Sony FE Images Thread
p.1547 #1Sony FE Images Thread
Gunzorro wrote:
Faced with the daunting cost of purchase of a 5Ds/R as the most needed to maintain my Canon lenses, or adding a D810, which isn't that much of an improvement over my D800e, the logical choice seems the original Sony a7R to mount my Canon lenses (especially TSE's), as well as explore my various manual focus lenses, and dabble in Sony/Zeiss native lenses for the brand.
Today the a7R arrived and I started right in checking it out, using two inexpensive Sony lenses: 28-70 OSS kit lens, and the wonderful 28/2. Additionally, I tried one manual focus lens, the FDn 50/3.5 macro.
I'm impressed with the imaging on all the lenses, even the kit lens for what it is. The 28/2 is really pretty fantastic. And the 50 macro is no slouch. That was it for today. Maybe his weekend I can try the Commlite and Fotodiox AF adapters for some of the Canon lenses, especially the TSE's.
It's nice to finally join the party after seeing so much impressive work presented here by so many talented photographers using the Sony FF's.
I'll start with a few from the humble kit lens. Mostly shot wide open to get a feel for the weakest areas. All hand held, quick run & gun style. PP in LRCC.Kind of late to post some welcoming words to Jim but not to late and he heck why not 
. Welcome, Jim! I know you will be a regular contributor here.
Drum Sim, anyone? Just trying the Sony G Master zoom lens out at wide open...Thanks Joshua! Fun to be here. 
Those are some really great examples of close-up and the soft OOF background. Nice Zeiss!
Just FYI, I don't know the exact circumstances but the Sony GM lenses are Sony's own and not co-developed with Zeiss.
AGeoJO wrote
Gunzorro wrote
Well, this is the week that I dip in my toe and join the society of Sony FF owners. Yes, I know it's taken some time -- waiting for used prices to become more affordable, as I continue to maintain product lines in Canon and Nikon.Faced with the daunting cost of purchase of a 5Ds/R as the most needed to maintain my Canon lenses, or adding a D810, which isn't that much of an improvement over my D800e, the logical choice seems the original Sony a7R to mount my Canon lenses (especially TSE's), as well as explore my various manual focus lenses, and dabble in Sony/Zeiss native lenses for the brand.
Today the a7R arrived and I started right in checking it out, using two inexpensive Sony lenses: 28-70 OSS kit lens, and the wonderful 28/2. Additionally, I tried one manual focus lens, the FDn 50/3.5 macro.
I'm impressed with the imaging on all the lenses, even the kit lens for what it is. The 28/2 is really pretty fantastic. And the 50 macro is no slouch. That was it for today. Maybe his weekend I can try the Commlite and Fotodiox AF adapters for some of the Canon lenses, especially the TSE's.
It's nice to finally join the party after seeing so much impressive work presented here by so many talented photographers using the Sony FF's.
I'll start with a few from the humble kit lens. Mostly shot wide open to get a feel for the weakest areas. All hand held, quick run & gun style. PP in LRCC.
. Welcome, Jim! I know you will be a regular contributor here. Drum Sim, anyone? Just trying the Sony G Master zoom lens out at wide open...
Those are some really great examples of close-up and the soft OOF background. Nice Zeiss!
Just FYI, I don't know the exact circumstances but the Sony GM lenses are Sony's own and not co-developed with Zeiss.
Apr 16, 2016 at 05:34 PM
p.1547 #2Sony FE Images Thread
Wow! Joshua -- I'd forgotten. Take that as high praise for Sony's hardware.
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More fun with a7R!
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More fun with a7R!
Apr 16, 2016 at 05:52 PM
p.1547 #4Sony FE Images Thread
A couple of Shots of Tony's at the Redondo Beach Pier.
Sony A7rII w/ FE 16-35.
Sony A7rII w/ FE 16-35.
Apr 16, 2016 at 09:20 PM
p.1547 #5Sony FE Images Thread
Joshua, the rendering and tone from the GM 24-70/2.8 is just sublime !!!
