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Very nice.Shadow in the setting sun. I was back in Phila for business and had dinner with my mother and sister last night.
NEX 5 Contax G 35mm -
I like this one. The addition of the slats (blind, shutters, etc) with the silhouette adds an extra element.Shadow in the setting sun. I was back in Phila for business and had dinner with my mother and sister last night.
NEX 5 Contax G 35mm -
wanted to see if apple and sony played nice together - the sd card is easier though.If you use an SD card its even easier. You simply put the SD in the end of the CC. You turn on the Ipad, insert the CC in the charger port and the rest is done for you. The Photo app opens showing all your image files. You can choose the files to upload, keep or delete the files from the card.
I tried a liitle video clip from the GF1 this afternoon--assume it would be the same with the NEX. I used jpeg.mov instead of AVCHD and it was also a very simple upload. Card into CC, CC into charger port and that's it
Very nice little tute video.
I actually tried that camera + the 31 limited and a few others for a few weeks before getting the A850 last winter. Nice color, nice lenses and relatively small, but I ran into an image stabilization issue with multiple bodies (which I would have to guess has since been fixed) and that was that. To my eye, the NEX + M results are nicer (at higher ISO there's really no question), but I think the real issue for me is I really don't need another full-size SLR at this point, even one as small and nicely-built as the K7!I actually went to the store today with intent (and wallet) . . but started fooling with a Pentax K7 and their limited primes while I was waiting, and now I'm having confusions!
I'm just thinking back to joyful (simple) days with the Olympus E1, The K7 reminded me so much of that. It wouldn't impact on the Sony or Leica side of things, but neither M4/3 or the NEX is small enough to go bagless, and if you have a small bag then the K7 and a couple of primes fit nicely . . . . and it's weatherproof (I'm the guy who has had 3 cameras die a watery death!)I actually tried that camera + the 31 limited and a few others for a few weeks before getting the A850 last winter. Nice color, nice lenses and relatively small, but I ran into an image stabilization issue with multiple bodies (which I would have to guess has since been fixed) and that was that. To my eye, the NEX + M results are nicer (at higher ISO there's really no question), but I think the real issue for me is I really don't need another full-size SLR at this point, even one as small and nicely-built as the K7!
There are no other AF Lenses for the Nex than the 16mm and the 18-55 right now.Hello everyone,
Is their something like a best "portrait" lens for the Nex?
Any any suggestions are welcome.
For a 75mm equivalent focal length have a look at CV's 50mm Noktons, f1.5 or f1.1 are available, or Zeiss ZM Sonnar 50mm f1.5. Not so high speed, but fast enough, the CV 75mm f2.5 is a bargain (112mm equiv.)Hello everyone,
I have been "ghosting/lurking" this thread for the past weeks (very informative and great shots) and now had to sign up because I have a question.
I have recently received my Nex with the zoom-kit lens and I am actually perfectly happy with it, however I would treasure a high speed 70-90mm fixed focus lens for portraits and close ups of my kid, cats, wife, friends and (some) family members. I would prefer AF lenses, but Manual focus would be fine as well. I have already ordered a Leica M adapter, so a 90mm Summicron would be a possibility:
Any any suggestions are welcome.
As for "beasts" on my body, I agree that things can get to large/out of proportion, but I started with Hasselblad 3 lens combos and a TLR Rolleiflex, lightmeter, 10 filters, then when I got the IQ under control used the Leica M6 with 4 lenses always accompanied by my Rolleiflex, and when going digital I had my D90 and D3 with the 24-70 the 12.24 and 85 1.4 ... now with the Nex and the X1 I see a "break" for my back just lugging 2 Nex'es and an X1 ... easy peasy.For a 75mm equivalent focal length have a look at CV's 50mm Noktons, f1.5 or f1.1 are available, or Zeiss ZM Sonnar 50mm f1.5. Not so high speed, but fast enough, the CV 75mm f2.5 is a bargain (112mm equiv.)
The 90 cron you mention will be 135mm equiv. on the Nex and quite a beast on the tiny body. The thin tele elmarit could be an alternative (f2,8). All MF of course.
Coms37,
Right now there is no solution on the Autofocus front. Only the two E mount lenses AF on the NEX. Manual focus on the NEX would be the equivalent to using live view to focus on the Nikons. If you have a little patience two ideas come to mind....however, as you get to these longer focal lengths manually focusing with the NEX screen in magnify mode and razor thin depth of field isn't that easy.
1) See if there are any NEX lens announcements in the next month leading into the Photokina industry event in September.
2) Sony has a large but excellent Zeiss 85mm lens. It won't (at least for now) autofocus on the NEX but the aperture wheel on the back of the camera will control the aperture. There is talk that eventually these lenses with AF on the NEX cameras.
3) This week Sony announced another 85mm lens meant for their APS-c sensor cameras. It will hit the shelves in the next few months. Will work similar to number 2 above but will be smaller and lighter.
4) There are tons of other lenses on the market made for rangefinders. These lenses are smaller than many dslr lenses because they were designed already for cameras without a mirror and to sit closer to the sensor. So, the adapters for these lenses are thinner. I have the Voigtlander 75mm f2.5 mm lens. I haven't yet tried it on the NEX. People have mentioned the 90mm Contax G.
Hopefully this little bit is helpful. By the way, WELCOME !!! :clap:
No, not for the moment and not clear if ever. Reports were that this functionality was working with the adapter on pre-production cameras. However it was disabled when the camera launched. It was said that the AF wasn't as accurate as Sony would have liked. It isn't yet clear if this is a temporary or permanent elimination of this feature. Sony has not committed to AF with the current Sony A mount lens line-up.With the appropriate adapter, will normal Sony AF lenses focus on the Nex?
The 18-200 will be available in a little over a month:There are no other AF Lenses for the Nex than the 16mm and the 18-55 right now.
Handheld, after 2 European style coffees and half a red bullRetow,
could you manage a shot "straight" as through not through not so clean windows, but in the open air sort of thing?