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[jonoslack]

Jono: I especially like the first one: warm, rich, color and shiny bits. I took the A77 out to play on the weekend. Now, I'm contemplating a little more A-mount glass.

Cheers, Matt

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Thanks Matt
The A77 really is rather good isn't it - I always thought the Olympus E1 was the perfect sized camera (and I wasn't alone). The A77 is actually exactly the same size (despite appearances).

I really like the 70-300G - it's small, decent IQ, quiet to focus and not a silly price. Of course, the 70-210 is faster - but it's also twice the price and nearly twice the weight.

. . then there's the 24mm Zeiss . . . and the 135 f1.8 . . .

 

[m_driscoll]

A few from the other day with the A77 and the new zoom.

A77; 16-50mm f/2.8; 50mm; 1/180s @ f/3.2; ISO 640

A77; 16-50mm f/2.8; 50mm; 1/320s @ f/3.2; ISO 100

A77; 16-50mm f/2.8; 16mm; 1/60s @ f/3.2; ISO 640

Cheers, Matt

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[dhsimmonds]

It amazes me at just how good some of the Tamron glass is when used on Sony cameras. I am not a third party glass kinda guy but years ago I knew some Minolta glass was rebadged Tamron glass. Figured if it was good enough for Minolta then I needed to see if they were good enough for me. I know one rebadged Tamron was my 28-75 f2.8 and it is still a favorite of mine today.

Jim, I had a visitor here earlier this year from an Australian photographer who also posts here. He is an A77 user and he has a good collection of Tamron lenses which he allowed me to try. I only have the one Tamron 200-500 and I really enjoy using it. He also mentioned to me that Sony have a substantial financial stake in Tamron! Certainly the Tamrons seem to suit Sony Alpha cameras rather better IMHO than Sigma lenses.

 

[Jim DE]

Yeah I heard Sony owns 20% of Tamron .... It makes sense.

 

[m_driscoll]

Here's a little 'cosplay'. New word and experience for me.

A77; 16-50mm f/2.8; 16mm; 1/200s @ f/3.2; ISO 100

A77; 16-50mm f/2.8; 16mm; 1/200s @ f/3.2; ISO 100

A77; 16-50mm f/2.8; 26mm; 1/160s @ f/3.2; ISO 100

A77; 16-50mm f/2.8; 26mm; 1/250s @ f/2.8; ISO 100

Cheers, Matt

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[m_driscoll]

Not a Nex...

A77; 16-50mm f/2.8; 1/320 s @ f/4; ISO 100

A77; 16-50mm f/2.8; 1/325s @ f/4; ISO 100

A77; 16-50mm f/2.8; 1/400s @ f/3.5; ISO 100

A77; Sony Zeiss 24-70mm f/2.8; 1/100s @ f/4.5; ISO 320

Cheers, Matt

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[iiiNelson]

Just got my A77 last week. I hope to add some shots to this soon. I have a 70-200 but I think I will swap that for the 70-300 because the 70-200 is just WAY too big for me physically.

 

[m_driscoll]

Just got my A77 last week. I hope to add some shots to this soon. I have a 70-200 but I think I will swap that for the 70-300 because the 70-200 is just WAY too big for me physically.

HiredArm: Great! The 70-300mm is supposed to be an excellent lens. I've been lusting after the 70-200, but, it is big.

Cheers, Matt

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[iiiNelson]

HiredArm: Great! The 70-300mm is supposed to be an excellent lens. I've been lusting after the 70-200, but, it is big.

Cheers, Matt

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Yeah I also read about a new or revised 70-200 coming out later this year. I should post a comparison between my largest Leica lens (90 Summicron and the 70-200.) It's ridiculous because the A77 really isn't all that large. Actually it fits my hands really well. Just want to read some 70-300 reviews but the results look good here.

 

[fotografz]

Yeah I also read about a new or revised 70-200 coming out later this year. I should post a comparison between my largest Leica lens (90 Summicron and the 70-200.) It's ridiculous because the A77 really isn't all that large. Actually it fits my hands really well. Just want to read some 70-300 reviews but the results look good here.

That'll be interesting ... the current Sony 70-200/2.8 APO is already super fabulous, (IMO, better than the Canon or Nikon versions I used previously) ... so I can't imagine what they'll do to it to improve it even more. Maybe they are looking to a 70-200/4 or 3.5 to get the size down for the newer cameras?

Wish Sony would work on lenses that are lacking or missing. A modern 35/1.4 ASPH with floating element for close focus and better lens coatings would be nice, as would a pro spec 50mm f/1.2 ... and even maybe a TS wide-angle, or a 100 APO macro.

-Marc

 

[Jim DE]

Marc it is my understanding the changes to the 70-200 and 70-400 will be weatherproofing and Nano lens coatings.

Rumor of a new focus motor as well similar to the motor in the new 500 f4.... guess we will have to wait to find out for sure.

 

[m_driscoll]

Thanks for looking.

A77; DT 16-50mm f/2.8; 45mm; 1/80s @ f/2.8; ISO 400

A77; DT 16-50mm f/2.8; 35mm; 1/125s @ f/5.6; ISO 100

A77; DT 16-50mm f/2.8; 35mm; 1/60s @ f/5; ISO 320

A77; DT 16-50mm f/2.8; 18mm; 1/160s @ f/4.5; ISO 100

Cheers, Matt

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[Bill Caulfeild-Browne]

The veldt.

 

[iiiNelson]

Amazing shot Bill. Makes me more excited about the A77.

 

[Matix]

That is a truly amazing capture Bill, well done... that is Art!

Phil

 

[Bill Caulfeild-Browne]

Thanks, guys - more to come as I process Africa!
Bill

 

[Bill Caulfeild-Browne]

Senegal Coucal. a77/70-400G.

 

[Bill Caulfeild-Browne]

Time for a cat-nap. 70-400G

 

[Matix]

Bill that Coucal is amazing... I had never seen one in my life until a few months ago when one appeared in my yard in Brisbane, Australia.... now yours, not quite the same as this one, but definitely a relative. Thanks for posting that, now I have two in my list to view.

Shot with Tamron 18-270 PZD. SONY SLT-A77V, f/6.3 @ 250 mm, 1/400, ISO 400, No Flash

Phil

Pheasant Coucal - Centropus phasianinus. Of 20 Coucal's found worldwide, this is the only one in Australia.

 

[jonoslack]

Great shots all around. Just back from China, and lots of photos to fiddle with.
The A77 really is a nice camera to use.
Here's one from XingPing on the Li River: