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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. | Sony FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA Sonnar T* Pros: Sharpness, colors, optical correctness, weight, size, build quality Cons: Price on the new delirious, too small the opening of f/2.8, ta vignetting, old generation autofocus Opinion: Slow with many positives but as many negatives. The first impression for me is phenomenal: tiny lens, very light despite the metal construction (which I like much more than modern plastic alloys) that still conveys the feeling of having in your hands a quality object, well done. Nice compact lampshed too. You mount it on camera and you don't want to believe it's really that small... Then the pain starts a little bit, because the auto focus is slow. I would not say inaccurate, but only slow. And even the manual MAF, given the small size of the lens, is far from simple and even the ring is a bit inconsistent like many lenses with the ride by wire (if I have to be honest I used it in MF only to try because then it is really uncomfortable). From an optical point of view, however, we return among the strong points. In my view it is excellent for size and weight, a gem. A little soft at TA, but extremely sharp in the f/4-f/8 range. Beautiful colors and contrast for me, at the top of the category, produces vibrant and very pleasant images. Distortion, very small if not non-existent chromatic aberrations, from an optical point of view the only real defect is the vignetting that is intrusive to TA, then improves but is present at almost all openings. This is a useful lens in all situations where you want to be discreet, little visible, light in the backpack NOT photographic, but at the same time produce high quality images. Excellent in urban contexts or for reportage, where hyperfocality and good sharpness are exploited. Of course with the small maximum aperture of f/2.8 you can not think of high-level bokeh or off-top of the imperious floors, just as it is not the maximum in a little light (for this reason it is better to combine it with the A7 series where you can climb with ISOs without too much fear). The price on the new is something crazy and senseless, to be teased. On the used is located around 400-450 euros representing a good purchase for those who know the lens they buy and do not seek the perfection of an Art or the speed of MAF of a GM but also wants to have a hint of the Zeiss yield. Contact me without any problems for more information. sent on December 29, 2020 |
 | Voigtlander 40mm f/1.2 Nokton Pros: Character, microcontrasto, color rendering, sharpness, solid metal making, size and weight, creaminess of MAF's ring, price on reasonable used Cons: Manual Focus (but it is a feature more than a defect), my specimen has some TA AC (but it is a 400g f/1.2!), which improve a lot already closing a third stop Opinion: I would like to start by pointing out that I purchased the E-Mount version used on the A7R3, and that it was my first experience with a fully manual lens, so I was a little worried, but I found a decent opportunity and decided to buy it. First of all, the extreme construction quality, a lens made entirely of metal, conveys a feeling of remarkable solidity, comparable to the Classic series of the Zeiss, but with half the size. Very fluid and very easy to use rings, possibility of declicking the diaphragm ring for those who make videos (not my case, never used, but it is a possibility present). Manual focus, thanks to the electronic aids of Sony cameras (I use viewfinder magnification but it is also possible to use focus peaking), together with the progressiveness and butteriness of the fuco ring, makes sealing even at full opening a breeze even for a beginner like me. It doesn't make me regret the Leica version with TechartPro. Optically it is simply excellent, it seems to have 2 lenses in one: at f/1.2 it is a magical lens like few, with a spectacular dreamlike rendering that opens up new creative possibilities for you. It also has excellent clarity on the A7R3's 42mpx, with only a slight drop at the corners, but there are very few cases where you need to have sharp angles at f/1.2. There are some chromatic aberrations in high contrast areas, but let's not forget that we are talking about a 400g f/1.2 lens. Closing the diaphragm even by a third of a stop these only weaknesses cancel out, to become a virtually perfect lens with closed diaphragms. Embarrassing sharpness starting from f/5.6 (with few equals), star on the light points spectacular already from f/8 onwards, incredible microcontrasto and pop of colors like the best Zeiss. In fact, I also use it a lot as a complementary lens for landscapes or as a handyman when I can do without autofocus. The only real flaw is that it ends up that you would no longer use other lenses..... Contact me without any problems for more information... Lens of 10 sent on December 25, 2020 |
 | Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Pros: Focus-sharpness-nice blur (for an F/4)-absence of chromatic aberrations-well-controlled distortion-tropicalization-Excellent stabilizer Cons: Size and weight-zoom ring a little stiff-compromise lens, but already you know when you buy it Opinion: Build quality: (9/10) Although we appreciate the quality of the materials and the design of the first Sony-Zeiss lenses, even in this G-series lens, very few criticisms can be moved. It's built like a rock. Heavy (but less than the other 24-105 or 24-120 Nikon, Canon, Sigma, Panasonic), does not overbalance the machine, but still those who seek compactness, look elsewhere. Important dimensions with lens hood mounted. Good construction materials, well made pairs. A little stiff in scrolling the zoom ring, which however prevents the zoom to lengthen when it is brought upside down. AUTOFOCUS: (10/10) frankly difficult to ask for more. With A7R III quick and precise focus. Key on the programmable barrel for special shooting modes (you can assign the Eye AF or an entire set of custom parameters to be activated when pressing the button, very interesting). Even in low light, I consider myself satisfied. But I must say, for intellectual honesty, that I have never really tested it in challenging situations. Manual focus very comfortable and precise in combination with the Focus assistant Sony image quality: (9.5/10) from a zoom handyman I think it is very difficult to do better. Universal focal Range (of course it was-120 would have been better, but we are uncontentable!). Excellent sharpness at all focal lengths (indispensable feature for a handyman, needless to have extended focal ranges if then over 70mm becomes soft) and especially at all openings (indispensable for a "dark" lens that will often be used to TA even in cases Other than the portrait and then you want sharpness all over the frame). Optically very correct from the point of view of chromatic aberrations and distortion (although sometimes these corrections are reached via software). To TA and to the longest focal even the blurred becomes pleasant, obviously without comparisons impossible with lenses with more generous openings. With the stabilizer then it allows me to shoot at 1/5 second freehand with a percentage of photos in focus of about 60-70%, really remarkable. Occasionally I took home even photos at 1 second exposure, when I had a chance to lean somewhere... Discrete magnifying capacity for photo-like macro PRICE: (9/10) high, but not in an unjustified way. Costs what it cost to list the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm F/4g ED VR that qualitatively is not comparable, obviously more of the Sigma 24-105mm F/4 OS DG HSM, €100 more of the Canon EF 24-105mm F/4l IS USM II which however is lower, €50 less than the Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm F /4L Macro OIS Lens. That then street price are different depends on many things (release date, market demand and company policies). In Truth it seems to me properly priced for the type and quality of the lens, they also begin to find themselves used interesting. CONCLUSION: Although not perfect (for a short while!) I find that this lens really has the features that are usually found in the "professional" 24-70 f 2.8 zooms, but with a less stop and a broader focal range. It is up to us to decide which of the two characteristics we need the most, from the point of view of image quality We do not renounce anything. sent on May 22, 2019 |
 | Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 VC USD Pros: Sharpness at the center-stabilizer-optical quality of the absolute level (absent aberrations, distortion, coma and vignetting well controlled-price Cons: Edge sharpness-Flare-Build quality Opinion: Excellent lens, definitely the one I most loved about Nikon attack (proven on D750). Build quality: 8/10 Although well built for materials and couplings and solid, it has a touch something that puts it a step below the corresponding zoom of the most emblazoned brands (Sony, Nikon, Canon, we do not speak Zeiss). Weight and size for me have never been a problem, I knew what I was buying and that on the wide angle the quality you pay. As well as the use of slab filters for me is a merit: it is a gesture for me beautiful to assemble the holder and work with the filters... Sure they were 100mm to save something would be better, but you can't have it all... AUTOFOCUS (10/10) As far as it can serve on a super wide angle, excellent, practically perfect for reliability, accuracy and speed. I only had some problems with manual focus, especially at night, but I think it is to be attributed to the photographer more than the lens. Image quality (9/10) Very comfortable focal Range that made me often carry it back as the sole goal. VR that helps to compensate the weight in the freehand shots. Excellent sharpness already from the whole opening in the center. My specimen lost a bit ' to the edges as to sharpness and resolution, but only appreciable in prints really extra large. Nothing dramatic, but still present. I could not compare it seriously with other lenses of other brands, but from what little I could see other models even more noble if they pass worse. It suffers from flare, but more than a defect is a feature of super wide lenses, and apparently suffers less than colleagues from other brands. PRICE (10/10) I think there is no better in circulation as a value for money. Since the G2 (optically and mechanically identical) came out this is in the used market at very advantageous prices, if you look for a lens with these features I think it is a "Best Buy" sent on May 14, 2019 |
