What I Really Want...

Ray Maines · Dec 30, 2011

We could all come up with a list of improvements we would like for our new cameras, but what I really want is a new lens.

I want a "G" version of the Sony 16-80 or better yet the 16-105. Sturdy build, great optics, SSM, and FF. The faster the better of course, but I'll take what I can get.
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Amateur Sony Shooter · Dec 30, 2011

Before that magic lens appears, what you can do is pair the new Sony 16-50/2.8 SSM with Sigma 50-150/2.8 HSM (if you can still find one). These two deliver good range, wide aperture, relative light weight (both APSC lenses) and reasonable prices.

WaltKnapp · Dec 30, 2011

Ray Maines said:
We could all come up with a list of improvements we would like for our new cameras, but what I really want is a new lens.

I want a "G" version of the Sony 16-80 or better yet the 16-105. Sturdy build, great optics, SSM, and FF. The faster the better of course, but I'll take what I can get.

On my list too, to replace the poor build of the Zeiss 16-80. Like the optics of that lens, hate the very poor build.

Even better might be a top quality G version of the 18-270.

Walt

Hugo600si · Dec 31, 2011

Agree, improved 16-80 with proper Zeiss build quality and waterproofing, 16-105 would be nice if not too heavy or 2.4-3.5 aperture. Some extra rangeor f-stop would make it easier to sell me buying it to the misses

Also G series or Zeiss standard zoom for the Nex 16-80+ range (OSS)

But still a firmware making it possible to disable or set confirmation on that bloody movie button on both a77 and nex-7 would be the most appreciated.

As its two different teams they should be able to deliver on all the above this year

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jcampy · Dec 31, 2011

Amateur Sony Shooter said:
Before that magic lens appears, what you can do is pair the new Sony 16-50/2.8 SSM with Sigma 50-150/2.8 HSM (if you can still find one). These two deliver good range, wide aperture, relative light weight (both APSC lenses) and reasonable prices.

That's a interesting idea. I now have the 16-50, 16-80,80-200 f2.8 and the 70-300g and what I could do is the 16-50, 50-150 and the 70-300g to go along with my zeiss 135 and sell the 80-200 and the 16-80. I will have to give it some thought.

Are you the one selling your 70-200 on the other forum? If so I just posted that if someone would buy my 80-200 and my 16-50 I would buy yours.
Sorry didn't mean to steal this thread.

Amateur Sony Shooter · Dec 31, 2011

Yes I am the one selling 70200G and 70400G (both sold already). I used to have Sigma 50-150 only sold it for CZ 135/1.8. I sometimes have seller remorse because the Sigma was a very handy lens for me. Also, my Tamron 70-300 USD is the least used lens in my bag. It doesn't have enough reach as 70400G and not as fast as 70200G. OTOH 1680 is a perfect walkaround lens which is great for more than casual landscape shooting. Cheers and happy new year!

jcampy said:
Amateur Sony Shooter said:

Before that magic lens appears, what you can do is pair the new Sony 16-50/2.8 SSM with Sigma 50-150/2.8 HSM (if you can still find one). These two deliver good range, wide aperture, relative light weight (both APSC lenses) and reasonable prices.

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That's a interesting idea. I now have the 16-50, 16-80,80-200 f2.8 and the 70-300g and what I could do is the 16-50, 50-150 and the 70-300g to go along with my zeiss 135 and sell the 80-200 and the 16-80. I will have to give it some thought.

Are you the one selling your 70-200 on the other forum? If so I just posted that if someone would buy my 80-200 and my 16-50 I would buy yours.
Sorry didn't mean to steal this thread.

Neeyon · Jan 1, 2012

Ray Maines said:
We could all come up with a list of improvements we would like for our new cameras, but what I really want is a new lens.

I want a "G" version of the Sony 16-80 or better yet the 16-105. Sturdy build, great optics, SSM, and FF. The faster the better of course, but I'll take what I can get.
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I was a little disappointed that Sony's new F2.8 lens was "only" 16-50 as 50mm often falls just a touch short for some applications like close-up style portraits. I reckon a G-series 16-80 (or even 16-105) F2.8 would be a wonderful lens to have.

Drue Mc Laughlin · Jan 1, 2012

Neeyon said:
Ray Maines said:

We could all come up with a list of improvements we would like for our new cameras, but what I really want is a new lens.

I want a "G" version of the Sony 16-80 or better yet the 16-105. Sturdy build, great optics, SSM, and FF. The faster the better of course, but I'll take what I can get.
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I was a little disappointed that Sony's new F2.8 lens was "only" 16-50 as 50mm often falls just a touch short for some applications like close-up style portraits. I reckon a G-series 16-80 (or even 16-105) F2.8 would be a wonderful lens to have.

I guess we can all dream?..but a faster 16-105 would be something special

Neeyon · Jan 3, 2012

WaltKnapp said:
Even better might be a top quality G version of the 18-270.

Since we're imagining then how about giving it a max arpeture range of 2.8 @ 18mm to F4 @ 270? Even if it was twice the cost of the current model it'd be well worth the money.

ozgoldman · Jan 3, 2012

Couldn't agree more Ray. I sure would like a G at the low end of Sony lenses.
I want the A77 so badly I am about to sell my Minolta 28-70mm G.
This is a great lens, but I use the 18-250mm a lot more down low.
Come on Sony give us a great G lens to blow us away please.
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PDavis · Jan 3, 2012

I thought I would miss the extra 25mm on the 16-50 (compared to my 28-75) but frankly with the extreme AF accuracy and center sharpness of the 16-50, combined with 16MP a55, I can crop away and get great close-ups. I'm skipping this A77 generation but in another year or 2 I will welcome the additional "reach" of a 24MP sensor that this lens affords. This is a hobby so I don't worry too much about huge prints done this way...I would switch to the 70-200 for that anyway if I were a "pro".

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