Archive 2014 · Sony FE 24-70 lens
p.2 #2Sony FE 24-70 lens
I have very high hopes for the FE24-70. I'm mostly a landscape photographer shooting on a tripod while hiking or even backpacking. I'm dearly hoping for a modern incarnation of the Zeiss 35-70/3.4 with the slow speed as a tradeoff for optical quality. The FE35 and FE50 give me hope for the design philosophy of the FE series (if it turns out that there is a uniform design philosophy...).
If the FE24-70 turns out to be the lens I'm hoping, I'll buy it and sell the ZA 24-70/2.8 and the CZ 35-70/3.4 with no regrets. Life seldom works out so nicely, though!
If the FE24-70 turns out to be the lens I'm hoping, I'll buy it and sell the ZA 24-70/2.8 and the CZ 35-70/3.4 with no regrets. Life seldom works out so nicely, though!
Jan 16, 2014 at 10:03 AM
p.2 #3Sony FE 24-70 lens
leo11877 wrote:
So do FE lenses work on the APSC Nex bodies?
Yes, they do. The 55mm f1.8 would be an excellent portrait lens on the APS-C e-mount cameras.
So do FE lenses work on the APSC Nex bodies?
Yes, they do. The 55mm f1.8 would be an excellent portrait lens on the APS-C e-mount cameras.
Jan 16, 2014 at 10:15 AM
p.2 #4Sony FE 24-70 lens
My purchase of A7 actually depends on how good this lens turns out.
I can't justify buying 35 and 55...not at this point...i may after they show me the 85 and the wide zoom in flesh...
I handled this lens along with A7 and A7r for the first time in a photo fair where Sony had a big presence. The lens is not very big and its light also. No time to judge the image quality.
I can't justify buying 35 and 55...not at this point...i may after they show me the 85 and the wide zoom in flesh...
I handled this lens along with A7 and A7r for the first time in a photo fair where Sony had a big presence. The lens is not very big and its light also. No time to judge the image quality.
Jan 16, 2014 at 10:36 AM
p.2 #5Sony FE 24-70 lens
Mine is scheduled to arrive on the 28th or 29th of January.
Sonys own MTF cuves tell us that it should perform better than the SAL2470Z but corner sharpness at 24mm won't be great because of heavy astigmatism.
Edited on Jan 17, 2014 at 06:51 AM · View previous versions
Sonys own MTF cuves tell us that it should perform better than the SAL2470Z but corner sharpness at 24mm won't be great because of heavy astigmatism.
Edited on Jan 17, 2014 at 06:51 AM · View previous versions
Jan 16, 2014 at 05:42 PM
p.2 #6Sony FE 24-70 lens
Phillip Reeve wrote:
Mine is scheduled to arrive home on the 28th or 29th of January.
Sonys own MTF cuves tell us that it should perform better than the SAL2470Z but corner sharpness at 24mm won't be great because of heavy astigmatism.
...and many of us are looking forward to your feedback and comparison to the 28-70!
Mine is scheduled to arrive home on the 28th or 29th of January.
Sonys own MTF cuves tell us that it should perform better than the SAL2470Z but corner sharpness at 24mm won't be great because of heavy astigmatism.
...and many of us are looking forward to your feedback and comparison to the 28-70!
Jan 17, 2014 at 03:16 AM
p.2 #7Sony FE 24-70 lens
kroyston wrote:
Sonys own MTF cuves tell us that it should perform better than the SAL2470Z but corner sharpness at 24mm won't be great because of heavy astigmatism....and many of us are looking forward to your feedback and comparison to the 28-70!
which 28-70 do you mean?
Phillip Reeve wrote
Mine is scheduled to arrive home on the 28th or 29th of January.Sonys own MTF cuves tell us that it should perform better than the SAL2470Z but corner sharpness at 24mm won't be great because of heavy astigmatism.
which 28-70 do you mean?
Jan 17, 2014 at 06:51 AM
p.2 #8Sony FE 24-70 lens
The FE 28-70. I think you've mentioned you've sold it, so maybe not a direct comparison but impressions of both.
Jan 17, 2014 at 08:13 AM
p.2 #9Sony FE 24-70 lens
First comparison test against Sony ZA 2.8 zoom and Canon L is out:
http://www.5i01.cn/newsdetail.php?id=14492
Clearly beaten by the A mount 24-70 2.8 zoom, which is outstanding. However, I don't know how reliable the focus is, in some cases the corner crops are sharper than center.
http://www.5i01.cn/newsdetail.php?id=14492
Clearly beaten by the A mount 24-70 2.8 zoom, which is outstanding. However, I don't know how reliable the focus is, in some cases the corner crops are sharper than center.
Jan 21, 2014 at 09:59 AM
p.2 #10Sony FE 24-70 lens
Nanh wrote:
First comparison test against Sony ZA 2.8 zoom and Canon L is out:
http://www.5i01.cn/newsdetail.php?id=14492
Clearly beaten by the A mount 24-70 2.8 zoom, which is outstanding. However, I don't know how reliable the focus is, in some cases the corner crops are sharper than center.
Looking at the rear of the lens mount in that review shows the lens to be made in Thailand. Is this a first for a higher end, Zeiss branded Sony lens I wonder?
First comparison test against Sony ZA 2.8 zoom and Canon L is out:
http://www.5i01.cn/newsdetail.php?id=14492
Clearly beaten by the A mount 24-70 2.8 zoom, which is outstanding. However, I don't know how reliable the focus is, in some cases the corner crops are sharper than center.
Looking at the rear of the lens mount in that review shows the lens to be made in Thailand. Is this a first for a higher end, Zeiss branded Sony lens I wonder?
Jan 21, 2014 at 11:31 AM
p.2 #11Sony FE 24-70 lens
55 FE is made in Thailand too.
Tariq Gibran wrote:
Nanh wrote
First comparison test against Sony ZA 2.8 zoom and Canon L is out:http://www.5i01.cn/newsdetail.php?id=14492
Clearly beaten by the A mount 24-70 2.8 zoom, which is outstanding. However, I don't know how reliable the focus is, in some cases the corner crops are sharper than center.
Jan 21, 2014 at 11:39 AM
p.2 #12Sony FE 24-70 lens
Nanh wrote:
First comparison test against Sony ZA 2.8 zoom and Canon L is out:
http://www.5i01.cn/newsdetail.php?id=14492
Clearly beaten by the A mount 24-70 2.8 zoom, which is outstanding. However, I don't know how reliable the focus is, in some cases the corner crops are sharper than center.
some of the central 70mm images are not as sharp as could be expected of even a medium quality zoom so that makes me doubt their carefulness with focusing but from the sample images it becomes clear, that the corners at 24mm never become really good.
I received a mail that mine won't arrive in one but in 7 weeks. This didn't stop them from charging my credit card.
This company is under really bad management in some areas. Too bad tey make the best cameras in my eyes.
First comparison test against Sony ZA 2.8 zoom and Canon L is out:
http://www.5i01.cn/newsdetail.php?id=14492
Clearly beaten by the A mount 24-70 2.8 zoom, which is outstanding. However, I don't know how reliable the focus is, in some cases the corner crops are sharper than center.
some of the central 70mm images are not as sharp as could be expected of even a medium quality zoom so that makes me doubt their carefulness with focusing but from the sample images it becomes clear, that the corners at 24mm never become really good.
I received a mail that mine won't arrive in one but in 7 weeks. This didn't stop them from charging my credit card.
This company is under really bad management in some areas. Too bad tey make the best cameras in my eyes
.Jan 21, 2014 at 11:42 AM
p.2 #13Sony FE 24-70 lens
tsdevine wrote:
55 FE is made in Thailand too.
http://www.5i01.cn/newsdetail.php?id=14492
Clearly beaten by the A mount 24-70 2.8 zoom, which is outstanding. However, I don't know how reliable the focus is, in some cases the corner crops are sharper than center.Looking at the rear of the lens mount in that review shows the lens to be made in Thailand. Is this a first for a higher end, Zeiss branded Sony lens I wonder?