Another from yesterday watching the surf.
A7rII and GM 85
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Another from yesterday watching the surf.
A7rII and GM 85
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Apr 16, 2016 at 09:21 PM
p.1547 #6Sony FE Images Thread
charles.K wrote:
While waiting for the GM 70-200/2.8, I opted for the Minolta 80-200 f/2.8 HS G lens. I was fortunate in that bought it from Japan in mint+++ condition for 1/3 of the price for a Canon 70-200 f/2.8 II.
I did have many reservations about the AF and the size. The lens arrived this morning and it is a lot smaller and lighter than the Canon 70-200/2.8 II. The AF is very fast and locks on accurately in one movement with the LA-EA4, surprisingly so. The AF works really well from 80mm to 200mm. I also suspect the AF is more...Show more →
Charles, How loud do you find the focus motor on this lens? Some have said it is too loud for weddings. Have you compared it with the regular version of this lens?
Note: Based upon all the great shots you have posted the 24-240 I picked up a copy for my upcoming trip to Cuba.
Thanks,
Butch
While waiting for the GM 70-200/2.8, I opted for the Minolta 80-200 f/2.8 HS G lens. I was fortunate in that bought it from Japan in mint+++ condition for 1/3 of the price for a Canon 70-200 f/2.8 II.
I did have many reservations about the AF and the size. The lens arrived this morning and it is a lot smaller and lighter than the Canon 70-200/2.8 II. The AF is very fast and locks on accurately in one movement with the LA-EA4, surprisingly so. The AF works really well from 80mm to 200mm. I also suspect the AF is more...Show more →
Charles, How loud do you find the focus motor on this lens? Some have said it is too loud for weddings. Have you compared it with the regular version of this lens?
Note: Based upon all the great shots you have posted the 24-240 I picked up a copy for my upcoming trip to Cuba.
Thanks,
Butch
Apr 16, 2016 at 09:28 PM
p.1547 #7Sony FE Images Thread
bowens wrote:
I did have many reservations about the AF and the size. The lens arrived this morning and it is a lot smaller and lighter than the Canon 70-200/2.8 II. The AF is very fast and locks on accurately in one movement with the LA-EA4, surprisingly so. The AF works really well from 80mm to 200mm. I also suspect the AF is more responsive with 80-200/2.8 than the ZA 135/1.8.
The images are very sharp even wide open. More testing needed.
Very first shot of Marisa with the A7rII and Minolta 80-200 f/2.8 HS GCharles, How loud do you find the focus motor on this lens? Some have said it is too loud for weddings. Have you compared it with the regular version of this lens?
Note: Based upon all the great shots you have posted the 24-240 I picked up a copy for my upcoming trip to Cuba.
Thanks,
Butch
Thank you Butch The Minolta 80-200/2.8 HS G is a wonderful lens. The lens is brutishly fast and accurate in its AF. I will take this anytime over a slow and hit-miss AF. The lens possibly would be too loud for a wedding when it is very quiet, but I would be happy to use it. The Minolta rendering is excellent and it seems to excel between 80 to 160mm. The only negative is the MFD of 1.8m, but I take this as package as the lens is very compact in comparison to other f/2.8 lenses. Of course with the LA-EA4 you lose about a 1/2 f stop, but you have the separation of a f/2.8 lens which is IMO is important at the shorter FL's of the zoom and having the A7rII the shutter speed is not as restricted with the IBIS.
charles.K wrote
While waiting for the GM 70-200/2.8, I opted for the Minolta 80-200 f/2.8 HS G lens. I was fortunate in that bought it from Japan in mint+++ condition for 1/3 of the price for a Canon 70-200 f/2.8 II.I did have many reservations about the AF and the size. The lens arrived this morning and it is a lot smaller and lighter than the Canon 70-200/2.8 II. The AF is very fast and locks on accurately in one movement with the LA-EA4, surprisingly so. The AF works really well from 80mm to 200mm. I also suspect the AF is more responsive with 80-200/2.8 than the ZA 135/1.8.
