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FF NEX and F E lenses

Rawfa

Active member
Beat me to it, Vivek :) Just saw the pictures.
That is one massive zoom. I do like the 35mm....though I'm guessing it will cost half the price of the camera.
 
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Vivek

Guest
No worries, Rafa! :)

I do not want any zooms, definitely not the Sony one. I will happily get the A7r+ the FE 35/2.8 to start with (and perhaps that will be the end for FE lenses, AFAIC). :)
 

iiiNelson

Well-known member
Yeah I was curious about how large the zooms would be - particularly the Zeiss ones. If it plays well with wide angle M-mount lenses then I'm gonna preorder an A7r and pass on the OMD EM-1 probably... If not then maybe the OM-D will be in my future.
 

Rawfa

Active member
No worries, Rafa! :)

I do not want any zooms, definitely not the Sony one. I will happily get the A7r+ the FE 35/2.8 to start with (and perhaps that will be the end for FE lenses, AFAIC). :)
My thoughts exactly :) 35mm is my favorite fov
 
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Vivek

Guest
Yeah I was curious about how large the zooms would be - particularly the Zeiss ones. If it plays well with wide angle M-mount lenses then I'm gonna preorder an A7r and pass on the OMD EM-1 probably... If not then maybe the OM-D will be in my future.
OMD?! OMG!

I feel sorry for Oly. :cry:
 

Michiel Schierbeek

Well-known member
The Carl Zeiss 35 and the 7r also for me for a start. (I thought they started to call them Zeiss only :confused: ....)

Looks good to me for quiet a revolutionary camera, functional and no design gimmics.
 

iiiNelson

Well-known member
OMD?! OMG!

I feel sorry for Oly. :cry:
I don't. The OMD is a good camera and very capable. They are playing in two different markets though in a sense and don't see them as competition per se. The person who buys the A7/r will more than likely only cross shop if AF speed/ accuracy is needed, size/ weight are factors, or if the crop sensor is good enough for the job at hand are a factor.

The OMD is more of the ultimate pro style cropped sensor mirrorless camera.

The A7/r I see more of a new direction possibly if the rumors are to be believed. It may be the camera that a lot of hobbyists, advanced amateurs, and pros have asked for over the years - a "35mm FF digital back" that plays nice with all lenses but also has a stable of high quality native lenses (potentially.)
 
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Vivek

Guest
EM1 /OMD is presumably a "pro" camera with "pro" line of lenses. The A7/r is for rank amateurs. Yes, two different markets. :)
 

iiiNelson

Well-known member
EM1 /OMD is presumably a "pro" camera with "pro" line of lenses. The A7/r is for rank amateurs. Yes, two different markets. :)
Well duh... Everyone knows a lenses isn't "PRO" unless it's written on the lens, has a white housing, has a silver housing, or has a long string of acronyms after the focal range/ aperture identifiers.
 
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Vivek

Guest
BTW, I have been checking out how the E mount lenses would do on a FF.

Most would need minor mods.

The biggest bargain at the moment appears to be the Sony/Zeiss 24/1.8. :)

I have to locate the 50/1.8 but am confident that also would be OK.
 

iiiNelson

Well-known member
BTW, I have been checking out how the E mount lenses would do on a FF.

Most would need minor mods.

The biggest bargain at the moment appears to be the Sony/Zeiss 24/1.8. :)

I have to locate the 50/1.8 but am confident that also would be OK.
I have the 2 E-mount lenses that came with my NEX-5 and have literally put them in the box. They aren't bad for what they are but I don't fancy them much compared to my Leica, Zeiss, and Voigtlander lenses. I use M-Mount exclusively so far with NEX cameras. I don't see myself buying any of the primes rumored except maybe the ZFE 55/1.8 if it's a performer - and that's still a BIG maybe. I'm somewhat interested in the 24-70/4 and 70-200/4 provided the size isn't too ridiculous for a travel set.
 

k-hawinkler

Well-known member
BTW, I have been checking out how the E mount lenses would do on a FF.

Most would need minor mods.

The biggest bargain at the moment appears to be the Sony/Zeiss 24/1.8. :)

I have to locate the 50/1.8 but am confident that also would be OK.

Thanks Vivek. How did you check that out?
BTW, I think I have those two lenses. :)
 

roanjoh

New member
Exciting times indeed! I sold my M8 a while back and held on to my lenses - 21 (Biogon), 35 Lux asph and 50 cron in the hopes of snagging a cheap (<$2000) M9 to use them on - the prices never did go down that low since the intro of the M240..........so I'm glad I waited. This Sony will be my next purchase! Now the larger question (A7 or A7r). Hmmm........hmmm...
 

roanjoh

New member
Vivek - thanks for the comparison. That camera looks minute next to the M6 - which is a small(ish) camera to begin with! Can't wait! People will be clamoring for this camera when its released! I hope it becomes available before the big holidays!
 

iiiNelson

Well-known member
I wonder how this will affect Leica's pricing in the future........ for their M bodies.
I would bet money that it won't effect pricing at all.

It's pretty much the Leica way. Not produce enough product to satisfy demand, put out a press release in November/December about the impending price increase in January, people buy up what they can to auction off (read: leech) to the desperate and then "magically" have every lens back in stock in March.
 

barjohn

New member
Given all of the quality issues with the M, I think this camera will seriously impact M sales if it works well with Leica lenses. The camera freezes, poor quality EVF, numerous sensor problems, and host of usability issues that Leica still has not addressed combined with a nearly 200% price difference (A7r at about 1/3 price) with higher resolution and clearly better sensor will make the M a far less attractive package. If the RX-1 is any indication, the Sony will be a rock solid performer with WiFi, built on grip, built in far superior EVF, etc. The only thing missing will be the range finder. That is a must have for only the smallest segment of the Leica market and the segment that is probably the oldest and fastest diminishing.
 
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