The Amazing Sony A1/A7/A9/APS-C & Anything else welcome Mega Thread!

Mr Perceptive said:
Steve, I'm going to be picky again!! Thats the Liverpool Museum, The World Museum is next to the Library.

If you fancy a meet up one day, so you you can have a go with an X-T2, then give me a shout, I'm very busy until end of November but am relatively free after that!!

Not sure I can match the DR of an FF sensor, but I'm always willing to give it a bash


170821 Albert Dock 235.1 by David Yeoman, on Flickr
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Aaargh, I really need to stop posting while I'm in a meeting and not concentrating! (post updated). Would be good to meet up later in the year, I'll bring my Chroma along too ;0)
 
Went and played with both the 70-200GM and the 70-200 f/4 earlier on.

The GM is a super nice lens, excellent but I couldn't really justify it for all the use I have for a 70-200 which I pretty much knew before I went to have a look. The 70-200 f/4 seems pretty decent for what it is and sharp the whole way through the range including at 200mm which some reviews said it wasn't.

Any way I was happy enough with it, so bought one. :)

Sony 70-200 f4
 
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f/2.8 said:
Went and played with both the 70-200GM and the 70-200 f/4 earlier on.

The GM is a super nice lens, excellent but I couldn't really justify it for all the use I have for a 70-200 which I pretty much knew before I went to have a look. The 70-200 f/4 seems pretty decent for what it is and sharp the whole way through the range including at 200mm which some reviews said it wasn't.

Any way I was happy enough with it, so bought one. :)

Sony 70-200 f4
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You dont mess about do you?

unlike me....

still undecided
 
f/2.8 said:
Went and played with both the 70-200GM and the 70-200 f/4 earlier on.

The GM is a super nice lens, excellent but I couldn't really justify it for all the use I have for a 70-200 which I pretty much knew before I went to have a look. The 70-200 f/4 seems pretty decent for what it is and sharp the whole way through the range including at 200mm which some reviews said it wasn't.

Any way I was happy enough with it, so bought one. :)

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The Sony FE 70-200mm f4 G OSS is a cracking lens, if you don't need f2.8, its the best option. I do miss mine sometimes. :D
 
Which reviews said it wasn’t sharp at 200mm?
I never had a problem with mine, the 24-70 beyond 60mm on the other hand ...
 
Riz_Guru said:
The Sony FE 70-200mm f4 G OSS is a cracking lens, if you don't need f2.8, its the best option. I do miss mine sometimes. :D
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Am sure there will be times when I think I wish I have got the f/2.8 :D but am sure there will be plenty of others when I am glad I didn't because of the extra weight, the f/4 also seemed a lot more balanced and a better fit for the body without a grip.

Other than using a 70-200 for bits and bobs for myself and the odd outdoor wedding it is a lens I don't use much. Had a quick scan at my lightroom catalogue and only found 6 weddings where I used a 70-200 in the last 3 years and 4 of those where outdoor weddings and I probably could have got away fine with using an 85mm for the other two.
 
Tatts said:
Which reviews said it wasn’t sharp at 200mm?
I never had a problem with mine, the 24-70 beyond 60mm on the other hand ...
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Came across one on youtube and another on a blog while having a read through reviews and stuff for it last night. Perhaps there is some copy variation and not sure if it would make much of a difference but pretty sure they where both using older bodies.

Any way seems dead on too me.
 
stevelmx5 said:
I went on the Mersey Tunnel Tour last week and took along my A7 with just a Nikon 20/3.5 as I was expecting a lot of long tunnels and dark hallways. I also grabbed a couple of long exposures of the Albert Dock/Mann Island on the way back to the car (using a Manfrotto Pixi). I keep getting GAS and looking at different systems but the A7 sensor still delivers good results.

