The Amazing Sony A1/A7/A9/APS-C & Anything else welcome Mega Thread!

[nandbytes]

Has anybody got the Tamron 70-300 FE?

Seems a great price and a lighter option vs my Sigma 100-400. Considering the switch so interested to hear thoughts?

I was watching this the other day -

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucyHXRT3Vz8


as you say seems like a great light cheap option for Sony. if you don't need the 400mm, probably worth giving it a try.
Want to give it a try myself but there aren't many or any available in the used market.

 

[TGphoto]

I was watching this the other day -

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucyHXRT3Vz8


as you say seems like a great light cheap option for Sony. if you don't need the 400mm, probably worth giving it a try.
Want to give it a try myself but there aren't many or any available in the used market.

Yeah, looks not too bad in the reviews.

Might be worth just buying it new, only £500 this weekend:

Tamron 70-300mm f4.5-6.3 DI III RXD from CameraWorld

The Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 is the world’s smallest and lightest telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras

www.cameraworld.co.uk

 

[woof woof]

Just had my vaccine and I feel like crap. No photo op for me until I get better

WHIMP!

I'm sure it'll only last a day, even for a BIG WHIMP!

 

[snerkler]

Just had my vaccine and I feel like crap. No photo op for me until I get better

I’ll have a guess that you had the Oxford/Astrazeneca, seems 50/50 whether you get bad side effects or not?

I’ve got my second one (Pfizer) this Sunday, apparently symptoms are worse second time around for this one but I hardly had any with the first one so am hoping it still won’t be too bad.

 

[dcash29]

Has anybody got the Tamron 70-300 FE?

Seems a great price and a lighter option vs my Sigma 100-400. Considering the switch so interested to hear thoughts?

If weight and price are more important than quality, focusing speed and focal length, go for it. If not, I'd stick with the Sigma.

Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) Review

John Riley reviews the new Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) lens for Sony E / FE-mount mirrorless cameras.

www.ephotozine.com

Sigma AF 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens Review

John Riley puts the Sigma AF 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary telephoto zoom lens from Sigma to the test to find out how good its reach really is.

www.ephotozine.com

 

[Stephen L]

I’ll have a guess that you had the Oxford/Astrazeneca, seems 50/50 whether you get bad side effects or not?

I’ve got my second one (Pfizer) this Sunday, apparently symptoms are worse second time around for this one but I hardly had any with the first one so am hoping it still won’t be too bad.

I had the Pfizer, MrsL the Astra. Neither of us hardy northerners had any side-effects whatsoever. Awaiting our seconds.

 

[TGphoto]

If weight and price are more important than quality, focusing speed and focal length, go for it. If not, I'd stick with the Sigma.

Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) Review

John Riley reviews the new Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) lens for Sony E / FE-mount mirrorless cameras.

www.ephotozine.com

Sigma AF 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens Review

John Riley puts the Sigma AF 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary telephoto zoom lens from Sigma to the test to find out how good its reach really is.

www.ephotozine.com

When you put it like that, probably stick with the Sigma for now!

 

[nandbytes]

I had the Pfizer, MrsL the Astra. Neither of us hardy northerners had any side-effects whatsoever. Awaiting our seconds.

second dose is apparently worst than first.
My mum certainly had some tiredness from the second one.

but of course every person is different, so everyone will react differently. Its better for to you take it with a positive attitude

 

[Stephen L]

second dose is apparently worst than first.
My mum certainly had some tiredness from the second one.

but of course every person is different, so everyone will react differently. Its better for to you take it with a positive attitude

Yes, I’m not counting my chickens yet. Though a lot of our friends and neighbours have already had their seconds, of both, and none have reported side effects. Fingers crossed!

PS you’re right about positive attitude. I approached my Prostate cancer last year with an attitude of fascination, not dread, and I’m completely clear now.

 

[Merlin5]

I had my camera with me yesterday and was driving back from a cemetery when I noticed some people going into a public space with big gates which I thought was a park. It was actually an estate called Forty Hall. Got some nice photos.

'Forty Hall Estate, a grand Jacobean Hall including the site of the Tudor Palace of Elsyng.'


