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Archive 2013Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
p.83 #1Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
Hopefully there will be some 3rd party Leather skins made available for the new cameras:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3768/10313078375_be59063770_o.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3768/10313078375_be59063770_o.jpg
Oct 16, 2013 at 10:39 AM
p.83 #2Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
I bet that both Canon and Nikon have been testing their own FF mirrorless recipes for quite a while but, for the time being, they're keeping the kitchen doors well locked to unwelcome eyes. 
Oct 16, 2013 at 10:46 AM
p.83 #3Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
Tariq, the lighter load may be, for some of us, just the tip of the iceberg. Shifting from 5D III + Zeiss to NEX 7 + Leica or Zeiss has resulted in being able to take my camera everywhere I go; Which in turn has resulted in many delightful shots I would have had to pass on or shoot with my cellphone otherwise. A7r means I can combine this "take it everywhere" ability with top-notch IQ. I can both have my cake and eat it. Can't wait to get my hands on it!
Oct 16, 2013 at 10:49 AM
p.83 #4Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
Samyang announces five full frame E mount lenses:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/10/16/samyang-announces-five-full-frame-e-mount-lenses?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=news-list&utm_medium=text&ref=title_0_5
http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/10/16/samyang-announces-five-full-frame-e-mount-lenses?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=news-list&utm_medium=text&ref=title_0_5
Oct 16, 2013 at 10:57 AM
p.83 #5Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
unfortunately they are just their normal lenses with extensions on the rear so you don't need an adapter.
Oct 16, 2013 at 11:12 AM
p.83 #6Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
ISO1600 wrote:
unfortunately they are just their normal lenses with extensions on the rear so you don't need an adapter.
sure, but now they will AF, without bulky sony adapter---but maybe that adapter gives better AF.
unfortunately they are just their normal lenses with extensions on the rear so you don't need an adapter.
sure, but now they will AF, without bulky sony adapter---but maybe that adapter gives better AF.
Oct 16, 2013 at 11:54 AM
p.83 #7Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
uhoh7 wrote:
sure, but now they will AF, without bulky sony adapter---but maybe that adapter gives better AF.
I don't believe that those Samyang lenses AF at all.
ISO1600 wrote
unfortunately they are just their normal lenses with extensions on the rear so you don't need an adapter.I don't believe that those Samyang lenses AF at all.
Oct 16, 2013 at 12:08 PM
p.83 #8Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
uhoh7 wrote:
sure, but now they will AF, without bulky sony adapter---but maybe that adapter gives better AF.
samyang lenses are manual focus
ISO1600 wrote
unfortunately they are just their normal lenses with extensions on the rear so you don't need an adapter.samyang lenses are manual focus
Oct 16, 2013 at 12:09 PM
p.83 #9Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
douglasf13 wrote:
sure, but now they will AF, without bulky sony adapter---but maybe that adapter gives better AF.I don't believe that those Samyang lenses AF at all.
They do if you rename your your thumb "A" and your forefinger "F" on your left hand. If you really want to go all in on that joke, you'd have the letters tattooed on your thumb and finger tips.
uhoh7 wrote
ISO1600 wrote
unfortunately they are just their normal lenses with extensions on the rear so you don't need an adapter.They do if you rename your your thumb "A" and your forefinger "F" on your left hand. If you really want to go all in on that joke, you'd have the letters tattooed on your thumb and finger tips.
Oct 16, 2013 at 12:39 PM
p.83 #10Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
john_edwards wrote:
I emailed Metabones last month and they said version three is needed. I have no idea what the difference is.
John
Thanks for the info. Just ordered it.
I'm incredibly excited about using the 24mm and 90mm Tilt Shift lenses with focus peaking.
And I think the 70-200mm f4 IS will be the perfect tele solution, especially because of the IS.
ebrandon wrote
Does anyone know the differences between the Metabones EF->NEX adapters versions II and III well enough to predict whether a version II will work with the A7?John
Thanks for the info. Just ordered it.
I'm incredibly excited about using the 24mm and 90mm Tilt Shift lenses with focus peaking.
And I think the 70-200mm f4 IS will be the perfect tele solution, especially because of the IS.
Oct 16, 2013 at 12:47 PM
p.83 #11Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
ISO1600 wrote:
unfortunately they are just their normal lenses with extensions on the rear so you don't need an adapter.
True, but there's probably an advantage to factory designed and installed extensions over an adapter in regards to decentering and consistency of thickness.
unfortunately they are just their normal lenses with extensions on the rear so you don't need an adapter.
True, but there's probably an advantage to factory designed and installed extensions over an adapter in regards to decentering and consistency of thickness.
Oct 16, 2013 at 12:50 PM
p.83 #12Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
freaklikeme wrote:
sure, but now they will AF, without bulky sony adapter---but maybe that adapter gives better AF.I don't believe that those Samyang lenses AF at all.They do if you rename your your thumb "A" and your forefinger "F" on your left hand. If you really want to go all in on that joke, you'd have the letters tattooed on your thumb and finger tips.
It would actually be my thumb and middle finger.
douglasf13 wrote
uhoh7 wrote
ISO1600 wrote
unfortunately they are just their normal lenses with extensions on the rear so you don't need an adapter.It would actually be my thumb and middle finger.
Oct 16, 2013 at 12:53 PM
p.83 #13Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
the review link from sina mentioned that shutter feel is sloppier on A7R. he also mention 35mm Zeiss seems make 35cron ASPH redundant. (hopefully, he meant it for performance) 21mm zm has red edge on A7R.
