Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
p.18 #1Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
Beni wrote:
stjepan wrote
Beni wrote
Personally I'd happily lose the expensive button and aperture ring and knock off $150. These are small slow travel lenses not pro lenses.I was stating my preferences and I'm glad that Sony produced these lenses the way they are. I guess I'm retro then.
And the pricing is better then expected too. Nice!
Mar 23, 2021 at 08:42 AM
p.18 #2Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
Steve Spencer wrote:
Yikes, the LoCa seems to be off the charts based on early reviews:If that is true, then it is disappointing. One advantage of slower lenses should be less axial CA. Axial CA is very aperture dependent and should be much less prominent at smaller apertures.
Is it the case? Sorry didn't watch the video. That's one strength of the Sigma 45/2.8 which has very low axial CA.
zz wrote
Yikes, the LoCa seems to be off the charts based on early reviews:Is it the case? Sorry didn't watch the video. That's one strength of the Sigma 45/2.8 which has very low axial CA.
Mar 23, 2021 at 08:45 AM
p.18 #3Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
Sweet additions to the already embarrassing riches of the Sony lens world. Too-damn-many choices. 
Mar 23, 2021 at 08:45 AM
p.18 #4Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
I would have liked to be present at the meeting where it was decided that both 40mm and 50mm were top priority but not 28mm.
Mar 23, 2021 at 08:46 AM
p.18 #5Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
Watching Mark Galer's video ignites the GAS to build a small kit with the A7c and the 24 and 50 as an ever day kit for chasing my kids around instead of dragging around the A7RIV. Great to have so many options!
Mar 23, 2021 at 08:49 AM
p.18 #6Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
Beni wrote:
Personally I'd happily lose the expensive button and aperture ring and knock off $150. These are small slow travel lenses not pro lenses.
Hmm, no. Professional photographers, i e simply those who shoot for a living, tend to need gear they can trust, that will perform well and not crap out on them. So things like a solid build and fast, reliable AF is "pro" for sure. But the rest is really preference and needs. As in, do you need to shoot in low light (not everyone does), will you rely on blurring out your backgrounds a lot (not everone wants to).
I'd be happy to take any of these on paid assignments, where suitable, as long as I can rely on them to get the job done.
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Personally I'd happily lose the expensive button and aperture ring and knock off $150. These are small slow travel lenses not pro lenses.
Hmm, no. Professional photographers, i e simply those who shoot for a living, tend to need gear they can trust, that will perform well and not crap out on them. So things like a solid build and fast, reliable AF is "pro" for sure. But the rest is really preference and needs. As in, do you need to shoot in low light (not everyone does), will you rely on blurring out your backgrounds a lot (not everone wants to).
I'd be happy to take any of these on paid assignments, where suitable, as long as I can rely on them to get the job done.
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Mar 23, 2021 at 08:56 AM
p.18 #7Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
PhilG21 wrote:
Oh if you want to pay more, no problem, buy them in EU for 700€ !! (= $830)That is o.k. as sales tax is included (19%)....except the real price including VAT would be $720 and not $830
There is always a bonus to pay, here. I think warranty etc. are somehow indirectly included in price.
Holger wrote
PhilG21 wrote
GMPhotography wrote
That’s not bad at all . I was at 799There is always a bonus to pay, here. I think warranty etc. are somehow indirectly included in price.
Mar 23, 2021 at 08:56 AM
p.18 #8Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
LoCa seems to be quite rampant. It's quite noticeable in this Mark Galer photo. Especially the bridge parts. Managable, for the size? Sure, but still annoying.
Sony Three Amigos (compact full-frame prime lenses)
by mark galer, on Flickr
Sony Three Amigos (compact full-frame prime lenses)by mark galer, on Flickr
Mar 23, 2021 at 08:59 AM
p.18 #9Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
"LoCA-licious" according to dpreview...
Mar 23, 2021 at 09:00 AM
p.18 #10Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
twelveish wrote:
Hmm, no. Professional photographers, i e simply those who shoot for a living, tend to need gear they can trust, that will perform well and not crap out on them. So things like a solid build and fast, reliable AF is "pro" for sure. But the rest is really preference and needs. As in, do you need to shoot in low light (not everyone does), will you rely on blurring out your backgrounds a lot (not everone wants to).
I'd be happy to take any of these on paid assignments, where suitable, as long as I can rely on them...Show more →
Biggest area of concern is really in the SD cards but yes we want a good reliable build on our gear. The bottom line avoid failures at all costs
Beni wrote
Personally I'd happily lose the expensive button and aperture ring and knock off $150. These are small slow travel lenses not pro lenses.I'd be happy to take any of these on paid assignments, where suitable, as long as I can rely on them...Show more →
Biggest area of concern is really in the SD cards but yes we want a good reliable build on our gear. The bottom line avoid failures at all costs
Mar 23, 2021 at 09:00 AM
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p.18 #11Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
Price seems better than initially rumoured. Can see these settling out at a decent price in the UK after the initial period. Away to watch some YouTube reviews to get the GAS flowing
Mar 23, 2021 at 09:00 AM
p.18 #12Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
xpfloyd wrote:
Price seems better than initially rumoured. Can see these settling out at a decent price in the UK after the initial period. Away to watch some YouTube reviews to get the GAS flowing
Yes, but image quality seems to be below expectations based on these initial reviews (at least for me). So the price seems actually kind of high...
