Sorry, I will check if that's the source of the play. Not sure if I have the tool to tighten the lens mount on the camera.I meant the actual mount on the camera and not the lens collar/ tripod foot.
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Sorry, I will check if that's the source of the play. Not sure if I have the tool to tighten the lens mount on the camera.I meant the actual mount on the camera and not the lens collar/ tripod foot.
Just was curious. If none of your other lenses have play it probably isn't the source but it was interesting to read that loose mounts were the culprit for SOME of the light leak issues that SOME had. I know some have had shutter shock issues and I don't doubt it's a real thing in some instances but I haven't had any issues myself with it myself in real shots when I do my part.Sorry, I will check if that's the source of the play. Not sure if I have the tool to tighten the lens mount on the camera.
Sony Store GermanyMe to test it for you.
Seriously, please post some photos when you have time. Where are you located? US shipments seem not to have begun.
Joe
This is encouraging, and I'm anxious for mine to show up.I went out into the rain today to shoot the Sony FE 70-200. The lens is excellent. I tested it at 70mm, 100mm, 135mm and 200mm against the Nikon 70-200 VR II on a D800E at f4, 5.6, 8 and 11. At 100% on screen the two lenses are generally quite comparable, but I would give the edge to the Sony(except that at 200mm the right side of the Sony is softer than the left side). I attached a RRS MPR-73 Plate to the foot of the Sony zoom.
No idea what the "play" in the mount is from, but it does not seem to affect the lens performance.This is encouraging, and I'm anxious for mine to show up.
As an aside, were you able to determine what the lens/mount 'play' issue was?
Lovely November weather we're having here in New England, huh?
Thanks for posting the test shots and your observations. It looks very promising and I look forward to getting a B&H shipment in May.I did a bit more testing of the lens, comparing it to my Nikon 70-200 F2.8. Results can be seen here:
Sony FE 70-200 F4 Vs. Nikon 70-200 F2.8 Lens Test: Sony Alpha/NEX E-mount Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
Hopefully that will be soon. I checked my order status today and this was posted on the B&H website: "Status: In stock, order sent to warehouse." That may mean my lens will ship today or tomorrow. Woohoo!Let us know how you like the lens when you get it.
Is there anything more thrilling than getting a new lens? Are there three better words in the English language than "Out for Delivery"?Hopefully that will be soon. I checked my order status today and this was posted on the B&H website: "Status: In stock, order sent to warehouse." That may mean my lens will ship today or tomorrow. Woohoo!
Joe