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Sony rant and NX lens questions

Started Oct 9, 2015 | Discussions thread
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gary stepic
gary stepic Veteran Member • Posts: 5,204
Sony rant and NX lens questions

I have been a photographer (part time professional) for many years and have shot with Nikon and Canon systems. I am approaching 68 and want to concentrate on travel blog photography while still doing a few portraits and events from time to time. I would on occasion like to produce some decent sized prints.

I bought the Sony a6000 along with the 16-70 lens and the combo has worked well for a couple of weddings and events. What really bugs me about Sony is there lack of lenses, especially fast lenses. They make really nice cameras, have great sensors, yet their lens selection is limited (fast zooms non existent) and overpriced in my view.

I am thinking of replacing my Sony RX10, which is my general purpose/travel camera with the Panasonic FZ1000 (may still keep the Sony). I am going to sell my Olympus 4/3 system and I do not want to go into the reasons why at this point. I have read great reviews on the NX1 and 16-50 2-2.8 lens. I am guessing the 50-150 2.8 lens is also a great lens.

I would then have a very versatile general purpose camera that will produce very good pics for web and under normal lighting conditions. The NX1 would be good for events and times when I want quality, especially when lighting is poor. My one question is how good are the Samsung NX super wides. I saw where there is a very inexpensive 9mm 3.5 and a 9-27mm zoom. Are these ok lenses?

Gary

 gary stepic's gear list:gary stepic's gear list
Sony a7C Sony a7R V Sony FE 85mm F1.8 Sony FE 24-105mm F4 Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD +2 more
Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S Samsung NX1
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