alba63 wrote:
Hm, still struggeling here, whether to get the Batis or the Loxia 85 - how do you find it to focus - with/ without EVF magnification? How precisely with the focus ring?
My impression is that the Loxia is optically a bit better than the already excellent Batis, question is if in real life photography that matters more than the (lack of) convenience and speed of AF...
If you only want a 85mm. Then take the Batis. It needs exercise with the Loxia. I have no problems with the Loxia. But I would have only one. Then it would be the Batis. It is much more universal. And excellent in image quality.
Photo taken about 8 minutes after sunrise (sunrise was about 4:50 AM)
Looking at sunrise from near the top of Cadillac Mountain overlooking part of Bar Harbor and islands in Frenchman Bay
Tripod mounted A7r and Minolta CLE MC 40mm f2 M-Rokkor lens
ISO 200, probably f11, 1/100 second; processed in LR6.4
June 27, 2015
Near the top of Cadillac Mountain, Mount Desert Island, Acadia NP, Maine
A few shots from yesterday with my new-to-me a7R2. Trying out older Canon EF lenses on Sigma MC-11. I can't believe how much better the Sigma works on the a7R2 compared to the a7R -- and on the a7R, it was the best of my three adapters (Commlite, Fotodiox; no Metabones).
Gunzorro wrote:
Wow -- just bought a nice used copy of a7R2 from FMer, Daniel Levy, and I've got to say that the holidays came early for me, and I'm in love.
Besides its many improvements, especially using the MC-11 (compared to its sluggishness on the a7R), this body has rejuvenated my whole EF lens collection, especially the older versions. Today I took out the 17-35/2.8L and the 24-70/2.8L to check them out, and I've got to say this example of the 17-35 is better than anything I ever got close to with the 5D, which was the top Canon body I ever used this one for assignments. The a7R2 really breathed more life into it than the a7R, and not just MP. (LRCC is another major contributor to the IQ and distortion corrections.)
I know most on this forum already know this, and I never doubted it, but it's nice to have the opportunity to see the results first hand with lenses I've not often seen on the newer Sony.
Good to hear Jim that you find the A7R2 refreshing.My experience so far with "step-up" Sony mirrorless versus "regular" models is that I'm rather reluctant to upgrade.
I like my trusty NEX5Ns,still used from time to time,but didn't like the noisy NEX7,'been sold some time ago.
I like the classic and a little harsh A7,but not so the flapping A7R,despite it's great IQ.
Silent,stabilized and bulkier A7M2 is the one I recently use most frequently,but will the A72R be something for me?I know it is a silly question,but.....even the most determined people sometimes hesitate.
! You macro images are simply outstanding.
