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First you have it converted to IR (720nm or longer), then you use an IR masked flash so it's invisible to human viewers. Now you have a reason to use silent shutter with flash to be unobtrusive. ;-)

Here's a recent F22 shot with my SEL2470Z. There definitely does appear to be a problem with your lens.

But no DMF auto-magnification.

Ironic, considering neither of these brands offer magnification in normal shooting modes at all.

You can't even do focus and recompose in AF-C.

I'm not sure it's going to help for the GM, but for most lenses on these cameras under these conditions, AF-S and center focusing, will be your best bet. The problems with the GMs seem to be that ...

As already mentioned, that's only with native, or native emulation, lenses. If he's using adapted lenses without emulation, DMF is not an option.

So, what do you find "great", and why?

That is correct. With an AF lens, magnification is only available if you switch to MF or (with a supported lens) if you engage auto-magnification in DMF. I use a variety of adapted AF lenses, some ...

I don't have the Metabones. I did recently pick up an MC-11, mainly to replace my Viltrox III. Performance seems better than the Viltrox, and build quality and flocking is definitely better. It ...

I prefer the price.... and the 40STM is a pretty nice lens, regardless. I've been quite happy with the results from it. At F2.8, it probably works better on a Sony body with IBIS than it does on ...

Maybe he meant the lens should be less than 30mm long physically. The SEL35F28Z is 37mm long. That's a bit silly, though, because the Canon 40STM wouldn't be so short if EOS bodies didn't have ...

Probably not relevant. I've tried my Viltrox III with a couple of EF lenses from 1990 or so. They worked fine.

If you're still talking about EF lenses on the Metabones, then this depends on the mode. Native E mount lenses do their final focus at taking aperture... and also provide you automatic WYSIWYG, ...

For ILC cameras, really only once. I shot Canon FD with an A-1 for many years (still have it), and never switched to EOS or any other AF film system. Starting in 1999 or so, I had a few different ...

This review says 30ms: http://www.diyphotography.net/first-sony-a9-review/ That surprises me, since the A7 was closer to 20ms. I also didn't realize that the A7II is quite a bit slower at more like ...

If you want F2.8, I'd recommend the Tamron 24-70/2.8. It works decently well on a cheap Viltrox III adapter. Better on an MC-11. Probably best on a Metabones... but that, plus the lens, will blow ...

The reviews I read said it's sharper than the Canon 24-105/4L, and that's a very popular lens that lists, at least, for about $300 more. The main weakness noted by Imaging Resource (IIRC), was ...

A smaller, lighter, 24-105/4 would be a good next lens... but, in the meantime, the Sigma one, on the MC-11, seems quite good. Good price (those who bought one last weekend could have had it with ...

I saw it was backordered everywhere, so I called my local Sigma dealer - Mike's Camera - they had it in stock and honored the promotional pricing.