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rethinking Micro Four Thirds in 2016

Started Feb 25, 2016 | Discussions thread
Aberaeron Forum Pro • Posts: 10,184
Re: D600, A7, A5100

Alex Notpro wrote:

I decided to dump the D600, primarily on usability concerns (OVF with eyeglasses is very annoying, lack of a properly implemented LCD shooting mode hampers composition, AF is not precise enough for fast lenses and lacks face & eye-detect, and last but not least, heavier, bulkier and more anti-social than I ever remember from previous DSLR experience).

I'm now taking a more serious look at the A7, and one camera I didn't notice initially, the A5100 which is about the same size as the E-PM2. In equivalence terms, the A7 with 24-240mm zoom looks like it could replace both of my current pro-grade zooms, 12-40 f/2.8 and 35-100 f/2.8, at about the same combined weight plus an extra 40mm at the long end. The rest of the SONY lens line-up is sadly very limited, so I'm also looking into using Canon lenses on the A7.

Canon lenses from around 2006 should work perfectly on the A7RII, but possibly not on the other A7 models. It will also work with Sony A-mount electric focus lenses. So there is nothing that should limit you when shooting with the A7RII

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