AlwaysOnAuto
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on your Nex-7?
I don't have any native Sony lenses for mine so I've been making do with manual focus lenses. I have adapters for all of my legacy lenses and my Nikon stuff too.
So far, I really like the Canon 35 and Nikkor 24 'look' of the images they produce on it.
How about you?
I don't have any native Sony lenses for mine so I've been making do with manual focus lenses. I have adapters for all of my legacy lenses and my Nikon stuff too.
So far, I really like the Canon 35 and Nikkor 24 'look' of the images they produce on it.
How about you?
AlwaysOnAuto
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Guess no one else shoots a NEX-7 here.
Oh well.
Oh well.
pvdhaar
Peter
It seems NEX shooters have been a bit thin on the ground here lately. I guess that a lot of folks who initially shot with the NEX-7 have now moved to the A7 series..
Not sure where the NEX-crowd went, maybe to talkemount.com?
FWIW, I mainly use three lenses on my NEX-6; the 10-18, the 16-50 and the 18-105. Sharpest of the bunch is the 10-18; it's also the one that does night shots best. The 16-50 is for when I need small (obviously), and the 18-105 is a great portrait lens.
The 30 and the 55-210 see no use.. The 30 (although optically very decent) is not very comfortable as a macro lens; no distance/magnification scale, iffy manual focusing and close working distance at 1:1 (difficult to align the plane of sharpness) make it less than ideal. Not sure what/whether something's wrong with the 55-210, I just don't like it; maybe it's just that the 18-105 is so much nicer..
Not sure where the NEX-crowd went, maybe to talkemount.com?
FWIW, I mainly use three lenses on my NEX-6; the 10-18, the 16-50 and the 18-105. Sharpest of the bunch is the 10-18; it's also the one that does night shots best. The 16-50 is for when I need small (obviously), and the 18-105 is a great portrait lens.
The 30 and the 55-210 see no use.. The 30 (although optically very decent) is not very comfortable as a macro lens; no distance/magnification scale, iffy manual focusing and close working distance at 1:1 (difficult to align the plane of sharpness) make it less than ideal. Not sure what/whether something's wrong with the 55-210, I just don't like it; maybe it's just that the 18-105 is so much nicer..
AlwaysOnAuto
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Thanks for the reply and link Peter.
I can't afford an A7 so settled for what I felt was the next best thing to it.
Thanks for the synopsis on the lenses too. I may start saving up for a native lens yet. =;>)
I can't afford an A7 so settled for what I felt was the next best thing to it.
Thanks for the synopsis on the lenses too. I may start saving up for a native lens yet. =;>)
GarageBoy
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Contax Zeiss 50 1.4 Planar lives on mine
Soeren
Well-known
25mm f/2,8 Zeiss ZF Not on the Nex7 but the A6000.
cpc
Established
The 25/4 Color Skopar was glued to my Nex-6.
I don't like using SLR lenses on mirrorless cameras, this kinda beats the purpose of going mirrorless. Size matters.
I don't like using SLR lenses on mirrorless cameras, this kinda beats the purpose of going mirrorless. Size matters.
kuuan
loves old lenses
The 25/4 Color Skopar was glued to my Nex-6.
I don't like using SLR lenses on mirrorless cameras, this kinda beats the purpose of going mirrorless. Size matters.
same here and I have used the 4/25 Color Skopar a lot, lately however substituted by the 4/21 whose angle of view I prefer ( and to be precise I use it more on my Ricoh GXR M than on my NEX5n )
My most used lens on the NEX is Pen-F Zuiko 1.4/40, an amazing little lens ( my pics taken with it: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kuuan/sets/72157629315399105/ )
my most usual set for the street the 21mm Skopar and the 40mm Zuiko
YYV_146
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I sold mine after buying a second A7...when I had it the most used lens was the Zeiss 18mm F4 ZM and the Leica 28mm f2.8 v4
Ariefb
Established
after series of lens barters, i'm now using SEL35mm/1.8 and SEL16mm/2.8 on my beaten, gaff-tape-covered Nex 5N. They are always with me.
