Just to share with NEX users, esp those interested in manual lens - I just got an old new Canon FD 50mm F/1.8 lens from LYN seller sevenor here. It's a great deal, a fraction of the cost of the Sony SEL50F18 but obviously this is old lens and manual focus/aperture. For those who are still using kit lens (SEL1855 and SEL16F28), you have got to give this a try. The lens is soooo unbelievably new, totally clean and I won't believe it's an old lens even after holding and using it.

I just tried it and focusing is easy with focus peaking mode and continuous drive mode (shoot non stop while minor adjustment of focus ring). Managed to get very nice sharp photos, and so much better than the SEL1855

Obviously though, if you are willing to go for the SEL50F18, I think that's best with autofocus and nicer bokeh (this Canon FD is 5 blade aperture, but still very nice!!).

Just thought of sharing this info - sevenor is extremely helpful and very patient in explaining the manual lens concept, and doing test shots.

thanks for ur prompt reply. mean i cant put near my camera less than 25cm distance, got it..
so ur advice is used 18-55mm instead of pancake?

you see,
using 55mm to shoot at 25cm distance
vs
16mm at 24cm distance
55mm will give you with a perspective emphasis on something you shot.

tq.. tis is i used 55mm to shoot.. any advice to improve?

Zoom your lens to the max to move in and out until your subject is in focus.If you really want to max out your focus point.Although on paper each lens has a minimal focus distance you still can push a little more if don't mind some degree of softness around your shot.
You may want to try these.
1. Macro lens.
2. Raynox if don't want to buy macro lens.
3. Extension tube but prepare to lose couple or triple of stops.
4. Reverse your lens if you have old manual focus lens.
5. Long lens like telephoto zoom.
6. Last resort digital zoom.

Taken with my dinosaur a300 with 50mm macro long time ago.Subject is a 12 inch figure.Think I took this shot beyond the recommended focus distance hence a little soft  at the bottom half of the picture.It's not technically sound but I can live with it.

Sample photo pls what is the best price he gave?

thanks for ur advice.. then wat setting u used in nex5n to take tis pic? i probably try it.. dinasour 300 is wat lens? i just hope tat used the existing nex5n provided acc to snap a good pic, wont think to upgraded tis n tat.. anyway, i got many 12 inches figure also, stay tune my pic..

when he meant dinosaur A300 with 50mm macro, it means:

Sony Alpha A300 + 50mm f/2.8 macro lens

Dinosaur : "ancient"

thanks for ur advice.. then wat setting u used in nex5n to take tis pic? i probably try it.. dinasour 300 is wat lens? i just hope tat used the existing nex5n provided acc to snap a good pic, wont think to upgraded tis n tat.. anyway, i got many 12 inches figure also, stay tune my pic..

Price listed in his sales thread.

Sample photo - took some of people and looks much better than kit lens but don't want to share publicly. Here are 2 test shots, still need to get used to the manual focus...

Thanks, so is the peaking still supporting?

Yeah peaking works, but I find it very hard to keep it steady and focus and shoot at the same time.

So I've configured drive mode to be continuous shutter priority mode, then basically I let the shutter rip and take 10-20 shots while adjusting focus slightly. Then take sharpest/best out of these lot.

LOL! What a way to take photos!!! I will surely draw a lot of attention to myself considering the NEX shutter is not exactly the quiet type