Photo sharing: Sony Alpha

[Hockeyman]

Harry, that lens is mightily impressive.




Downtown West Palm Beach by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr

 

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[HPS3]

Mike, another cool photo!

 

[Animagic!]

Ok everyone, quick update...

I purchased a Minolta 50mm f/1.4 and a Tokina 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5, both used, from B&H for just under $250 for BOTH lenses!

I don't know a whole lot about the Tokina other than it's supposed to be sharp when stopped down some. I plan on using it at f/11 for long exposure shots on a tripod so it should be perfect for that. I just wanted an ultrawide lens that was relatively sharp and cheap. It fit the bill. The Minolta should be awesome until I can get my hands on a Sigma 50mm f/1.4 ART (whenever that will be...)

I've been lazy and haven't posted any pictures recently from my a99 so here's one taken with the a99 and the Rokinon 35mm f/1.4, ISO 6400, 1/40 sec, manual focus.

 

[fractal]

Ok everyone, quick update...

I purchased a Minolta 50mm f/1.4 and a Tokina 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5, both used, from B&H for just under $250 for BOTH lenses!

I don't know a whole lot about the Tokina other than it's supposed to be sharp when stopped down some. I plan on using it at f/11 for long exposure shots on a tripod so it should be perfect for that. I just wanted an ultrawide lens that was relatively sharp and cheap. It fit the bill. The Minolta should be awesome until I can get my hands on a Sigma 50mm f/1.4 ART (whenever that will be...)

I've been lazy and haven't posted any pictures recently from my a99 so here's one taken with the a99 and the Rokinon 35mm f/1.4, ISO 6400, 1/40 sec, manual focus.

Great shot! I picked up an old Minolta Rokkor 50mm 1.4 for about $60 recently and love the color that comes out of that lens.

 

[havoc315]

Ok everyone, quick update...

I purchased a Minolta 50mm f/1.4 and a Tokina 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5, both used, from B&H for just under $250 for BOTH lenses!

I don't know a whole lot about the Tokina other than it's supposed to be sharp when stopped down some. I plan on using it at f/11 for long exposure shots on a tripod so it should be perfect for that. I just wanted an ultrawide lens that was relatively sharp and cheap. It fit the bill. The Minolta should be awesome until I can get my hands on a Sigma 50mm f/1.4 ART (whenever that will be...)

I've been lazy and haven't posted any pictures recently from my a99 so here's one taken with the a99 and the Rokinon 35mm f/1.4, ISO 6400, 1/40 sec, manual focus.

Great shot!
The Minolta will do fine until you can get the ART. It's a very good (but not amazing) lens. Acceptable wide open. Center very sharp with just a little stopping down. Corners lack a bit, but generally only when pixel peeping.
The sigma 18-35 just finally became available for Sony after a year-- so that gives you an idea of the wait for the ART.
I'm considering the Sigma 24-105 when it becomes available but may have to sell my 28-75/2.8 to justify it. It will be a tough call.

 

[Animagic!]

Great shot! I picked up an old Minolta Rokkor 50mm 1.4 for about $60 recently and love the color that comes out of that lens.

Thanks!

Great shot!
The Minolta will do fine until you can get the ART. It's a very good (but not amazing) lens. Acceptable wide open. Center very sharp with just a little stopping down. Corners lack a bit, but generally only when pixel peeping.
The sigma 18-35 just finally became available for Sony after a year-- so that gives you an idea of the wait for the ART.
I'm considering the Sigma 24-105 when it becomes available but may have to sell my 28-75/2.8 to justify it. It will be a tough call.

I'm not expecting it to be amazing. It seems to be the exact same lens as the Sony version but without the digital coating. I couldn't really justify spending $450 on the Sony version when the Sony is "adequate" instead of great. I think the Minolta 50mm will suit me just fine for now. I think I still use my Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 as my main prime. But I would like having an autofocus lens with a "normal" field of view. I sometimes like to have my own picture taken but I obviously don't trust people to focus my Rokinon.

The Sigma 24-105 appeals a lot more to me than the 28-75 f/2.8. However for the money I might be tempted by the 50mm and 35mm before the 24-105. However, as far as zoom lens goes, the Sigma 24-105 f/4 is very appealing.

 

[Animagic!]

Sorry for the size but I was pretty happy with how the Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 performed.

 

[fractal]

Very nice Tom! ^^^^^


I took my Soligor 200mm 2.8 and Minolta 50mm 1.4 to my Sister's yesterday. We had a nice cookout under beautiful weather. My niece was a very willing model as she played around in the yard.

Some shots with the Soligor...

 

[havoc315]

Nice fractal. Produces a pretty nice bokeh. And your niece is an adorable model.

 

[havoc315]

Busy summer bee by Havoc315, on Flickr

 

[fractal]

Nice fractal. Produces a pretty nice bokeh. And your niece is an adorable model.

Thanks! You can't do much with the RAW files in PP this lens produces ( vs. the SEL 18-200mm) but it does capture some great separation. Maybe someday I'll step up to the Minolta 200mm 2.8.

Busy summer bee by Havoc315, on Flickr

Wow!

Love the detail

 

[havoc315]

The 200..


Ferrari by Havoc315, on Flickr

 

[fractal]

Chasing fireflies...

 

[Hockeyman]

Superpowers by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Sparkler Fun by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr

 

[havoc315]

Finally had a shot explored in flickr..

Hungry Bee by Havoc315, on Flickr

 

[Hockeyman]

Great shots Havoc, love the details

 

[fractal]

We've been having some freaky storms come through the last few days, which created some dramatic skies and even double rainbows.

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[Hockeyman]

Ontop of the Bridge by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr

 

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