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

[woof woof]

Fred Miranda has a review of the Voigtlander 35mm f2 APO. This is a Sony mount lens so you don't need an adapter and there's coms you get exif.

He's the "Final Thoughts."

Voigtlander 35mm f/2 APO-Lanthar Review

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This lens would have interested me but I have the 50mm f2 APO which I do think is a very good lens, plus I have the 35mm f1.4 which is wild at f1.4 or so but IMO good when stopped down except in the extreme corners and the 40mm f1.2 which IMO is a good lens except for the extreme corners and ca at f1.x. I can't really see adding this 35mm f2 as something I want to do...

If anyone can live with MF and fancies a very very good lens that'll very possibly last many decades these Voigtlander APO lenses are worth a look.

Anyway. Wot e sez...

"The highly anticipated Voigtlander 35mm f/2 APO-Lanthar borrows the goods from its successful 50mm APO sibling and scores another win for Sony E-mount and Leica shooters.

After putting this 35mm apochromatic lens under great scrutiny, I can only say that it delivers outstanding resolution, contrast, flare resistance and coma control. At infinity and wide open, it is already excellent across the entire image field and basically achieves perfection one stop down at f/2.8. It matches and in some cases even exceeds the resolution from our best lenses like the Voigtlander 50mm f/2 APO-Lanthar and Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM, making it a perfect wide companion to Sony's A7R IV 61MP sensor.

From the many samples posted by FM members and myself, you may noticed that the Voigtlander 35mm f/2 APO's draw is more structured (some would say harsher) compared to the CV 50 APO's but in exchange it offers completely round specular highlights at f/2, f/2.8, f/5.6 and f/16. At minimal focus distance, it's impeccable from wide open, thanks to the floating element (FLE) system

The lack of color aberration, high resolution/contrast and wide angle of view, makes it a solid option as a walk-around lens. If you are a Sony shooter and enjoy shooting with MF lenses, I highly recommend this lens, especially for those shooting landscapes, architecture and street photography."

 

[snerkler]

yeah they but I think they are running out so they released a A7RIVa and A7RIIIa
Only a matter of time before there is A1a

Though the LCD resolution itself doesn't bother me a huge lot. its more the interface that bothers me.

Yeah, I find the LCD on the A9-II perfectly fine. I was joking really, although I still can’t get my head around the decision to put that LCD on a £6500 camera

 

[nandbytes]

Yeah, I find the LCD on the A9-II perfectly fine. I was joking really, although I still can’t get my head around the decision to put that LCD on a £6500 camera

They had to shave costs somewhere to afford that amazing EVF

 

[LeeRatters]

All this talk of A1's and A9's and 35mm f1.4/50mm f1.2 lenses!

I'm ashamed to say that although I don't need anything new I want. So, I gave into gas.

I've ordered 2 x lens hoods (49 and 58mm,) 1 x 52mm pinch lens cap and one 62-67mm stepping ring.
Total = £14.11.

My gas is now abated. For a while

PS.
I can't believe I don't have a 49mm lens hood as this must be the most common lens size I have. I was sure I had one but I can't find one so I've ordered one. I expect I'll find one later today

You go careful

 

[woof woof]

You go careful

Well, I've ordered that 49mm lens hood and I'm sure I have one somewhere.

 

[Stephen L]

Well, I've ordered that 49mm lens hood and I'm sure I have one somewhere.

No matter what you've ordered, as soon as it/they arrive you'll discover one at the bottom of a bag.

 

[woof woof]

Another 49mm hood would be fine as I could take more than one lens and not bother swapping hoods.

I don't normally use a hood but last week I had to keep cleaning the front of the lens as it was raining hard so today I'm taking a hood just in case it rains again. Bound to actually.

 

[Fuji Dave]

At long last I have used the A7 II while out and about, totally loved today having a walk about town, then went and had a pint or two while watching the world go by. A7 III + FE 35mm f1.8.

Snowdrops by Rohan, on Flickr

Ring Ring by Rohan, on Flickr

Prince Regent by Rohan, on Flickr

One Giant Step for Mankind by Rohan, on Flickr

In the Gardens by Rohan, on Flickr

 

[Fuji Dave]

A7 III + FE 35mm f1.8

Through the Gate by Rohan, on Flickr

 

[Fuji Dave]

Bumped into Pep Guardiola today... NOT... But he does look like him though.

Pep by Suzie Law, on Flickr

 

[snerkler]

Bumped into Pep Guardiola today... NOT... But he does look like him though.

Pep by Suzie Law, on Flickr

I think you need to go to specsavers

 

[ancient_mariner]

I have absolutely no idea who Pep G is.

 

[Fuji Dave]

I think you need to go to specsavers

Vision Express for me

 

[Fuji Dave]

I have absolutely no idea who Pep G is.

