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- Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:42 pm
- Forum: Lens Lore
- Topic: Zeiss 24mm f/2 review now posted
- Replies: 46
- Views: 17477
Re: Zeiss 24mm f/2 review now posted
Thanks for the review. I agree it's a great lens. I'd say it only have two flaws: - Size, almost as large as the 24/1.4 from Nikon & Canon, much larger than the Minolta 28/2. - SSM battery drainage. I can take about 33% less photos with it than the Minolta 28/2 with the same battery. Here are so...
- Sun Dec 11, 2011 12:41 am
- Forum: Lens Lore
- Topic: Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT SSM test
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12290
Re: Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT SSM test
bfitzgerald wrote:I wouldn't be shocked if it were a tweaked Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 it's entirely possible that's not a bad thing in many ways though.
The two lenses are at least closely related.
- Tue Jul 19, 2011 2:56 am
- Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
- Topic: This is the kind of product I like : SLT adaptor for E mount
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8286
Re: This is the kind of product I like : SLT adaptor for E m
The only advantage of this (over existing adapters) would be to have phase detect AF. I'd like another direction like Fuji where the phase detect AF sensor is "hidden" inside the main sensor. This way, no light is loss from the SLT mirror. It would be more fun if they could use the space i...
- Mon Aug 30, 2010 4:24 pm
- Forum: Lens Lore
- Topic: 85/2.8 35/1.8 24/2 MTF curves on sony Japan
- Replies: 47
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Re: 85/2.8 35/1.8 24/2 MTF curves on sony Japan
I can't but see some Zeiss DNA it the SAL 85/2.8. Left: SAL 85/2.8, right: C/Y Sonnar 85/2.8 http://www.sony.jp/dslr/products/SAL85F28/images/prod/m/y_SAL85F28_comosition.jpg http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv291/youpii/MTF/Sonnar_85_2_8.gif Also something familiar between the SAL 35/1.8 and C/Y ...
- Sun Aug 29, 2010 2:16 pm
- Forum: Lens Lore
- Topic: 85/2.8 35/1.8 24/2 MTF curves on sony Japan
- Replies: 47
- Views: 22598
85/2.8 35/1.8 24/2 MTF curves on sony Japan
SAL85F28 http://www.sony.jp/dslr/products/SAL85F28/feature_1.html#L1_40 SAL35F18 http://www.sony.jp/dslr/products/SAL35F18/feature_1.html#L1_30 SAL24F20Z http://www.sony.jp/dslr/products/SAL24F20Z/feature_1.html#L1_40 The SAL85F28 & SAL35F18 look very promising. They lens structure seem very sim...
- Thu Aug 19, 2010 2:20 pm
- Forum: Lens Lore
- Topic: Adobe Profile for CZ 16-80mm
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1439
Re: Adobe Profile for CZ 16-80mm
Thanks for sharing.
Sony should do it for all the SAL lenses. But will they?
Sony should do it for all the SAL lenses. But will they?
- Sat Jul 31, 2010 5:27 pm
- Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
- Topic: NEX and Vectis lenses
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2912
Re: NEX and Vectis lenses
This lens has some really good qualities, considering it is not even mounted correctly and is definitely not correctly set up for register, which alters the way the zoom/focus correction functions. David I recall that the 50 Macro had good reputation. Now someone should reverse engineer the pin lay...
- Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:37 pm
- Forum: Alpha A-mount System
- Topic: ACR 6.1 and process 2003 versus 2010
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5948
Re: ACR 6.1 and process 2003 versus 2010
Totally agree. I took some shots at 6400 recently, thinking of processing them in B&W to get away with the "red blotchs". But found out that the results in LR3 were perfectly usable. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4773927869_1af16a9f76_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/477...
- Mon Jul 12, 2010 6:41 pm
- Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
- Topic: Who needs FF now?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7764
Re: Who needs FF now?
Sounds like you probably didn't read through this thread. :) Yes, I read a bit quickly... Sorry... But I still keep what I said... We need both small & large cameras... Here is a pic that I took with my A900 & Zeiss 135/1.8, hand held @ISO6400. Probably impossible with a small camera. http:...
- Mon Jul 12, 2010 3:24 pm
- Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
- Topic: Tilt and Shift... with the NEX system
- Replies: 30
- Views: 10701
Re: Tilt and Shift... with the NEX system
A Vectis adapter would be fun. Does anyone know the difference between the V-mount and the E-mount?David Kilpatrick wrote:And call it the Vectis mount ?
David
- Mon Jul 12, 2010 3:13 pm
- Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
- Topic: Who needs FF now?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7764
Re: Who needs FF now?
I'd say it's like asking who needs large screwdrivers when smaller ones are cheaper
Did you ever ask yourself why there are so many brands of cars and models?
Or why people keep buying different clothes?
Cameras are just tools. Different people need different stuff. Just let it be...
Did you ever ask yourself why there are so many brands of cars and models?
Or why people keep buying different clothes?
Cameras are just tools. Different people need different stuff. Just let it be...
- Sat Jul 10, 2010 3:33 pm
- Forum: Lens Lore
- Topic: Tokina 24-200mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2954
Re: Tokina 24-200mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X
Try the Tamron 24-135/3.5-5.6. Very decent when stopped down to 5.6-8 and nice colors.
- Sun Jun 13, 2010 1:54 pm
- Forum: Lens Lore
- Topic: Old Lenses worth seeking out
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7048
Re: Old Lenses worth seeking out
I agree for the Minolta 24-85, quite good when stepped down.
Another option is the Tamron 24-135, difficult to find but very versatile and provide pleasing pictures.
Another option is the Tamron 24-135, difficult to find but very versatile and provide pleasing pictures.
- Sun May 16, 2010 3:50 pm
- Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
- Topic: NEX -- Why only 2 e-mount lenses?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 14110
Re: NEX -- Why only 2 e-mount lenses?
The Vectis was not exactly a runaway success so it probably is not worth the effort. Also such an adapter would only compound the problem for Sony of most of us buying second hand Minolta lenses. Sony is not flooding the market with Sony lenses either... I think most of us buy Minolta lenses (somet...
- Sun May 16, 2010 10:30 am
- Forum: Alpha E-Mount system
- Topic: NEX -- Why only 2 e-mount lenses?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 14110
Re: NEX -- Why only 2 e-mount lenses?
Why didn't they announce an adapter for Vectis lenses?