20/1.8 and 85/1.8 compliment the 28-60 wonderfully.
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k-photo1
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Awesome I will add to my list !
Morph1909
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I picked up an as new copy of this lens a couple of days ago and used it to day. Ive streamlined my kit quite a lot over the last few months gone to just one body and this lens makes the camera a great small back walk ar ound camera. Very pleased.
It really is. Hard to do better than this setup if you want to stay small
I just commented in an earlier thread I started about why I bought the 28-60 to go with my A7RIII instead of buying an A7C + kit lens, that it seems like a lot of people must have decided not to even try the 28-60 and taken a discount to buy just the body. Seems like a lot here have been able to get one from sellers where they’ve broken open a full kit for someone. In any case, it seems a shame that the stigma of Sony’s past kit lenses has continued to this little gem.
Agreed. It is not a magical lens, but what it does over that range, and the light weight make it a winner!
paul wassermann
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I don't know, it's close to magical in my book. Just something about its rendering and sharpness. At least I am having a great time using it on both my full frame bodies and the A6600.
Here are two handheld shots, both at 60mm, one apsc the other ff. No manipulation whatsoever, just straight out of the camera. this is my idea of fun! Happy Easter!
That’s a lot of it’s appeal Paul, that it’s fun to use. Being so small and light you can toss it in your bag and put on when zooming with your feet isn’t an option or just for walking around with. I like to take it to complement my 20G and/or 24GM.
The 50 GM is magical. But for the size, cost, weight, and not feeling the need to use another zoom in that range until you get to GM level glass, the 2860 does feel like it was hit with pixie dust.
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Hang, I was comparing some images from my back deck across the water this morning, and at f5.6 you have to go to 100% or more to see any real difference even to my new 35GM in the centre, and even at the edges, it’s pretty close. But then the GM is sharp at f1.4 and just gets better from f1.8.The 50 GM is magical. But for the size, cost, weight, and not feeling the need to use another zoom in that range until you get to GM level glass, the 2860 does feel like it was hit with pixie dust.
I do think the “Pixie Dust” analogy has merit!
SQLGuy
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You guys convinced me. I just picked up one of these from an eBay seller. Said it would come in a plain white box. Actually came in a proper Sony box with all papers.
The main thing that was a tipping point for me was when I saw reports that it was good for infrared use, too. I haven't had a chance to do more than test shots, but it does seem to do well on my 720nm converted A7R.
The main thing that was a tipping point for me was when I saw reports that it was good for infrared use, too. I haven't had a chance to do more than test shots, but it does seem to do well on my 720nm converted A7R.
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Stay away from that particular JJC auto-closing cover. It is very flimsy, and vignettes heavily at 28mm.
Source - just found that I screwed up all my Yosemite wide-angle shots from this past weekend. For some reason, I did not realize it looking at the VF, but at the computer it became horribly obvious. Gah.
Thanks for the heads up. I’ve not bought one and I decided against it anyway. I figured that if I could remove and replace a lens cap to all my other lenses, why should this be an exception.
The Sigma is a f/2.8 so there is no comparison. It's in a different class. I would choose the Sigma every time.
henryk1
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The Sony 28-60 weighs 5.9 ounces and the Sigma 28-70 weighs 16.6 ounces. That difference may be important to a lot of photographers concerned with the weight of kit. Like me.
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See these two Sony alpha.blog reviews with numerous sample photos:
Sony Alpha Blog : Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
The Sony 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens offers a compact, lightweight option for the A7c, enhancing image quality compared to the older 28-70mm lens. It excels in center sharpness and autofocus, but suffers f…
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The Sigma is optically a better performing lens, but is larger, heavier and more expensive. The Sony 28-60 for its size, weight and price, does a great job.
Yes! As noted by the two previous posts as well, the two lenses are in different classes. The Sigma 28-70 DG DN is a very good performing lens and a lot smaller than the 24-70 DG DN. If you can live without the 24mm wide end, it’s a good option, but despite its size, it’s hardly tiny.
The Sony 28-60 on the other hand is diminutive in comparison. I bought it to have a near normal zoom alternative to my 28-200 for days where “small” is a priority OR on prime days such a my 35GM but want something to cover the range above and below if I just can’t get framing right with my feet. It’s certainly sharp enough to not be too concerned about using. On my 4K TV or 5K Mac, at full screen you’d be hard pressed to see any difference in the photos, but it’s slow aperture makes it pretty much restricted to daytime for best results. And for bokeh… forget it.
Bought this lens for my trip to Egypt because of compact and sharp. Zoom is limited but handy to avoid zooming by walking around. Camera plus lens fit in small bag and are light. Makes a nice compact solution for travel. Sharpness is above expectations. Colors are okay, but i am used to Zeiss colors. I prefer the Loxia 21 because of colors and F2, but the Loxia lacks AF and is fixed 21mm. For Karnak the 28mm was to limited.
I do not regret getting this lens since it is really compact and delivers sharp photos. I bought it for 300 euro. For travel this is my favorite lens at this moment.
I do not regret getting this lens since it is really compact and delivers sharp photos. I bought it for 300 euro. For travel this is my favorite lens at this moment.
Willy81
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My FE 28-60mm is generally put away these days. My comments about this lens:
- Light weight.
- Zoom range is too limited.
- Aperture is too limited for many occasions / activities.
- Hard / stiff resistance when twisting to extend for use.
- Annoying when required to extend for use.
- When extended for use, zoom is not smooth.
- Mechanical operation feels subpar / cheap.
- Photo quality / sharpness is great for an inexpensive lens.
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