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Archive 2019What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
p.2 #1What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
For me, the only one I really need is the 200-600, I am well covered between 12mm to 400 mm for my usage. Yeah, the 1.4 TC gets me to 560 mm but that’s at f8 with the 100-400 gm
Feb 20, 2019 at 04:19 AM
p.2 #2What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
800 f.5.6 gm
600 f.4 gm
500 f.4 gm
35 f.1.4 gm
16 f. 2.8 gm
A9r with 42 mpx
a7r iv with 60 mpx
600 f.4 gm
500 f.4 gm
35 f.1.4 gm
16 f. 2.8 gm
A9r with 42 mpx
a7r iv with 60 mpx
Feb 20, 2019 at 05:08 AM
p.2 #3What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
A well corrected 35/1.8 with low distortion, CA and outstanding sharpness starting with f/4 or lower.
Feb 20, 2019 at 05:24 AM
p.2 #4What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
I’d actually really love a Loxia 35/1.4, with the same type of optical performance as the 21,25,85.
Feb 20, 2019 at 05:43 AM
p.2 #5What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
28mm f1.4, 42mm f1.4, and 75mm f1.4 GM primes.
35mm f1.8 and 42mm f1.8 small, hobbyist level primes.
Short range f2 GM zooms.
35mm f1.8 and 42mm f1.8 small, hobbyist level primes.
Short range f2 GM zooms.
Feb 20, 2019 at 06:10 AM
p.2 #6What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
You’ve given me GAS I didn’t know I had 😂
I’d love to have a small kit again. I had a 35 2.8 and a 55 1.8. I didn’t use them that much due to their focal lengths, but IQ and portability were outstanding. I could see gunning for an MF Kit one day after I get the high performing AF kit squared away.
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 →
I’d love to have a small kit again. I had a 35 2.8 and a 55 1.8. I didn’t use them that much due to their focal lengths, but IQ and portability were outstanding. I could see gunning for an MF Kit one day after I get the high performing AF kit squared away.
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 →
Feb 20, 2019 at 07:42 AM
p.2 #7What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
Justin Stone wrote:
You’ve given me GAS I didn’t know I had 😂
I’d love to have a small kit again. I had a 35 2.8 and a 55 1.8. I didn’t use them that much due to their focal lengths, but IQ and portability were outstanding. I could see gunning for an MF Kit one day after I get the high performing AF kit squared away.
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/
Yea I love having a small MF kit. I have my AF kit pretty much squared away with 24,50,85,135 but thoughts on a 18 or the new Tammy. No hurry on going wider than 24 there. I have my MF backups in 12,21
You’ve given me GAS I didn’t know I had 😂
I’d love to have a small kit again. I had a 35 2.8 and a 55 1.8. I didn’t use them that much due to their focal lengths, but IQ and portability were outstanding. I could see gunning for an MF Kit one day after I get the high performing AF kit squared away.
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 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/
Yea I love having a small MF kit. I have my AF kit pretty much squared away with 24,50,85,135 but thoughts on a 18 or the new Tammy. No hurry on going wider than 24 there. I have my MF backups in 12,21
Feb 20, 2019 at 08:29 AM
p.2 #8What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
100mm f1.4 GM
135mm f1.8 GM
200mm f2 (or faster) GM
20mm f1.4 GM
135mm f1.8 GM
200mm f2 (or faster) GM
20mm f1.4 GM
Feb 20, 2019 at 08:34 AM
p.2 #9What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
The 200-600, for sure, and a faster wide prime, even if it had to be f2 or 2.2 to keep it filterable. Using the sigma 14mm for night work now, but it's such a beast, something smaller designed for mirrorless would be better
Feb 20, 2019 at 09:04 AM
p.2 #10What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
And a faster 35 with no coma that didn't have such crap quality control. Sony needs to make more of their lenses in Japan, I'd bet that is a big reason for the sample variation
Feb 20, 2019 at 09:05 AM
p.2 #11What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
A wide-ish CV APO Macro Lanthar. Something in the 28-35 range at f/2.5 (or slower if necessary to balance quality/size).
Feb 20, 2019 at 09:58 AM
p.2 #12What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
100-300/2.8
200-400/4
Built in 1.4x TC would be even better.
200-400/4
Built in 1.4x TC would be even better.
Feb 20, 2019 at 10:22 AM
p.2 #13What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
The two I would like to see would be a 15 F2.8 and 200 F2 prime, both in native mount.
Feb 20, 2019 at 10:52 AM
p.2 #14What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
I want the Zeiss 35mm 1.4 ZM in Sony E-mount.
Feb 20, 2019 at 11:20 AM
p.2 #15What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
If Sony simply lowered their lens prices overall this would solve everything.
Feb 20, 2019 at 11:23 AM
p.2 #16What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
My dream announcements would be a 200-600f/4-5.6 and a 35mm f/2 Macro similar to Canons new RF lens. Though it would be bonus points if it had GM rendering and internal focusing for the 35mm.
Feb 20, 2019 at 11:24 AM
p.2 #17What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
Tom K. wrote:
If Sony simply lowered their lens prices overall this would solve everything.
+1
Especially the 70-300 or 100-400mm.
Those are the lenses I really want but cannot afford so I have to use an adapter.
Feb 20, 2019 at 12:33 PM
p.2 #18What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
28 f1.4 GM
35 f2
35 f2
Feb 20, 2019 at 12:49 PM
p.2 #19What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
as already mentioned but by different people
for me perosonally:
500mm F4
200-600mm F5.6
135mm F1.8
100mm or 105mm F1.4
for those that don't want the weight:
500mm F5.6
300mm F4
for others so they can stop complaining
:
35mm F1.8 or F2
for APS-C shooters:
23mm F1.8 or F2 (I loved it on the Fuji mount, and is easily one of the most popular lenses on APS-C)
for me perosonally:
500mm F4
200-600mm F5.6
135mm F1.8
100mm or 105mm F1.4
for those that don't want the weight:
500mm F5.6
300mm F4
for others so they can stop complaining
:35mm F1.8 or F2
for APS-C shooters:
23mm F1.8 or F2 (I loved it on the Fuji mount, and is easily one of the most popular lenses on APS-C)
Feb 20, 2019 at 12:58 PM
p.2 #20What unannouced lenses would put an end to your GAS for a long time?
Justin Stone wrote:
For me all Sony lenses:
15 1.8 GM
40 1.4 GM
100 1.4 GM
200-600 5.6 G
Me too, perfect!
For me all Sony lenses:
15 1.8 GM
40 1.4 GM
100 1.4 GM
200-600 5.6 G
Me too, perfect!
Feb 20, 2019 at 01:26 PM