as it has \"off-set microlenses\". Sony illustrates it like this; to the left traditional surface and to the right off-set micro lenses to better harvest light coming in with a steeper angle.




Please share any findings on the subject.


The first WA RF shot I\'ve seen, A7r with Zeiss ZM 18/4:
LINK
Lots of PP, cropped and way too small. But it\'s a first. Found in one of the links posted in the mega-prayer-thread. \"Brian Smith Pictures\".










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U P D A T E - NOV 22 - 112 pages later
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A7 is clearly better than A7r for WA RF lenses.

Many RF lenses below 35 have corner/edge issues (*), worse so on A7r than on A7

Most RF lenses above 35mm seem just fine.

SLR lenses all seem fine (including WAs)

- - -
(*) many of the RF WA lenses in this thread deemed unusable for landscaping will still do excellent for short DOF photography.


Untitled by N. Feans, on Flickr






Nov 22, 2013 at 03:47 PM
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A7/A7r - performance with WA RF lenses


Now that the new Sony A7 and A7r have been announced we all want to know about their performance with wide-angle range-finder type of lenses (35mm and below). On APS-C Nexes they have problems in various degrees with corners/edges; smearing and color casts.

Reading the early specs the A7r seem to have an advantage over the A7 as it has \"off-set microlenses\". Sony illustrates it like this; to the left traditional surface and to the right off-set micro lenses to better harvest light coming in with a steeper angle.




Please share any findings on the subject.


The first WA RF shot I\'ve seen, A7r with Zeiss ZM 18/4:
LINK
Lots of PP, cropped and way too small. But it\'s a first. Found in one of the links posted in the mega-prayer-thread. \"Brian Smith Pictures\".










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U P D A T E - NOV 22 - 110 pages later
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A7 is clearly better than A7r for WA RF lenses.

Many RF lenses below 35 have corner/edge issues (*), worse so on A7r than on A7

Most RF lenses above 35mm seem just fine.

SLR lenses all seem fine (including WAs)

- - -
(*) many of the RF WA lenses in this thread deemed unusable for landscaping will still do excellent for short DOF photography.


Untitled by N. Feans, on Flickr






Nov 22, 2013 at 03:47 PM
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A7/A7r - performance with WA RF lenses


Now that the new Sony A7 and A7r have been announced we all want to know about their performance with wide-angle range-finder type of lenses (35mm and below). On APS-C Nexes they have problems in various degrees with corners/edges; smearing and color casts.

Reading the early specs the A7r seem to have an advantage over the A7 as it has \"off-set microlenses\". Sony illustrates it like this; to the left traditional surface and to the right off-set micro lenses to better harvest light coming in with a steeper angle.




Please share any findings on the subject.


The first WA RF shot I\'ve seen, A7r with Zeiss ZM 18/4:
LINK
Lots of PP, cropped and way too small. But it\'s a first. Found in one of the links posted in the mega-prayer-thread. \"Brian Smith Pictures\".










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U P D A T E - NOV 22 - 110 pages later
========================================

A7 is clearly better than A7r for WA RF lenses.

Many RF lenses below 35 have corner/edge issues (*), worse so on A7r than on A7

Most RF lenses above 35mm seem just fine.

SLR lenses all seem fine (including WAs)

- - -
(*) many of the RF WA lenses in this thread deemed unusable for landscaping will still do excellent for short DOF photography.


Untitled by N. Feans, on Flickr






Nov 22, 2013 at 03:45 PM
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A7/A7r - performance with WA RF lenses


Now that the new Sony A7 and A7r have been announced we all want to know about their performance with wide-angle range-finder type of lenses (35mm and below). On APS-C Nexes they have problems in various degrees with corners/edges; smearing and color casts.

Reading the early specs the A7r seem to have an advantage over the A7 as it has \"off-set microlenses\". Sony illustrates it like this; to the left traditional surface and to the right off-set micro lenses to better harvest light coming in with a steeper angle.




Please share any findings on the subject.


The first WA RF shot I\'ve seen, A7r with Zeiss ZM 18/4:
LINK
Lots of PP, cropped and way too small. But it\'s a first. Found in one of the links posted in the mega-prayer-thread. \"Brian Smith Pictures\".










