Thanks buddy. As I said, I'm pretty relaxed about it. I've bought seven cameras from Efinity over the last few years, plus maybe around 6 lenses, so I reckon I've saved thousands across those purchases with no issues until now, so if it costs me £350.00 to repair, then so be it. It's the risk you take with grey goods and I'm ok with that. I've still got my A7R3, which I'll continue to use for landscapes until I get it back.Such a shame.
Good luck getting this sorted Joe.
Yes, I agree. I'll be having the whole lens contact unit renewed. Out of interest I did some shopping around and managed to find the part, which is £105.00. Just wanted to look in case I'm told there is a parts supply issue.
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Any idea why e-infin no longer sell Signa lenses on the u.k version of the site. Yet they are available on the e.u version of the site?
why not buy from panamoz. from all reports I have read they have great after sales support. you can get your camera repaired in the UK and they'll refund you the amount.Thanks buddy. As I said, I'm pretty relaxed about it. I've bought seven cameras from Efinity over the last few years, plus maybe around 6 lenses, so I reckon I've saved thousands across those purchases with no issues until now, so if it costs me £350.00 to repair, then so be it. It's the risk you take with grey goods and I'm ok with that. I've still got my A7R3, which I'll continue to use for landscapes until I get it back.
Cotswolds toowhy not buy from panamoz. from all reports I have read they have great after sales support. you can get your camera repaired in the UK and they'll refund you the amount.
Hmm, very odd.Cotswald have also stopped selling Sigma lenses as well.
Wonder if Sigma has threatened them with anything. Seems weird.
I am actually yet to see a well centered ultra wide zoom from any manufacturer at all. It is most annoying to be completely honest. You probably need to test a whole warehouse to find a reasonable copy. I don't know about the new GM2 but most of the fancy shmancy Canon L's are trash.make sure you test this one for decentering. I tried two copies and both were decentered (2nd one worst than 1st).
So I personally just gave up on this lens, may be I was just really unlucky.
panamoz has the whole lot availableCotswald have also stopped selling Sigma lenses as well.
Wonder if Sigma has threatened them with anything. Seems weird.
I had two copies of Sony 16-35mm GM (first version) and both seemed generally fine.I am actually yet to see a well centered ultra wide zoom from any manufacturer at all. It is most annoying to be completely honest. You probably need to test a whole warehouse to find a reasonable copy. I don't know about the new GM2 but most of the fancy shmancy Canon L's are trash.
did you mean f/1.8? A prime should be hopefully much easier to make with less room for QC errors. Metal barrel too.now I used a prime lens (viltrox 16mm f1.4) and its lot better.
ah yes sorry 16mm f1.8.did you mean f/1.8? A prime should be hopefully much easier to make with less room for QC errors. Metal barrel too.
My 16-35mm doesn’t show any significant decentering but I’ve never had wider than this.I am actually yet to see a well centered ultra wide zoom from any manufacturer at all. It is most annoying to be completely honest. You probably need to test a whole warehouse to find a reasonable copy. I don't know about the new GM2 but most of the fancy shmancy Canon L's are trash.
panamoz has the whole lot available
They do come down if you ask, maybe not as low as e-infin but not far off from my experience.Panamoz are price at a much higher price point for the stuff I am looking at.
Nice one, LeeHello guys, long time since I've been here. Hope everyone is well. I got asked for permission to use one of my photos in a gallery on a gear site about the Sigma 18-50mm. I used to use it all the time with my Sony a6600 a while ago. Mine is the sixth pic down in black and white.
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN - Photo Gallery (20 Examples)
A collection of inspiring photographs taken with the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary, an all-around zoom lens released in 2021. Each photograph features the camera and settings used, alongside the name of the original photographer. Our gallery’s primary objective is to showcase a variety...futuredly.com
Aye I know they do have emailed them but there is gonna be like a £400 odd difference can’t see them matching that.They do come down if you ask, maybe not as low as e-infin but not far off from my experience.
Yes, that might have been a good call, only £100 more expensive than Efinity. Too late now though unfortunately.why not buy from panamoz. from all reports I have read they have great after sales support. you can get your camera repaired in the UK and they'll refund you the amount.
They'll sometimes match e-infinity or get close to it.Yes, that might have been a good call, only £100 more expensive than Efinity. Too late now though unfortunately.
I paid £789 for mineJust had this email from Amazon. Seems similar price to the HK sites.
Sony FE 20-70 mm F4 G | G Full-frame Standard Zoom Lens £959.99.