The images are very sharp even wide open. More testing needed.
Very first shot of Marisa with the A7rII and Minolta 80-200 f/2.8 HS G
Note: Based upon all the great shots you have posted the 24-240 I picked up a copy for my upcoming trip to Cuba.
Thanks,
Butch
Thank you Butch
The Minolta 80-200/2.8 HS G is a wonderful lens. The lens is brutishly fast and accurate in its AF. I will take this anytime over a slow and hit-miss AF. The lens possibly would be too loud for a wedding when it is very quiet, but I would be happy to use it. The Minolta rendering is excellent and it seems to excel between 80 to 160mm. The only negative is the MFD of 1.8m, but I take this as package as the lens is very compact in comparison to other f/2.8 lenses. Of course with the LA-EA4 you lose about a 1/2 f stop, but you have the separation of a f/2.8 lens which is IMO is important at the shorter FL's of the zoom and having the A7rII the shutter speed is not as restricted with the IBIS.Apr 16, 2016 at 09:47 PM
p.1547 #9Sony FE Images Thread
40Driggs wrote:
Had a nice kayak outing today.
By the Flickr EXIF, it looks like you're using the 70-400G on the a7. Is that with the lea3 or 4? How do you find the AF speed to be?
I'm looking for a good long lens, mostly for birds in trees and landscapes like your shots here. Definitely like the look of the lens, and your pictures show it off well!
Had a nice kayak outing today.
By the Flickr EXIF, it looks like you're using the 70-400G on the a7. Is that with the lea3 or 4? How do you find the AF speed to be?
I'm looking for a good long lens, mostly for birds in trees and landscapes like your shots here. Definitely like the look of the lens, and your pictures show it off well!
Apr 16, 2016 at 10:27 PM
p.1547 #10Sony FE Images Thread
CY 100/3.5. Young woman with a child slung behind her; her agate dZi is a common form, though very few Tibetans will wear originals in public these days as they are worth an unbelievable amount of money and may be several thousand years old.
Apr 16, 2016 at 10:38 PM
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p.1547 #11Sony FE Images Thread
wfrank wrote:
A7II + CY35-70
Scooter day
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1491/26194761360_e7c8d79d3d_o.jpgDSC02211 1500 by Wilhelm Frank - Stockholm, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1612/26402616721_e4306a8247_o.jpgDSC02225 1500 by Wilhelm Frank - Stockholm, on Flickr
Sorry Wilhelm but from Italian I had to point this seems more a Vespa Day, non only a normal scooter day... Vespa here is a kind of myth BTW, thanks for sharing.
AGeoJO wrote:
Drum Sim, anyone? Just trying the Sony G Master zoom lens out at wide open...
Joshua, once again I have to say pity we are so far away... you could be my best used lenses provider
Manuel
A7II + CY35-70
Scooter day
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1491/26194761360_e7c8d79d3d_o.jpgDSC02211 1500 by Wilhelm Frank - Stockholm, on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1612/26402616721_e4306a8247_o.jpgDSC02225 1500 by Wilhelm Frank - Stockholm, on Flickr
Sorry Wilhelm but from Italian I had to point this seems more a Vespa Day, non only a normal scooter day... Vespa here is a kind of myth
BTW, thanks for sharing.AGeoJO wrote:
Drum Sim, anyone? Just trying the Sony G Master zoom lens out at wide open...
Joshua, once again I have to say pity we are so far away... you could be my best used lenses provider
Manuel
Apr 17, 2016 at 12:40 AM
p.1547 #12Sony FE Images Thread
Second day with the GM 85. This is one of my all time favorite lenses... for now
A7rII and GM 85
A7rII and GM 85
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Apr 17, 2016 at 01:55 AM
p.1547 #13Sony FE Images Thread
Just wonderful Charles.
