When the A7R4 was announced I thought that 61MP was too big but then learned about its telephoto reach possibilities using APS-C mode--still delivering a 26.2MP file. This essentially works like a 1.5 teleconverter with no loss of one f-stop. I programmed my C3 button to instantly access crop mode when I need more reach. The 50MP A1 will also deliver a quite good sized APS-C file.
At its time of release Mark Galer did an eye-opening video about the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 advantages vs. the FE 70-300 for those using full frame cameras. Turns out the 70-350 comes with Sony’s best XD linear focusing motor, the same one used in the 100-400 and even the 400 f2.8. The FE lens does not, and will not keep up for sports and wildlife like newer design Sony long glass.
Is anyone regularly using the 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G in crop mode? The potential advantages are mind blowing when you consider it weighs just 22 ounces and can become a 105-525mm lens that shoots at f6.3 through the longer range.
I bought the 100-400 but even though it is just three pounds, it’s not as likely to hit the road with me when I try to keep the bag light. Recently, I’ve been intrigued with the soon to be released Tamron 150-600 but it weights 4 lbs while delivering f6.7 at the long end.
I’m thinking that at only $900 the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS Lens could be a great travel solution. I can certainly live with a 26.2MP file (still plenty big!) if sharpness and speed truly compete with the 100-400.
Thoughts? Experience from those who have shot with it?
When the A7R4 was announced I thought that 61MP was too big but then learned about its telephoto reach possibilities using APS-C mode--still delivering a 26.2MP file. This essentially works like a 1.5 teleconverter with no loss of one f-stop. I programmed my C3 button to instantly access crop mode when I need more reach. The 50MP A1 will also deliver a quite good sized APS-C file.
At its time of release Mark Galer did an eye-opening video about the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 advantages vs. the FE 70-300 for those using full frame cameras. Turns out the 70-350 comes with Sony’s best XD linear focusing motor, the same one used in the 100-400 and even the 400 f2.8. The FE lens does not, and will not keep up for sports and wildlife like newer design Sony long glass.
Is anyone regularly using the 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G in crop mode? The potential advantages are mind blowing when you consider it weighs just 22 ounces and can become a 105-550mm lens that shoots at f6.3 through the longer range.
I bought the 100-400 but even though it is just three pounds, it’s not as likely to hit the road with me when I try to keep the bag light. Recently, I’ve been intrigued with the soon to be released Tamron 150-600 but it weights 4 lbs while delivering f6.7 at the long end.
I’m thinking that at only $900 the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS Lens could be a great travel solution. I can certainly live with a 26.2MP file (still plenty big!) if sharpness and speed truly compete with the 100-400.
Thoughts? Experience from those who have shot with it?
Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G for A7R4 / A1 vs. 100-400 GM?
When the A7R4 was announced I thought that 61MP was too big but then learned about its telephoto reach possibilities using APS-C mode--still delivering a 26.2MP file. This essentially works like a 1.5 teleconverter with no loss of one f-stop. I programmed my C3 button to instantly access crop mode when I need more reach. The 50MP A1 will also deliver a quite good sized APS-C file.
At its time of release Mark Galer did an eye-opening video about the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 advantages vs. the FE 70-300 for those using full frame cameras. Turns out the 70-350 comes with Sony’s best XD linear focusing motor, the same one used in the 100-400 and even the 400 f2.8. The FE lens does not, and will not keep up for sports and wildlife like newer design Sony long glass.
Is anyone regularly using the 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G in crop mode? The potential advantages are mind blowing when you consider it weighs just 22 ounces and can become a 105-550mm lens that shoots at f6.3 through the longer range.
I bought the 100-400 but even though it is just three pounds, it’s not as likely to hit the road with me when I try to keep the bag light. Recently, I’ve been intrigued with the soon to be released Tamron 150-600 but it weights 4 lbs while delivering f6.7 at the long end.
I’m thinking that at only $900 the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS Lens could be a great travel solution. I can certainly live with a 26.2MP file (still plenty big!) if sharpness and speed truly compete with the 100-400.
Thoughts? Experience from those who have shot with it?
Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G for A7R4 or A1 vs. 100-400 GM?
When the A7R4 was announced I thought that 61MP was too big but then learned about its telephoto reach possibilities using APS-C mode--still delivering a 26.2MP file. This essentially works like a 1.5 teleconverter with no loss of one f-stop. I programmed my C3 button to instantly access crop mode when I need more reach. The 50MP A1 will also deliver a quite good sized APS-C file.
At its time of release Mark Galer did an eye-opening video about the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 advantages vs. the FE 70-300 for those using full frame cameras. Turns out the 70-350 comes with Sony’s best XD linear focusing motor, the same one used in the 100-400 and even the 400 f2.8. The FE lens does not, and will not keep up for sports and wildlife like newer design Sony long glass.
Is anyone regularly using the 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G in crop mode? The potential advantages are mind blowing when you consider it weighs just 22 ounces and can become a 105-550mm lens that shoots at f6.3 through the longer range.
I bought the 100-400 but even though it is just three pounds, it’s not as likely to hit the road with me when I try to keep the bag light. Recently, I’ve been intrigued with the soon to be released Tamron 150-600 but it weights 4 lbs while delivering f6.7 at the long end.
I’m thinking that at only $900 the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS Lens could be a great travel solution. I can certainly live with a 26.2MP file (still plenty big!) if sharpness and speed truly compete with the 100-400.
Thoughts? Experience from those who have shot with it?
Apr 25, 2021 at 09:48 AM
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