The Amazing Sony A1/A7/A9/APS-C & Anything else welcome Mega Thread!

GyRob said:
I took the A7r6 out birding yesterday and it performed about the same as the A1 i only got ducks and pigeons and all were flying across the frame but most were in focus i used the 600 f4 + 1.4 tc and the 400/800 need something flying towards me to test it properly but can't fault it so far.
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Try using the electronic shutter in artificial light. You will see one hell of a difference then. :D

Try using it at a quicker than 1/8000 shutter speed. Oops you can’t.
 
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f/1.2 said:
Try using the electronic shutter in artificial light. You will see one hell of a difference then. :D

Try using it at a quicker than 1/8000 shutter speed. Oops you can’t.
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i never shoot in artificial light and i don't think i'v ever needed 1/8000 sec if you need that then it's not the camera for you :)
 
GyRob said:
i never shoot in artificial light and i don't think i'v ever needed 1/8000 sec if you need that then it's not the camera for you :)
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I shoot a lot at f1.2 and f1.4 and do often go above 1/8000, however I appreciate that a lot of people won't. Also, you do have the option of using ISO 50 if needs be.
 
snerkler said:
I shoot a lot at f1.2 and f1.4 and do often go above 1/8000, however I appreciate that a lot of people won't. Also, you do have the option of using ISO 50 if needs be.
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I do the same, and often wish a couple of stops less exposure were possible without fitting an ND filter.
 
snerkler said:
I shoot a lot at f1.2 and f1.4 and do often go above 1/8000, however I appreciate that a lot of people won't. Also, you do have the option of using ISO 50 if needs be.
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He's clearly mostly shooting birds and wildlife. As far as I can remember I've never found the need for more than 1/8000 or had the possibility of going that high most of the time

With f1.2 and f1.4 lenses yes I have hit that limitation but once again it's not like a constant issue.
 
nandbytes said:
He's clearly mostly shooting birds and wildlife. As far as I can remember I've never found the need for more than 1/8000 or had the possibility of going that high most of the time

With f1.2 and f1.4 lenses yes I have hit that limitation but once again it's not like a constant issue.
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I found myself hitting it a fair amount on sunny days with my 50 1.2. And having to switch to the ES .
 
Even in the halflight we get I can hit 1/8,000 at f1.2, f1.4. Have to say I've seen no issues with the electronic shutter when shooting at those speeds but under some artificial light you can get banding but I've seen less with my Sony cameras than with Panasonic MFT, can't say why.

One thing I would lke, well two things, auto switching from mechanical to electronic shutter for shutter speed and ISO 50 being available in auto ISO instead of having to manually select it.
 
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My 35 GM turned up today and thanks for everyone's advise when I asked my questions a couple of months ago on which 35mm to go for.(y)

I have also traded some lenses after using the Sony system for about 4 months. I swapped out my Sigma 24-70mm F2.8ii Art lens for the Sony 20-70mm f4. On a recent holiday a 20mm lens would have suited me better. (I used to have the Panasonic 20-60mm and liked the 20mm option when I had the S5 & S1R cameras).

I have also changed my Voigtlander 15mm f4.5 MF lens and Viltrox 14mm f4 Lens for the faster Viltrox 16mm f1.8 lens.

I'm about sorted now but I might pick up a Macro lens and the 400-800mm lens if I have an itch.

Some New Toys :-) by Swansea Jack, on Flickr
 
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Swanseajack said:
My 35 GM turned up today and thanks for everyone's advise when I askedmquestions a couple of months ago on which 35mm to go for.(y)

I have also traded some lenses after using the Sony system for about 4 months. I swapped out my Sigma 24-700mm F2.8ii Art lens for the Sony 20-70mm f4. On a recent holiday a 20mm lens would have suited me better. (I used to have the Panasonic 20-60mm and liked the 20mm option when I had the S5 & S1R cameras).

I have also changed my Voigtlander 15mm f4.5 MF lens and Viltrox 14mm f4 Lens for the faster Viltrox 16mm f1.8 lens.

