semordnilap
Well-known
Hawks adapter is really, really great.
I really like the ZM 25/2.8 on the 5n. It's a good fov and the close focus with the hawk's adapter is excellent–the lens already focuses to .5 meters, so it gets pretty darn close. I'm also using a Konica AR 57/1.2, which is fun to use as well.
I'm waiting for my EVF in the mail, but in general I'm really happy with the 5n. It's really easy to carry everywhere and I don't feel like I'm missing something by not carrying the M8 if I'm just snapping around.
I do hope we'll see a similar form factor with a larger (FF?) sensor in the next two years.
I really like the ZM 25/2.8 on the 5n. It's a good fov and the close focus with the hawk's adapter is excellent–the lens already focuses to .5 meters, so it gets pretty darn close. I'm also using a Konica AR 57/1.2, which is fun to use as well.
I'm waiting for my EVF in the mail, but in general I'm really happy with the 5n. It's really easy to carry everywhere and I don't feel like I'm missing something by not carrying the M8 if I'm just snapping around.
I do hope we'll see a similar form factor with a larger (FF?) sensor in the next two years.
douglasf13
Well-known
You won't regret it. Also, if handling a small camera is an issue for you, I'd highly recommend getting one of the various leather half cases on the market. It makes the 5N's grip and body closer to the NEX-7's in size, which I find to be a good compromise between handling and packability. Plus, it protects much of the camera body and looks nice. I'm often being asked about my old time-y camera. LOL
(sorry for the bad iphone pic)
peterm1
Veteran
I only have the NEX 5 and as a result of having recently bought an M to NEX adapter make liberal use of both my Leica M glass and (by stacking adapters) LTM glass and some SLR glass curtesy of some SLR to Leica M adpaters.)
I find it works well usually although in some lighting conditions focus peaking works not quite so well as in others. Moreover the amount of info on the LCD makes it hard to compose tightly sometimes. This info cannot all be removed in some modes and takes up valuable real estate. I can see why an eye level EVF would be a valuable addition if only the NEX 5 could use them.
I also find that focus peaking has to be modifed to suit the conditions. Red works best in bright conditions I find, and yellow works best in low light situations simply becuase of the improved contrast. I am still playing around with the sensitivity settings but I seem to be heading towards using low sensitivity with fast lenses shot wide open and mid or high sensitivity otherwise - again depending a bit on lighting and shooting conditions.
I find it works well usually although in some lighting conditions focus peaking works not quite so well as in others. Moreover the amount of info on the LCD makes it hard to compose tightly sometimes. This info cannot all be removed in some modes and takes up valuable real estate. I can see why an eye level EVF would be a valuable addition if only the NEX 5 could use them.
I also find that focus peaking has to be modifed to suit the conditions. Red works best in bright conditions I find, and yellow works best in low light situations simply becuase of the improved contrast. I am still playing around with the sensitivity settings but I seem to be heading towards using low sensitivity with fast lenses shot wide open and mid or high sensitivity otherwise - again depending a bit on lighting and shooting conditions.
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uhoh7
Veteran
dbm
Established
On my wishlist
On my wishlist
Sony NEX 5n + Canon 50mm f1.8 + Auto-up I by DBMiller1961, on Flickr
But I am thinking of picking one up, as the Auto-up only works on the one lens.
On my wishlist
Who needs a helicoid when you've got an Auto-up?
Sony NEX 5n + Canon 50mm f1.8 + Auto-up I by DBMiller1961, on Flickr
But I am thinking of picking one up, as the Auto-up only works on the one lens.
peterm1
Veteran
Let's see some samples
Is it finally as sharp as it should be?
Thats a good question. I have heard some reports that the 5N is sharper than the 5. I must admit I put this down to the auto focus which I suspect is behind a lot of the problems I experienced early on with my 5.
I found that multi focus was not worth using as too often with either kit lens it seemed to select something that was slightly off and focuis on that resulting in an unsharp main subject. Using a single central focussing point (so that I could quite deliberately focus the camera on a specific point in AF mode) seemed to help somewhat although there still seemed to be times when it cocked up focus too - even if only by a little it still gave unsharp images in circumstnaces where they should not be.
Even using a legacy lens and focus peaking I find there are times when I have to try a few times to get a really sharp image. That may be me or it may indicate an underalying issue with firmware. I would be keen to hear from others who have experience.
kanzlr
Hexaneur
I have to admit I get more in focus shots with the M8 than the NEX with M glass. But that might just be because the NEX is new to me
re EVF: it is still an EVF and no optical viewfinder. But it is as close to one as currently possible and it is almost there. almost.
anyhow, both the GXR (especially) and the NEX are nicer to use - for me - than the medieval M8. Mostly because the rounded, more ergonomic bodies of the former two and the excellent button layout of the GXR.
re EVF: it is still an EVF and no optical viewfinder. But it is as close to one as currently possible and it is almost there. almost.
anyhow, both the GXR (especially) and the NEX are nicer to use - for me - than the medieval M8. Mostly because the rounded, more ergonomic bodies of the former two and the excellent button layout of the GXR.
Gabriel M.A.
My Red Dot Glows For You
Focus shift issues with some lenses is an M8 shortcoming? Isn't that like saying that one of the shortcomings of the NEX cameras is the lack of auto-focus with manual-focus lenses?
kanzlr
Hexaneur
lol
not a shortcomig of the M8 thats for sure, but something the NEX fixes if you focus with shooting aperture
not a shortcomig of the M8 thats for sure, but something the NEX fixes if you focus with shooting aperture