Thanks. I didn't know that. Seems like the 35 FE is made in Japan? Anyway, seems there is some high end lens production for Sony now in Thailand.
55 FE is made in Thailand too.
Tariq Gibran wrote
Nanh wrote
First comparison test against Sony ZA 2.8 zoom and Canon L is out:http://www.5i01.cn/newsdetail.php?id=14492
Clearly beaten by the A mount 24-70 2.8 zoom, which is outstanding. However, I don't know how reliable the focus is, in some cases the corner crops are sharper than center.
Thanks. I didn't know that. Seems like the 35 FE is made in Japan? Anyway, seems there is some high end lens production for Sony now in Thailand.
Jan 21, 2014 at 11:51 AM
p.2 #14Sony FE 24-70 lens
Yes, I believe the 35 FE is Japan....too lazy to look.
They can make as many lenses as they like in Thailand if they're all like the 55 FE.
-Tim
They can make as many lenses as they like in Thailand if they're all like the 55 FE.
-Tim
Jan 21, 2014 at 11:58 AM
p.2 #15Sony FE 24-70 lens
Makes me wonder when the corners sharpen up...28mm, 35mm.....the wider the better.
-Tim
Phillip Reeve wrote:
Nanh wrote
First comparison test against Sony ZA 2.8 zoom and Canon L is out:http://www.5i01.cn/newsdetail.php?id=14492
Clearly beaten by the A mount 24-70 2.8 zoom, which is outstanding. However, I don't know how reliable the focus is, in some cases the corner crops are sharper than center.
I received a mail that mine won't arrive in one but in 7 weeks. This didn't stop them from charging my credit card.
This company is under really bad management in some areas. Too bad tey make the best cameras in my eyes
.Jan 21, 2014 at 11:59 AM
p.2 #17Sony FE 24-70 lens
I don't know. In some of those shots the FE looks pretty bad yet in others it looks better than the competition. I really think some those shots aren't correctly focused.
Jan 21, 2014 at 12:08 PM
p.2 #18Sony FE 24-70 lens
bcaslis wrote:
I don't know. In some of those shots the FE looks pretty bad yet in others it looks better than the competition. I really think some those shots aren't correctly focused.
Yes, there is a ton of information and some great sample images but it was hard to draw any meaningful conclusions with the side by side comparisons.
I don't know. In some of those shots the FE looks pretty bad yet in others it looks better than the competition. I really think some those shots aren't correctly focused.
Yes, there is a ton of information and some great sample images but it was hard to draw any meaningful conclusions with the side by side comparisons.
Jan 21, 2014 at 12:23 PM
p.2 #19Sony FE 24-70 lens
I agree. At 24mm, Some ISO 200 crops look better than ISO 100... 
Also, we don't know if the tester refocused on the corners for the edge resolution test. Perhaps the FE 24-70 f/4's field curvature is higher than the other lenses.
I will be getting the FE 24-70 f/4 and test it against the Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II.
Fred
Also, we don't know if the tester refocused on the corners for the edge resolution test. Perhaps the FE 24-70 f/4's field curvature is higher than the other lenses.
I will be getting the FE 24-70 f/4 and test it against the Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II.
Fred
Jan 21, 2014 at 12:37 PM
p.2 #20Sony FE 24-70 lens
When?
Fred Miranda wrote:
I agree. At 24mm, Some ISO 200 crops look better than ISO 100...
Also, we don't know if the tester refocused on the corners for the edge resolution test. Perhaps the FE 24-70 f/4's field curvature is higher than the other lenses.
I will be getting the FE 24-70 f/4 and test it against the Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II.
Fred
Fred Miranda wrote:
I agree. At 24mm, Some ISO 200 crops look better than ISO 100...
Also, we don't know if the tester refocused on the corners for the edge resolution test. Perhaps the FE 24-70 f/4's field curvature is higher than the other lenses.
I will be getting the FE 24-70 f/4 and test it against the Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II.
Fred
Jan 21, 2014 at 01:06 PM