goo0h
Well-known
I guess some really find this to be a problem?
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/you-...mount-of-your-camera-with-a-full-metal-mount/
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/you-...mount-of-your-camera-with-a-full-metal-mount/
pvdhaar
Peter
The E-mount being plastic (albeit with a metal flange) has been discussed here in the past. Some had problems with that and would probably jump at this kit.
My own thinking about this is along the lines that there's a reason why the tires on your car aren't solid steel disks, and that maybe there's a valid reason why the whole mount isn't metal on metal either..
My own thinking about this is along the lines that there's a reason why the tires on your car aren't solid steel disks, and that maybe there's a valid reason why the whole mount isn't metal on metal either..
YYV_146
Well-known
Looking through the comments it makes sense why Sony doesn't do this...
On the other hand, I've use all sorts of extremely heavy lenses with the E-mount - 400mm F4, 120-300mm F2.8 - and the camera held fine. It's so small that you basically have to shoot while holding by the lens.
On the other hand, I've use all sorts of extremely heavy lenses with the E-mount - 400mm F4, 120-300mm F2.8 - and the camera held fine. It's so small that you basically have to shoot while holding by the lens.
GaryLH
Veteran
It makes sense to hold it using the balance point on the barrel while shooting a long lens...
I have rarely used a lens longer than 90 on my e mount camera bodies...handheld. For those that use longer lenses that are pretty heavy, would this not help out in terms of wear and tear on the mount over time?
Gary
I have rarely used a lens longer than 90 on my e mount camera bodies...handheld. For those that use longer lenses that are pretty heavy, would this not help out in terms of wear and tear on the mount over time?
Gary