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

NickTB said:
Can anyone recommend me a 35 or 50mm for my A7iii. I want a small form factor for street. Been using my sigma 24 and 35 ART’S which are more than adequate, but I’m looking for something more discreet with similar iq
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Few options depending on the size and weight you are looking at
FE35/2.8 - very sharp, great AF, tiny
Samyang 35mm/2.8 - very sharp, AF not the most accurate for tracking but AF-S is fast and accurate. Also tiny.
FE35mm/1.8 - new, sharp, fastest AF of the lot. Also small.
Zeiss batis 40mm f2 - not as small as I could be IMO. There has been some firmware issues with AF which might be fixed now. But it's sharp.
Samyang 45mm f1.8 - haven't investigated this much, so you'd have to Google around a little. I have noticed there are YouTube reviews too.
Sigma 45mm f2.8 - small, sharp, good AF. Still new.
Sony FE 50mm f1.8 - best nifty fifty IQ wise and worst AF wise.
Sony FE 55mm f1.8 - very sharp, fast AF, small.
 
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f/2.8 said:
This is far and away my favourite lens. It took me a long time to get used to the focal length but now that I have I am nearly trying to find excuses for using it as it is just superb.
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The GAS is becoming strong. Tempted
 
I love my 24 for street. Encompasses so much detail. I think it’s a great FL to use.
Thanks for the replies, I think it’ll fall down to price though unfortunately
 
NickTB said:
I love my 24 for street. Encompasses so much detail. I think it’s a great FL to use.
Thanks for the replies, I think it’ll fall down to price though unfortunately
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Only if the pound jumps like 30% in value against the yen.
 
None of the dividers I have are the length that I need…..and my 70-200 won't fit.

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Everyone seems to overlook the 28mm F2.0, I think it's great and much cheaper than a lot of similar ones especially if you can find one used.
 
So the news of a new A9 II being announced soon is no big surprise :D not sure I will bite this time around unless it has something really amazing over the A9.
 
jonneymendoza said:
I can't bite even if wanted to. Blew my load already
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Me too..... Tesla incoming :o

woof woof said:
TMI! Is the new A9 that exciting?
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It might be exciting, however I don't think it will be a game changer like the original Sony A9. I see it as being an upgrade to something which is already good enough for most people.

I am even considering bowing out of the high-end full-frame segment but can't seem to part with my gear. I have made switches in the past but this time around, if I sold up... there would be no coming back. :o
 
nandbytes said:
Few options depending on the size and weight you are looking at
FE35/2.8 - very sharp, great AF, tiny
Samyang 35mm/2.8 - very sharp, AF not the most accurate for tracking but AF-S is fast and accurate. Also tiny.
FE35mm/1.8 - new, sharp, fastest AF of the lot. Also small.
Zeiss batis 40mm f2 - not as small as I could be IMO. There has been some firmware issues with AF which might be fixed now. But it's sharp.
Samyang 45mm f1.8 - haven't investigated this much, so you'd have to Google around a little. I have noticed there are YouTube reviews too.
Sigma 45mm f2.8 - small, sharp, good AF. Still new.
Sony FE 50mm f1.8 - best nifty fifty IQ wise and worst AF wise.
Sony FE 55mm f1.8 - very sharp, fast AF, small.
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I would add the Voigtländer 40mm f1.2 to this list. MF of course.
 
I had the pleasure of an A7iii for a few weeks, it went back as it was faulty and now looking to replace.

Incredible camera, both the SamYang 85mm and 35mm were superb, that said they don't lend themselves to travelling as they are huge.
 
dannyrich said:
I had the pleasure of an A7iii for a few weeks, it went back as it was faulty and now looking to replace.

Incredible camera, both the SamYang 85mm and 35mm were superb, that said they don't lend themselves to travelling as they are huge.
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I took mine to Ireland, it's fine. It fits in a messenger bag.
 
IgorFB said:
I would add the Voigtländer 40mm f1.2 to this list. MF of course.
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I figured he wanted AF. If MF works then natively there is also voigtlanger 35mm/1.4 and 50mm/1.2 plus loxia 35mm/2 and 50mm/2.
Plus endless possibilities for adapting :D
 
Can currently get 10% off on eBay from many sellers including from E-Infinity. I’ve just ordered an A6400 for £602.

Using code PACKED10

Must cost more than £100, and discount is up to £100. Full terms and conditions in the link below.

E-Infinity is included see seller 60roadebut. I have bought from them before and comes from E-Infinity (and paypal payment is to E-Infinity).

https://pages.ebay.co.uk/coupons/2019/J85960/index.html?ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1%3Fff3%3D4%26pub%3D5574894536%26toolid%3D10001%26campid%3D5336549684%26customid%3D1816748151%26mpre%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fpages.ebay.co.uk%252Fcoupons%252F2019%252FJ85960%252Findex.html%26srcrot%3D710-53481-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D2099888422279%26rvr_ts%3D01ac6a9e16d0a4d128f2e575ffcce387
 
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mike_6480 said:
Can currently get 10% off on eBay from many sellers including from E-Infinity. I’ve just ordered an A6400 for £602.

Using code PACKED10

Must cost more than £100, and discount is up to £100. Full terms and conditions in the link below.

E-Infinity is included see seller 60roadebut. I have bought from them before and comes from E-Infinity (and paypal payment is to E-Infinity).

https://pages.ebay.co.uk/coupons/2019/J85960/index.html?ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1%3Fff3%3D4%26pub%3D5574894536%26toolid%3D10001%26campid%3D5336549684%26customid%3D1816748151%26mpre%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fpages.ebay.co.uk%252Fcoupons%252F2019%252FJ85960%252Findex.html%26srcrot%3D710-53481-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D2099888422279%26rvr_ts%3D01ac6a9e16d0a4d128f2e575ffcce387
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I actually used this code earlier for an iPad pro didn't realise it included camera equipment as well. I actually have nothing camera wise I need to buy at the moment though anyway. :LOL:
 
f/2.8 said:
I actually used this code earlier for an iPad pro didn't realise it included camera equipment as well. I actually have nothing camera wise I need to buy at the moment though anyway. :LOL:
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I think it's just the top 15,000 sellers. So that pretty much includes anyone that has made a significant amount of sales (have seen posts elsewhere where someone said it likely includes any sellers with over 1,000 sales)
 
nandbytes said:
That link doesn't seem be eligible for 10% off
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You should see a clickable "show me how" and when you click it the code should come up.

I quite like the lens but smaller and better bokeh would always be welcome :D
 
woof woof said:
You should see a clickable "show me how" and when you click it the code should come up.

I quite like the lens but smaller and better bokeh would always be welcome :D
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and cheaper with a wider aperture..... ah the unicorn.
 
oh yes and maybe it could come in different colours too.
 
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