Sony Gear Talk - General / Non-Specific
p.1 #1Sony Gear Talk - General / Non-Specific
If this is a dumb idea, delete it or let it die, but I didn't want to gunk up other picture threads with general conversation.
I'll start with a complaint, that's a bit specific lol. Sony, please update the 24-105 and give us a 2.8 option.
I used my 20-70 F4 today along with my A1 for a casual street hockey game. I had access around the entire "rink". The range was good, albeit a bit short, even with popping in to APSC mode. I used 20mm a few times to get unique shots I otherwise wouldn't have been able to, but I really needed a 24-105 2.8 like Canon makes, or an updated Sony 24-105 F4. The 20-70 focused incredibly well when zooming in and out. Not sure it was perfect as I was re-pressing my back button AF, but I only missed a handful of shots in total out of 1,600, and I'd say those misses were my fault. Hated the jpegs when I got home, glad I shot raw.
I know everything is a compromise, especially when only shooting on one body.
- 70-200 would have been nice, but 70 would have been way too tight.
- 50-150 would have been great but 50 was also too tight for one body. I still would have had to swap out lenses for the team photos.
- 35-150 would have been good, but non native AF, and doesn't focus while zooming, and 35 would probably have been a hair too tight. My final group photo of the day was 30mm.
- 28-105 would have probably been wide enough, but same issue with the autofocus from what I understand.
- I'm hopeful Samyang 28-135 will be good, but I'm guessing it will struggle with autofocus in action events like all the rest.
I don't want to be a Nikon convert, but I might have to rent a Z9 and the 24-120. Would Sony give us a 24-105 2.8 or would that eat sales from their their 50-150?
Anyway, what do you want to talk about?
I'll start with a complaint, that's a bit specific lol. Sony, please update the 24-105 and give us a 2.8 option.
I used my 20-70 F4 today along with my A1 for a casual street hockey game. I had access around the entire "rink". The range was good, albeit a bit short, even with popping in to APSC mode. I used 20mm a few times to get unique shots I otherwise wouldn't have been able to, but I really needed a 24-105 2.8 like Canon makes, or an updated Sony 24-105 F4. The 20-70 focused incredibly well when zooming in and out. Not sure it was perfect as I was re-pressing my back button AF, but I only missed a handful of shots in total out of 1,600, and I'd say those misses were my fault. Hated the jpegs when I got home, glad I shot raw.
I know everything is a compromise, especially when only shooting on one body.
- 70-200 would have been nice, but 70 would have been way too tight.
- 50-150 would have been great but 50 was also too tight for one body. I still would have had to swap out lenses for the team photos.
- 35-150 would have been good, but non native AF, and doesn't focus while zooming, and 35 would probably have been a hair too tight. My final group photo of the day was 30mm.
- 28-105 would have probably been wide enough, but same issue with the autofocus from what I understand.
- I'm hopeful Samyang 28-135 will be good, but I'm guessing it will struggle with autofocus in action events like all the rest.
I don't want to be a Nikon convert, but I might have to rent a Z9 and the 24-120. Would Sony give us a 24-105 2.8 or would that eat sales from their their 50-150?
Anyway, what do you want to talk about?
Aug 02, 2026 at 07:51 PM
p.1 #2Sony Gear Talk - General / Non-Specific
Hey Moses, at first glance I thought you took some shots of the Maple Leafs off-season :-)
You should try the Sigma 28-105/2.8 but if you shoot sports/action like those you should shoot with a native lens and get the max fps. But maybe 15 fps. is enough? I haven't tried mine for sports but for some action the AF is outstanding!
The lens I am eagerly anticipating is the Viltrox 50/1.2 LAB N. I really hope Viltrox launches it in time for fall colours. That way I can test it and post the images---where else but the 3D Pop thread. I'm pretty sure they can't wait to see more images from lenses exhibiting that 3D Pop!!!
You should try the Sigma 28-105/2.8 but if you shoot sports/action like those you should shoot with a native lens and get the max fps. But maybe 15 fps. is enough? I haven't tried mine for sports but for some action the AF is outstanding!
The lens I am eagerly anticipating is the Viltrox 50/1.2 LAB N. I really hope Viltrox launches it in time for fall colours. That way I can test it and post the images---where else but the 3D Pop thread. I'm pretty sure they can't wait to see more images from lenses exhibiting that 3D Pop!!!
Aug 02, 2026 at 08:22 PM
p.1 #3Sony Gear Talk - General / Non-Specific
I agree, the scene makes me want to ask Sony for favors, but of a different kind. We need a proper 28mm GM lens! This opportunity is perfect for a 28mm prime.
Aug 02, 2026 at 09:11 PM
p.1 #4Sony Gear Talk - General / Non-Specific
old-gregg wrote:
I agree, the scene makes me want to ask Sony for favors, but of a different kind. We need a proper 28mm GM lens! This opportunity is perfect for a 28mm prime.
Agreed! I may give the 24 1.4 a run in the mean time. Seems pretty excellent.
I agree, the scene makes me want to ask Sony for favors, but of a different kind. We need a proper 28mm GM lens! This opportunity is perfect for a 28mm prime.
Agreed! I may give the 24 1.4 a run in the mean time. Seems pretty excellent.
Aug 03, 2026 at 01:28 PM
p.1 #5Sony Gear Talk - General / Non-Specific
jojib wrote:
Hey Moses, at first glance I thought you took some shots of the Maple Leafs off-season :-)
You should try the Sigma 28-105/2.8 but if you shoot sports/action like those you should shoot with a native lens and get the max fps. But maybe 15 fps. is enough? I haven't tried mine for sports but for some action the AF is outstanding!