Inspired by Werner. I used the App reflections once again. Not perfect. Gulls and other things. appear as blurred spots in the image. But if a large filter is missing. to make use of.
René
Inspired by Werner. I used the App reflections once again. Not perfect. Gulls and other things. appear as blurred spots in the image. But if a large filter is missing. to make use of.
René
Apr 17, 2016 at 02:11 AM
p.1547 #14Sony FE Images Thread
Montmajour, Arles
The Ray II by Werner Utsch, on Flickr
Renè: What exp. time (frames) did you use? I would have used a longer exp. to soften even more the sky and the water. I think in day light you have to use a ND filter and the app to get very long exposures. The app + ND underexposes by one stop.
Have a nice Sunday!
Werner
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Apr 17, 2016 at 02:19 AM
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Werner_Utsch wrote:
" The Ray II "
Montmajour, Arles
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1467/25896600441_cb31feba53_h.jpg
The Ray II by Werner Utsch, on Flickr
Renè: What exp. time (frames) did you use? I would have used a longer exp. to soften even more the sky and the water. I think in day light you have to use a ND filter and the app to get very long exposures. The app + ND underexposes by one stop.
Have a nice Sunday!
Werner
Hi Werner.
I have only used the setting 'smoke', setting means. No Filter (complicated with the 15mm 2.8) still need to experiment a little.
great Sunday to you
regards, René
Montmajour, Arles
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1467/25896600441_cb31feba53_h.jpg
The Ray II by Werner Utsch, on Flickr
Renè: What exp. time (frames) did you use? I would have used a longer exp. to soften even more the sky and the water. I think in day light you have to use a ND filter and the app to get very long exposures. The app + ND underexposes by one stop.
Have a nice Sunday!
Werner
Hi Werner.
I have only used the setting 'smoke', setting means. No Filter (complicated with the 15mm 2.8) still need to experiment a little.
great Sunday to you
regards, René
Apr 17, 2016 at 02:33 AM
p.1547 #17Sony FE Images Thread
Thank you very much Rene
Werner, stunning shot!
Rene, I always love your different styles of images
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Werner, stunning shot!
Rene, I always love your different styles of images
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Apr 17, 2016 at 02:37 AM
p.1547 #19Sony FE Images Thread
Gunzorro wrote:
MJKoski -- Okay! I see the four tiny little screws holding the base plate onto the adapter foot. I may need to Loctite those in.
I hand hold a lot, so it may not be as much of an issue for me, not carrying the camera/lens around mounted to the tripod.
Scary stuff!
Thanks again.
The foot is NOT screwed onto the adapter. If you snap off the foot part you can see a spring inside and on the other end of the spring there is a tiny piece of metal which is attached (god knows how..) to the adapter part. This is really crappy construction and I do not understand how someone is even selling it. Perfect example of a dumb*** bean counter toying away with a fancy excel sheet how to cut the costs.
MJKoski -- Okay! I see the four tiny little screws holding the base plate onto the adapter foot. I may need to Loctite those in.
I hand hold a lot, so it may not be as much of an issue for me, not carrying the camera/lens around mounted to the tripod.
Scary stuff!
Thanks again.
The foot is NOT screwed onto the adapter. If you snap off the foot part you can see a spring inside and on the other end of the spring there is a tiny piece of metal which is attached (god knows how..) to the adapter part. This is really crappy construction and I do not understand how someone is even selling it. Perfect example of a dumb*** bean counter toying away with a fancy excel sheet how to cut the costs.
Apr 17, 2016 at 04:07 AM
p.1547 #20Sony FE Images Thread
Werner_Utsch wrote:
" The Ray II "
Montmajour, Arles...
It is nice to know they are not tearing apart these old buildings in your country. In Finland almost every single ruin or abandoned old architecture is being leveled. Just cause.
Montmajour, Arles...
It is nice to know they are not tearing apart these old buildings in your country. In Finland almost every single ruin or abandoned old architecture is being leveled. Just cause.
Apr 17, 2016 at 04:12 AM