Liverpool Mersey Tunnel Tour by Steve Lloyd, on Flickr

Liverpool Mersey Tunnel Tour by Steve Lloyd, on Flickr

Liverpool Mersey Tunnel Tour by Steve Lloyd, on Flickr

Liverpool Mersey Tunnel Tour by Steve Lloyd, on Flickr

Liverpool Mersey Tunnel Tour by Steve Lloyd, on Flickr

Bit of a mixed bag of processing just playing around last night. The rest of the shots are here
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Nice pics, but I am seeing a lot of lens flare, especially in such a small collection. Is this peculiar thing with this lens? I know they are points of light, but there are a couple of different types of flair. Does that lens have a hood?

I didn't realise that you were so close to Liverpool! :eek: From reading the Chroma thread I just assumed you were mid to lower down the country, don't know why. If you ever plan a day in the city centre with the Chroma I would appreciate a shout just to see one in the real world. ;) :LOL: I'm only a couple of miles outside the city centre. :)
 
redhed17 said:
Nice pics, but I am seeing a lot of lens flare, especially in such a small collection. Is this peculiar thing with this lens? I know they are points of light, but there are a couple of different types of flair. Does that lens have a hood?

I didn't realise that you were so close to Liverpool! :eek: From reading the Chroma thread I just assumed you were mid to lower down the country, don't know why. If you ever plan a day in the city centre with the Chroma I would appreciate a shout just to see one in the real world. ;) :LOL: I'm only a couple of miles outside the city centre. :)
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It seems to be a side effect of this lens. There is a lens hood on it although it's pretty slim (appears to be original) and I've noticed the flare on a lot of shots too which is a bit annoying. It's clearly not a 'standard' result but I've seen flare on other Nikon shots (using different Nikon lenses) so I don't know if it's a common occurrence that I need to look out for. When shot away from bright light sources there aren't any issues.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevelloyd/albums/72157665897029127

Yeah, I live on the Wirral (across the Mersey) although I was born in Liverpool and lived there until I was 10. Happy to catch up and bring along a Chroma though...assuming I ever get time outside of the workshop :)
 
Requested the Olympus OMD EM-1 Mark II, 12-40m f2.8 , 25mm f1.2, 45mm f1.2 and 75mm f1.8 PRO lenses. :o :D
 
f/2.8 said:
Went and played with both the 70-200GM and the 70-200 f/4 earlier on.

The GM is a super nice lens, excellent but I couldn't really justify it for all the use I have for a 70-200 which I pretty much knew before I went to have a look. The 70-200 f/4 seems pretty decent for what it is and sharp the whole way through the range including at 200mm which some reviews said it wasn't.

Any way I was happy enough with it, so bought one. :)

Sony 70-200 f4
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Niceone lad. Had wanted that lens awhile back. Let me know your thoughts on it when you get shooting abit with it. Fingers crossed Tamron drop another zoom to that FL soon
 
F/1.4 said:
Niceone lad. Had wanted that lens awhile back. Let me know your thoughts on it when you get shooting abit with it. Fingers crossed Tamron drop another zoom to that FL soon
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Will do.

Would imagine a Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 will hit sooner rather than later.
 
It is gas. Just go take your family on a trip to the philippines for example and bring your existing camera and a couple of lenses and shoot. Best cure for gas
 
Oly have a free rental scheme for those who wants to try out their gear. Just give them a deposit (fully refundable) and pick up your rental gear.

@Riz_Guru is probably using this?

Thought I'd mention it in case anyone else is interested.
 
addicknchips said:
Scratching my head here. Surely the 25mm 1.2 is bigger than your zeiss 55mm?
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I’m keeping my Sony gear :) as it’s pretty unbeatable really.
Just wanted to test out a M43 system with their pro prime lenses :D
I’m going to take the Sony A7 III, Zeiss 35mm f2.8 and 55mm f1.8 and possibly another lens to Dubai. :D
 
Riz_Guru said:
Requested the Olympus OMD EM-1 Mark II, 12-40m f2.8 , 25mm f1.2, 45mm f1.2 and 75mm f1.8 PRO lenses. :eek: :D
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I'm guessing that you'll find performance across the frame quite good but at high magnification FF may well be sharper especially in the central area.

