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Archive 2019What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
p.1 #1What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
For me all Sony lenses:
15 1.8 GM
40 1.4 GM
100 1.4 GM
200-600 5.6 G
15 1.8 GM
40 1.4 GM
100 1.4 GM
200-600 5.6 G
Feb 19, 2019 at 09:45 PM
p.1 #2What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
12mm-400mm f1.4 zoom that can take filters.
Probably not what you were asking, though
Probably not what you were asking, though
Feb 19, 2019 at 09:48 PM
p.1 #3What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
The 24mm GM was my most wanted lens, I just need to save up for it.
Some sort of compact 70-200mm lens (maybe 4.5-5.6) that's still sharp, some 35mm f1.8 lens. For now that would probably be about it.
Some sort of compact 70-200mm lens (maybe 4.5-5.6) that's still sharp, some 35mm f1.8 lens. For now that would probably be about it.
Feb 19, 2019 at 10:04 PM
p.1 #4What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
E-mount 300mm f4 and 500mm f5.6 lenses comparable with Nikon PF lenses.
Feb 19, 2019 at 10:12 PM
p.1 #5What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
An affordable native e-mount 70-300mm. Doesn't have to be sony , could be Tamron, Sigma, or Tokina.
Feb 19, 2019 at 10:13 PM
p.1 #6What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
A 35mm f/1.2 APO with simethicone lens coatings (trade name: FR*T multi-coating) would pretty much cure my acute GAS.
Feb 19, 2019 at 10:20 PM
p.1 #7What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
I'll take your first 3 and raise you a 200/2 GM 
. For longer focals, I'll just buy them to collect.
. For longer focals, I'll just buy them to collect.Feb 19, 2019 at 10:25 PM
p.1 #8What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
I could really use a 200 in 1.8,2 or even a 2.8. I really don’t like using the 70-200. I’ve had mixed results with copy variance and tired of renting it. A new improved 35 1.4 or even a 40 1.4. If take it in a 1.8 too
Feb 19, 2019 at 10:25 PM
p.1 #9What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
You're a Sony fast lens fan, Justin, and most of your desires exist in other lineups. It seems likely you will have more luck than I will.
Of the current crop I'm a Voigt man these days. My small ask is that CV should produce a revised E mount version of the 485 gram 180/4, a 2003 APO lens so popular with the right people it now goes for megabucks since it was discontinued.
If BH can sell the 110/2.5 Macro for $1100, CV would make a motza from 180/4s at that same price. Twice the reach of the Loxia 85mm at 100 grams less weight, smaller filters. IBIS with five axis plus magnification would make this one truly viable for handholding, around 1100 grams for body/lens. It's the kind of enthusiast lens Sony is not smart enough to make, but CV? Maybe.
Ming Thein and Phillip Reeve review the rare lens:
https://blog.mingthein.com/2015/03/06/review-of-a-rare-bird-the-voigtlander-1804-apo-lanthar/
https://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-voigtlander-180mm-4-0-sl-apo-lanthar/
Of the current crop I'm a Voigt man these days. My small ask is that CV should produce a revised E mount version of the 485 gram 180/4, a 2003 APO lens so popular with the right people it now goes for megabucks since it was discontinued.
If BH can sell the 110/2.5 Macro for $1100, CV would make a motza from 180/4s at that same price. Twice the reach of the Loxia 85mm at 100 grams less weight, smaller filters. IBIS with five axis plus magnification would make this one truly viable for handholding, around 1100 grams for body/lens. It's the kind of enthusiast lens Sony is not smart enough to make, but CV? Maybe.
Ming Thein and Phillip Reeve review the rare lens:
https://blog.mingthein.com/2015/03/06/review-of-a-rare-bird-the-voigtlander-1804-apo-lanthar/
https://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-voigtlander-180mm-4-0-sl-apo-lanthar/
Feb 19, 2019 at 10:43 PM
p.1 #10What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
A 600f4 or 800f5.6 followed by maybe a 200f2
My 400GM is lonely.
My 400GM is lonely.
Feb 19, 2019 at 10:47 PM
p.1 #11What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
philip_pj wrote:
You're a Sony fast lens fan, Justin, and most of your desires exist in other lineups. It seems likely you will have more luck than I will.
