Fred Miranda wrote:
The optimal apertures for my copy which is surprisingly well centered at 28/40/60:
28mm (f/4.5)
40mm (f/5.6)
60mm (f/7.1)
At these apertures, the 28-60mm maintains similar IQ throughout the range. I would not hesitate using it for serious landscape photography. So far I have not seen issues with flare resistance and I do not know how its sunstar looks like. CA is well controlled.
Saying that you wouldn't hesitate to use it for serious landscape photography is saying a lot, Fred.
Quite another lens achievement by Sony in a real featherweight package.
Wow! All of you are making me sorry that I sold my Sony FE 28-60, although I still have too many lenses within that range. On the other hand, it may have been a handy walkaround/travel lens for the a7c, if and when travel is allowed again.
The only thing odd so far is the 40.5mm filter thread. I will need a 40.5-49mm step up ring to share filters.
Yes, 40.5mm is rare in Sony’s case. However, the domed hood of the tiny Zony 35/2.8 has also got a 40.5mm filter thread, not the lens itself which has got a 49mm filter thread.
I have been pleasantly surprised by the image quality of this unassuming, tiny, plasticky new Sony 28-60mm kit lens. Your findings match the experience I’ve had so far with the new kit lens.
This is excellent news. I was very interested in this lens on announcement as a small walkaround lens, as I find the 24-105 f4 G just too big for many occaisions. The fact that it seems to have excellent optical performance and a reasonable price makes it an almost certain buy for me. I might wait for a few more reviews though just in case Fred has an exceptional copy.
It's defined starting at f/20, get better at f/22 and imo optimal at f/25.
So, in a landscape situation, one could focus stack at f/5.6-8 and then take another shot at f/25 for best sunstar rendering.
bjornthun wrote:
Yes, 40.5mm is rare in Sony’s case. However, the domed hood of the tiny Zony 35/2.8 has also got a 40.5mm filter thread, not the lens itself which has got a 49mm filter thread.
I have been pleasantly surprised by the image quality of this unassuming, tiny, plasticky new Sony 28-60mm kit lens. Your findings match the experience I’ve had so far with the new kit lens.
I knew that cap looked familiar. I think Sony is using the same cap from the 35/2.8 ZA's hood.
Fred Miranda wrote:
The optimal apertures for my copy which is surprisingly well centered at 28/40/60:
28mm (f/4.5)
40mm (f/5.6)
60mm (f/7.1)
At these apertures, the 28-60mm maintains similar IQ throughout the range. I would not hesitate using it for serious landscape photography. So far I have not seen issues with flare resistance and I do not know how its sunstar looks like. CA is well controlled.
Wow! Sounds like a new lens in the great Zeiss 35-70 tradition.
How quick is the AF speed to those who have used it? Amazing IQ given the size...when it’s this small, not really any penalty to toss it in the bag once the light gets lower.
45mm Extreme corner - Resolution and Contrast: Sony 28-60mm @45mm vs Sigma 45/2.8 Contemporary
Extreme corner at f/5.6: The Sigma prime is outstanding here...even though the Sony does a great job. (At extreme corner, the zoom performs better than the CV 40/1.2 @5.6)
Extreme corner at f/6.3: Both lenses get slightly better but the zoom can't touch the prime
DavidBM wrote:
Damn you are going to cost me unexpected money, Fred.
Any chance of a 28 comparison? Do you still have a Zeiss Classic 2/28?
Currently I don't own any other zooms or a 28mm prime.
Next I will post how the zoom performs at 28mm, 35mm and 60mm on its own. As I get more lenses I will compare them to it.
I have the Sigma 35 and 65/2 DG DN and I will compare them to the zoom. It's not fair but just to have an idea.
nehemiahphoto wrote:
How quick is the AF speed to those who have used it? Amazing IQ given the size...when it’s this small, not really any penalty to toss it in the bag once the light gets lower.
