Because at F4, might as well shooting using the kit lens dy..much focus & clear haha

Haha, true that. Just a case in point, I've just ran a comparison test last week of my 50 1.4 and kit lens at the same focal length at f4-5.6, they are identical, and for the kit lens you get extra stop (OSS) and auto focus, so yea, there you have it, it's a powerful kit lens, has a lot of potential.

But being a prime snob, I feel more comfortable shooting primes.

image from my nex cant rotate..why eh?any setting shud i change?

select file,right click, go to property cancel read only files, i did it this way, may b there r other better n faster way.

Hey guys, is the Sigma 70-210mm f4-5.6 and SIGMA 35-70mm f3.5-4.5 any good? Both are manual zoom lenses with the Minolta MD mount.

Cheers!

Yes I got this lens (70-210). Yes it's good and surprisingly clear at super zoom level. But I seldom use it.. Thinking of selling this off haha.

That's great! now bidding for it on ebay.. hopefully can get a good bargain. is this lens good for jalan-jalan snap pics of buildings, people, etc.?

How much for the bid price now?what type adaptor for it?

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Added on April 17, 2012, 3:47 pmSelling?XD

This post has been edited by jimmyyap03: Apr 17 2012, 03:47 PM

I dont think it's good for Jalan-jalan bcos of the manual feature & no OSS/ AF.. It's means for static object for sure haha.. if movement for sure not sharp dy

Now its £9.99 for sigma 70-210 and 35-70 both minolta MD mount. I'm also bidding for the Minolta MD 28mm f/2.8 currently at £21. heehee both very good bargains!


Hmm.. true also hahah my 45mm also hard to capture moving objects but only sometimes very lucky to get a good shot. Did you shoot handheld or with tripod?

On handheld but if wth tripod for sure better lor haha

It seems like everyone's having problem using manual lens effectively handheld? We should have a TT session so that everyone can share their thoughts and skills after using NEX for some time.

Yalor...
Problem with mf lens is that you need to use the MF Assist zoom screen, if use peaking alone is not as sharp, therefore can be a hit or miss affair.
But using mf lens is fun, really special feeling compared to just point and shoot with the autofocus

Haha, MF really test photographer patient & skill for sure

agreed! love the feel of focusing lo hahah! but sometimes really pek chek when subjects get OOF :/ one of the lucky shots:



on a brighter note, won the bid for the 35-70 and 70-210!

hi, if i want to use Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 Nikon F mount on Nex 5N, i need an adapter, am i correct? or anything else?

yup, just the adapter.

thanks alot ya

I feel like most of Nex users using MF lens over here, will it a good choice for it?

Well, it's up to ones preference, some ppl like the AF convenient.