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Action shots. All none sony lenses can't shoot past 12 fps
Surely just use your 70-200
Action shots. All none sony lenses can't shoot past 12 fps
what for?
Action shots. All none sony lenses can't shoot past 12 fps
135mm at f1.8. Bokalish!Surely just use your 70-200
Folks, I know that a few of you do or have used various AF adapters on the A7rii, having picked up a Loxia trio I'm also considering adding a couple of zooms to cover off some "gaps" mainly in the 70-200/70-300 range and maybe something shorter. As much as I liked the Sony Glass when I tried it I can't really justify the cost of the 24-70 GM or 70-200 f4 given that the vast majority of my shooting is tripod based and with landscapes/city stuff I don't really have any call for super fast AF. To that end I've been looking at a couple of bits in Canon EF or Sony A Mount but I'm never sure which of the adapters is likely to be better, Canon stuff I guess is easier to get hold of and cheaper and from most accounts the Metabones or Sigma adapters seem to work pretty well, how well do the Sony LAEA3/4 work?
If you are looking at the canon 70-200 f4 L IS, I would try the Metabones first. I tried to use one with the Sigma, but the hunting past 135mm was really bad and inconsistent. However by the time you add the cost of the Metabones to the cost of the lens, you might as well get the Sony version. You can pick them up for about £900 (used from LCE).Folks, I know that a few of you do or have used various AF adapters on the A7rii, having picked up a Loxia trio I'm also considering adding a couple of zooms to cover off some "gaps" mainly in the 70-200/70-300 range and maybe something shorter. As much as I liked the Sony Glass when I tried it I can't really justify the cost of the 24-70 GM or 70-200 f4 given that the vast majority of my shooting is tripod based and with landscapes/city stuff I don't really have any call for super fast AF. To that end I've been looking at a couple of bits in Canon EF or Sony A Mount but I'm never sure which of the adapters is likely to be better, Canon stuff I guess is easier to get hold of and cheaper and from most accounts the Metabones or Sigma adapters seem to work pretty well, how well do the Sony LAEA3/4 work?
Godox all the wayOkay so been pretty busy lately just finishing off some outstanding graphics projects... Anyways will be picking up the 85 GM weekend hopefully, and then I can test my Sony! Had a quick play literally just now.... & as far as im aware the yongnuo yn-600ex-rt will not do high speed sync using yongnuo transmitter or on camera... So now I'm left with 2 speedlights I'm unable to use.... Which brings me to my next question, what are you guys using as far as speedlights go??
Reccomendations? Godox? Sony? Other? Must be able to do high speed sync with reasonable ready times...
Okay so been pretty busy lately just finishing off some outstanding graphics projects... Anyways will be picking up the 85 GM weekend hopefully, and then I can test my Sony! Had a quick play literally just now.... & as far as im aware the yongnuo yn-600ex-rt will not do high speed sync using yongnuo transmitter or on camera... So now I'm left with 2 speedlights I'm unable to use.... Which brings me to my next question, what are you guys using as far as speedlights go??
Reccomendations? Godox? Sony? Other? Must be able to do high speed sync with reasonable ready times...
Was unable to upload the full size images, so here's a little mintage lol clearly doesn't do the images justice but heck it's too late for me t find another way haha okay so been messing around with the camera and lens & I'm impressed!! Varied the lighting conditions and it's an impressive bit of kit!! Can't wait to try out the 85mm gm!
Haha godox, thought that would be the preferred choice! Will have a look into it Tommorow properly and see which suits me. Best! Any recommendations on model?
On bright side I now have two backup flashes which the canon dslr!
Oh yes, I've been looking at a few nissin too, so I'll keep those in mind too... I60a does look. Impressive.... And yeah eneloops all the way!I’m using the Nissin Air 1 with two Nissin i60A flashes.
Use Panasonic Enloop batteries for great performance, have used the Nissin PS8 power packs in the past but a little overkill for my uses.
The i60A’s are pretty powerful for their size too.
Godox tt685 s - triggered by the x1t will do HSS up to 1/8000.
Very easy to use and a really good speedlight that pushes well above its weight for the price.
The Nissin i60A is smaller and has more output but does cost considerably more.Seems like a decent setup! Added to my list and will research it Tommorow! Could save a few bucks. Too! Brilliant!
Teamed with air 1 flash trigger would be a nice little set up... Hmmm looks like I've got a day of research ahead of me Haha smaller and more powerful... (n)(n)(n)The Nissin i60A is smaller and has more output but does cost considerably more.
Godox TT685S 60GN - ISO100 @ 105mm
Nissin i60A 60GN - ISO100 @ 200mm
http://shop.godox.co.uk/products/cflash/tt685/tt685s.html
http://www.nissindigital.com/i60a.html
Ffs I forgot my godox trigger! At my studio and was about to have a play. Grrr
If you are looking at the canon 70-200 f4 L IS, I would try the Metabones first. I tried to use one with the Sigma, but the hunting past 135mm was really bad and inconsistent. However by the time you add the cost of the Metabones to the cost of the lens, you might as well get the Sony version. You can pick them up for about £900 (used from LCE).
