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Nicely Said Jono. There are some better FE lenses being released all the time, but then, it is debatable whether they can compete against the m43 range of lenses. There is just so much choice when it comes to m43.Hah
Just read the details (slow on the uptake here). I'm dying to place a pre-order . . it looks great, but the grown up me knows it has nothing to offer that I really want/need:
1. I don't need 42mp
2. I know I prefer a rangefinder and manual focus for fast primes
3. after lots of comparison I know that µ43 is right for me for nature/wildlife/sport/macro
4. I've sold all my Sony lenses.
So I'll watch all you guys having fun with interest whilst I wait patiently for the OMD E-M1 mark II and the 7-14 Zuiko
all the best from China
Hmm, Canons 16-35 f4L IS USM is a very nice work lens. The Sony 16-35 is no slouch, but when it comes to wide open performance over the frame, the Canon wins hands down. I would happily use this lens on an A7 body .This is my first post here, although I've lurked for some time. This forum has been a great source of info.
I've shot with Canon for some time now and I have an aging 5dII as my main body. My game plan for switching with lenses is as follows:
17-40L -> sell and get 16-35 FE
24-105L -> sell and get either 24-70FE or 55mm FE / 85mm Zeiss
70-300L -> keep for now but possibly later switch to 70-200FE
24 TS -> keep and use with adapter
45 TS -> keep and use with adapter
85 PC (nikon) -> I use this with a nikon-to-canon adapter. Pick up a nikon-to-FE adapter?
I may pick up a small, fast prime for travel/people shots (maybe 35mm f/2.8 FE).
If I didn't upgrade to the A7RII, I'd probably get the 5DSR. In this case I would replace the 17-40L with canon's 16-35 f/4 and likely the 24-105L with 24-70 f/4.
The filter sizes are all different with the new lenses. I'll have to pick up some new adapter rings for my Lee kit and possibly a screw-on circular polarizer.
I'll have to get a new L-bracket. Currently using a gitzo 3541LS tripod with bh-55. Would be nice if I could go 1-step down and use lighter models.
The main question I have is which adapter should I get? Metabones? Commlite? something else? I've seen some various reviews but it's bit hard to quantify the differences (e.g. reliability, build quality, precision, etc.). Also it's not clear what the AF performance will be with the a7rII.
You mean they're not hi-res enough? This link has similar pictures but much higher res.Are there any good samples of the A7r II about apart from whats on Sony's site?
These are the only ones I've seen - Sony Global - Photo Gallery
They tell you nothing really.
The canon gets great reviews but I think the difference is not enough to make me want to fuddle with an adapter.Hmm, Canons 16-35 f4L IS USM is a very nice work lens. The Sony 16-35 is no slouch, but when it comes to wide open performance over the frame, the Canon wins hands down. I would happily use this lens on an A7 body .
Thanks I will check them out.Another brand you should consider is the Kipon Smart adapters. There seems to be newer models that have very promising features.
I believe many here use the Watson Dual Charger. As for remotes I use the phone apps for Sony Playmemories, Capture Pilot, or a have the DSLR2 remote as well.The canon gets great reviews but I think the difference is not enough to make me want to fuddle with an adapter.
Thanks I will check them out.
Now I'm digging through the accessories that I will need. It turns out that there are at least 3 different remote releases that I could use: RM-VPR1, RMT-DSLR2, RMT-VP1K.
Also is there a dual battery charger that's recommended?
There is also a free app in the Camera App Store(!) to allow you to use the EVF eye sensor as a release. I have used it to great effect. Yes, the Watson dual charger is the way to go.I believe many here use the Watson Dual Charger. As for remotes I use the phone apps for Sony Playmemories, Capture Pilot, or a have the DSLR2 remote as well.
I just wanna know what happens in low light levels; this is where sensor-PDAF traditionally starts to lose ground vs. mirror-PDAF. The more CDAF is needed for lock, the more DSLR lenses will slow down.Okay some good news. Just read this on SAR
And one of our readers tested the A7rii with metabones and the Canon ef 35 1.4L:
I have to say that performance was really amazing!! it really seems like you’re using canon lens on its native camera.
Guy:
This is HUGE
Yes, and Brian Smith swore to me the A7r would shoot the ZM18 sharp to the edges. LOLOkay some good news. Just read this on SAR
And one of our readers tested the A7rii with metabones and the Canon ef 35 1.4L:
I have to say that performance was really amazing!! it really seems like you’re using canon lens on its native camera.
Guy:
This is HUGE
My ListI'd need the following:
1- Sony A7RII
1- Sony grip for said A7RII
1- Zeiss Batis 25
1- Sony FE 35/1.4
1- Sony FE 55
1- Zeiss Batis 85
1- Sony FE 70-200
1- custom Guy Mancuso ski mask
Of course, if it is "just" about taking better photographs, I bet what you have now is on a par with what you had 7 or 8 years ago. Maybe more. However, we all get caught up in it because it is easier to buy new equipment than it is to actually make better photographs.I have been wondering why and how I can dismiss any urge to buy the A7R II.
It ticks all the boxes.
First BSI large sensor with all the trimmings (shutter included).
Here is why. Whatever I have is on par with whatever else (any brand) is out there. Nothing to worry about.
Disruptive technology has found its limits.