jsrockit
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Well, the 45mm focal length will be unique for me... even if it's only 5-7mm less than my usual favorite. I really like 45-58mm lenses a lot. I haven't had a 45mm since the Sigma DP2 Merrill.
Fuji X-pro or Sony A7c: which one?
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benlees
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Yeah, those Sigma I series look interesting. I like how they are slow: 2.8 or 3.5 is old school! But they still have modern glass and AF.
jsrockit
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Yes, those of us from this site have to love seeing a 24mm 3.5... it feels vaguely familiar. 🙂 Also, cool to see in this bokeh crazy world.
pyeh
Member of good standing
Jsrockit, absolutely right. 24 f3.5 is a very familiar idea for rangefinder users. That's why I love mine. It's stuck to my FP at the moment.
jsrockit
Moderator
Nice...how are you liking the fp?
pyeh
Member of good standing
John, I like the FP because of its size, although I did have to add the smaller FP grip just to have something to hold onto. Not having a VF is not everyone's cup of tea, but I don't mind it at all, and in a way it makes the camera less threatening to people when you hold it away from your body like a phone. I've become used to this anyway from using the Merrills and GR.
Image-wise it's plenty good enough at 24mp. The I lenses are superb, all 4 of them. I love how Sigma is making high quality, compact, small aperture, AF lenses. The L Mount is the most modern AF mount and is the least compromised by legacy. The FP menu system isn't too onerous either.
24-25mm fov is my favourite so the 24/3.5 gets the most use. What you have to accept though these days is software distortion correction. These new fangled lenses aren't like the jewel-like optical marvels of old.
Image-wise it's plenty good enough at 24mp. The I lenses are superb, all 4 of them. I love how Sigma is making high quality, compact, small aperture, AF lenses. The L Mount is the most modern AF mount and is the least compromised by legacy. The FP menu system isn't too onerous either.
24-25mm fov is my favourite so the 24/3.5 gets the most use. What you have to accept though these days is software distortion correction. These new fangled lenses aren't like the jewel-like optical marvels of old.
Faintandfuzzy
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The Sony has a horrible EVF and equally as nasty ergonomics. Fuji makes camera...Sony makes appliances.
Yokosuka Mike
Abstract Clarity
Hi Pyeh!
Firstly, thank you for responding to my post where I asked you about the Sigma 24mm f3.5 DG DN "Contemporary" lens.
Since then I bought the 24mm f3.5 lens in E-mount for use on my Sony A7III “camera”.
I’ve been out for the last 2 days shooting with it and I’m thoroughly delighted with it. Money well spent.
I just thought I’d share that with you.
All the best,
Mike
pyeh
Member of good standing
Thanks for the share, YM! I feel like I'm proselytising for Sigma at the moment, but I really admire the things they try and do, being different from the crowd, even if not always succeeding.
jsrockit
Moderator
Well, it has an adequate VF and, to be fair, seemingly the best ergonomics from a Sony camera for people who prefer RF shaped bricks.
jsrockit
Moderator
Yeah, I don't stress that... as long as I can accomplish what I want to with my photography. I like the fp, but unfortunately, it isn't sold here in Chile and I haven't been back to the US since Oct 2019 (birth of my son plus Covid). The A7c is available here, so... but like you, I admire Sigma for making interesting products.
jsrockit
Moderator
A pretty cool Sigma blog post about all 4 of the lenses in this series...
https://blog.sigmaphoto.com/2021/pairing-sigma-i-series-lenses-with-compact-mirrorless-cameras/
jsrockit
Moderator
Sony keeps making things interesting...
Sony G Series 24mm 2.8, 40mm 2.5, and 50mm 2.5... all small and with aperture rings.
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/size-comparison-between-the-new-sony-g-compact-lenses/
Sony G Series 24mm 2.8, 40mm 2.5, and 50mm 2.5... all small and with aperture rings.
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/size-comparison-between-the-new-sony-g-compact-lenses/
keytarjunkie
no longer addicted
I am very glad these are coming out. I will get at least the 40mm, maybe the 24mm too if the 24GM is too big for me. I think these were in response to the Nikkor pancake lenses that still haven't been released. Sony has done a great job pushing their lineup.
JeffS7444
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Whoa, be still my throbbing stimulus check, and hello 40/2.5 (maybe).
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
So smart and market oriented! A7C was FF EVF record for its size and functionalities. And with those compact primes Sony keeps its smart&small momentum.
Canon are such bunch of stubborn morons with their huge RF mount lenses and total ignorance on compact primes. They won't even release 40 2.8 EF in RF mount. :bang:
Canyongazer
Canyongazer
Fuji cameras do not have Sony menus.
IMO, that's a big advantage.
CG,
Former NEX 7 owner
IMO, that's a big advantage.
CG,
Former NEX 7 owner
maigo
Well-known
Fuji X-pro or Sony A7c: which one?
Holy smokes!
This 24MP FF A7C has (almost) everything that I need when I finally replace my beloved 24MP APS-C NEX-7.
Just missing the tri-nav wheels.
A7C is only 109g heavier... incredible.
https://www.apotelyt.com/compare-camera/sony-a7c-vs-sony-nex-7
Holy smokes!
This 24MP FF A7C has (almost) everything that I need when I finally replace my beloved 24MP APS-C NEX-7.
Just missing the tri-nav wheels.
A7C is only 109g heavier... incredible.
https://www.apotelyt.com/compare-camera/sony-a7c-vs-sony-nex-7
JeffS7444
Well-known
But Sony aperture rings override the use of control wheel for that purpose anyhow.
jsrockit
Moderator
Yes, that's true... but they are trying to edit their menus. The a7C has the same old Sony menu though...well, the one after the Nex7 at least. newer Sony cameras supposedly have a better menu.
