E-mount pancakes

[Bgpgraebner]

I use a NEX-5R and I'm looking for a pancake lens to go with it. The 16/20mm ones from Sony are way too expensive here in Brazil though. So I was wondering if anyone knows any third-party e-mount lenses that might be a good walkaround lens.

I don't mind autofocus and don't care that much for the maximum aperture (as long as it's not comparable to a pinhole, in which case I'd rather poke a hole in a body cap).

The only thing I really want is for it not to protrude much more from the body than the handgrip. I bought this camera specifically because it's so god damn small, for crying out loud (it's barely bigger than an iPhone, sans thickness). I want to carry it around everyday, but I don't want to lug it around with a beercan (18-55) mounted in the front.

 

[val1]

honestly... the rx100 has better IQ than the kit zoom (16-50). It is also better than the 16 or 20mm lenses. IF you really want small just use a point and shoot. They will give superior performance. (the new panasonics are also fantastic.)

 

[1VIEW4U2]

I use a NEX-5R and I'm looking for a pancake lens to go with it. The 16/20mm ones from Sony are way too expensive here in Brazil though. So I was wondering if anyone knows any third-party e-mount lenses that might be a good walkaround lens.

I don't mind autofocus and don't care that much for the maximum aperture (as long as it's not comparable to a pinhole, in which case I'd rather poke a hole in a body cap).

The only thing I really want is for it not to protrude much more from the body than the handgrip. I bought this camera specifically because it's so god damn small, for crying out loud (it's barely bigger than an iPhone, sans thickness). I want to carry it around everyday, but I don't want to lug it around with a beercan (18-55) mounted in the front.

Have a look at Sigma 19mm, cheaper and sharper

https://www.dpreview.com/products/sigma/lenses/sigma_a_m_19_2p8

Regards,

TMP

 

[Bgpgraebner]

I thought about the Sigma, but it's not as small as I'd like. Been thinking about buying an EF speedbooster as well to use with my 50 1.4 and 24-105, maybe a 40mm STM to go with it would do the trick? I honestly don't know, I have no clue as to how thick the adapter is.

 

[Bgpgraebner]

I'd very much like buying one. However money is a very serious issue. I saw an extremely worn-out RX100 II for sale these days for the equivalent of US$735. The used market is bonkers in Brazil, that's a major concern. Used Mark I 5Ds go for around US$650, Mark IIs for US$1000 and Mark IIIs for about as much money as one would pay for them new in the US. So unfortunately I'm stuck with this camera for now. Maybe I'll try selling the 18-55 and buying a 16-50PZ, who knows.

 

[FuzzyQball]

Too bad you did not get the 16-50 as the kit with your camera. Much smaller when retracted. There is a 20mm pankake out there, but not sure how it performs, and I think there used to be a 16mm emount as well.

 

[rayrik]

You only choice is 20F28, as 16F28 is really pedaso de merda. The 1650 once active (driven out) is bigger than Sigma 19 which is also rather bulky. 20F28 - 379€ list price is ridiculous, I paid 210 Euro for new one, sold later for 160 or so and recently purchased second hand one for 100€ from German Ebay

 

[spytromics]

An adapter will add about 3 cm or so to the lens, so a pancake lens becomes a huge stack of pancake lens! If that is acceptable, both the Canon EF 40mm and EF-S 24mm pancakes work very well. For me, they work well on the cheaper Fotodiox adapter. Of course, they also work on the Metabones IV.

I have the Sigma 19mm, and it has a bit too much distortion for me. If you are just walking around town, buildings look askew. Post-processing can help, but not fully address it. The Canon 24mm has less distortion.

 

[1sol3ss]

can't you buy it in US second hand and get it delivered as gift, avoiding import taxes?

or ask somebody that is going to holiday in Europe or Usa to get you one.

or buy a plane ticket and get the lens or the camera out of South America , holiday+lens will be probably cheaper.

 

[Bgpgraebner]

Too bad you did not get the 16-50 as the kit with your camera. Much smaller when retracted. There is a 20mm pankake out there, but not sure how it performs, and I think there used to be a 16mm emount as well.

 

[rodderslw]

Too bad you did not get the 16-50 as the kit with your camera. Much smaller when retracted. There is a 20mm pankake out there, but not sure how it performs, and I think there used to be a 16mm emount as well.

 

[Bgpgraebner]

Too bad you did not get the 16-50 as the kit with your camera. Much smaller when retracted. There is a 20mm pankake out there, but not sure how it performs, and I think there used to be a 16mm emount as well.

 

[rodderslw]

Too bad you did not get the 16-50 as the kit with your camera. Much smaller when retracted. There is a 20mm pankake out there, but not sure how it performs, and I think there used to be a 16mm emount as well.

 

[Superglue]

An adapter will add about 3 cm or so to the lens, so a pancake lens becomes a huge stack of pancake lens! If that is acceptable, both the Canon EF 40mm and EF-S 24mm pancakes work very well. For me, they work well on the cheaper Fotodiox adapter. Of course, they also work on the Metabones IV.

I have the Sigma 19mm, and it has a bit too much distortion for me. If you are just walking around town, buildings look askew. Post-processing can help, but not fully address it. The Canon 24mm has less distortion.

Do you know if they work on the Sigma MC-11?

 

[QuietOC]

There are some small, inexpensive manual primes, specifically the Kaxinda/Meike/Neewer 28mm F2.8, 35mm F1.7, and 50mm F2.4. I just got the Neewer 50 for $65 and it plenty sharp wide-open.

It is definitely not an F/2.0 lens. It is all solid aluminum even the front lens cap, so a bit heavier than it really needs to be.

I also ordered a used Sigma 30mm F2.8 and a Sony 16mm F2.8. Those seem like the best budget AF options.

 

[davect01]

The 20mm is the smallest native lens available, and not a bad price especially if you find one used. I bought mine for about $180.00 on EBay.






























































































































Sorry, I don't know Brazilian prices.

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