I accidentally sold XD-7 my farther gave me, now I bought its modern version back
I accidentally sold XD-7 my farther gave me, now I bought its modern version back
Oct 16, 2013 at 01:50 PM
p.83 #14Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
douglasf13 wrote:
sure, but now they will AF, without bulky sony adapter---but maybe that adapter gives better AF.I don't believe that those Samyang lenses AF at all.They do if you rename your your thumb "A" and your forefinger "F" on your left hand. If you really want to go all in on that joke, you'd have the letters tattooed on your thumb and finger tips.It would actually be my thumb and middle finger.
Oh, then you should get the letters tattooed on your knuckles. The "F" becomes dual purpose.
freaklikeme wrote
douglasf13 wrote
uhoh7 wrote
ISO1600 wrote
unfortunately they are just their normal lenses with extensions on the rear so you don't need an adapter.Oh, then you should get the letters tattooed on your knuckles. The "F" becomes dual purpose.
Oct 16, 2013 at 05:41 PM
p.83 #15Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
douglasf13 wrote:
sure, but now they will AF, without bulky sony adapter---but maybe that adapter gives better AF.I don't believe that those Samyang lenses AF at all.
So, the AF is gonna be really slow with those
They are prolly good then.
uhoh7 wrote
ISO1600 wrote
unfortunately they are just their normal lenses with extensions on the rear so you don't need an adapter.So, the AF is gonna be really slow with those
They are prolly good then.
Oct 16, 2013 at 06:29 PM
p.83 #16Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
the sina place looks dodgy to me, but who knows?
the MTF and some specs of lenses are here:
http://www.sony.net/Products/di/en-us/products/lenses/lineup/detail/sel35f28z.html
..this page is the 35/2.8 which is no RX1 killer in the corners by the look of it. Then again, what is?
the MTF and some specs of lenses are here:
http://www.sony.net/Products/di/en-us/products/lenses/lineup/detail/sel35f28z.html
..this page is the 35/2.8 which is no RX1 killer in the corners by the look of it. Then again, what is?
Oct 16, 2013 at 06:41 PM
p.83 #17Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
OTOH, I find the images from the ZA 35 on A7r mouth-wateringly good. Am I the only one?
Oct 16, 2013 at 11:21 PM
p.83 #18Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
philber wrote:
OTOH, I find the images from the ZA 35 on A7r mouth-wateringly good. Am I the only one?
Fully agreed.
OTOH, I find the images from the ZA 35 on A7r mouth-wateringly good. Am I the only one?
Fully agreed.
Oct 16, 2013 at 11:44 PM
p.83 #19Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
So... I ordered and almost took delivery of the RX1. Still kinda wished I did take delivery.
Instead I've been shooting my GXR and manual glass rather sporadically, and much more often than not my hands are full of a D800 usually with the Sigma 35/1.4 and sometimes with a Nikkor 85/1.8.
I really like the Siggy, but bet I'd have liked the RX1 more.
As far as form factor, I must admit, I wish i could have D800 performance in a much smaller package but will I be happy with the 35/2.8? Instinctively I suspect I'd be delighted most of the time but Lightroom tells me I've shot the Siggy at f/1.4 and f/2 quite a bit, maybe not always for all the right reasons though.
My strategy of staying away from FM to keep more money in my pocket, more finger time on the shutter seems to have been spoiled by this new introduction.
Instead I've been shooting my GXR and manual glass rather sporadically, and much more often than not my hands are full of a D800 usually with the Sigma 35/1.4 and sometimes with a Nikkor 85/1.8.
I really like the Siggy, but bet I'd have liked the RX1 more.
As far as form factor, I must admit, I wish i could have D800 performance in a much smaller package but will I be happy with the 35/2.8? Instinctively I suspect I'd be delighted most of the time but Lightroom tells me I've shot the Siggy at f/1.4 and f/2 quite a bit, maybe not always for all the right reasons though.
My strategy of staying away from FM to keep more money in my pocket, more finger time on the shutter seems to have been spoiled by this new introduction.
Oct 17, 2013 at 12:00 AM
p.83 #20Our prayers have been answered: Nex-FF in 2 months
So... I ordered and almost took delivery of the RX1. Still kinda wished I did take delivery.
Instead I've been shooting my GXR and manual glass rather sporadically, and much more often than not my hands are full of a D800 usually with the Sigma 35/1.4 and sometimes with a Nikkor 85/1.8.
I really like the Siggy, but bet I'd have liked the RX1 more.
As far as form factor, I must admit, I wish i could have D800 performance in a much smaller package but will I be happy with the 35/2.8? Instinctively I suspect I'd be delighted most of the time but Lightroom tells me I've shot the Siggy at f/1.4 and f/2 quite a bit, maybe not always for all the right reasons though.
My strategy of staying away from FM to keep more money in my pocket, more finger time on the shutter seems to have been spoiled by this new introduction.
Instead I've been shooting my GXR and manual glass rather sporadically, and much more often than not my hands are full of a D800 usually with the Sigma 35/1.4 and sometimes with a Nikkor 85/1.8.
I really like the Siggy, but bet I'd have liked the RX1 more.
As far as form factor, I must admit, I wish i could have D800 performance in a much smaller package but will I be happy with the 35/2.8? Instinctively I suspect I'd be delighted most of the time but Lightroom tells me I've shot the Siggy at f/1.4 and f/2 quite a bit, maybe not always for all the right reasons though.
My strategy of staying away from FM to keep more money in my pocket, more finger time on the shutter seems to have been spoiled by this new introduction.
Oct 17, 2013 at 12:00 AM