Forty Hall 4 by Merlin 5, on Flickr


Forty Hall 1 by Merlin 5, on Flickr

Cedar of Lebanon. Recognised as one of the Great Trees of London, it's believed the celebrated Enfield botanist Dr. Robert Uvedale (1642-1722) planted this Cedar of Lebanon, 'Cedrus libani'. At around 350 years old, this special tree is reputed to be one of the oldest surviving examples of its kind in Britain.


Forty Hall Cedar of Lebanon by Merlin 5, on Flickr

By the lake.


Forty Hall duck by Merlin 5, on Flickr


Forty Hall across the lake later in the afternoon.


Forty Hall 2 by Merlin 5, on Flickr

 

[ancient_mariner]

I was watching this the other day -

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucyHXRT3Vz8


as you say seems like a great light cheap option for Sony. if you don't need the 400mm, probably worth giving it a try.
Want to give it a try myself but there aren't many or any available in the used market.

I wish they'd gone for something like 100-300 f5 or f5.6 fixed aperture, but I suppose they had to pair this with their 28-70 rather than the Sony 24-105.

 

[nandbytes]

I wish they'd gone for something like 100-300 f5 or f5.6 fixed aperture, but I suppose they had to pair this with their 28-70 rather than the Sony 24-105.

I do wonder why no one bothers making a small 100-300mm anymore. The Minolta 100-300APO was nice. I am sure with all the improvement in optics something like that is possible.

 

[ancient_mariner]

I do wonder why no one bothers making a small 100-300mm anymore. The Minolta 100-300APO was nice. I am sure with all the improvement in optics something like that is possible.

I've been keeping my eyes open for one at a sensible (say <£100) price - perhaps I should look again on usedlens. *edit* just found one, but with a ding on the front of the extending turret..

 

[nandbytes]

I've been keeping my eyes open for one at a sensible (say <£100) price - perhaps I should look again on usedlens. *edit* just found one, but with a ding on the front of the extending turret..

Last one I bought I paid £95 for it. It was in really good condition too.
I'll ping you if I find another

 

[jonneymendoza]

WHIMP!

I'm sure it'll only last a day, even for a BIG WHIMP!

Haha I seem ok today

 

[woof woof]

I often take pictures of things I stop to look at and sometimes when I look at the pictures on the PC I wonder why I took them but I often hold off on deleting to see if after a few days I see again that something that prompted me to take it.

So, I nearly deleted this one but after looking at it a few times it's now becoming a picture I quite like. This wont be to everyones taste but hey-ho. A7 and the usual Voigtlander 35mm f1.4 and No.4 close up filter. Again DoF is an issue when the camera is so close to the thing.

 

[woof woof]

Haha I seem ok today

Good. Onwards and upwards!

 

[LeeRatters]

Accuweather was 4% cloud cover this morning. I think they were about 96% wrong.......

 

[Stephen L]

Accuweather was 4% cloud cover this morning. I think they were about 96% wrong.......

We are cloudless - and swarming with people making the most of it. Don’t blame them, but the litter they leave behind ...

 

[LeeRatters]

We are cloudless - and swarming with people making the most of it. Don’t blame them, but the litter they leave behind ...

They've got it right now. It's beautiful! Been over and prepped the Escort ready for its first drive at some point this weekend!

 

[ancient_mariner]

Sunny but cold here now - time to do the first grass cut of the year.

 

[TGphoto]

Accuweather was 4% cloud cover this morning. I think they were about 96% wrong.......

I use Windy for cloud cover, it’s brilliant

 

[Bobsyeruncle]

Can't quite make up mind tbh, there isn't a lot between them if you are just looking at image quality.
20G is a tad smaller plus wider. Since I have the 35GM made more sense to me to try a 20mm prime but I won't be using it much I think hence the sale.

Overall they are all excellent lenses and can't go wrong with any of them. Just use whatever floats you boat.

Just ignore him
Everyone else thinks the 20mm is a fantastic lens....

 

[LeeRatters]

I use Windy for cloud cover, it’s brilliant

I usually check it alongside Ventusky and Clear Outside too.... Nevermind, I went somewhere new and found at least one composition which will work out at some point.

 

[Merlin5]

Been over and prepped the Escort ready for its first drive at some point this weekend!

Is this yours?

 

[woof woof]

Just ignore him
Everyone else thinks the 20mm is a fantastic lens....

It's better than the old Sigma for sure.

 

[f/2.8]

Just ignore him
Everyone else thinks the 20mm is a fantastic lens....

