The Amazing Sony A1/A7/A9/APS-C & Anything else welcome Mega Thread!
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TBH, I didn't check out the prices for any lenses because I have all the ones that I need…temptation and all that.
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Just before I jump for the D750 I priced up an A7iii before, just can't do it.
Based it on 2 primes, general f4 zoom and a wide angle, here are sums:
Some not directly comparable and quality there may be some differences but these are what I would get for each system.
D750 + 24-120 (£1385) +18-35mm (£385) + 50mm 1.8 (£100 ish) + 85mm (£275 ish) = £2145
A7iii (£2000) + 24-105 (£1070 amazon deal) + 16-35mm (£650 ish) + (50mm 1.8 (£150 ish) + 85mm (400 ish) = £4270
Just cannot justify it when saving for a house!
Based it on 2 primes, general f4 zoom and a wide angle, here are sums:
Some not directly comparable and quality there may be some differences but these are what I would get for each system.
D750 + 24-120 (£1385) +18-35mm (£385) + 50mm 1.8 (£100 ish) + 85mm (£275 ish) = £2145
A7iii (£2000) + 24-105 (£1070 amazon deal) + 16-35mm (£650 ish) + (50mm 1.8 (£150 ish) + 85mm (400 ish) = £4270
Just cannot justify it when saving for a house!
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I guess that was probably on the following as these were on offer during the last Sony cash back offer which were reduce by £150..
Sony FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM
Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM
Sony FE 85mm f1.4 GM
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What I am tempted to get is the Canon 35/2.0. That might be the perfect size vs aperture and even cost for the 35mm.
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Reason I can’t go for the A9. Can’t even afford the body lol! But even A7iii plus lenses came in at me spending 3K.
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I have the current new prices as follows:-
D750 + 24-120mm VR £2229
18-35mm £619
50mm f1.8 £189
85mm f1.8 £429
Total = £3466
Sony A7 III £1999
24-105mm f4 £1199
16-35mm f4 £1049
50mm f1.8 £279
85mm f1.8 £561
Total = £5087
So a difference of £1621.
However some of the Sony lenses are a head in terms of IQ/sharpness and the A7 III does offer mirrorless advantages etc
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Very wise, in six months after all the excitement has died down the A7III will have dropped to £1500 or been replaced. ☺
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Has anyone sent their A9 back to Sony for the recall? If so, how long did they keep the camera?
Is it sent back direct to Sony or the shop where purchased.
... and finally did they do any firmware updates while it was in?
So many questions, but thanks!
Oh and another one - any news on a release date for the Tamron 28-75 and the Sony 24-105mm?
Is it sent back direct to Sony or the shop where purchased.
... and finally did they do any firmware updates while it was in?
So many questions, but thanks!
Oh and another one - any news on a release date for the Tamron 28-75 and the Sony 24-105mm?
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If i want to join the Sony gang will have to get an RX100.would you see much difference between that and an A9? 
True, house is a way better investment.
If i want to join the Sony gang will have to get an RX100.would you see much difference between that and an A9?
It's 11x better.
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Doesn’t make sense
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Do you mean minus your Nikon kit?
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You bought all your lenses for £1350?!
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Has anyone sent their A9 back to Sony for the recall? If so, how long did they keep the camera?
Is it sent back direct to Sony or the shop where purchased.
... and finally did they do any firmware updates while it was in?
So many questions, but thanks!
Oh and another one - any news on a release date for the Tamron 28-75 and the Sony 24-105mm?
I got my dealership to send it back to Sony for the repair, took about a week if that.
I believe the last firmware was in Jan Ver 2.00 but I’d have to check.
Not sure about the release date for the Tamron 28-75mm but they said it was close to release.
Sony 24-105mm f4 is out I believe, just that stocks are low due to high demand.
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On top of the £2 grand you had spent before that?
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Makes more sense. Still a lot of £££ especially as you didn’t give your D500 a chance to bed in lol
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I have the current new prices as follows:-
D750 + 24-120mm VR £2229
18-35mm £619
50mm f1.8 £189
85mm f1.8 £429
Total = £3466
Sony A7 III £1999
24-105mm f4 £1199
16-35mm f4 £1049
50mm f1.8 £279
85mm f1.8 £561
Total = £5087
So a difference of £1621.
However some of the Sony lenses are a head in terms of IQ/sharpness and the A7 III does offer mirrorless advantages etc
Well, I have been offered the D750 + 24-120mm for £1385
I have just bought the 18-35mm for £385
the others are used prices
All yours are new prices - I don't buy lenses new
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Glad he's not a financial advisor.
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I might sell my Fuji stuff, should be able to get £1500 for it easy.
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So what did you sell and what did you buy?
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Can you screenshot it pls
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I think he sold this:
D500
70-200 2.8 VRii
50mm 1.8G
Sigma 18-35 1.8
and bought all the other stuff
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Surely that can’t be right.....
Sony FE 24-70mm f4 £869
Sony FE 70-200mm is £1229
Sony FE 85mm f1.8 £561
Total £2659
Add Sony A7 III £2000
**edited** just seen the previous response.
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You are so funny!
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2nd tab. Scroll across a 8 pages or so and you’ll find the option to customise buttons.
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Sold D500 for £3309!
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None of those lens are correct price that why