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Alternative to NX1 and NX500

Started Aug 21, 2019 | Discussions thread
Lawrence Norman
Lawrence Norman Regular Member • Posts: 437
Re: Alternative to NX1 and NX500

markyboy81 wrote:

...I think I would head towards full frame and after looking at some Sony mirrorless cameras and lenses I realise now how lucky and spoilt I've been with Samsung. Some of the prices of those camera bodies and lenses! And, to my eyes at least, I can't see that much of an advantage!

Have you been tempted away yet?!

Agree Sony's FFs are tempting; continued innovation, open E-Mount specification for 3rd party lens manufacturers (unlike Sumsung's proprietary mount, which forces all to dumb adapters) .

However, Sony's FF entry price points are very steep and personally not worth the investment when compared to all my exceptional NX gear (except for Samsung's, 'almost released', super-telephoto 300mm F2.8. I bought and am experimenting a Canon FD 300mm f2.8 L in medium condition; Canon's best 300mm 1980's Film Glass)

The only way to lower Sony's FF entry price point I can think of: buy body only, then 3rd party lenses, with the least expensive (that I'm aware of) being Samyang / Rokinon, then fill the holes with Sigma.

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