The lens I am eagerly anticipating is the Viltrox 50/1.2 LAB N. I really hope Viltrox launches it in time for fall colours. That way I can test it and post the images---where else but the 3D Pop thread....Show more →
I may rent it, it has a lot going for it but from the reviews I've seen none of the non-native lenses can focus while zooming, which is really important for me. I don't have enough time to zoom out and refocus each time, as a player is running towards or away from me. I have no doubt it would do fine at a fixed length, with a player moving in and out, but I've been very spoiled by native glass now.
Unfortunate that a 50-150 doesn't replace a 24-70 for me
Anyone know how well the almost 10 year old 24-105 F4 does with focusing while zooming?
Hey Moses, at first glance I thought you took some shots of the Maple Leafs off-season :-)
You should try the Sigma 28-105/2.8 but if you shoot sports/action like those you should shoot with a native lens and get the max fps. But maybe 15 fps. is enough? I haven't tried mine for sports but for some action the AF is outstanding!
The lens I am eagerly anticipating is the Viltrox 50/1.2 LAB N. I really hope Viltrox launches it in time for fall colours. That way I can test it and post the images---where else but the 3D Pop thread....Show more →
I may rent it, it has a lot going for it but from the reviews I've seen none of the non-native lenses can focus while zooming, which is really important for me. I don't have enough time to zoom out and refocus each time, as a player is running towards or away from me. I have no doubt it would do fine at a fixed length, with a player moving in and out, but I've been very spoiled by native glass now.
Unfortunate that a 50-150 doesn't replace a 24-70 for me
Anyone know how well the almost 10 year old 24-105 F4 does with focusing while zooming?
Aug 03, 2026 at 01:31 PM
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p.1 #6Sony Gear Talk - General / Non-Specific
Sold my A7RV (already regretting it) and need to replace it.
Used my A1 mk1 tonight for some senior portraits, and I immediately regretted using it over my A7RV. I shoot back lit with off camera flash, and sometimes an ND filter. The A1 didn't like that, the A7RV handles it nearly perfectly. I'd sell the A1 and get an A1ii, but I also shoot in HSS a lot, and can't have banding.
That means I need an A7V or A7R6. I'm leaning A7R6... I get too much Moire in lower MP cameras I find, for school sports uniforms.
Used my A1 mk1 tonight for some senior portraits, and I immediately regretted using it over my A7RV. I shoot back lit with off camera flash, and sometimes an ND filter. The A1 didn't like that, the A7RV handles it nearly perfectly. I'd sell the A1 and get an A1ii, but I also shoot in HSS a lot, and can't have banding.
That means I need an A7V or A7R6. I'm leaning A7R6... I get too much Moire in lower MP cameras I find, for school sports uniforms.
Aug 09, 2026 at 09:38 PM
p.1 #7Sony Gear Talk - General / Non-Specific
BigBabyMoses06 wrote:
Used my A1 mk1 tonight for some senior portraits, and I immediately regretted using it over my A7RV. I shoot back lit with off camera flash, and sometimes an ND filter. The A1 didn't like that, the A7RV handles it nearly perfectly.
Do you mind unpacking please? What does this mean: "A1 didn't like that"? Maybe I'm slow tonight...
Used my A1 mk1 tonight for some senior portraits, and I immediately regretted using it over my A7RV. I shoot back lit with off camera flash, and sometimes an ND filter. The A1 didn't like that, the A7RV handles it nearly perfectly.
Do you mind unpacking please? What does this mean: "A1 didn't like that"? Maybe I'm slow tonight...
Aug 09, 2026 at 09:51 PM
p.1 #8Sony Gear Talk - General / Non-Specific
old-gregg wrote:
Do you mind unpacking please? What does this mean: "A1 didn't like that"? Maybe I'm slow tonight...
Sorry, that was vague. And I'm tired lol.
The camera wouldn't track my subjects eyes and would instead track their head half of the time. I used my A7RV last year in the same conditions and it handled it no problem.
I'm not sure what the exact culprit was, but I'm thinking it was the perfect storm. Older AF system, strong ND filter, and harsh backlighting. On screen my subjects were pretty dark, even with exposure simulation on. To make things worse, the sky was completely white due to wildfire smoke again, so I was pretty high on my 3 - 7 stop ND filter to try and cut some of the light down.
BigBabyMoses06 wrote
Used my A1 mk1 tonight for some senior portraits, and I immediately regretted using it over my A7RV. I shoot back lit with off camera flash, and sometimes an ND filter. The A1 didn't like that, the A7RV handles it nearly perfectly.Sorry, that was vague. And I'm tired lol.
The camera wouldn't track my subjects eyes and would instead track their head half of the time. I used my A7RV last year in the same conditions and it handled it no problem.
I'm not sure what the exact culprit was, but I'm thinking it was the perfect storm. Older AF system, strong ND filter, and harsh backlighting. On screen my subjects were pretty dark, even with exposure simulation on. To make things worse, the sky was completely white due to wildfire smoke again, so I was pretty high on my 3 - 7 stop ND filter to try and cut some of the light down.
Aug 09, 2026 at 10:25 PM
p.1 #9Sony Gear Talk - General / Non-Specific
The 24-105mm G is my most used lens, and I’m quite happy with its performance. F2.8 would be great if Sony could keep it the same size.
Aug 09, 2026 at 11:56 PM