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This might interest some...
So an A7 ii or iii. With an A mount adapter how to the old FF Minolta AF and Sigma 70-300 FF lenses behave and how would an A mount apc-s lens work or not ?
Thanks. I currently own the following older metal body Minoltas. 35-70, 35-105 and the Beercan. My Sigma is the top rated of the Sigma 70-300’s on Dyxum and I have the SAL16-50 f2.8LA-EA4 adapter has the AF system built-in, so AF will be unchanged and there's no eye-AF. LA-EA5 adapter uses the cameras built-in AF AFAIK s an A7III will give better performance.
older minolta lenses were all screw drive, which means slow AF performance by modern standards. Sony A mount lenses with built-in motors will be faster. APS-C lenses will work, but expect vignetting - I would consider that unacceptable but YMMV.
IF you choose to use older lenses then select carefully. All the Minolta consumer-grade lenses with ilver plastic bodies were useless garbage i.e. 28-80, 28-100. The 28-105 isn't bad for a lens of that era and the 70-210 f4 is good. The various 75-300s vary between poor and usable but not great. Some Sigma 28-200s are usable, but some are very poor. The 28 f2.8 and 24 f2.8, 50 f1.7 are ok for the era. The 50 f1.4 has a lot of coma wide open, giving a beautiful rendering but not much sharpness. Be aware that many of the older and dirt-cheap consumer-grade Sigma and Tamron lenses were pretty poor, even at the time, and are worse now. Check out Dyxum.com for A mount lens reviews if you don't already know it.
I currently use the Sony 50 f1.4, Minolta 70-210 f4, Sigma 12-24 and a Tamron SP90 f2.8 Macro with the LA-EA4 on my A7III.
Lens tech has moved a long way, and modern lenses are both more expensive and better performing than older models.
Thanks. I currently own the following older metal body Minoltas. 35-70, 35-105 and the Beercan. My Sigma is the top rated of the Sigma 70-300’s on Dyxum and I have the SAL16-50 f2.8
I may have the option to buy an A7 and if I can use these to start with + maybe the 28-70 kit lens then I will probably go for it
I have just read that screw drive only works on Mk IV upwards, when using the adaptorI'd forgotten the 35-70 and 35-105, both good.
depends on the adapter. with LA-EA4 you will have AF as explain above by @ancient_marinerI have just read that screw drive only works on Mk IV upwards, when using the adaptor
Some pics from last saturdays photo walk with @dancook
If many here are up for it. i can arrange a TP Forums photo walk in london early next year?
Thanks!Great pictures Jonney. The first tow are the standout ones for me.
You're all welcome to come and walk on Saltburn beach
A dig? Aint he a fully fledged sony shooter nowadays?Seems like a very down to earth decent guy, says it how it is, not afraid to criticise big manufacturers, he has a good dig at Sony near the end of that review.
no he's the same as Northrups, he changes every other day.A dig? Aint he a fully fledged sony shooter nowadays?
From the rumor site...
No sale at any price?
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHCny5In9Z0&t=564s
Would anyone buy one?
I suppose another comparison could be to a film era manual lens.
I may watch this later. Whether I'd buy one depends on the rendering really, rather than sharpness or presence of flaws. There was a Sony 85 f1.8 up for sale recently at a great price, but although the AF is fantastic and images sharp, it's not going to work as well for me as other lenses that are less good in those areas.
He’s been shooting Nikon and Canon recently hence he’s noticed the difference in ergonomics and had a dig at Sony.A dig? Aint he a fully fledged sony shooter nowadays?
Nope. I got a Nissin i40, though I hardly ever use flash I have never been happy with the photos when using a flash.Hiya all, does anyone use a Sony branded (I won’t to stick with Sony) Flash on camera?
I’m looking for recommendations of one specifically to use with my A7iv & 90mm for Macro.
Thanks in advance
They’re nice and compact iirc? I’ve got the Godox TT685S as I wanted high powerNope. I got a Nissin i40, though I hardly ever use flash I have never been happy with the photos when using a flash.
Nope. I got a Nissin i40, though I hardly ever use flash I have never been happy with the photos when using a flash.
Same here. Not used it for a while thoug
Nope. I got a Nissin i40, though I hardly ever use flash I have never been happy with the photos when using
Thank you all for your replies. You have mentioned you don’t use them much, is this in general or when doing Macro photography? Is it best to stick with natural light for Macro would you say?They’re nice and compact iirc? I’ve got the Godox TT685S as I wanted high power
From the rumor site...
No sale at any price?
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHCny5In9Z0&t=564s
Would anyone buy one?
I suppose another comparison could be to a film era manual lens.
Hardly anyone uses Sony branded flash they are ridiculously over priced for what you get.Hiya all, does anyone use a Sony branded (I won’t to stick with Sony) Flash on camera?
I’m looking for recommendations of one specifically to use with my A7iv & 90mm for Macro.
Thanks in advance
Thank you all for your replies. You have mentioned you don’t use them much, is this in general or when doing Macro photography? Is it best to stick with natural light for Macro would you say?
Yea I seem to be finding this, I may have to have a look at theseHardly anyone uses Sony branded flash they are ridiculously over priced for what you get.
Godox V860III and V1 are two most popular options for Sony e-mount.
Fair enough, thank youI just don't/haven't shot anything that warrants using a flash.
Fair enough, thank you
Ahh no don’t be silly, I didn’t think that at all ahaSorry, I read that back and it sounds a bit blunt & sarcastic.
It wasn't meant to be
Thank you all for your replies. You have mentioned you don’t use them much, is this in general or when doing Macro photography? Is it best to stick with natural light for Macro would you say?