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p.2 #1NEX PRO announcment on Sept. 12th ?
We may even get a redo with the sel16, similar size but better IQ please. And I may actually buy an E-Mount lens. But then again, if they release a FF NEX, I'll have other things on my mind, like how will my RF lenses work on the FF sensor.
Sep 08, 2012 at 07:53 AM
p.2 #2NEX PRO announcment on Sept. 12th ?
briantho wrote:
I'm seriously getting rid of my NEX system if they release yet more fricking bodies and mediocre zooms.Like you wouldn't pre-order a FF NEX the minute it's available...
Two reasons I keep NEX right now is:
1. There is no amazing 35mm equiv fast lens for MFT.
2. The Contax G 45mm F2
The latter is resolved by my NEX-C3 which costs as much as a nice filter nowadays. But I'm not sure if I can justify keeping $1800 tied up in my NEX-7 + ZA 24mm F1.8 if there is no other worthwhile lens to use with my NEX-7.
If they made a E-Mount Zeiss 14mm F4, I would keep the system but short of that, I'll probably be selling my NEX stuff by the end of the year.
FlyPenFly wrote
Awesome a FF sensor... with what NEX lens?I'm seriously getting rid of my NEX system if they release yet more fricking bodies and mediocre zooms.
Two reasons I keep NEX right now is:
1. There is no amazing 35mm equiv fast lens for MFT.
2. The Contax G 45mm F2
The latter is resolved by my NEX-C3 which costs as much as a nice filter nowadays. But I'm not sure if I can justify keeping $1800 tied up in my NEX-7 + ZA 24mm F1.8 if there is no other worthwhile lens to use with my NEX-7.
If they made a E-Mount Zeiss 14mm F4, I would keep the system but short of that, I'll probably be selling my NEX stuff by the end of the year.
Sep 08, 2012 at 07:58 AM
p.2 #3NEX PRO announcment on Sept. 12th ?
I use a sigma 19/2.8, CV 35/1.2, contax-g 45/2, rokkor 58/1.2 and the contax 90/2.8 on my nex-7, seems to work very well
Sep 08, 2012 at 08:13 AM
p.2 #4NEX PRO announcment on Sept. 12th ?
ulrikft2 wrote:
I use a sigma 19/2.8, CV 35/1.2, contax-g 45/2, rokkor 58/1.2 and the contax 90/2.8 on my nex-7, seems to work very well
How is the color uniformity between the lenses?
I use a sigma 19/2.8, CV 35/1.2, contax-g 45/2, rokkor 58/1.2 and the contax 90/2.8 on my nex-7, seems to work very well
How is the color uniformity between the lenses?
Sep 08, 2012 at 08:25 AM
p.2 #5NEX PRO announcment on Sept. 12th ?
quite frankly, i'd be a lot more excited about a FF NEX than any lens sony could announce. my lenses are pretty much the same no matter the system anyway. fly – you can't tell me your not curious how your frankenzeiss will perform on FF? 
it's a pretty telecentric lens, so i wouldn't worry much about smearing/purple shift. plus, at macro distances those definitely aren't a concern.
if they do come out with a FF NEX, i'll have to decide whether to keep my NEX-7 + pen f 42/1.2...
it's a pretty telecentric lens, so i wouldn't worry much about smearing/purple shift. plus, at macro distances those definitely aren't a concern.if they do come out with a FF NEX, i'll have to decide whether to keep my NEX-7 + pen f 42/1.2...
Sep 08, 2012 at 08:53 AM
p.2 #6NEX PRO announcment on Sept. 12th ?
Yeah but again just one lens... I'm pretty happy with my PL25 for the 50-60 range so I don't really use my G45 much especially since I have the Oly 50 now to do macro work which the G did in a pinch.
It'll be an interesting week next week.
It'll be an interesting week next week.
Sep 08, 2012 at 08:57 AM
p.2 #7NEX PRO announcment on Sept. 12th ?
sebboh wrote:
quite frankly, i'd be a lot more excited about a FF NEX than any lens sony could announce. my lenses are pretty much the same no matter the system anyway. fly – you can't tell me your not curious how your frankenzeiss will perform on FF? it's a pretty telecentric lens, so i wouldn't worry much about smearing/purple shift. plus, at macro distances those definitely aren't a concern.
if they do come out with a FF NEX, i'll have to decide whether to keep my NEX-7 + pen f 42/1.2...
I would be shocked if Sony released a FF NEX now. Given the impending release of the a99, I highly doubt they would do that as it would risk taking sales (and excitement) away from that camera. Sony is more likely to release an updated NEX-7 and then release the FF NEX next year after they have sold a few a99's.
quite frankly, i'd be a lot more excited about a FF NEX than any lens sony could announce. my lenses are pretty much the same no matter the system anyway. fly – you can't tell me your not curious how your frankenzeiss will perform on FF?
it's a pretty telecentric lens, so i wouldn't worry much about smearing/purple shift. plus, at macro distances those definitely aren't a concern.if they do come out with a FF NEX, i'll have to decide whether to keep my NEX-7 + pen f 42/1.2...