I've been impressed with the lenses I have and if some of the best MFT lenses could be scaled up to FF and keep their performance they'd possibly be amongst the best ever.
 
Riz_Guru said:
I’m keeping my Sony gear :) as it’s pretty unbeatable really.
Just wanted to test out a M43 system with their pro prime lenses :D
I’m going to take the Sony A7 III, Zeiss 35mm f2.8 and 55mm f1.8 and possibly another lens to Dubai. :D
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I need a holiday. Me and Mrs WW might be going away for two weeks next July or August to either Singapore of Thailand. I'd like to see Singapore and especially the garden by the bay but on the whole I'd rather go to Thailand.

If we get to go I'd love to take my A7 and a bright shiny new 35mm f1.8. Come on Sony...

:D
 
stevelmx5 said:
I went on the Mersey Tunnel Tour last week and took along my A7 with just a Nikon 20/3.5 as I was expecting a lot of long tunnels and dark hallways. I also grabbed a couple of long exposures of the Albert Dock/Mann Island on the way back to the car (using a Manfrotto Pixi). I keep getting GAS and looking at different systems but the A7 sensor still delivers good results.
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I've spent months deciding on upgrading from my A7 & A7r and go with either an A7rII or A7III, having had the A7 since launch GAS pressure has been immense. But gone full circle for all their quirks and issues, can't justify the upgrade, so will keep them for as long as I can I reckon :)
 
Riz_Guru said:
Back to the old chestnut of size and weight....... its just something I want to try out, as a personal camera I think it would be good enough, for professional work I am not so sure.... no Eye-AF is a bummer although Face-Detect was super sticky.
I had a good play with the Olympus OMD E1 Mark II in store with some Pro lenses and its a pretty quick little body... felt good in the hands and some of the prime lenses are razor sharp too.
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nice colours too :rolleyes::exit:
 
ShrubMonkey said:
I've spent months deciding on upgrading from my A7 & A7r and go with either an A7rII or A7III, having had the A7 since launch GAS pressure has been immense. But gone full circle for all their quirks and issues, can't justify the upgrade, so will keep them for as long as I can I reckon :)
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Sounds like where I am. I shoot more manual glass than AF (mainly because the combination of A7 and FE50 isn’t the fastest in anything other than good light) so would like IBIS. I could swap for an A7ii for IBIS but GAS and affordable lens options has got me looking at going back to an A6* body, so an A6500. At the same time I’ve also been looking at XT-1/2’s because their lens lineup looks better/affordable, but no IBIS. I’ve also considered chopping it all in for an X100F and stripping back but think I’d miss the flexibility!

I had a Panasonic GF1 ages ago and really liked the sensor/lenses so M4/3rds is still an option.

As it is, the first thing I need to do is clean my sensor!
 
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stevelmx5 said:
Sounds like where I am. I shoot more manual glass than AF (mainly because the combination of A7 and FE50 isn’t the fastest in anything other than good light) so would like IBIS. I could swap for an A7ii for IBIS but GAS and affordable lens options has got me looking at going back to an A6* body, so an A6500. At the same time I’ve also been looking at XT-1/2’s because their lens lineup looks better/affordable, but no IBIS. I’ve also considered chopping it all in for an X100F and stripping back but think I’d miss the flexibility!

I had a Panasonic GF1 ages ago and really liked the sensor/lenses so M4/3rds is still an option.

As it is, the first thing I need to do is clean my sensor!
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Very similar too me, also toyed with an X100F for the same reasons.

I'd love silent shutter option for candid street shooting as the original A7's must have one of the loudest shutters of any mirrorless system. But I've picked up an LX100 on the classifieds to feed my street shooting interests
 
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