Enquiry on Sony Lenses Experience

[docdeng]

Hi. Just wanna find out if anyone here has bought/used Sony lenses. How's your experience with them so far?

I'm thinking of buying 50 mm f1.4 or the 100 mm f2.8 macro. Just seeking opinions before indulging on these lenses. Thanks.

[Agetan]

I am sure they are fine lenses... they are not redesign by SONY, in terms of optical performance, but rather cosmetic look.

Used both and very happy with the result.

Regards,

Hart

[docdeng]

Originally Posted by Agetan I am sure they are fine lenses... they are not redesign by SONY, in terms of optical performance, but rather cosmetic look. Used both and very happy with the result. Regards, Hart

Thanks mate!

[Clem_C]

Ha ha doc, moving into prime already?

50mm is the cheapest f1.4 in the whole range. Light, compact and very sharp above f2.8. But local list price at S$699 is a bit hard to swallow. B&H has it for US$309.95. Second hand on CS B&S is around +/-S$300.



As for 100mm Macro, never own one before. But Tamron 90mm is plenty sharp enough for me at half the price.

[raincool2005]

Originally Posted by Clem_C Ha ha doc, moving into prime already? 50mm is the cheapest f1.4 in the whole range. Light, compact and very sharp above f2.8. But local list price at S$699 is a bit hard to swallow. B&H has it for US$309.95. Second hand on CS B&S is around +/-S$300. As for 100mm Macro, never own one before. But Tamron 90mm is plenty sharp enough for me at half the price.

hmm.. not sharp enough.. but colours are good.

[Darcy.Zhou]

100 macro
definately nice lens ...

[Clem_C]

The first shot was taken at 1/40 and f2 handheld, straight out of the camera. Not bad already lah.

Got it sharpen up just for you.

[Rashkae]

Originally Posted by docdeng Hi. Just wanna find out if anyone here has bought/used Sony lenses. How's your experience with them so far? I'm thinking of buying 50 mm f1.4 or the 100 mm f2.8 macro. Just seeking opinions before indulging on these lenses. Thanks.

The sony/minolta lenses are among the best lenses you can get. The Canon and Nikon lenses have a hard time matching the sonolta lenses, though the nikkors come close. What makes the sonolta lenses so great is the bokeh. Some of the bokeh I've seen from the C and N lenses is just awful!

Plus, remember... You will NOT be able to find a C or N lens with anti-shake. Sony/Minolta and Pentax (and now Olympus) have it in the body, but Sony/Minolta have the better lenses.

[Darcy.Zhou]

Originally Posted by Rashkae The sony/minolta lenses are among the best lenses you can get. The Canon and Nikon lenses have a hard time matching the sonolta lenses, though the nikkors come close. What makes the sonolta lenses so great is the bokeh. Some of the bokeh I've seen from the C and N lenses is just awful! Plus, remember... You will NOT be able to find a C or N lens with anti-shake. Sony/Minolta and Pentax (and now Olympus) have it in the body, but Sony/Minolta have the better lenses.

A real S/M fan

[docdeng]

Originally Posted by Rashkae The sony/minolta lenses are among the best lenses you can get. The Canon and Nikon lenses have a hard time matching the sonolta lenses, though the nikkors come close. What makes the sonolta lenses so great is the bokeh. Some of the bokeh I've seen from the C and N lenses is just awful! Plus, remember... You will NOT be able to find a C or N lens with anti-shake. Sony/Minolta and Pentax (and now Olympus) have it in the body, but Sony/Minolta have the better lenses.

Thanks Rashkae. Gonna grab them.

[docdeng]

Originally Posted by Clem_C Ha ha doc, moving into prime already? 50mm is the cheapest f1.4 in the whole range. Light, compact and very sharp above f2.8. But local list price at S$699 is a bit hard to swallow. B&H has it for US$309.95. Second hand on CS B&S is around +/-S$300. As for 100mm Macro, never own one before. But Tamron 90mm is plenty sharp enough for me at half the price.

Thanks for the info bro Clem C. Just eyeing for a macro lens with a good bokeh after seeing all those critters in pulao ubin. Nice pics Hope we can go shootin again sometime soon.

[Clem_C]

Originally Posted by docdeng Thanks for the info bro Clem C. Just eyeing for a macro lens with a good bokeh after seeing all those critters in pulao ubin. Nice pics Hope we can go shootin again sometime soon.

You’re most welcome.

Go get it doc, then we can organize an outing for macro shots.

[Gunjack]

Originally Posted by Rashkae The sony/minolta lenses are among the best lenses you can get. The Canon and Nikon lenses have a hard time matching the sonolta lenses, though the nikkors come close. What makes the sonolta lenses so great is the bokeh. Some of the bokeh I've seen from the C and N lenses is just awful! Plus, remember... You will NOT be able to find a C or N lens with anti-shake. Sony/Minolta and Pentax (and now Olympus) have it in the body, but Sony/Minolta have the better lenses.

I have used both Minolta and Nikon lenses and seen a few Canon's and from my limited experience I tend to agree with you that I find that Minolta lens generally has the best bokeh.

[satay16]

anyway, just to sum up, minolta lenses is the most expensive best quality bloody hard to find lenses in the consumer market.

[Gunjack]

Originally Posted by satay16 anyway, just to sum up, minolta lenses is the most expensive best quality bloody hard to find lenses in the consumer market.

Just about 4 years ago before the Dynax 5D it was the opposite... I got great bargains on minolta 2nd hand lens... 70mm-210mm f4 beercan at around $180 or so in pristine condition and 50mm f1.8 at less than $100!

[satay16]

Originally Posted by Gunjack Just about 4 years ago before the Dynax 5D it was the opposite... I got great bargains on minolta 2nd hand lens... 70mm-210mm f4 beercan at around $180 or so in pristine condition and 50mm f1.8 at less than $100!

let's hope opposites are like economy trade cycles, will come back up again

[zcf]

Originally Posted by Gunjack Just about 4 years ago before the Dynax 5D it was the opposite... I got great bargains on minolta 2nd hand lens... 70mm-210mm f4 beercan at around $180 or so in pristine condition and 50mm f1.8 at less than $100!

Bro Grado, didn't know you change your nick to Gunjack.

Minolta lens are not hardest to find or most expensive, Sony may be is expensive, for hard to find, try pentax and see. It's only depend on whether you willing to pay for it or not.

[Rashkae]

Originally Posted by Darcy.Zhou A real S/M fan

A convert, actually. Took me over a year to decide on the sonolta system, and I'm glad I did.

[Gunjack]

Originally Posted by zcf Bro Grado, didn't know you change your nick to Gunjack. Minolta lens are not hardest to find, try pentax and see. It's only depend on whether you willing to pay for it or not.

Hi Zcf,

Yes I am Grado and Gunjack. Originally my nick was Gunjack but i lost my password so could not use my nick and applied for another nick, Grado. After sometime I finally remembered my password and am using back my original nick Gunjack again, haha!

[Rashkae]

Originally Posted by Rashkae Plus, remember... You will NOT be able to find a C or N lens with anti-shake.

Ooops! Just noticed I forgot to type "50mm" in there. Sorry.