p.1 #1 · What is the smallest AF lens for Sony in the 100mm to 135mm focal length range?
What is the smallest AF lens for Sony in the 100mm to 135mm focal length range?
The Sigma i Series 90mm f2.8, a very nice lens, comes close and may be the best choice for compactness approaching this range. But is there anything that is longer and still small?
p.1 #3 · What is the smallest AF lens for Sony in the 100mm to 135mm focal length range?
MikeEvangelist wrote:
I think the Sigma 90mm is it. (unless you want to entertain an adapted a-mount lens; the Minolta 100mm ƒ2.0 is a very nice little lens)
All right, Mike. Do you own this lens? Did you count it when you filled out the survey and posted on how many lenses you own?
p.1 #8 · What is the smallest AF lens for Sony in the 100mm to 135mm focal length range?
It’s not the lightest or smallest but it’s relatively compact, not too heavy and the image quality is stellar and what I’m using for that range in a prime, the Zeiss Batis 135.
There don't seem to be any decent reviews of this particular lens, though Dustin Abbott has a review of this series of lenses before the 100 was included.
Do you, or does anyone, have any experience with the lens?
chiron wrote:
There don't seem to be any decent reviews of this particular lens, though Dustin Abbott has a review of this series of lenses before the 100 was included.
Do you, or does anyone, have any experience with the lens?
p.1 #13 · What is the smallest AF lens for Sony in the 100mm to 135mm focal length range?
jeffbuzz wrote:
The new Samyang 85mm f/1.8 P is a bit smaller than the 100mm cine. Those are supposed to be available this week.
The Samyang 135 f/1.8 AF is really close in size to the Batis 135 f/2.8. Slightly heavier, but not by much.
The Samyang 135 vs. Batis 135 weight difference is about 0.35 pounds. It's not much, and yet I feel that the Batis is much easier to carry. The Samyang feels bulky. Of course the 1.8 aperture can make the Samyang worth the extra size & weight.
p.1 #14 · What is the smallest AF lens for Sony in the 100mm to 135mm focal length range?
chiron wrote:
There don't seem to be any decent reviews of this particular lens, though Dustin Abbott has a review of this series of lenses before the 100 was included.
Do you, or does anyone, have any experience with the lens?
Flare resistance is certainly the big downside for stills, but otherwise, it's a solid little performer. It reminds me a little of my MD 100/2.5, but the Samyang is better color corrected wide open. The weirdest thing about it is the front end, which is meant for their $400 MF adapter, and there's no traditional hood available. For the most part, I was able to hand shade around problems when I spent the day with it.
p.1 #15 · What is the smallest AF lens for Sony in the 100mm to 135mm focal length range?
NJPhotographer wrote:
The Samyang 135 vs. Batis 135 weight difference is about 0.35 pounds. It's not much, and yet I feel that the Batis is much easier to carry. The Samyang feels bulky. Of course the 1.8 aperture can make the Samyang worth the extra size & weight.
The Batis always felt "big" to me for being only an f/2.8 lens. The Samyang feels "small" compared to any other 135 f/1.8 including the GM.
p.1 #16 · What is the smallest AF lens for Sony in the 100mm to 135mm focal length range?
chiron wrote:
There don't seem to be any decent reviews of this particular lens, though Dustin Abbott has a review of this series of lenses before the 100 was included.
Do you, or does anyone, have any experience with the lens?
I believe Frost has one on YouTube. I think it is a pretty decent lens with really bad Axial CA.
p.1 #18 · What is the smallest AF lens for Sony in the 100mm to 135mm focal length range?
chiron wrote:
There don't seem to be any decent reviews of this particular lens, though Dustin Abbott has a review of this series of lenses before the 100 was included.
Do you, or does anyone, have any experience with the lens?
It makes nicer images than the Minolta AF 100mm F2 or my Canon EF 100mm F2. The only slight complaint is that it doesn't have a normal hood or lens cap. The smaller Sigma 90mm F2.8 is more consistent across the frame. I also have the 100mm STF GM and the 90mm Macro G and several other primes in this range.
p.1 #19 · What is the smallest AF lens for Sony in the 100mm to 135mm focal length range?
adventure_photo wrote:
It’s not the lightest or smallest but it’s relatively compact, not too heavy and the image quality is stellar and what I’m using for that range in a prime, the Zeiss Batis 135.
I don't know what's inside that front bulge of the Batis, but eliminating it would make it a better lens. You're certainly right about the IQ!
p.1 #20 · What is the smallest AF lens for Sony in the 100mm to 135mm focal length range?
Samyang cine 100 T2.3 has been reviewed by Christopher Frost, Pav and others. Colour fringing is the weakness. It is sharp at the centre and not as fast as native lenses in af. Have not spotted the mtf.