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U P D A T E - NOV 22 - 110 pages later
========================================

A7 is clearly better than A7r for WA RF lenses.

Many RF lenses below 35 have corner/edge issues (*), worse so on A7r than on A7

Most RF lenses above 35mm seem just fine.

SLR lenses all seem fine (including WAs)

- - -
(*) many of the RF WA lenses in this thread deemed unusable for landscaping will still do excellent for short DOF photography.

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Nov 22, 2013 at 03:44 PM
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A7/A7r - performance with WA RF lenses


Now that the new Sony A7 and A7r have been announced we all want to know about their performance with wide-angle range-finder type of lenses (35mm and below). On APS-C Nexes they have problems in various degrees with corners/edges; smearing and color casts.

Reading the early specs the A7r seem to have an advantage over the A7 as it has \"off-set microlenses\". Sony illustrates it like this; to the left traditional surface and to the right off-set micro lenses to better harvest light coming in with a steeper angle.




Please share any findings on the subject.


The first WA RF shot I\'ve seen, A7r with Zeiss ZM 18/4:
LINK
Lots of PP, cropped and way too small. But it\'s a first. Found in one of the links posted in the mega-prayer-thread. \"Brian Smith Pictures\".










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U P D A T E - NOV 22 - 110 pages later
========================================

A7 is clearly better than A7r for WA RF lenses.

Many RF lenses below 35 have corner/edge issues (*), worse so on A7r than on A7

Most RF lenses above 35mm seem just fine.

SLR lenses all seem fine (including WAs)

- - -
(*) many of the RF WA lenses in this thread deemed unusable for landscaping will still do excellent for short DOF photography.


Untitled by N. Feans, on Flickr








Nov 22, 2013 at 03:43 PM
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A7/A7r - performance with WA RF lenses


Now that the new Sony A7 and A7r have been announced we all want to know about their performance with wide-angle range-finder type of lenses (35mm and below). On APS-C Nexes they have problems in various degrees with corners/edges; smearing and color casts.

Reading the early specs the A7r seem to have an advantage over the A7 as it has \"off-set microlenses\". Sony illustrates it like this; to the left traditional surface and to the right off-set micro lenses to better harvest light coming in with a steeper angle.




Please share any findings on the subject.


The first WA RF shot I\'ve seen, A7r with Zeiss ZM 18/4:
LINK
Lots of PP, cropped and way too small. But it\'s a first. Found in one of the links posted in the mega-prayer-thread. \"Brian Smith Pictures\".










========================================
U P D A T E - NOV 22 - 110 pages later
========================================

A7 is clearly better than A7r for WA RF lenses.

Many RF lenses below 35 have corner/edge issues (*), worse so on A7r than on A7

Most RF lenses above 35mm seem just fine.

SLR lenses all seem fine (including WAs)

- - -
(*) many of the RF WA lenses deemed unusable for landscaping will still do just fine to excellent for short DOF photography.










Nov 22, 2013 at 03:39 PM
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A7/A7r - performance with WA RF lenses


Now that the new Sony A7 and A7r have been announced we all want to know about their performance with wide-angle range-finder type of lenses (35mm and below). On APS-C Nexes they have problems in various degrees with corners/edges; smearing and color casts.

Reading the early specs the A7r seem to have an advantage over the A7 as it has \"off-set microlenses\". Sony illustrates it like this; to the left traditional surface and to the right off-set micro lenses to better harvest light coming in with a steeper angle.




Please share any findings on the subject.


The first WA RF shot I\'ve seen, A7r with Zeiss ZM 18/4:
LINK
Lots of PP, cropped and way too small. But it\'s a first. Found in one of the links posted in the mega-prayer-thread. \"Brian Smith Pictures\".










========================================
U P D A T E - NOV 22 / 110 pages later
========================================

A7 is clearly better than A7r for WA RF lenses.

Many RF lenses below 35 have corner/edge issues (*), worse so on A7r than on A7

Most RF lenses above 35mm seem just fine.

SLR lenses all seem fine (including WAs)

- - -
(*) many of the RF WA lenses deemed unusable for landscaping will still do just fine to excellent for short DOF photography.










