Sony 100mm f/2.8 GM - what I am missing ?

[Antonio Correia]

I have a small problem which I am sure you guys, can help me in no time.

I bought a Sony A7 III along with a 100mm GM. As usual, I shoot A priority. Today, I mounted the lens for the first time and was very surprised when I could not adjust the aperture using the dial in the camera. The ring was at the A position on the lens but I couldn't go under f/5.6. 

I have Googled a bit but couldn't find a way to turn this around.

Thank you !

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[Pieter]

You yourself posted the answer to your question... Read the bottom text after the * properly.

I keep getting surprised there's people spending some 1400 dollars on this specialty lens without actually knowing what it does. Just like this guy:

 

Edited May 31, 2019 by Pieter

[Antonio Correia]

4 hours ago, Pieter said:

You yourself posted the answer to your question... Read the bottom text after the * properly.

I keep getting surprised there's people spending some 1400 dollars on this specialty lens without actually knowing what it does. Just like this guy:

 

and also like myself ! ?
thank you Pieter for the comment !   

[Antonio Correia]

Trying to do something decent with the 100mm

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