 | Nikon D750 Pros: The best machine for generalist use. The best car in its price range. Falls into his hand perfectly. Image quality (ISO seal and dynamic Range) and focus for non-sporting use Cons: Maximum shutter 1/4000-defective video compartment-Non-complete customization-all inherent defects in an SLR (no electronic viewfinder, no MIF in Live view poor, Opinion: PREMISE: I write my opinion now that I sold it, moving to Sony, as I can be more objective. I used it with Tamron 15-30 f/2.8, Nikon 28-300, Nikon 35 f/2 D, Nikon 50 F 1.8 AF, Sigma 150-600 Contemporary (hence a medium level kit). Build Quality: 8/10 machine with perfect dimensions, which seems to fall into your hand forever. I find myself much better with the arrangement of ring nuts and Nikon commands than Canon (obviously subjective opinion), as well as I find the ability to customize discrete but not perfect commands. I do not understand why, but for each key the customizable functions are limited, for some very limited (2-3 functions). Objectively I think anyone can find the perfect setting of custom commands, but I think something a bit ' annoying. Feeling a bit plasticky (given by the lightness of the machine), but all in all materials that hold well to use even intensive. Too bad for the maximum shutter 1/4000s which in full light is a bit limiting. AUTOFOCUS: (9/10) I shoot a few photos of sports and challenging birds, so I can not give a competent opinion in this situation, but for other genres, coupled with my lenses, I may only express extremely positive opinions for both speed, accuracy, That for sensitivity in the dark. Even the coverage of the frame from the points of MAF, albeit only partial, has proved more than enough for landscaping, street, portraiture and reportage. Frankly it is a machine that did not disappoint me in 98% of the situations where I had to focus, and the remaining 2% were situations where objectively wondered the impossible. As a good part of the SLR is not made for focusing in live view, setting where the speed is scandalous and usable only for landscaping. Image quality: 9.5/10 Excellent ISO seal, usable up to 1600 and even more in good light conditions. Enviable dynamic range, which sometimes tended to take me to force to open the shadows. Too bad for the lack of image stabilization that took me sometimes to risk the blur (although the number "human" megapixel sometimes I did take too much of the hand). More than satisfactory resolution for non-professional use. Excellent gust. Disappointing on the video industry, for those interested. CONCLUSION only now that I have changed it for the Sony A7R III I understand how good it was, considering the age and the objective limits derived from the structure with the mirror. The faults personally lead them back to the type of Reflex machine rather than to the specific model. Definitely with what costs now a good used it has an incredible value for money, maybe the best on the market. With Sony I have a car definitely better on virtually all fronts, but that are only in slight improvements in everyday use, at a price double. I believe that even today, 5 years after its release on the market, is the best machine for generalist use in the round. Not excels in anything, in each technical specification there is some model that does better even in its own price range, but none with a medium level so high: With the D750 you can do any kind of photographic limited only by your skills and not by those of the machine. sent on May 14, 2019 |
 | Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF Pros: Diaphragmed Sharpness, excellent value for money, weight and build quality Cons: MAF manual difficulty, sharpness and chromatic aberration at TA, Opinion: Lens from excellent value for money. BUILD QUALITY (9) made in Japan, solid plastic, transmits a good build quality. Impossible to do better without going up with the weight. Metal screw hood to buy apart from MAF (8) Excellent consistency, good speed but not lightning, however suitable for 100% of my uses. Noisy for use in video. Small focus Ring and in my way to see not very easy to use IMAGE QUALITY (9) A TA é soft, with a sharp drop in contrast and marked chromatic aberration that in some scenes in backlight makes the lens almost unusable. It can be Used instead in many other situations already open, where the sharpness is not indispensable and the other faults may be managed. Already F/2 defects are very reduced, to be an excellent lens already f/2.8. From F/5.6 onwards it also becomes crisp all over the frame VALUE (10 +) For What it costs impossible to ask for better. And even the absolute impossible to find better if not spending 10-20 times as much. ALTOGETHER: Certainly not a lens free from defects (because there are?) but has a quality of image more than satisfactory for most photographers, being able to enter the pocket of a jacket at the cost of a plate for a tripod. Of course if you have requests for excellence on all fronts, think of always using it at full aperture in challenging light situations, or require AF lightning even in low light, tropicalization or other, then evaluate other goals because maybe it is not for you, but Costs and weights of another category. But for a generalist use it is a splendid lens that can be used for portraits as well as for landscape and travel photos with excellent results. RATED 9.5 sent on April 22, 2019 |
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