I'm about sorted now but I might pick up a Macro lens and the 400-800mm lens if I have an itch.

Some New Toys :-) by Swansea Jack, on Flickr
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Nice setup there :cool:

That’s some bad purple fringing on the lens writing :eek:
 
Swanseajack said:
My 35 GM turned up today and thanks for everyone's advise when I askedmquestions a couple of months ago on which 35mm to go for.(y)

I have also traded some lenses after using the Sony system for about 4 months. I swapped out my Sigma 24-700mm F2.8ii Art lens for the Sony 20-70mm f4. On a recent holiday a 20mm lens would have suited me better. (I used to have the Panasonic 20-60mm and liked the 20mm option when I had the S5 & S1R cameras).

I have also changed my Voigtlander 15mm f4.5 MF lens and Viltrox 14mm f4 Lens for the faster Viltrox 16mm f1.8 lens.

I'm about sorted now but I might pick up a Macro lens and the 400-800mm lens if I have an itch.

Some New Toys :-) by Swansea Jack, on Flickr
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Used to that that exact setup, it's very good indeed but ended up swapping all three lenses :D

Swapped viltrox 16/1.8 for Sony 16G
35GM for sigma 35/1.2ii
And 20-70G for sigma 20-200mm

No right or wrong answer all great lenses but need to satisfy the GAS itch too :ROFLMAO:
 
snerkler said:
Nice setup there :cool:

That’s some bad purple fringing on the lens writing :eek:
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It does look bad on the Viltrox lens which still has the protective label fitted...Plus I used the 55mm f1.8 lens. Don't you get me wanting the 50mm f1.2 next . :runaway:
 
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Saw this on the FM forums
Have no idea what it actually means
Maybe the more tech nerdy will

Dpreview has reshot their a7rVI Exposure Latitude (DR) test, this time including the 12-bit ES burst mode in the comparison. Here's a link I generated that compares the a7rVI 14-bit ES vs 12-bit ES vs 14-bit MS (DGO) vs a7rV:

 
The rumour site says a new APS-C body may be on the way...

Many influencers and youtubers spotted testing new gear: Is it the next new APS-C E-mount camera? | sonyalpharumors

If you follow the usual suspects on Instagram, you’ll notice that many Sony testers and YouTubers are currently attending a sports event in the USA. Unsurprisingly, they are being very careful not to reveal any details about the gear they are testing. So far, I have no solid evidence about which...
www.sonyalpharumors.com www.sonyalpharumors.com
 
I didn't know this existed...

phillipreeve.net

Review: Sigma 24mm 2.0 DG DN Contemporary - phillipreeve.net

The Sigma 24mm 2.0 DG DN Contemporary is a compact fast wide angle lens with AF and an all metal casing, but can it compete with lenses like
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He doesn't include the Sony 24mm f2.8 which I have in the alternatives section but I don't think they're reviewed it. He doesn't seem overly keen on this Sigma lens but I can see the appeal in the build and anyone with similarly built Sigma lenses might want a 24mm that matches.

I'm happy enough with my Sony f2.8... after correction... as after correction the IQ is ok for me and it's small and light.
 
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I like the look of the Viltrox 35 1.2 LAB lens but at over 900g is it suitable for all day carry?

Produces some lovely images, especially when paired with the new A7RVI.
 
Kieran_89 said:
I like the look of the Viltrox 35 1.2 LAB lens but at over 900g is it suitable for all day carry?

Produces some lovely images, especially when paired with the new A7RVI.
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Hence i went with the sigma 35mm f1.2ii :D

If you don't mind the weight viltrox seems to better buy on Sony and definitely better buy in nikon since Nikon version is massive and expensive
Unfortunately Sony don't make 1st party version :(
 
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Kieran_89 said:
I like the look of the Viltrox 35 1.2 LAB lens but at over 900g is it suitable for all day carry?

