I'm really happy with the 45mm f1.8. AF does struggle slightly in lower light, but otherwise it's great. Small, light, sharp and renders nicely. I'll be purchasing the 85mm f1.4 in the next couple of daysIf I was using Sony I'd get the 18 and maybe the 45 1.8 to start, they look very good for the money. The 35 1.4 and 85mm 1.4 look even better, though the 35 is pretty big and heavy
I've bought that as it's very small and easily fits in pockets. I've not actually used it yet though.I think the 24mm is worth a look
As above, my 45mm is sharp.From personal ownership, the 85 f1.4 is excellent, the 35 f2.8 and 18 f2.8 are good. I have a 45 f1.8 which is optically OK stopped down a little but a bit soft wide open. I also had a 50 f1.4, and that was very pleasing optically, though a little slower to focus (but much better focussing than the Sony 50 f1.8) and will probably get another at some stage.
The rumor site has a link to an A6600 review at DXO. Here's a direct link to DXO...
https://www.dxomark.com/sony-a6600-sensor-review/
"Conclusion
Sony continues to stay ahead with its 24MP APS-C Exmor sensor, particularly with regard to low-light performance and high ISO dynamic range, though overall image quality is largely unchanged from earlier models. It has also ceded some ground to rivals’ smaller Four-Thirds sensors (albeit most likely Sony-made); as for APS-C, Canon has trumped Sony in resolution with a new 32.5MP sensor.
Nevertheless, the Sony A6600 is capable of producing superb-quality images, and the inclusion of its Real-Time Tracking Autofocus for both stills and video, along with a larger battery over its predecessor, make it an appealing upgrade over the A6500. With a well-rounded feature set, the Sony A6600 is an attractive camera at a relatively affordable price."
It may be getting old but reading that article and looking at the various graphics there does seem to be little in it between all the major players and going back to the 2011 Nex 7 only shows 0.5 ev difference. On the competition, it's interesting that a MFT Oly pushes Canon so hard.
Having said that I'm all for pushing things on and I hope they do but adding another control dial would be my first choice and adding a compact 24mm equivalent lens would be high on my list too. A new sensor would be nice but the current one wouldn't stop me buying into the system whereas other things do.
Ah, sorry, typo. I meant to post about a compact 24mm lens for an equiv 35mm.
On bodies, some seem to want an APS-C mini slr style camera. Surely Sony could do that tomorrow if they wanted to.
Samyang 24mm and Tamron 24mm.
They could and should do, could easily drop an apsc into A7 body as a quick fix.
Yeah why not.... only 3 times the costJust had a look and I wouldn't class either of those as compact. Might as well get the Sony 24mm f1.8 as those.
With regards to the 24mm 2.8 Samyang its not a bad lens at all - just not as good as the 35mm f2.8 which I really like.
Roland TB-03, a remake of the iconic TB-303 Bassline Synthesizer. Shot with a single off camera flash which was quite tricky not to add reflections and/or shadows (although I left the reflections on the LCD screen as I thought it looked better)
(Edit: Looks very blurry on here, view on Flickr as per usual.)
A7R00388-Edit by TDG-77, on Flickr
All the above are with the Sigma 24-70/2.8
Click to enlarge.
Yes, although not as often as I like. I keep dabbling in learning music production but it's very time consuming. I'm currently learning synthesis at the mo.Do you actually use this? I like me some electro now and then. I would be primarily hard rock or hip-hop but I'm an 80#s child, I 'digged' the early 90's dance scene also
Still can’t believe you can’t get Haagen dazs matcha ice cream in the U.K. , has to be one of my favourite flavours.
At least you can get Starbucks matcha frapachino’s here now even if there slightly sweeter
Another newbie question I’m afraid. With reference to the A7ii when shooting in Aperture Priority mode after setting the desired aperture how can you (or if you actually can) set a preferred shutter speed as its currently defaulting to 1/80 (auto iso) which cost me a fair few good pictures today as buses, tuk-tuks, cyclists etc entered the frame. Don’t really want to go full manual if at all possible. Swapped over to full auto where the shutter speed was 1/125 or 1/250 which was much better.
I have looked on the menu options but again have been defeated trying to work it out on my own.
Another newbie question I’m afraid. With reference to the A7ii when shooting in Aperture Priority mode after setting the desired aperture how can you (or if you actually can) set a preferred shutter speed as its currently defaulting to 1/80 (auto iso) which cost me a fair few good pictures today as buses, tuk-tuks, cyclists etc entered the frame. Don’t really want to go full manual if at all possible. Swapped over to full auto where the shutter speed was 1/125 or 1/250 which was much better.
I have looked on the menu options but again have been defeated trying to work it out on my own.
For what you want I'd recommend using manual mode but with Auto ISO, this way you specify the shutter speed and aperture and the camera takes care of the exposure (assuming correct metering) by altering the ISO automatically.Another newbie question I’m afraid. With reference to the A7ii when shooting in Aperture Priority mode after setting the desired aperture how can you (or if you actually can) set a preferred shutter speed as its currently defaulting to 1/80 (auto iso) which cost me a fair few good pictures today as buses, tuk-tuks, cyclists etc entered the frame. Don’t really want to go full manual if at all possible. Swapped over to full auto where the shutter speed was 1/125 or 1/250 which was much better.
I have looked on the menu options but again have been defeated trying to work it out on my own.
I think my Samyang 24mm has a decentering issue, what do others think?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q2uae0ringrgabm/A7R00424.JPG?dl=0
I know it's not the sharpest, but I'd still expect the left to be the same as the rightIt does look that way as yours is worse on the left hand side but it is a crap lens and that is about the normal sort of perfomance you can expect.
I think my Samyang 24mm has a decentering issue, what do others think?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q2uae0ringrgabm/A7R00424.JPG?dl=0
It does look that way as yours is worse on the left hand side but it is a crap lens and that is about the normal sort of perfomance you can expect. It is known for not being very sharp and being particlularly bad in the corners.
I know it's not the sharpest, but I'd still expect the left to be the same as the right
Sure about that? The Samyang has the hood on. How small do you really expect it to be/get? Or are you expecting a unicorn?
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Yeah why not.... only 3 times the cost
Ok so it looks like manual mode is the way to go, next question how do you set the two different parameters of aperture and shutter speed. Currently the wheel that changes the aperture in AP mode changes the shutter speed when in manual mode but can’t work out how to then toggle over to setting the aperture. Back in my day I’d just change the aperture on my lens!!,,, Apologies if these seem very basic controls and thanks for all your help and suggestions to date.
Deep sigh.... that's a f2.8 twist. I know you can get more compact f2.8's but they wouldn't be on my list as what I was talking about was a competitor for the Sony 24mm f1.8 not a cheapo f2.8 even if it is compact.
Never mind unicorns, I was just hoping to compare roughly comparable lenses
Look wed all love a fast APSC/FF prime that is optically perfect with a 1.4 aperture and is only 10mm in length with a build quality like a brick outhouse and triple linear AF motors, but it aint going to happen.