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

I'm still waiting for a G quality 35mm f1.8/2 to replace my f1.8 or even a mini G 35mm f2.5 to replace my 35mm f2.8 and 40mm f2.5.

Another camping picture. A7III and 40mm f2.5.

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The food was very nice.
 
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nandbytes said:
I can see the draw in it if it works with TCs
You'd have 70-210 f2.8 with 1.4x and 100-300 f4 with 2x
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But you'd have a 70-210mm f2.8 that weighs 1507g instead of the current 70-200mm GM2 that weighs 1045g.

Sony obviously feel there's a market for it, but I'm not sure what market they're aiming it at (y)
 
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snerkler said:
But you'd have a 70-210mm f2.8 that weighs 1507g instead of the current 70-200mm GM2 that weighs 1045g.

Sony obviously feel there's a market for it, but I'm not sure what market they're aiming it at (y)
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Yeah but the current 70-200mm can't also become an 50-150mm f2

Of course the 70-200mm can become a 140-400mm f5.6.
Horse and courses i guess
It's not a lens for me but I know a bunch of people that will be lining up for it.
 
I like my 35-150 2-2.8 and I’m a tele fan more than wides.

I’d not replace my current zoom, but I would have considered a 50-150 if it was compelling in other ways too. Eg depending on weight may be lighter, or better quality etc.
 
Sony 50-150. :)IMG_7591.jpeg

Not really something I would use personally as I borrowed a friends 35-150 and while it was good, didn’t fit my needs.

Anyone interested in getting one?
 
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nandbytes said:
No teleconveter support is bit of a deal breaker.
It's like owning a supercar speed limited to 70mph :ROFLMAO:
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If it took the TCs then I think I would have been a definite buyer if not an early adopter. The fact it doesn't puts me off slightly but it would break my heart selling the 70-200mm GM2. As it is I think I could sell my two 85mm, 135mm and Tamron 35-150 and but the 50-150 which would get way more use than those three lenses combined. If the dollar price is 3500 as some reviewers are stating as the bottom of the range then the importers will have it under £3K very quickly. I'm talking myself into it as I type and already owning the 28-70mm F2 makes me appreciate the fast zooms all the more
 
jonneymendoza said:
Looks like a beast
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It is lighter than the previous generation 70-200s. The biggest difference between this and the Tamron lens ,which I dare say is its closest comparator, is that this will continue to hold focus as you zoom. In fast moving situations where players or performers are changing distance relative to the camera and you are altering framing the Tamron is very poor compared to newer GM lenses. As that situation is what I mostly shoot my Tamron gets very little us. Also because of the trombone style I don't enjoy using it.
 
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nandbytes said:
No teleconveter support is bit of a deal breaker.
It's like owning a supercar speed limited to 70mph :ROFLMAO:
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I can't believe it's not got TC compatibility. TBH, I wasn't aware of how few lenses have TC compatibility until last week, I just assumed all GM lenses would and maybe even some G lenses :oops: :$
 
$3889 for the 50-150mm f2, so £3500-4000? That's a bit eye watering :oops: :$ I'm struggling to get my head around modern camera and lens prices in all honesty.

I know it's not comparing apples with apples but if you bought grey you could buy the 50m f1.2 GM, 85mm f1.4 GM II and 135mm f1.8 GM and still be less than the 50-150mm :oops: :$
 
Looks like a real niche lens for sports, stage, band work. Not one you might expect an everyday amateur to eagerly purchase, though no doubt a small number will.
 
snerkler said:
I can't believe it's not got TC compatibility. TBH, I wasn't aware of how few lenses have TC compatibility until last week, I just assumed all GM lenses would and maybe even some G lenses :oops: :$
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I presume the optical formula doesn't allow the gap required for a TC to physically fit. I wonder if it was a deliberate choice so you can't make it a 70-210 F2.8
 
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wookie6262 said:
I presume the optical formula doesn't allow the gap required for a TC to physically fit. I wonder if it was a deliberate choice so you can't make it a 70-210 F2.8
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I’ve just seen it doesn’t have OSS either :oops: :$
 
snerkler said:
I’ve just seen it doesn’t have OSS either :oops: :$
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I'm not bothered with that. I dare say it may be useful for portraits in dark conditions but with bodies now having 5 or more stops and an F2 aperture I'm not sure it is needed. It is pretty easy to hold a 150mm lens steady with a few stops of stabilisation. I'm struggling to think of when you would choose the alternatives, most of which don't have OSS anyways. The 70-200mm GM2 would be the main competitor but it would have to be a pretty low shutter for it to make a difference. It would then be a static subject you were probably looking to shoot. I like that Sony are not afraid to create products for niche markets. It is a lot of money but then it is a lot of lens with no real competitor for that niche market. It will be killer for indoor sports and events
 
other than the initial price tag this is seriously tempting lens. You pretty much have a shortened version of 70-200mm f/2.8 and a 135mm f/2 all in one. I really don't care about reaching all the way to 200mm. And you also have 85mm f/2, 105mm f/2, 50mm f/2 and so on... I really like the wide end of this. You could be like shooting this 70% and 16-35mm f/2.8 or 35mm f/1.4 on second body and that's like the whole setup needed for pretty much everything outside of sports. So if you add up the GM primes you'd otherwise buy this becomes easier to justify. I'm panamoz will have this for less too in a while.
 