Cotswolds are normally not far off e-infin and have 3 year warranty with UK repairsThey'll sometimes match e-infinity or get close to it.
Last time I asked (for the A7C) they got within £20 of the e-infinity price.
I took a 24-80mm eq to New York and on occasion wish I’d got wider. A 35mm on the A7iii will be wider than a 35mm on your D5200 as the D5200 is a crop body so will actually give the effective fov of a 52.5mm lens.In two minds. When I got my A7iii, I used my Samyang 85 1.4 more at first - took me a while to get into my Tamron 28-75 2.8. However it's now my go to lens but I do finding myself wanting more width and a bit more light. I'm off to NY in a couple of months and have several days to myself to explore the city and take some photos. The hope is to move out of my comfort zone (portraits, weddings, candid moments) and try new things and maybe new techniques.
Can't decide if I should buy a fast/wide prime (35mm was my sweet spot on my old D5200 and although I want wider, I just love a fast 35mm) or just save money and stick with what I have.
Thanks. And that's why I'm even more on the fence regarding the 35mm (effective 52mm on my D5200) vs something in the 20mm range.I took a 24-80mm eq to New York and on occasion wish I’d got wider. A 35mm on the A7iii will be wider than a 35mm on your D5200 as the D5200 is a crop body so will actually give the effective fov of a 52.5mm lens.
The 20-70mm would be a good focal length to take, or even a 16-35mm however if you’re planning on going up some of the skyscrapers you may want longer than 35mm to zoom in on specific buildings.
Thanks. And that's why I'm even more on the fence regarding the 35mm (effective 52mm on my D5200) vs something in the 20mm range.
looks like you are feeling the same as I felt when i had the 28-75mm f2.8 - not wide enough, not long enough, not fast enoughIn two minds. When I got my A7iii, I used my Samyang 85 1.4 more at first - took me a while to get into my Tamron 28-75 2.8. However it's now my go to lens but I do finding myself wanting more width and a bit more light. I'm off to NY in a couple of months and have several days to myself to explore the city and take some photos. The hope is to move out of my comfort zone (portraits, weddings, candid moments) and try new things and maybe new techniques.
Can't decide if I should buy a fast/wide prime (35mm was my sweet spot on my old D5200 and although I want wider, I just love a fast 35mm) or just save money and stick with what I have.
Are you taking the D5200 as well as the A7III then?Thanks. And that's why I'm even more on the fence regarding the 35mm (effective 52mm on my D5200) vs something in the 20mm range.
I’m still on the fence whether I’m going to use the 16-35mm or 20-70mm as my go to walkabout lens I’m pretty sure I’m going to pull the trigger on the 16-35mm GMII at some point but I’ve got to wait until the next tax year before I can take any more dividends out of the companyYou need a GM 50 f1.2.
But a16-35 would be a good walkabout lens.
I didn't consider that but probably not. I always pack too much especially with gadgets and camera equipment so will likely take the one body.Are you taking the D5200 as well as the A7III then?
I’m still on the fence whether I’m going to use the 16-35mm or 20-70mm as my go to walkabout lens I’m pretty sure I’m going to pull the trigger on the 16-35mm GMII at some point but I’ve got to wait until the next tax year before I can take any more dividends out of the company
I didn't consider that but probably not. I always pack too much especially with gadgets and camera equipment so will likely take the one body.
This is just preference as I’d actually disagree with this. For me the 20-70mm f4 is a much better option as the extra 4mm at the wide end makes a big difference, and I can crop to get the 105mm reach. Also I found the 24-105mm a little on the heavy side and not as well balanced. YMMVFWIW the 24-105 @nandbytes mentioned is the best of the Sony walkabout options if you don't mind the weight and bulk.
This is just preference as I’d actually disagree with this. For me the 20-70mm f4 is a much better option as the extra 4mm at the wide end makes a big difference, and I can crop to get the 105mm reach. Also I found the 24-105mm a little on the heavy side and not as well balanced. YMMV
They do come down if you ask, maybe not as low as e-infin but not far off from my experience.
I’ve just stuck to genuine Sony ones as I’ve heard stories of third party not playing nice with Sony. Prior to Sony I always used ExPro.Guys,
I want to treat my A7 to a good battery. What and where to buy from please
£66 on the Sony shop.
I’ve just stuck to genuine Sony ones as I’ve heard stories of third party not playing nice with Sony. Prior to Sony I always used ExPro.