Sony 100mm f2.8 Macro

[Knighthunter]

I just got this lens last weekend and I tested today I found that the focusing ring is very stiff during MF, I don't know whether this is due to new lens and it will loosen over the time. I am pretty happy with the sharpness and color rendition but I really despise the built quality and plastic construction for 1k plus macro lens. I think the lens the most ex compared to C or N for same focal range macro. Any comments for this lens owner for focusing ring stiffness?

 

[Rashkae]

Well, it costs about 700 SGD in the USA.... It's also one of the sharpest lenses around, but the MF ring should be very smooth.

 

[Knighthunter]

Another minor problem to boot, the bayonet hood doesn't come with fitting position marking......

 

[Rashkae]

Another minor problem to boot, the bayonet hood doesn't come with fitting position marking......

That's a legacy from the minolta days...

 

[dannynys]

What are you using for the camera body, Knight Hunter?

 

[Knighthunter]

What are you using for the camera body, Knight Hunter?

A700 ...

 

[sulhan]

Hi bro,

The new 100mm lens uses the same non-rotating mechanism(focus ring) for AF. This non rotating feature actually have a slight "tightness" when using the lens in Manual focus. Even the 24-105mm lens the 200mm f4 Macro aslo have this feature of non-rotating AF ring at AF. It should not loosen through use.