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by lightdreamer
Thu Jul 01, 2010 4:24 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Sony 24-70/2.8 ZA SSM vs f/2.8 prime lenses
Replies: 12
Views: 3911

Re: Sony 24-70/2.8 ZA SSM vs f/2.8 prime lenses

pakodominguez wrote:
lightdreamer wrote:Ok: read it again:
"PostPosted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 1:31 pm "
"Joined: Sun May 20, 2007"
You are absolutly right, sorry my mistake.

BG lightdreamer
by lightdreamer
Thu Jul 01, 2010 11:53 am
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Sony 24-70/2.8 ZA SSM vs f/2.8 prime lenses
Replies: 12
Views: 3911

Re: Sony 24-70/2.8 ZA SSM vs f/2.8 prime lenses

I could post the images, but I'll save you some analysis: The Zeiss is sharper in the corners at f/2.8 than my Minolta prime lens at f/4. Look at Olaf's post http://www.photoclubalpha.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=41021#p41021 Do not forget that this post is from 2007. A time where only APS-C DSLRS wer...
by lightdreamer
Mon May 03, 2010 10:44 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Sony Lens Quality-
Replies: 22
Views: 8099

Re: Sony Lens Quality-

Recent reviews of Sony optics have revealed that they are merely adequate performers: ... CZ 16-35: http://www.photozone.de/sonyalphaff/495-zeiss_1635_28ff?start=1 Nikon 16-35: http://www.photozone.de/nikon_ff/492-nikkor_afs_1635_4_ff?start=1 I wonder if Sony have decided not to compete in the Seri...
by lightdreamer
Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:01 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: AF Micro Adjustment
Replies: 8
Views: 4400

Re: AF Micro Adjustment

Sorry David, but your statement concerning AF microadjust does completly differ from my experience with my A900. I only own one single lens that does not need any correction, its the CZ24-70. Especially old Minolta primes and zooms (I own some dozends myself) perform definitly visibly better if they...
by lightdreamer
Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:09 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: IDC 3.2 direct Link
Replies: 15
Views: 6356

Re: IDC 3.2 direct Link

I installed it under Windows 7.

For the MAC Version others have found you hva to replace the .EXE by .Dmg

BG lightdreamer
by lightdreamer
Wed Mar 31, 2010 4:19 pm
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: IDC 3.2 direct Link
Replies: 15
Views: 6356

IDC 3.2 direct Link

Hello folks,

I found this direct link:

http://di.update.sony.net/SIDS/IDS32_Installer1004a.exe

In my german system it is german language and version is 3.2.00.15160

Have fun
lightdreamer
by lightdreamer
Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:15 am
Forum: Alpha A-mount System
Topic: what is the real advantage of the alpha system
Replies: 27
Views: 9498

Re: what is the real advantage of the alpha system

1. Zeiss autofokus lenses, 135/1.8 24-70/2.8 and 85/1.4 (I don't have a 16-35mm) simply are the best in its class worldwide. 2. G Glass 2.8/300 or 70-400 and 70-200 also class leading. 3. The 135 STF a unique jewel worldwide. 4. A A900 that is a real compact workhorse, compared to 1DS MIII, D3x. The...
by lightdreamer
Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Sony 16-80 CZ
Replies: 15
Views: 7488

Re: Sony 16-80 CZ

David Kilpatrick wrote:
Welcome to Photoclubalpha Hans!

David
Thanks for the warm welcome David.

BG Hans
by lightdreamer
Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:57 pm
Forum: Lens Lore
Topic: Sony 16-80 CZ
Replies: 15
Views: 7488

Re: Sony 16-80 CZ

More likely the salesman, as most of them, is simply telling you a myth.

Best greetings Hans