Price seems better than initially rumoured. Can see these settling out at a decent price in the UK after the initial period. Away to watch some YouTube reviews to get the GAS flowing
Yes, but image quality seems to be below expectations based on these initial reviews (at least for me). So the price seems actually kind of high...
Mar 23, 2021 at 09:09 AM
p.18 #13Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
xpfloyd wrote:
Price seems better than initially rumoured. Can see these settling out at a decent price in the UK after the initial period. Away to watch some YouTube reviews to get the GAS flowing
Yes, will be interesting to see local price and overall rendering, and compare to Sigma I series. I'm contemplating either now, as they both have an aperture ring. I'm glad I can finally get a complete set of primes, for my needs, with an aperture ring and (seemingly) solid build.
Price seems better than initially rumoured. Can see these settling out at a decent price in the UK after the initial period. Away to watch some YouTube reviews to get the GAS flowing
Yes, will be interesting to see local price and overall rendering, and compare to Sigma I series. I'm contemplating either now, as they both have an aperture ring. I'm glad I can finally get a complete set of primes, for my needs, with an aperture ring and (seemingly) solid build.
Mar 23, 2021 at 09:11 AM
p.18 #14Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
Holger wrote:
Oh if you want to pay more, no problem, buy them in EU for 700€ !! (= $830)That is o.k. as sales tax is included (19%)....except the real price including VAT would be $720 and not $830There is always a bonus to pay, here. I think warranty etc. are somehow indirectly included in price.
Well I don't know exactly why, but the gap is always huge with Sony, I mean, significantly higher than most of its competitors. Whether you are a working pro or a hobbyist, this is slowly becoming annoying...
PhilG21 wrote
Holger wrote
PhilG21 wrote
GMPhotography wrote
That’s not bad at all . I was at 799Well I don't know exactly why, but the gap is always huge with Sony, I mean, significantly higher than most of its competitors. Whether you are a working pro or a hobbyist, this is slowly becoming annoying...
Mar 23, 2021 at 09:16 AM
p.18 #15Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
derKoekje wrote:
LoCa seems to be quite rampant. It's quite noticeable in this Mark Galer photo. Especially the bridge parts. Managable, for the size? Sure, but still annoying.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51048069083_986c4663a2_h.jpgSony Three Amigos (compact full-frame prime lenses)
by mark galer, on Flickr
I guess I'm not seeing that. A bit of line doubling in the distant bokeh. A lot of vignetting, but Mark Galer may have added that in post. Overall, his example photos look excellent to me.
LoCa seems to be quite rampant. It's quite noticeable in this Mark Galer photo. Especially the bridge parts. Managable, for the size? Sure, but still annoying.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51048069083_986c4663a2_h.jpgSony Three Amigos (compact full-frame prime lenses)
by mark galer, on Flickr
I guess I'm not seeing that. A bit of line doubling in the distant bokeh. A lot of vignetting, but Mark Galer may have added that in post. Overall, his example photos look excellent to me.
Mar 23, 2021 at 09:38 AM
p.18 #16Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
Does anyone know where these are made? I bet its made in China.
So there's at least one reason to prefer Sigma over these clones by Sony.
So there's at least one reason to prefer Sigma over these clones by Sony.
Mar 23, 2021 at 09:40 AM
p.18 #17Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
These look great to me, I can't help but hope for a future slow, compact 18-20mm G
Mar 23, 2021 at 09:48 AM
p.18 #18Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
$599 new and probably $400 or $350 used once they hit the used market here on FM. At that price they will be a bargain.
Mar 23, 2021 at 09:51 AM
p.18 #19Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
Not sure I would call this kind of bokeh "beautiful and natural":
https://www.flickr.com/photos/markgaler/51048071483/in/album-72157718693527132/
I see double outlining, LoCA and onion rings.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/markgaler/51048071483/in/album-72157718693527132/
I see double outlining, LoCA and onion rings.
Mar 23, 2021 at 09:54 AM
p.18 #20Pre-order Sony G lenses: FE 24mm f/2.8, 40mm f/2.5, 50mm f/2.5
I still own the Canon 40/2.8 pancake. A good lens optically. It only costs around 200 euro.
Seeing the price of this Sony 40mm makes me laugh in disbelief.
Seeing the price of this Sony 40mm makes me laugh in disbelief.
Mar 23, 2021 at 09:57 AM