Nov 22, 2013 at 03:38 PM
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A7/A7r - performance with WA RF lenses


Now that the new Sony A7 and A7r have been announced we all want to know about their performance with wide-angle range-finder type of lenses (35mm and below). On APS-C Nexes they have problems in various degrees with corners/edges; smearing and color casts.

Reading the early specs the A7r seem to have an advantage over the A7 as it has \"off-set microlenses\". Sony illustrates it like this; to the left traditional surface and to the right off-set micro lenses to better harvest light coming in with a steeper angle.




Please share any findings on the subject.


The first WA RF shot I\'ve seen, A7r with Zeiss ZM 18/4:
LINK
Lots of PP, cropped and way too small. But it\'s a first. Found in one of the links posted in the mega-prayer-thread. \"Brian Smith Pictures\".










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S H O R T U P D A T E NOV 22 / 110 pages later
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As the OP here\'s my personal summary

A7 is clearly better than A7r for WA RF lenses.

Many RF lenses below 35 have corner/edge issues (*), worse so on A7r than on A7

Most RF lenses above 35mm seem just fine.

SLR lenses all seem fine (including WAs)

- - -
(*) many of the RF WA lenses deemed unusable for landscaping will still do just fine to excellent for short DOF photography.










Nov 22, 2013 at 03:37 PM
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A7/A7r - performance with WA RF lenses


Now that the new Sony A7 and A7r have been announced we all want to know about their performance with wide-angle range-finder type of lenses (35mm and below). On APS-C Nexes they have problems in various degrees with corners/edges; smearing and color casts.

Reading the early specs the A7r seem to have an advantage over the A7 as it has \"off-set microlenses\". Sony illustrates it like this; to the left traditional surface and to the right off-set micro lenses to better harvest light coming in with a steeper angle.




Please share any findings on the subject.


The first WA RF shot I\'ve seen, A7r with Zeiss ZM 18/4:
LINK
Lots of PP, cropped and way too small. But it\'s a first. Found in one of the links posted in the mega-prayer-thread. \"Brian Smith Pictures\".


========================================
S H O R T U P D A T E NOV 22 / 110 pages later
========================================
As the OP here\'s my personal summary

A7 is clearly better than A7r for WA RF lenses.

Many RF lenses below 35 have corner/edge issues (*), worse so on A7r than on A7

Most RF lenses above 35mm seem just fine.

SLR lenses all seem fine (including WAs)

- - -
(*) many of the RF WA lenses deemed unusable for landscaping will still do just fine to excellent for short DOF photography.










Nov 22, 2013 at 03:36 PM
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A7/A7r - performance with WA RF lenses


Now that the new Sony A7 and A7r have been announced we all want to know about their performance with wide-angle range-finder type of lenses (35mm and below). On APS-C Nexes they have problems in various degrees with corners/edges; smearing and color casts.

Reading the early specs the A7r seem to have an advantage over the A7 as it has \"off-set microlenses\". Sony illustrates it like this; to the left traditional surface and to the right off-set micro lenses to better harvest light coming in with a steeper angle.




Please share any findings on the subject.


The first WA RF shot I\'ve seen, A7r with Zeiss ZM 18/4:
LINK
Lots of PP, cropped and way too small. But it\'s a first. Found in one of the links posted in the mega-prayer-thread. \"Brian Smith Pictures\".



Oct 16, 2013 at 06:22 AM
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A7/A7r - performance with WA RF lenses


Now that the new Sony A7 and A7r have been announced we all want to know about their performance with wide-angle range-finder type of lenses (35mm and below). On APS-C Nexes they have problems in various degrees with corners/edges; smearing and color casts.

Reading the early specs the A7r seem to have an advantage over the A7 as it has \"off-set microlenses\". Sony illustrates it like this; to the left traditional surface and to the right off-set micro lenses to better harvest light coming in with a steeper angle.



Please share any findings on the subject.


The first WA RF shot I\'ve seen, A7r with Zeiss ZM 18/4:
LINK
Lots of PP, cropped and way too small. But it\'s a first. Found in one of the links posted in the mega-prayer-thread. \"Brian Smith Pictures\".



Oct 16, 2013 at 04:58 AM





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