Hmmm I am planning on getting some ad600s in the near future.... Things just got more interesting...The advantage of the Godox system is that the same trigger will also link to their more powerful Studio style strobes, as well as the AD-200, AD-360 and AD-600 - giving a very versatile system.
Been a while since i was last on here, amazed this thread is still going.
Got a baby on the way so im looking to expand my lenses. My longest being the 24-70 f4 at the minute.
Now do i get the Batis 85mm and maybe later add the 70-200f4. Or do i just get the 70-200f2.8 g master. Both options work out about the same.
Third option just the 70-200 f4, which is what im leaning towards purely because i know i will prefer the convenience of a zoom and the f2.8 is only 1 stop faster but twice the bulk.
Been a while since i was last on here, amazed this thread is still going.
Got a baby on the way so im looking to expand my lenses. My longest being the 24-70 f4 at the minute.
Now do i get the Batis 85mm and maybe later add the 70-200f4. Or do i just get the 70-200f2.8 g master. Both options work out about the same.
Third option just the 70-200 f4, which is what im leaning towards purely because i know i will prefer the convenience of a zoom and the f2.8 is only 1 stop faster but twice the bulk.
Is that really more powerful? I thought it was actually 1 stop less powerful as it's using a tighter beam at twice the focal length to give the same GN.The Nissin i60A is smaller and has more output but does cost considerably more.
Godox TT685S 60GN - ISO100 @ 105mm
Nissin i60A 60GN - ISO100 @ 200mm
http://shop.godox.co.uk/products/cflash/tt685/tt685s.html
http://www.nissindigital.com/i60a.html
Well that's very helpful.It's a hard choice to be fair as the Batis 85mm f1.8 will give you great depth of field vs the GM but the 70-200 f2.8 GM is great also.
The 70-200mm f4 is a great lens also....
So three great lenses.....
I know, I couldn't make my mind up on which you should buyWell that's very helpful.
I think the 70-200f4 is the sensible option in that I know it will get used the most, the other two are luxury items.
I do have a Nissan i40 for when the light dips.
I rarely shoot with flash if I am honest, I assumed because its producing GN60 at 200mm, if you measured it at 105mm it would be more powerful.Is that really more powerful? I thought it was actually 1 stop less powerful as it's using a tighter beam at twice the focal length to give the same GN.
I use the 70-200 f4, it's far lighter than the 2.8. I also got the 85mm because with the 70-200 I found it to be a fantastic combination to work with. On a full day wedding when I was shooting Nikon I'd have my 70-200 f.28 and my back would be aching by the end of it.Been a while since i was last on here, amazed this thread is still going.
Got a baby on the way so im looking to expand my lenses. My longest being the 24-70 f4 at the minute.
Now do i get the Batis 85mm and maybe later add the 70-200f4. Or do i just get the 70-200f2.8 g master. Both options work out about the same.
Third option just the 70-200 f4, which is what im leaning towards purely because i know i will prefer the convenience of a zoom and the f2.8 is only 1 stop faster but twice the bulk.
No, it's only quoted at 200mm because that's where it's most powerful. If you bring it back to 105mm it has to spread the same power over a wider area so will be less powerful.I rarely shoot with flash if I am honest, I assumed because its producing GN60 at 200mm, if you measured it at 105mm it would be more powerful.
You're right, had a check and its GN50 at 105mm, still not bad given the flash size/weight.No, it's only quoted at 200mm because that's where it's most powerful. If you bring it back to 105mm it has to spread the same power over a wider area so will be less powerful.
Looks like the Godox wins and would certainly be my choice if I didn't have a load of Sony flashes.
No, it's only quoted at 200mm because that's where it's most powerful. If you bring it back to 105mm it has to spread the same power over a wider area so will be less powerful.
Looks like the Godox wins and would certainly be my choice if I didn't have a load of Sony flashes.
Good move the new Profoto A1 looks interestingTaking into consideration future strobes etc, I've decided on the Godox! Thanks to all those for the advice! loving this forum
Hahaha don't go throwing a wild card into the mix! Haha thankfully it's out of budget!! Buttt I must say the design and look really appeals to me! As welll as the recycle times! But anyways decision is done!Good move the new Profoto A1 looks interesting
I have decided 70-200 f4 + the Samyang 85 f1.4 if and when.I use the 70-200 f4, it's far lighter than the 2.8. I also got the 85mm because with the 70-200 I found it to be a fantastic combination to work with. On a full day wedding when I was shooting Nikon I'd have my 70-200 f.28 and my back would be aching by the end of it.
It's pretty sharp too!
Well I've ordered a Sony LA-EA4..... and a Sigma 100-300 F4 APO DG lens... should be a cracking lens for landscapes (if big) but if it can match the IQ of the one I've had before its going to be great!!!
Why laea4 and not 3?
Its a screw drive lens, not HSM, the Nikon/Canon mount ones were but not the Sony Alpha ones
Ah yeah that's right.