Ariefb
Established
When on duty, the Nex 5N is almost always on a slider. It became a b-roll camera paired with Tokina 11-16mm 2.8 and Canon 50mm 1.4 using EF-Nex adapter.
kxl
Social Documentary
When I had my NEX6, I primarily used the 16-50mm, followed by the 10-18 and the Sigma 19mm and 30mm. At one time, you could get a bundle that included both lenses for a total of $200.
I have since sold off the NEX6, 10-18 and Sigma lenses. I have the 16-50mm for my IR-converted NEX3 and for family party snap shots with my A7R.
I have since sold off the NEX6, 10-18 and Sigma lenses. I have the 16-50mm for my IR-converted NEX3 and for family party snap shots with my A7R.
ColSebastianMoran
( IRL Richard Karash )
On my A6000 -- Sony/Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 for portraits. One of the really great lenses.
Trying to love the 32mm Zeiss. The Sony/Zeiss 24mm is quite good. Voigtlander Nikon "S" 50mm f/1.5 on adapter if very good as well.
Update Spring 2015: the 32mm Zeiss is GREAT now with the firmware update (gives this lens Sony's great hybrid AF).
Trying to love the 32mm Zeiss. The Sony/Zeiss 24mm is quite good. Voigtlander Nikon "S" 50mm f/1.5 on adapter if very good as well.
Update Spring 2015: the 32mm Zeiss is GREAT now with the firmware update (gives this lens Sony's great hybrid AF).
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John E Earley
Tuol Sleng S21-0174
My three favorite adapted lenses are a Nikon 50/f2 LTM, a Jupiter 8 and a Minolta 45/f2. I also use a Sony 50/1.8 and the 16-50 kit lens fairly often.
With the close focus capability and sharpness, the Nikkor 50/f2 makes a nice moderate long lens.
With the close focus capability and sharpness, the Nikkor 50/f2 makes a nice moderate long lens.
Addy101
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The Sigma 19/2.8 as I like the 28mm eq. vof. It is great and cheap, a no-brainer.
I used to own the Sigma 30/2.8 but didn't really liked it - I replaced it with the Sony 35/1.8 OSS which is good, I find it versatile.
The Sony 50/1.8 OSS I really love - I didn't expect that, but I do....
Some samples on my NEX F3:
Sigma 19/2.8 @ 2.8
Sony 35/1.8 OSS @ 2.5
Sony 50/1.8 OSS @ 2.8
I used to own the Sigma 30/2.8 but didn't really liked it - I replaced it with the Sony 35/1.8 OSS which is good, I find it versatile.
The Sony 50/1.8 OSS I really love - I didn't expect that, but I do....
Some samples on my NEX F3:
Sigma 19/2.8 @ 2.8
Sony 35/1.8 OSS @ 2.5
Sony 50/1.8 OSS @ 2.8
Vics
Veteran
I shoot all my old Minolta AF lenses, 24, 50, 35-70 and 100-200. Recently on an a200 DSLR.
First day of Spring by Victor Ross, on Flickr
First day of Spring by Victor Ross, on Flickr
Canyongazer
Canyongazer
Sigma 30mm f2.8 followed by the Sigma 19mm 2.8.
I use the 60mm Sigma least ,not because it's not good---actually, it is the best lens I've used on the NEX---but because I infrequently have need for a short tele.
I use the 60mm Sigma least ,not because it's not good---actually, it is the best lens I've used on the NEX---but because I infrequently have need for a short tele.
I use an a6000 at times... with the Sony 20mm E and the Zeiss 35mm FE
Ariefb
Established
how's the A6000 + 20mm combo working for you? I'm thinking of getting it to replace my Nex 5N + 16mm setup.
zuikologist
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I use a battered nex7 and 20/2.8 emount as a sort of Ricoh GRD substitute. Focus is good, the lens is more than good enough for street photos, the Nex 7 is a joy to use. Not as compact as the GRD but very good.