I didn't say it was a bad lens, it just isn't as good as the 24, I much prefer the 24.

But stick me on ignore if you want, I won't notice or care.

 

[LeeRatters]

Is this yours?

View attachment 314157

No. Mine is 50 years old

 

[Merlin5]

No. Mine is 50 years old

I had a Ford Escort in silver years ago but not as vintage, it was an XR3i, I loved that thing.

 

[Bobsyeruncle]

I didn't say it was a bad lens, it just isn't as good as the 24, I much prefer the 24.

But stick me on ignore if you want, I won't notice or care.

Ditto....

 

[dancook]

Louise wanted some photos for instagram

Louise by Daniel Cook, on Flickr

Louise by Daniel Cook, on Flickr

Louise by Daniel Cook, on Flickr

Louise by Daniel Cook, on Flickr

Louise by Daniel Cook, on Flickr

 

[LeeRatters]

Louise wanted some photos for instagram

Louise by Daniel Cook, on Flickr

Louise by Daniel Cook, on Flickr

Louise by Daniel Cook, on Flickr

Louise by Daniel Cook, on Flickr

Louise by Daniel Cook, on Flickr

Lovely

 

[Fuji Dave]

Just finished decorating so a quick few with Godox OCF to LHS and behing a bit then edited in Nik Collection. A7 III + FE 85mm f1.8


Old Chief by Dave, on Flickr

Cool Looking Chief by Dave, on Flickr

Chief in Colour by Dave, on Flickr

 

[gman]

So impressed with the 35GM after using it extensively at yesterdays wedding.

I knew it was good after using for a couple of things, but you never know just how good until you have used it for work. Ridiculous lens.

I got out today in the lovely sun to a country estate and I'm also very happy with this lens. Such a light setup and the images look great, I'm hoping they turn out good on the big screen. I was shooting at 1/8000 and even 1/10000+ so I'm glad I've got the electronic shutter to allow me to keep going at 1.4

 

[snerkler]

I had my camera with me yesterday and was driving back from a cemetery when I noticed some people going into a public space with big gates which I thought was a park. It was actually an estate called Forty Hall. Got some nice photos.

'Forty Hall Estate, a grand Jacobean Hall including the site of the Tudor Palace of Elsyng.'


Forty Hall 4 by Merlin 5, on Flickr


Forty Hall 1 by Merlin 5, on Flickr

Cedar of Lebanon. Recognised as one of the Great Trees of London, it's believed the celebrated Enfield botanist Dr. Robert Uvedale (1642-1722) planted this Cedar of Lebanon, 'Cedrus libani'. At around 350 years old, this special tree is reputed to be one of the oldest surviving examples of its kind in Britain.


Forty Hall Cedar of Lebanon by Merlin 5, on Flickr

By the lake.


Forty Hall duck by Merlin 5, on Flickr


Forty Hall across the lake later in the afternoon.


Forty Hall 2 by Merlin 5, on Flickr

That tree's cool

 

[Merlin5]

That tree's cool

It certainly is. It's lived through three and a half centuries, pretty amazing thought really.

 

[f/2.8]

I got out today in the lovely sun to a country estate and I'm also very happy with this lens. Such a light setup and the images look great, I'm hoping they turn out good on the big screen. I was shooting at 1/8000 and even 1/10000+ so I'm glad I've got the electronic shutter to allow me to keep going at 1.4

At points yesterday I had to use faster shutter speeds than that, amazing isn’t it?

You will be blown away once you get to look at the full res.

 

[dancook]

i concur the 35GM is nice


Louise 35GM by Daniel Cook, on Flickr

Louise 35GM by Daniel Cook, on Flickr

Louise 35GM by Daniel Cook, on Flickr

Louise 35GM by Daniel Cook, on Flickr

Louise 35GM by Daniel Cook, on Flickr

 

[Bobsyeruncle]

Just finished decorating so a quick few with Godox OCF to LHS and behing a bit then edited in Nik Collection. A7 III + FE 85mm f1.8


Old Chief by Dave, on Flickr

Cool Looking Chief by Dave, on Flickr

Chief in Colour by Dave, on Flickr

I like the tones in the second one.....

 

[Fuji Dave]

I like the tones in the second one.....

Thanks Bob, second is my favourite from today.