FlyPenFly wrote:
Love #1 Reeve. You make a lens I didn't like much really look great.
thanks, haven't gotten much out of it myself, thats probably the best one.
I am thinking about buying a 85/1.2 L FD but those are still expensive.
Phillip, what is the apx size and cost of the 85 1/2 FD and of course you have to use the larger FD to Nex adaptor? What price r you seeing? thanks
On a Nex when the "processing" word appears on the rear LCD after taking the picture, is there any need to be concerned about keeping the camera steady
I'm about to take a trip to several Baltic countries and am struggling with my decision regarding which ultra wide to take along with the Nex 7 for interiors.
Here's my options that I own:
1) The Sony Zeiss 24 f1.8 (and make panos if necessary, since it isn't all that wide). It is going on the trip for sure, anyway.
2) Sony ZA 16-50 (for the ultra wide end) -- I have the LA-EA2 adapter. It would be heavy and bulky... 2.8, though, and a pretty good lens, actually. Since it is AF, it would be easier for me to focus when shooting upwards with my bad back.
3) Rokinon (Samyang) 14. -- Also heavy and bulky, no AF
4) CV 15 (used in the photo below) -- sure like the size, magenta corners, sometimes hard for me to decide when it is in focus.
I could also buy the Zeiss ZM 18. How are the corners on the Nex? Is it as good a lens as the incredible ZF 21?
joanlvh wrote:
On a Nex when the "processing" word appears on the rear LCD after taking the picture, is there any need to be concerned about keeping the camera steady
You don't have to worry about the image falling out of your memory card.
I guess processing simply means that the camera is writing the raw (or jpeg) file to the card _after_ you took the shot.
joanlvh wrote:
Phillip, what is the apx size and cost of the 85 1/2 FD and of course you have to use the larger FD to Nex adaptor? What price r you seeing? thanks
On a Nex when the "processing" word appears on the rear LCD after taking the picture, is there any need to be concerned about keeping the camera steady
joanlvh
according to mir.com :" Length x max. diameter: 71mm x 80.8mm Weight: 680g"
They sell for a little bit less than 500€.
If you can get a good copy for less than €500, go for it. I can't imagine they will go down in price, on the contrary, as more people start using mirrorless, they will continue to rise in price. I bet you can do some real magic with the 85L Phillip. I don't use mine enough, I really should take it with me more often.
partitura wrote:
Phillip - Those are really beautiful.
Below is an image shot with the Nex 7 and CV 15.
I'm about to take a trip to several Baltic countries and am struggling with my decision regarding which ultra wide to take along with the Nex 7 for interiors.
Here's my options that I own:
1) The Sony Zeiss 24 f1.8 (and make panos if necessary, since it isn't all that wide). It is going on the trip for sure, anyway.
2) Sony ZA 16-50 (for the ultra wide end) -- I have the LA-EA2 adapter. It would be heavy and bulky... 2.8, though, and a pretty good lens, actually. Since it is AF, it would be easier for me to focus when shooting upwards with my bad back.
3) Rokinon (Samyang) 14. -- Also heavy and bulky, no AF
4) CV 15 (used in the photo below) -- sure like the size, magenta corners, sometimes hard for me to decide when it is in focus.
I could also buy the Zeiss ZM 18. How are the corners on the Nex? Is it as good a lens as the incredible ZF 21?
My working kit with the NEX-7 is the ZA E 24/1.8, the DT 16-50 SSM and the 85/2.8 SAM. In your position I'd take the 16-50 with the 24 and only carry the 16-50 when needed. It's actually not that bad for size & weight, it just feels weird on the small 7 body. Handles pretty good once you get used to it, the optics are excellent and the AF is fast & accurate. Only caveat I have is it's a little lacking in focus throw for MF, but I have an LA-EA1, not the 2, so I'm stuck with MF.
briantho wrote:
If you can get a good copy for less than €500, go for it. I can't imagine they will go down in price, on the contrary, as more people start using mirrorless, they will continue to rise in price. I bet you can do some real magic with the 85L Phillip. I don't use mine enough, I really should take it with me more often.
Thats my problem, do i want to invest 500€ in a great lens which will probably not see that much use? I have a Samyang 85/1.4 and rarely use it.
On the other hand i'm sure that we will see a fullframe mirrorless in the foreseeable future and i like 50mm lenses on crop, so it might be a good investment for the future.
I will monitor the market, if i'm lucky i might get one with some scrachtes on the front element for a good price.
FlyPenFly wrote:
Well there is a 16-50 e-mount coming out this year or next, maybe wait for that and pick up something else instead.
If I were you, I'd pick up the Sigma 19 and 30 instead for now.
He was asking for a near-future trip, and including mostly lenses he owned.
The upcoming E 16-50 interests me personally. But it'll need to match my DT 16-50 in performance for me to consider buying. I can live with a compact prime + large zoom kit, small zooms would be nice but they need to deliver the goods.
