A7r, A7r2 - and why I'm keeping both ...

[k-hawinkler]

It make no sense, K-H? You are keep the A9 because the Lexar is discontinued ?

:loco:

 

[k-hawinkler]

So starting in early 2012 I have now assembled this collection of Sony APS-C and FF cameras.
NEX-5N, NEX-7, a6300, A7r, A7rII, and A9, all in great working order, so far no repairs were necessary.

We had recently a few hot days, but the last days were very pleasant again. The weather can also be quite different here.
These are some of the first shots I took with the NEX-5N about 5 and a half years ago in early February 2012.

Sony NEX-5N + Leica Summilux-M 35/1.4.

 

[k-hawinkler]

Temporary resting area of the Turkey Vultures at the mesa rim ...

Sony ILCE-9 + FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS @ 134mm, ISO 100, f/4, 1/200s.

that are soaring/gliding ...

Sony ILCE-9 + FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS @ 135mm, ISO 1,250, f/5.6, 1/800s.

to their roost trees at the canyon floor.

Sony ILCE-9 + FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS @ 135mm, ISO 25,600, f/6.3, 1/640s.

 

[k-hawinkler]

TuVu = Turkey Vulture at Bandelier National Monument in the "Land of Enchantment".

Sony ILCE-6300 + FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS @ 300mm, ISO 800, f/5.6, 1/800s.

 

[k-hawinkler]

Sony 12-24mm f/4, 122º Full-Frame Ultra-Ultrawide (2017-)
http://www.kenrockwell.com/sony/lenses/12-24mm.htm

K.R. makes the point that IBIS works well for the image center.
But it can cause fuzzy corners and edges, although the lens itself is sharp in the corners as well.
He demonstrates that by holding his A9 camera less and more steady when shooting the 12-24/4 lens.

 

[Knorp]

Sony 12-24mm f/4, 122º Full-Frame Ultra-Ultrawide (2017-)
http://www.kenrockwell.com/sony/lenses/12-24mm.htm

K.R. makes the point that IBIS works well for the image center.
But it can cause fuzzy corners and edges, although the lens itself is sharp in the corners as well.
He demonstrates that by holding his A9 camera less and more steady when shooting the 12-24/4 lens.

Seems perfectly fine to me ...

 

[k-hawinkler]

Seems perfectly fine to me ...

Thanks Bart. Seems fine to me as well.
Either hold the camera very steady, like in a church or museum, or use a tripod when possible. :thumbs:
I will wait a bit to see what real users have to say about the FE 12-24/4. :grin:

 

[Knorp]

I will wait a bit to see what real users have to say about the FE 12-24/4. :grin:

Aha! Excellent! You've ordered one already ?

:watch:

 

[k-hawinkler]

Aha! Excellent! You've ordered one already ?

:watch:

Nope Bart, I have not.
I'll wait and see what transpires.
I have a handful of UWA lenses already. :thumbup:
The Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS Lens is higher on my wish list. :grin:
But, of course, with new exciting info I can always change my mind.
Though I expect both lenses to be in stock this summer.

 

[k-hawinkler]

TuVus at Bandelier.

Sony ILCE-6300 + FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS @ 300mm, ISO 1,600, f/5.6, 1/800s.

 

[k-hawinkler]

TuVu Rest Area

Sony ILCE-6300 + FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS @ 300mm, ISO 640, f/5.6, 1/1000s.

 

[k-hawinkler]

Sony ILCE-9 + FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS @ ISO 1600, f/3.2, 1/2000s.

Sony ILCE-9 + FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS @ ISO 1600, f/3.2, 1/2000s.

Sony ILCE-9 + FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS @ ISO 1600, f/3.2, 1/2000s.

That's one crazy sharp lens, no? :shocked:

 

[k-hawinkler]

Landing on the top of the Roost Tree.

Sony ILCE-6300 + FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS @ 300mm, ISO 6,400, f/5.6, 1/1000s.

 

[k-hawinkler]

Useful discussions about the Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G Lens

https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2017/06/sony-fe-12-24-f4-g-mtf-tests/
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1497119
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1498389
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1498485

 

[Knorp]

Useful discussions about the Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G Lens

https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2017/06/sony-fe-12-24-f4-g-mtf-tests/
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1497119
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1498389
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1498485

Thanks, K-H. But it's a lot of reading - so what's your verdict ?

:watch:

 

[k-hawinkler]

Thanks, K-H. But it's a lot of reading - so what's your verdict ?

:watch:

Thanks Bart. Do you like these ring flares?
Sony 12-24mm f/4 G versus other lenses thread - FM Forums.
I don't.

I don't like the curved Sunstar rays of the CV10, 12, and 15 either.
Fo you remember those images?

 

[iiiNelson]

I think I will wait on the 16-35 GM. I don't see a personal need for this lens beyond travel use.

 

[k-hawinkler]

I think I will wait on the 16-35 GM. I don't see a personal need for this lens beyond travel use.

Thanks Tre. Let's hope the 16-35 GM doesn't have any severe flaws.
I will just sit back and use the UWA and WA lenses I already have.

In particular the WATE 16-18-21/4 on TAP and the Batis 25/2 with AF have served me well. Then there is Choppy my CV 15/4.5 III M-mount, the CV 10/5.6 E-mount, the Nikkor 14-24/2.8, and the older Nikkor 28/1.4 with an hand ground aspherical element.

I just ordered an Opto-Sigma 5M PCX filter and will find out if it does anything positive for my other Leica WA lenses. :grin:

 

[iiiNelson]

Thanks Tre. Let's hope the 16-35 GM doesn't have any severe flaws.
I will just sit back and use the UWA and WA lenses I already have.

In particular the WATE 16-18-21/4 on TAP and the Batis 25/2 with AF have served me well. Then there is Choppy my CV 15/4.5 III M-mount, the CV 10/5.6 E-mount, the Nikkor 14-24/2.8, and the older Nikkor 28/1.4 with an hand ground aspherical element.

I just ordered an Opto-Sigma 5M PCX filter and will find out if it does anything positive for my other Leica WA lenses. :grin:

The widest lens I still currently own is the 25 Batis.

 

[k-hawinkler]

Thanks Tre. What do you like about the 25 Batis?