I would be shocked if Sony released a FF NEX now. Given the impending release of the a99, I highly doubt they would do that as it would risk taking sales (and excitement) away from that camera. Sony is more likely to release an updated NEX-7 and then release the FF NEX next year after they have sold a few a99's.
Sep 08, 2012 at 09:05 AM
p.2 #8NEX PRO announcment on Sept. 12th ?
Tariq Gibran wrote:
it's a pretty telecentric lens, so i wouldn't worry much about smearing/purple shift. plus, at macro distances those definitely aren't a concern.
if they do come out with a FF NEX, i'll have to decide whether to keep my NEX-7 + pen f 42/1.2...I would be shocked if Sony released a FF NEX now. Given the impending release of the a99, I highly doubt they would do that as it would risk taking sales (and excitement) away from that camera. Sony is more likely to release an updated NEX-7 and then release the FF NEX next year after they have sold a few a99's.
They're not targeted at the same market. And this is just an announcement. For all we know, this could be another fiasco as the 500mm f/4. Right now, I don't care the brand, as long as anyone would come out with a FF mirrorless with short enough flange distance, big enough throat size, decent IQ and freaking peaking then I'm all in.
sebboh wrote
quite frankly, i'd be a lot more excited about a FF NEX than any lens sony could announce. my lenses are pretty much the same no matter the system anyway. fly – you can't tell me your not curious how your frankenzeiss will perform on FF? it's a pretty telecentric lens, so i wouldn't worry much about smearing/purple shift. plus, at macro distances those definitely aren't a concern.if they do come out with a FF NEX, i'll have to decide whether to keep my NEX-7 + pen f 42/1.2...
They're not targeted at the same market. And this is just an announcement. For all we know, this could be another fiasco as the 500mm f/4. Right now, I don't care the brand, as long as anyone would come out with a FF mirrorless with short enough flange distance, big enough throat size, decent IQ and freaking peaking then I'm all in.
Sep 08, 2012 at 09:11 AM
p.2 #9NEX PRO announcment on Sept. 12th ?
hiepphotog wrote:
They're not targeted at the same market. And this is just an announcement. For all we know, this could be another fiasco as the 500mm f/4. Right now, I don't care the brand, as long as anyone would come out with a FF mirrorless with short enough flange distance, big enough throat size, decent IQ and freaking peaking then I'm all in.
+1
i too am doubtful though.
They're not targeted at the same market. And this is just an announcement. For all we know, this could be another fiasco as the 500mm f/4. Right now, I don't care the brand, as long as anyone would come out with a FF mirrorless with short enough flange distance, big enough throat size, decent IQ and freaking peaking then I'm all in.
+1
i too am doubtful though.
Sep 08, 2012 at 09:14 AM
p.2 #10NEX PRO announcment on Sept. 12th ?
sebboh wrote:
quite frankly, i'd be a lot more excited about a FF NEX than any lens sony could announce. my lenses are pretty much the same no matter the system anyway...
Agreed. I'll be surprised if Sony announces a ff nex but if they do it will be the first piece of camera gear that I have ever pre-ordered.
quite frankly, i'd be a lot more excited about a FF NEX than any lens sony could announce. my lenses are pretty much the same no matter the system anyway...
Agreed. I'll be surprised if Sony announces a ff nex but if they do it will be the first piece of camera gear that I have ever pre-ordered.
Sep 08, 2012 at 09:51 AM
p.2 #11NEX PRO announcment on Sept. 12th ?
So, a little water on the flames: a "Pro" camera that was APS-C would be a "game-changer", if truly accepted as such, yeah?
So this could be a weather-sealed, APS-C, mirrorless, EVF camera targeted at "Pro" users.
It would probably have a larger form-factor than the seven - imagine a body that would, with the addition of an LA-EA2, be very similar to an SLT Alpha in size/shape. ISO hot-shoe. Better / more usable tripod mount. Hybrid AF of course.
So this could be a weather-sealed, APS-C, mirrorless, EVF camera targeted at "Pro" users.
It would probably have a larger form-factor than the seven - imagine a body that would, with the addition of an LA-EA2, be very similar to an SLT Alpha in size/shape. ISO hot-shoe. Better / more usable tripod mount. Hybrid AF of course.
Sep 08, 2012 at 09:56 AM
p.2 #12NEX PRO announcment on Sept. 12th ?
Ah if they do that it's classic A900/A850 problem of weather sealed body, no weather sealed lenses...
Sep 08, 2012 at 09:59 AM
p.2 #13NEX PRO announcment on Sept. 12th ?
True.
Also, IBIS. But that's a similar issue of "can/will they reverse their current course of 'Nex means OS not IBIS'".
Also, IBIS. But that's a similar issue of "can/will they reverse their current course of 'Nex means OS not IBIS'".
