Agnima

I hear my NEX-7 whimpering in fear

Over several grueling weeks of research, I bought and tried several lenses, including the Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Sony Alpha, emount adapter, etc.In the end, I kept a Nikon 105 F2.8 MICRO...

How is this better than the NEX-7's viewfinder? Could I attach a large eyepiece to the built-in viewfinder and get the same effect? Thanks

I got the Sony Macro lens and the better adapter, but using it was a pain. The lens would not hold focus where I wanted it. The quality was lovely, but knowing I had 1000's of images to shoot, I...

I wrote to them too.

If only I had been there.

"Hi Phil, I bought an NEX-7 a year ago. I love it, but it needs a firmware update. Would you call the NEX-7 team and tell them to give it to me? Thanks."

Thank you for the patient and kind reply. It all makes sense.I went with the Sony 100mm F2.8 macro.

I have two questions:First, I had chosen that 85mm lens because I was considering the focal length conversion on the NEX (yet overlooked the most important thing: macro). Wouldn't something like an...

Well, that is why I have asked for help! :)(sigh)I will pick a more appropriate lens. I just got tired of researching and wanted to move on!

I decided to go with a new lens, for one third of the budget: the Rokinon 85M-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical. It is well rated for sharpness, inexpensive, new (less risk than used lenses), and since it...

Incidentally, I will be setting up something like this:http://www.photigy.com/jewelry-photography-3-lighting-setups-for-your-inspiration/That is why I have been hoping for a longer focal length.

It is great to see examples of what these lenses can do. I really appreciate the images!I am going to compare the Sigma 30mm and the Zeiss 24mm. I am also aware that by next summer there will be...

I decided to mimic this setup: http://www.photigy.com/jewelry-photography-3-lighting-setups-for-your-inspiration/

My head is spinning! I have been researching lenses for so long now I cannot see straight. Help!I need a sharp macro lens for my NEX-7. I will be shooting loads of jewelry...

Great suggestions, thanks!I am glad to hear I can avoid flash, having no experience with it.In my younger days I did some cinematography and still have a light kit. It gets hot but I can manage. I...

Hi,Thanks for the comprehensive reply!I am sure we will do what everyone does: white background, etc.Specifically I am hoping to get recommendations for flashes, lenses, or other gear.For the lens,...

I have been shooting as an amateur for several decades, but never used flash or done table top work. I have been asked (by my wife, who is starting a new business) to shoot hundreds (probably...