Of the current crop I'm a Voigt man these days. My small ask is that CV should produce a revised E mount version of the 485 gram 180/4, a 2003 APO lens so popular with the right people it now goes for megabucks since it was discontinued.
If BH can sell the 110/2.5 Macro for $1100, CV would make a motza from 180/4s at that same price. Twice the reach of the Loxia...Show more →
. It wasn't so rare back then. I remember I saw one dipped as low as $400 cause no one cared for an f/4 lens then among the sea of somewhat small and okay performance lenses. Add another vote for an FE 180 APO
You're a Sony fast lens fan, Justin, and most of your desires exist in other lineups. It seems likely you will have more luck than I will.
Of the current crop I'm a Voigt man these days. My small ask is that CV should produce a revised E mount version of the 485 gram 180/4, a 2003 APO lens so popular with the right people it now goes for megabucks since it was discontinued.
If BH can sell the 110/2.5 Macro for $1100, CV would make a motza from 180/4s at that same price. Twice the reach of the Loxia...Show more →
. It wasn't so rare back then. I remember I saw one dipped as low as $400 cause no one cared for an f/4 lens then among the sea of somewhat small and okay performance lenses. Add another vote for an FE 180 APOFeb 19, 2019 at 10:54 PM
p.1 #12What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
I'm on the move a lot and value a light kit. So my wish list includes a set of compact, autofocus, modest aperture primes with the highest possible image quality. We already have the FE 35/2.8. Personally, I would be very interested in something like a 28/3.5 pancake and a compact 75/4. Wishful thinking, I know.
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Feb 19, 2019 at 11:04 PM
p.1 #13What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
FE 35 f/1.8 GM (or f/2.0, doesn’t matter)
Feb 20, 2019 at 12:09 AM
p.1 #14What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
"What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?"
There is no unicorn lens that could do that.
I would need small compact APO lenses with close focus in multiple focal lengths: 15mm, 21mm, 24mm, 28mm, 40mm, 50mm, 85mm, 100mm, 135mm and 200mm, and are as sharp as any Zeiss or Leica.
There is no unicorn lens that could do that.
I would need small compact APO lenses with close focus in multiple focal lengths: 15mm, 21mm, 24mm, 28mm, 40mm, 50mm, 85mm, 100mm, 135mm and 200mm, and are as sharp as any Zeiss or Leica.
Feb 20, 2019 at 01:10 AM
p.1 #15What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
Another vote for the 200mm f/2, but I wouldn't be able to afford it. My Sigma 135mm f/1.8 in Super 35 (poor man's 200mm f/2) will have to do for now =P
Feb 20, 2019 at 01:50 AM
p.1 #16What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
40mm f/1.4 GM. The Batis f/2 is close, but if they could pull off something like they did with the 24mm being compact, reasonably weighted with quiet and quick AF 🥂.
Feb 20, 2019 at 02:25 AM
p.1 #17What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
A line of 3 zooms all F5.6 just for landscapes, all small and light
A crop camera tele zoom
400mm PF F5.6
35mm F2
A crop camera tele zoom
400mm PF F5.6
35mm F2
Feb 20, 2019 at 03:08 AM
p.1 #18What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
Sony 200mm f/4 GM Macro FE
Sony 135mm f/1.8 GM, compatible with TCs
Sony 35mm f/2 G
Sony 85mm f/2.8 ZA T* Sonnar
Sony 20mm f/2 GM
Sony 21mm f/4.5 ZA T* Biogon
Sony 135mm f/1.8 GM, compatible with TCs
Sony 35mm f/2 G
Sony 85mm f/2.8 ZA T* Sonnar
Sony 20mm f/2 GM
Sony 21mm f/4.5 ZA T* Biogon
Feb 20, 2019 at 03:18 AM
p.1 #19What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
A 14/15/16mm with 1.4 or a 1.8 compatible with 100mm filter systems
Feb 20, 2019 at 03:18 AM
p.1 #20What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
When few lenses could cure GAS, I am sure it was not the real GAS.
Feb 20, 2019 at 03:32 AM