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yeah i think the 500mm f8 bokeh donuts are a pretty established issue with the lens- the problem being that getting anything close to your set up is likely going to be over budget for the OP- a ...
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thats a great thought actually- budget and reach; at this cost I dont think the drawbacks of the lens outweigh the size/cost advantage.
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i use the 18-105f4 and it was perfect for me in traveling/ im not sure if i would have preferred the recent acquired 18-200 but I would say the combo is a lot easier to handle than a full frame...
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im pretty sure they are alluding to it being the first 4.1x f2.8 constant aperture zoom ratio, not the f4 in the Fuji zoom.
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The bigger issue is probably how important that 400mm length is for you- if you can shoot at 300mm comfortably and dont need more reach, I would go for the 70-300 G. I have the G II version and it ...
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I think mine was probably more of a blow of money vs a need, but I recently picked up a demo model at near half off the MSRP from my local cam shop - I find the old 50mm f1.4 SAL adequate for IQ ...
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thats a really good video that both makes me want to get the a99ii and the minolta 80-200 moreso.
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cool- let us know what its like when you get it!
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fair enough :) good luck with hunting the lens! personally I think its worth the extra money to save up over an MF only third party lens, and it looks like the minolta would be the easiest entry ...
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i dont have the a900 but i have the very similar a850; its easily one of my favorite bodies to shoot with. without all the extra fuss of modern cameras, it feels like im a lot more intimate with ...
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i watched the prices for the Minolta 85mm f1.4 before getting my zeiss 85mm f1.4- i ended up paying about 200 CDN more (lowest 85mm f1.4 would be 500 CDN vs the 675CDN I paid for my used 85mm ...
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good to know about that difference with the a57. I think in the end, the 85mm f2.8 is a good lens for IQ but as you noted, there are limitations with the lens operational wise which I think was ...
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I think it depends on your budget- you can find the SAM 85mm f2.8 for quite cheap on the used market, and the reviews are generally solid for that lens. I would say at this price point, its worth ...
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good to know, thats food for thought. I never considered full body portraits for this lens, but that does make sense for its focal range. I'll give it a shot this month to shoot with it in this ...
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Thanks! thats a great write up. It does sound like the a7riv is more likely the next step for me and then the a99ii when the price is right if i can get lucky. I'm definitely more interested in ...
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not sure if you have commented already on this, but I would love to hear your impressions of the la-ea5 adapter on teh a7riv vs the a99 ii's tracking and overall AF. This is likely the next ...
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I think you've nailed it with the portraits- I would agree as a portrait lens its got a very unique character and takes portraits quite well. Very pleasing with its rendering. Its just an odd ...
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I love the LCD articulation for sure and the handling of the a99 body - the top mount LCD is a nice extra for me. I also have a small army of M batteries that I would like to continue using. I've ...
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definitely I can see native lenses on native body would be ideal- using my a-mount lenses on the la-ea4 adapter and my a7 is a pretty rough experience in terms of focusing in particular. the ...
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I'm still quite likely to buy an a99ii at some point, but with the high costs of the used a99ii market, and differences in generations with the current e mount bodies, I am being more open to an ...
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