Sep 08, 2012 at 10:06 AM
p.2 #14NEX PRO announcment on Sept. 12th ?
Actually, for Sony to announce their intent for a NEX Pro FF camera line would not be at all surprising, especially after the confirmed news about the FF NEX video camera VG900 with the LA-EA3 adapter. It means the NEX FF concept is already in place.
Also, the new LA-EA3 FF adapter probobly means Sony's strategy will be: if you want FF lenses, you use the adapter with any existing Sony/Minolta lenses, if crop is enough, you use existing NEX lenses. I don't think there will be any dedicated FF e-mount lenses. That wouldn't make any sense at all.
Also, the new LA-EA3 FF adapter probobly means Sony's strategy will be: if you want FF lenses, you use the adapter with any existing Sony/Minolta lenses, if crop is enough, you use existing NEX lenses. I don't think there will be any dedicated FF e-mount lenses. That wouldn't make any sense at all.
Sep 08, 2012 at 10:13 AM
p.2 #15NEX PRO announcment on Sept. 12th ?
Taylor Sherman wrote:
So, a little water on the flames: a "Pro" camera that was APS-C would be a "game-changer", if truly accepted as such, yeah?
So this could be a weather-sealed, APS-C, mirrorless, EVF camera targeted at "Pro" users.
It would probably have a larger form-factor than the seven - imagine a body that would, with the addition of an LA-EA2, be very similar to an SLT Alpha in size/shape. ISO hot-shoe. Better / more usable tripod mount. Hybrid AF of course.
yeah, that'd be a camera i have no interest in.
So, a little water on the flames: a "Pro" camera that was APS-C would be a "game-changer", if truly accepted as such, yeah?
So this could be a weather-sealed, APS-C, mirrorless, EVF camera targeted at "Pro" users.
It would probably have a larger form-factor than the seven - imagine a body that would, with the addition of an LA-EA2, be very similar to an SLT Alpha in size/shape. ISO hot-shoe. Better / more usable tripod mount. Hybrid AF of course.
yeah, that'd be a camera i have no interest in.
Sep 08, 2012 at 10:20 AM
p.2 #16NEX PRO announcment on Sept. 12th ?
sebboh wrote:
So this could be a weather-sealed, APS-C, mirrorless, EVF camera targeted at "Pro" users.
It would probably have a larger form-factor than the seven - imagine a body that would, with the addition of an LA-EA2, be very similar to an SLT Alpha in size/shape. ISO hot-shoe. Better / more usable tripod mount. Hybrid AF of course.yeah, that'd be a camera i have no interest in.
+2 totally not interested in a larger NEX, although a bit more room between the grip and mount would be welcome.
Taylor Sherman wrote
So, a little water on the flames: a "Pro" camera that was APS-C would be a "game-changer", if truly accepted as such, yeah?So this could be a weather-sealed, APS-C, mirrorless, EVF camera targeted at "Pro" users.
It would probably have a larger form-factor than the seven - imagine a body that would, with the addition of an LA-EA2, be very similar to an SLT Alpha in size/shape. ISO hot-shoe. Better / more usable tripod mount. Hybrid AF of course.
+2 totally not interested in a larger NEX, although a bit more room between the grip and mount would be welcome.
Sep 08, 2012 at 10:23 AM
p.2 #17NEX PRO announcment on Sept. 12th ?
+3 - it's not what I want, just what I think it might be. But of course I want essentially the same thing as the Nex-7 but full-frame.
Sep 08, 2012 at 10:28 AM
p.2 #18NEX PRO announcment on Sept. 12th ?
I have no idea what the product will be but I've already pre-ordered it.
Sep 08, 2012 at 10:29 AM
p.2 #19NEX PRO announcment on Sept. 12th ?
Taylor Sherman wrote:
+3 - it's not what I want, just what I think it might be. But of course I want essentially the same thing as the Nex-7 but full-frame.
-1 I don't mind they slightly increase the size/weight of NEX7 to M9 size. Since I can't put it my pocket anyway, I 'd like to have it better balanced to hold by two hand to improve mirrorless handhold advantage.
+3 - it's not what I want, just what I think it might be. But of course I want essentially the same thing as the Nex-7 but full-frame.
-1 I don't mind they slightly increase the size/weight of NEX7 to M9 size. Since I can't put it my pocket anyway, I 'd like to have it better balanced to hold by two hand to improve mirrorless handhold advantage.
Sep 08, 2012 at 10:41 AM
p.2 #20NEX PRO announcment on Sept. 12th ?
Right now I'm pretty comfortable with the NEX-7 and "huge" lenses (well relative term since some users think that ZA 24/1.8 is big 
). I know Sony would rather have canned the whole FF NEX than released a ginormous mirrorless camera. What I'm more interested right now is when they're going to release one and what kind of sensor it would have.
). I know Sony would rather have canned the whole FF NEX than released a ginormous mirrorless camera. What I'm more interested right now is when they're going to release one and what kind of sensor it would have.Sep 08, 2012 at 11:21 AM