David Kilpatrick wrote:... I do have a 17-35mm KM but it's pretty soft compared to my Sigma 12-24mm HSM II so I prefer that. ...
I've done some shooting with the 50mm f/1.4 Sony and A99, as it's fully compatible with AF-D. But it really needs AF calibration to a better standard than I managed. I can see from some shots that it is stunning sharp wide open - just not on my subject, on the ground a few feet behind!
Thanks DK
. I will put the Sigma 12-24 mk II on the list to consider. I had been thinking about whether I needed to upgrade my Minolta 50/1.7, but I will try it out more on the A99 first.
Dr. Harout wrote:Now you've done it both of you...
So I have to get me a 28-75 ...
bfitzgerald wrote:... The lens is more than ok IMO it is a lens I find essential for portrait work ...
You're probably right Barry. I haven't given much use yet and I'm sure it will live up to all of it's good reviews.
pakodominguez wrote:... At the long end, I do recommend you the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 (the SP 70-200MM F/2.8 Di version, I can't tell about the new one) and, if you need more reach, a 1.4X or 2X teleconverter. This lens is also a good performer, corrected for macro and not that slow on A-mount since it is a screwdriver lens (CaNikon version have a built-in motor that is, apparently, slow and not that accurate) ... There is a rare Minolta gem, the 100 mm f2.8 Soft Focus. A good copy goes for about 700$ on eBay.
Thanks Pako
. The 70-200 sounds interesting especially considering the TCs.
mvanrheenen wrote:... I agree with all of what you're saying, except this bit. I've found the purple fringing on this lens very frustrating, especially used for macro work. So much so even, that the LR correction slider for PF wouldn't go far enough to correct it, especially wide ...
I will have to look out for that Mark.
bakubo wrote:It sounds like you have put a pretty nice kit together with your A99. I see that you have been enjoying it because you have been posting many photos lately. Good going!
Thanks Henry
mikeriach wrote:... I'm off to Norwich but may well give in on my return ...
Why wait? You could visit Wex just outside of Norwich and save on the postage
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Nex 5, Nex 6 (IR), A7M2, A99 and a bunch of lenses.