p.3 #1Lightest lenses you use for street photography
Thanks to B&H Deal Zone, I picked up the Viltrox 40/2.5 for $118. Compared to the 50 Air, it's a generation behind in optical and AF performance—only because Viltrox is evolving so quickly. This 40 is nonetheless small, low weight (160g), low cost, and doesn't miss focus like the Siggy 45C. There is no profile for in-camera corrections which is fine since there is no TCA, and no linear distortion to speak of. I'm sure the Sony 40/2.5 would work for me, but not at current prices.
p.3 #3Lightest lenses you use for street photography
rico wrote:
Thanks to B&H Deal Zone, I picked up the Viltrox 40/2.5 for $118. Compared to the 50 Air, it's a generation behind in optical and AF performance—only because Viltrox is evolving so quickly. This 40 is nonetheless small, low weight (160g), low cost, and doesn't miss focus like the Siggy 45C. There is no profile for in-camera corrections which is fine since there is no TCA, and no linear distortion to speak of. I'm sure the Sony 40/2.5 would work for me, but not at current prices.
I picked up the Viltrox 50mm 2.0 AIR in the Amazon Prime sale last month. Loving it. Very light and portable on the A7CR, I don't need anything lighter or smaller. The f2.0 is v handy for indoor shots. Some of the pics take a little work in post but come up beautifully.
(Agree re the Sigma 45 which could be stunning sometimes but missed focus drove me nuts. I eventually sold mine. Plus, I am 'traditional' -- I like 35 and 50 rather than, say, 45 and 55)
p.3 #4Lightest lenses you use for street photography
rob_ww wrote:
(Agree re the Sigma 45 which could be stunning sometimes but missed focus drove me nuts. I eventually sold mine.
I had hopes that a top-of-the-line body (A1) with latest firmware, and latest firmware for the 45C, would improve the AF situation but, sadly, the hit rate did not improve. Shame because the sharpness and color correction, even in the corner, is unreal. I now use it for strictly static scenery where I can check focus for each frame.