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ken_vs_ryu
Member
You lose OSS and $400.
iiiNelson
Well-known member
Yes but you'll still have 5-axis IS (with appropriate bodies) and a wider view. I don't know that IS is as important with UWA lenses.
iiiNelson
Well-known member
Truthfully im interested in both. The 16-35 for paying work and the 12-24 for personal stuff.
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Vivek
Guest
X1d. :grin:
Correct, which is the one I wanted, but I use filters a lot. I suppose someone will make an adaptor for it evenually like for other lenses in the past.
Yes, I remember him doing that!
The 16-35 for me definitely. Since my original f4 version was stolen in Italy last year been meaning to replace it. This would be perfect, said to be even sharper than the first. With f2.8 no less, may even work for the minimal astrophotography I do.
The 12-24 is also tempting but I am not familiar with ultra-wide photography. I suppose there is a place for it. The fixed hood and thus problematic filter placement would be one negative to consider.
The 12-24 is also tempting but I am not familiar with ultra-wide photography. I suppose there is a place for it. The fixed hood and thus problematic filter placement would be one negative to consider.
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Vivek
Guest
Chad ("showperformance") has a nice review of the 16-35 with some fabulous images here:
https://chadwadsworth.com/2017/05/20/sony-fe-16-35mm-g-master-review/
https://chadwadsworth.com/2017/05/20/sony-fe-16-35mm-g-master-review/
jerome_m
Member
If these two new lenses are as good as the 24-70 f/2.8, that would change my plans for the wide-angle part of my equipment completely. Available primes in native FE mount are at most one stop faster or have the same aperture so, for me, they would only have the advantage of being more compact.
I am still tempted by the Sigma 20mm f/1.4, but it is huge and needs an adapter. Not so sure about that.
I am still tempted by the Sigma 20mm f/1.4, but it is huge and needs an adapter. Not so sure about that.
jerome_m
Member
Optical tests, MTF and comparison with other lenses by lensrentals here:
https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2017/06/sony-fe-12-24-f4-g-mtf-tests/
https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2017/06/sony-fe-12-24-f4-g-mtf-tests/
