these are quite different designs. It's true Metabones revived the idea on mirror-less first, but they can only patent their particular optical design. I actually welcome the competition.
sebboh wrote:
you could just get a NEX-5N or C3 instead for less money. they have sensors that are just as good as the NEX-6 (and better than the canon).
Interesting.. I didnt know about 5-series... I was thinking that all 5-series are older models (I think, its NEX-5R which has same sensor as NEX6)... Only thing which EOS-M has, hot shoe... That I have found is very critical for any good system... But EOS sensor royally sucks for high ISO (just compared on dpreview again)... I may wait for drop in price for NEX6 for used one.....
asbalyan wrote:
Interesting.. I didnt know about 5-series... I was thinking that all 5-series are older models (I think, its NEX-5R which has same sensor as NEX6)... Only thing which EOS-M has, hot shoe... That I have found is very critical for any good system... But EOS sensor royally sucks for high ISO (just compared on dpreview again)... I may wait for drop in price for NEX6 for used one.....
5N is basically the same sensor but without the phase detect pixels of the 5R and 6. apparently the 5N scores slightly better sensor wise on DXO than the 5R, some say the phase detect pixels are slightly detrimental for iq...
you do need the 6 or 7 for a hotshoe. i've never used mine though, can't imagine using anything that mounts in a hotshoe on such a tiny camera.
I now have my NEX 6. Chinese Lens Turbo is on the way. I already have a Nikkor 50/1.4 AIS, debating between 28/2.0, 28/2.8, or 35/1.4 (AIS). A lot depends on which i can find for a reasonable price first.
How does this work at macro level (with macro lenses)... Does magnification ratio changes for macro setting...
This is more of theoretical question. If it changes, no use (as magnification can reduce only). If not, just a pieces of glass in between....
sebboh wrote:
5N is basically the same sensor but without the phase detect pixels of the 5R and 6. apparently the 5N scores slightly better sensor wise on DXO than the 5R, some say the phase detect pixels are slightly detrimental for iq...
you do need the 6 or 7 for a hotshoe. i've never used mine though, can't imagine using anything that mounts in a hotshoe on such a tiny camera.
I've used the 43 on my 7 a few times. It's actually not as awkward as it sounds/looks as long as you're using a lens larger than, say, the Lux-M 35 pre-ASPH. And the shoe is far more sturdy than the lens mount, so it handles the weight nicely.
asbalyan wrote:
How does this work at macro level (with macro lenses)... Does magnification ratio changes for macro setting...
This is more of theoretical question. If it changes, no use (as magnification can reduce only). If not, just a pieces of glass in between....
Magnification ratio is based on the size of your subject relative to your capture media, so a macro lens that is designed to go to 1:2 on 35mm FF camera will go 1:1.5 on a APS-C sensor (because you've effectively cropped away part of the image the lens was designed to produce). Since the speed booster changes the effective focal length, and therefore the smallest magnification ratio that can be achieved, your 1:2 macro will be closer to a 1:1.8ish.
If the smallest possible magnification ratio with a common SLR macro is what you're after, take the Speedbooster out of the equation and get a native 1:1 macro like the Contax S 60.
Magnification ratio is based on the size of your subject relative to your capture media, so a macro lens that is designed to go to 1:2 on 35mm FF camera will go 1:1.5 on a APS-C sensor (because you've effectively cropped away part of the image the lens was designed to produce).
Thats not right... The lens which goes 1:1 on full frame will go 1:1 (same magnification ratio) on APS-xx format. APS-C cameras are nothing but the smaller sensor cameras compare to full frame... hence your capture area decreases, not the magnification.
I am STILL waiting on a Fuji XF to EOS mount version.
I would LOVE to have one that has electronics, not for the AF, but to power the lens.
I have two Canon EF lens that focus via wire that I would LOVE to use on my FujiFilm X-E1, Canon EF 50/1.0L and Canon EF 200/1.8L
Those would be killer to use on this body.
