Sony NEX and a CV 21/4

[kshapero]

Just started playing around with this combo. I'll be darned even wide open it is almost in focus from end to end. At 5.6 it is a dream. Way better and faster than autofocus and cropping out at 31mm, not bad.

 

[ampguy]

Yes, it's a great match with the nex. I always go out with either that lens, or the kit 16 to cover the wide end.

 

[kshapero]

I am new to this, digital stuff. But if I am not mistaken, when I use the CV 21, I hardly have to focus making it a speed demon for. Daily use. so aren't I one up on FF users who have to use a 35mm lens to get the same form factor, but not the focus advantage?

 

[Sam N]

Well, the FF users could theoretically get similar image quality at a higher ISO setting. The higher ISO would allow them to stop down more and end up with the same DoF.

It's kind of a wash until you start dealing with low light or trying to get LESS DoF.

 

[kshapero]

Some Nex 3 with CV 21mm photos:

 

[uhoh7]

it's a sweet lens, so tiny and light. The only issue is major color shift, and I still have to find or create a profile for cornerfix

here you can see it:

it could be mistaken for a bright sky in the upper center, but the sun was not there, hehe.

 

[Pablito]

... this thread, but I am currently considering a Nex for my ZM lenses. And while I was reading, wondering whether pano mode would work with legacy lenses, I came across this:



So it seems the answer is yes? I am asking because I'm considering getting the Nex w/o any e-Mount lenses. So basically I want to know: is there anything I can NOT do w/ legacy lenses? (other than autofocus, duh).

I am still getting to know mine but I don't think you can do auto ISO. Or P and S exposure mode.

Good luck finding the body only new. Here in the US you can only buy it with one of the lenses.

 

[Nokton48]

...I am asking because I'm considering getting the Nex w/o any e-Mount lenses. (other than autofocus, duh).

Other than losing all automation, (shooting totally manual works great) I'd say go for it!

Here's a reliable dealer in the UK that seems to have alot of product:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Alpha-NEX-...Cameras_DigitalCameras_JN&hash=item1e62b8f394

I was able to find two Nex-3 body-onlys here in the USA without too much trouble.

 

[Pablito]

I have to say, the camera works really well in all manual, esp. since you use the aperture ring on the lens.

All this would seem to be counter - intuitive since the NEX has considerably fewer buttons than other compacts. Yet it's true. But it takes a while to figure it out. Very simple once you understand it.