The versatility of the a7 series. (AKA more camera porn).

[bensonga]

My A7 with a recently acquired Zeiss ZM 35 f2 Biogon. Since I don't enjoy using 35mm rangefinders, this camera is a great opportunity for me to finally try some wonderful M-mount glass.

Gary

 

[jonoslack]

Putting your subject at ease...


--Matt

That's a great lens Matt (I've got it as well)

Here's a recent acquisition.

Zuiko 50mm f1.2 ​

I think the A&A silk strap goes nicely with the lens mount as well.

 

[MGrayson]

That's a great lens Matt (I've got it as well)

Indeed, it's very nice - character, color, and detail. And, obviously, a close minimum focus! I'd say more, but Vivek would yell at me again.

 

[Vivek]

Oh, no! :facesmack: Feel free to wax any lyrics as you please!

I will just remind you that Michiel (who influenced you to buy the lens) talked with his images.

 

[MGrayson]

As have I. But his images do the equipment justice.

 

[ggibson]

To me this shot really shows what my hopes for the system have been, highly compact, high quality full frame rig. The 40cron makes the body look big, and for me it really is too big (the A7II worse yet).

Others disagree, and I respect that: the next set with the wonderful Leica R glass looks very nice, but I would prefer not to carry that.

On the stock A7 my 40cron (the m-rokkor version) was OK. Now on the A7.mod it really is something very close to great.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8676/16479741980_0acf711337_o.jpg
that's around f/4

In the long landscapes the edges are quite good, but you do still see some fall-off in the deep corners, which I suspect is unavoidable even on the M digitals.

I totally agree--I'd love to see a full-frame version of the A6000 and some primes from Sony in this size.

 

[jonoslack]

Oh, no! :facesmack: Feel free to wax any lyrics as you please!

I will just remind you that Michiel (who influenced you to buy the lens) talked with his images.

I missed your complaints Vivek - now's your chance to wax lyrical all over again

 

[Michiel Schierbeek]

Putting your subject at ease...

--Matt

Hi Matt,
I hardly use this lens to point directly to near by people although it does rather well as a portrait lens. It can be a frightening fat lens.
The 70-200 though is 5,5 cm shorter then the C/Y version.

 

[jonoslack]

Hi Matt,
I hardly use this lens to point directly to near by people although it does rather well as a portrait lens. It can be a frightening fat lens.

Mine came without the lens hood - which makes it a bit easier to use!

The 70-200 though is 5,5 cm shorter then the C/Y version.

I've been using the Leica R 80-200 f4, it's a nice lens, and not too big (I think it was actually made by Kyocera as well).

In case you didn't know, the Contax UK website is still there:

Contax Cameras​

 

[Vivek]

I missed your complaints Vivek - now's your chance to wax lyrical all over again

Finding the lens hood for the 50/1.2 is a bit of a problem. Try to get one. It really needs one and the right one too.

 

[MGrayson]

Hi Matt,
I hardly use this lens to point directly to near by people although it does rather well as a portrait lens. It can be a frightening fat lens.
The 70-200 though is 5,5 cm shorter then the C/Y version.

Michiel,

It's always hard to be sure on the internet, but I hope it was clear that the title above was meant purely as humor. I was trying to show off the most dramatic aspect of the 24-85 (its front element), and its carnivorous nature was only apparent afterwards.

The 70-200 is, as you say, fairly compact. I have an older versions of the Canon 70-200/4, and with adapter it is quite a long package (although it doesn't extend when zooming).

Jono,

I ordered the lens hood from KEH.

I haven't dipped my toe into the Leica R world. It seems one of the most confusing legacy glass ecosystems. Versions? Cams? Rom? It makes the M mount world seem uncomplicated, and the Contax options simple. If it weren't for the Sony 16-35/4, I surely would have picked up a 28 in R mount. Alas, I'll probably get a first Leica R lens and adapter at some point, and then suffer another spasm of LAS, but it's under control for now

Best,

Matt