Produces some lovely images, especially when paired with the new A7RVI.
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Mate of mine had the Viltrox for a while. A.F was all over the place, had to return it eventually he has the Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN II now.
 
You know I totally forgot about the Sigma 1.2, seems like DigitalRev are the cheapest at £1110.

The 35 1.4GM can be bought cheapest for £794, 1.2 aperture worth the £300?

It’s been a while since I owned the 35 GM but I always loved the images it produced.
 
Only you can make your mind up. I don't think the stop and a bit difference between f1.2, 1.4 and 1.8 or even f2 for light gathering is enough of a difference to influence me but there's bokeh and depth too but again, not enough for me for 99.9% of the time. Weight and bulk and being as inconspicuous as can be with a camera and lens are much more important to me.

Over to you to make your mind up :D

PS.
I got up this morning and it was a nice day so I thought I'd go out and take a picture after church as I haven't been out for a couple of weeks but after church there was complete cloud cover and dead flat light so I didn't bother. Maybe tomorrow :D
 
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Kieran_89 said:
You know I totally forgot about the Sigma 1.2, seems like DigitalRev are the cheapest at £1110.

The 35 1.4GM can be bought cheapest for £794, 1.2 aperture worth the £300?

It’s been a while since I owned the 35 GM but I always loved the images it produced.
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I swapped my 35GM for sigma 35/1.2ii

I had 35GM since release for 5 years. Great lens indeed.

Objectively it's not worth the extra £300. But the heart wants what it wants :D
 
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Kieran_89 said:
You know I totally forgot about the Sigma 1.2, seems like DigitalRev are the cheapest at £1110.

The 35 1.4GM can be bought cheapest for £794, 1.2 aperture worth the £300?

It’s been a while since I owned the 35 GM but I always loved the images it produced.
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For me, it wouldn't be and isn't :ROFLMAO:

The smaller size, lighter weight and 67mm filter thread of the 35GM are much more important than f/1.4 vs f/1.2
 
Will it be your main prime?

I was happy to go for the size, weight and cost of the 50 1.2 as that will be my main lens.
If I’m getting a 35/85 again it will be a 1.4 at the most.
The 50 is 780g and it’s very noticeable not just in weight but size , a lot more than I expected to be honest. Carrying my 28-75 or 20/1.8 is a luxury now in comparison.
 
Kieran_89 said:
I like the look of the Viltrox 35 1.2 LAB lens but at over 900g is it suitable for all day carry?

Produces some lovely images, especially when paired with the new A7RVI.
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Kieran_89 said:
You know I totally forgot about the Sigma 1.2, seems like DigitalRev are the cheapest at £1110.

The 35 1.4GM can be bought cheapest for £794, 1.2 aperture worth the £300?

It’s been a while since I owned the 35 GM but I always loved the images it produced.
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I’m getting tired of heavy gear, I've much preferred using a lighter setup (RX1R II and now X100VI) as an EDC. For me the price and weight penalty of the f1.2 over the f1.4 isn't worth it for an all day lens. Sure in short spells, but not all day for me. YMMV.
 
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LeeRatters said:
For me, it wouldn't be and isn't :ROFLMAO:

The smaller size, lighter weight and 67mm filter thread of the 35GM are much more important than f/1.4 vs f/1.2
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Yes you’re right, the smaller and lighter size will be beneficial especially as most of my camera gear is carry on and the smaller and lighter the better.
 
pmac said:
Will it be your main prime?

I was happy to go for the size, weight and cost of the 50 1.2 as that will be my main lens.
If I’m getting a 35/85 again it will be a 1.4 at the most.
The 50 is 780g and it’s very noticeable not just in weight but size , a lot more than I expected to be honest. Carrying my 28-75 or 20/1.8 is a luxury now in comparison.
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It won’t be no, I’ve actually got the 20 1.8 and the 24 1.4 but there’s something special about the 35mm focal length that’s always appealed to me.

I also have the Sigma 85 1.4 and the Sigma 135 1.4 but the wife uses those a lot more than I do.
 
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