Think he might manage that man city lot

 

[ancient_mariner]

Think he might manage that man city lot

He's the mayor?

 

[Fuji Dave]

He's the mayor?

I think a bloke called Andy might be the Mayor, but there is only one Man club and it's Man Utd

 

[Stephen L]

I think a bloke called Andy might be the Mayor, but there is only one Man club and it's Man Utd

Is it a camera club?

 

[Fuji Dave]

Is it a camera club?

Sorry you must be thinking of the other Reds

 

[ancient_mariner]

I think a bloke called Andy might be the Mayor, but there is only one Man club and it's Man Utd

???

 

[Merlin5]

Evening shot in Westminster.


Westminster Bridge by Merlin 5, on Flickr

 

[ancient_mariner]

Y'know that's pretty darn good Lee.

 

[Merlin5]

Y'know that's pretty darn good Lee.

Thank you Toni. Yeah, I got 20 seconds exposure on that and I'm quite chuffed at the way it turned out.

 

[mav]

200-600 a6400

 

[trevorbray]

GAS attack. We’ve got the Grandchildren staying over the Bank Holidays.
Might be an excuse to splash out on the 50gm.

 

[trevorbray]

GAS attack. We’ve got the Grandchildren staying over the Bank Holidays.
Might be an excuse to splash out on the 50gm.

Trouble is, Panamoz won’t process the order until 20th. Too late..

 

[trevorbray]

GAS attack. We’ve got the Grandchildren staying over the Bank Holidays.
Might be an excuse to splash out on the 50gm.

Trouble is, Panamoz won’t process the order until 20th. Too late..

Oops. That’s only tomorrow. ..

 

[Deleted member 34016]

There's a Sony 28mm f2 in the classifieds at what looks to be a reasonable price.

That would be mine The Mrs bought it for me - not knowing I have the 16-35mm

Priced at £200 its a real bargain

Les

 

[nandbytes]

Oops. That’s only tomorrow. ..

Get it

 

[snerkler]

???
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Man Utd a Man Club

 

[trevorbray]

Get it

Easy for you to say..

 

[nandbytes]

Easy for you to say..

And even easier for you to order it

 

[Stephen L]

GAS attack. We’ve got the Grandchildren staying over the Bank Holidays.
Might be an excuse to splash out on the 50gm.

If my grandchildren came to stay it would be an excuse to grab a bottle of malt and retire to a quiet room.

 

[nandbytes]

How lucky you are all to have grandchildren, I still have a 3 year old

 

[Stephen L]

Went out round Kirkby Lonsdale yesterday with my new best friend, a Sigma 35mm f2.8 Contemporary.

Ruskin's View by Stephen Lee, on Flickr

A Quiet Corner by Stephen Lee, on Flickr

You're Barred by Stephen Lee, on Flickr

 

[woof woof]

GAS attack. We’ve got the Grandchildren staying over the Bank Holidays.
Might be an excuse to splash out on the 50gm.

Are you sure you can't make do with a couple of lens hoods and a stepping ring?

 

[woof woof]

That would be mine The Mrs bought it for me - not knowing I have the 16-35mm

Priced at £200 its a real bargain

Les

It's a nice lens. If I were you I'd keep it

 

[woof woof]

A7 and Vivitar 19mm f3.8.

It's such a nice lens, lots of coloured markings, compact, light and a joy to use Mushy corners but at this price you can't have everything. I haven't corrected the vignetting but IMO it isn't bad.

Oi! Go to school!

At about minimum focus distance. I've ordered a stepping ring so I can use my close up filters.

The coming storm... Thunder...

Sculpture.

Of course, Penguins.

 

[Deleted member 34016]

It's a nice lens. If I were you I'd keep it

I have the 16-35mm so I have that range covered - I may end up keeping ( it is a nice lens) it if it doesn't go for £200 I am NOT reducing that price its almost a half price lens at £200

Les

 

[woof woof]

I like primes and the 28mm is quite compact and light and f2 so it'd find room, in fact it does as I have one

Anyway, someone may want it. It is IMO a nice lens.

 

[woof woof]

The rumor guy thinks the new APS-C camera will have a new name. He's previously speculated it may be more aimed at bloggers.

RUMOR: The new APS-C E-mount will be branded with a completely different name (no A5xxx, no A6xxx). To be announced next week! | sonyalpharumors

Image on top shows the ZV-1 vlogger camera Just like the ZV-1 replaced the Sony RX100 series this new APS-C E-mount camera will not have the A5xxx ot A6xxx nomenclature but be the first APS-C E-mount camera of a new line. Sony marketing really wants to brand is as "something different" from the...

www.sonyalpharumors.com

I expect it'll still lack a front or top dial.