wookie6262 said:
I'm not bothered with that. I dare say it may be useful for portraits in dark conditions but with bodies now having 5 or more stops and an F2 aperture I'm not sure it is needed. It is pretty easy to hold a 150mm lens steady with a few stops of stabilisation. I'm struggling to think of when you would choose the alternatives, most of which don't have OSS anyways. The 70-200mm GM2 would be the main competitor but it would have to be a pretty low shutter for it to make a difference. It would then be a static subject you were probably looking to shoot. I like that Sony are not afraid to create products for niche markets. It is a lot of money but then it is a lot of lens with no real competitor for that niche market. It will be killer for indoor sports and events
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I was thinking more slow shutter panning motorsport (y)
 
New firmware for the A7CII and A7CR.

That’s handy wonder if it will get rolled out to other bodies
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I doubt it, the Cii/CR and new higher end bodies have an extra ML accelerator other cameras don’t.

This is “subscription for heated seats” levels of madness:

  • The Custom Grid Line feature is available as a paid license. Availability depends on country and region.

I have the firmware on a card and camera charging, will update later…
 
the_accidental said:
I doubt it, the Cii/CR and new higher end bodies have an extra ML accelerator other cameras don’t.

This is “subscription for heated seats” levels of madness:

  • The Custom Grid Line feature is available as a paid license. Availability depends on country and region.

I have the firmware on a card and camera charging, will update later…
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I was more thinking about the A9III as that is my main work camera.

I have already done the update on the A7CII and it seems to work reasonably well without to much in depth testing.

The customer grid thing that you pay for has been around for a good while. Other brands do the same thing including Canon.
 
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Had a bad day at the office today, went to the BSB testing at Oulton Park and struggled to get under 1/50s shutter speed. Not sure why, just one of those days I guess :thinking:

Hopefully I'll have a few decent shots though (y)
 
Way Hay!! - New Camera Day :D
Finally got around to upgrading to the a7cii
One thing I'm not sure about is the On/Off switch.
The original a7c's switch was placed at say the 11 o'clock position whereas the a7cii's is at the 1 o'clock position which makes it feel awkward.
I'm sure I'll get used to it over time.

Now I need to see about selling my original Silver a7c + 28-60 kit lens
 
snerkler said:
Had a bad day at the office today, went to the BSB testing at Oulton Park and struggled to get under 1/50s shutter speed. Not sure why, just one of those days I guess :thinking:

Hopefully I'll have a few decent shots though (y)
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I wish I could pan at 1/50th...........................................................................
 
snerkler said:
I was thinking more slow shutter panning motorsport (y)
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I think the in-body stabilisation would suffice for that but not sure how that does in panning mode. To be honest when I pan I rarely move the mode setting on the lens. I'll be doing some tomorrow for the Athletics so must remember to put it in mode 2. Panning was easy enough with non OS lenses back in the day and technique is far more important imo. Point taken though it would have uses for that
 
Is anyone considering the new Samyang Schneider-Kreuznach AF 14-24mm f/2.8 FE, at £1050 it’s a compelling alternative to the 16-35mm GM II? 16-35mm’s a better range for me but the Samyang’s less than half the price.
 
snerkler said:
Is anyone considering the new Samyang Schneider-Kreuznach AF 14-24mm f/2.8 FE, at £1050 it’s a compelling alternative to the 16-35mm GM II? 16-35mm’s a better range for me but the Samyang’s less than half the price.
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Grey (Cotswold) £1509
 
nog said:
Grey (Cotswold) £1509
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Yeah, I can’t see the Samyang 14-24mm in grey stores yet so it’ll be interesting to see what that is.
 
wookie6262 said:
It is lighter than the previous generation 70-200s. The biggest difference between this and the Tamron lens ,which I dare say is its closest comparator, is that this will continue to hold focus as you zoom. In fast moving situations where players or performers are changing distance relative to the camera and you are altering framing the Tamron is very poor compared to newer GM lenses. As that situation is what I mostly shoot my Tamron gets very little us. Also because of the trombone style I don't enjoy using it.
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Apparently the tamron af sucks for anything that moves above 2mph
 
I think I'd find the 16-35 a good city lens (used to use an 18-35) but 12-24 is definitely a bit too wide.
 
Some of my bird shots from a trip to Hong Kong (feb)

1. White Throated Kingfisher
DSC05231-Edit-4 by A Andrades, on Flickr

2. Long Tailed Shrike
DSC01991-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

3. Black Winged Stilt
DSC05442-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

4. Brown Shrike
DSC04088-Edit-2 by A Andrades, on Flickr

5. Scarlet Backed Flowerpecker
DSC01135-Edit-2 by A Andrades, on Flickr

6. Scaly Breasted Munia
DSC00966-Edit-2 by A Andrades, on Flickr

7. Plain Prinia
DSC02436-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr

8. Black Winged Stilt
DSC09493-Edit by A Andrades, on Flickr
 
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