Reality Studio Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 So whom else bought the lens they've voted for? I voted for the SEL24240 and bought it. I use the 28-70 FE kit lens for video work, the 55mm 1.8 FE for taking pictures of models, and the 24-240mm FE is my do it all walk around lens for casual use. I'm starting to post my casual for fun pics on flickr here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/132260244@N08/sets That will give people real world examples of what the Sony A7S + SEL24240FE lens can do when taking casual pics. I'm very happy with the lens, so much so that I may actually try using it on a portrait shoot one day using mostly the long end. I'll keep adding more albums to my flickr page as I venture around the city, will probably be at Manhattan Beach tomorrow and will snap some pics while I'm there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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foto-fanatic Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Ive really got my mind set on the macro as down here on the beach there is plenty of subject matter that at certain times of the year is great to get all close and personal with, and it may shine for portraits too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
balga Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I voted for the SEL24240 and bought it. I use the 28-70 FE kit lens for video work, the 55mm 1.8 FE for taking pictures of models, and the 24-240mm FE is my do it all walk around lens for casual use. I'm starting to post my casual for fun pics on flickr here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/132260244@N08/sets That will give people real world examples of what the Sony A7S + SEL24240FE lens can do when taking casual pics. I'm very happy with the lens, so much so that I may actually try using it on a portrait shoot one day using mostly the long end. I'll keep adding more albums to my flickr page as I venture around the city, will probably be at Manhattan Beach tomorrow and will snap some pics while I'm there. Nice photos, that lens is in the shortlist for when I go out with the kids. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViRuS X Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 28mm f2 is irresistible , nice performance/price combo 90mm f2.8 is a must for me I think it will be #2 seller right after release , (#1 is the 55mm f1.8 for sure) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwana Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I voted for the SEL24240 and bought it. I use the 28-70 FE kit lens for video work, the 55mm 1.8 FE for taking pictures of models, and the 24-240mm FE is my do it all walk around lens for casual use. I'm starting to post my casual for fun pics on flickr here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/132260244@N08/sets That will give people real world examples of what the Sony A7S + SEL24240FE lens can do when taking casual pics. I'm very happy with the lens, so much so that I may actually try using it on a portrait shoot one day using mostly the long end. I'll keep adding more albums to my flickr page as I venture around the city, will probably be at Manhattan Beach tomorrow and will snap some pics while I'm there. I also bought the 24-240 zoom (my voted lens) prior to a recent trip to Norway, Faroes, Shetlands, Orkneys and Iceland. I used it on a Sony A7 II body along with a 28-70 zoom on an A7S. Shot about 3000 pix with the 24-240 and 1500 with the 28-70. Very happy with the results off both combinations. The 24-240 on an A7 II is NOT a light weight combo but flexible. The 28-70 on the A7S is much lighter and a great low light combo. Each combo has its pros/cons and worked well for me. I also have a Sony FE 70-200 f/4 which will probably become surplus as a result of the 24-240's performance... bwa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golem Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I will be buying zero glass for my a7m2. It's purpose for me is to replace the Nikon film bodies that formerly performed image capture for my bunch of ancient Nikkors. I received my a7m2 just days ago, hit the road with just an old 35/2.0 and so far I am blowed away by the results. Someday I'll prolly add a 24-105/2.8 AF or something like that, for those times I may want a more automated outfit. I'll prolly also get an LA E3 for my bunch of Maxxum lenses, but no hurry. I did put my 24-50/4.0 Maxxum on it, using the LA E2, and that seems a very useful outfit [APS crop defeated, via menu]. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenmo Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I'm very happy with the 28mm f2 I recently bought. Stunning value for money! I'll have to save for a bit, but the 85mm Batis is next on my list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelb Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Got the 24-240 and this is fast becoming my swiss army knife lens Also got the 28 F2 + UWC combo and even though not perfect, they can provide interesting results beyond what i was expecting. bwana 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRRoger Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 That seems to be Sony's thinking, sadly. What we need is a competitor with a FF sensor mirrorless to kick Sony's rear. Hopefully, that will make them do things better. I have been hoping that Nikon would do that. Evidently Sony is smart enough not to let anyone else get their hands on the A7s Sensor. But they are making a huge mistake if they do not use it in a Professional CamCorder. It will probably be at least 2016 before anyone competes with the A7s. Panasonic seems reluctant to even use a s35 Sensor in their reasonable priced cameras. What about the Sony 28-135 Cine? Why not on this list? Now that I have one, I will be selling my other Sony lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetsky Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Another vote for the 24-240. I use it for about 80% of the photography that I do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwana Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I also bought the 24-240 zoom (my voted lens) prior to a recent trip to Norway, Faroes, Shetlands, Orkneys and Iceland. I used it on a Sony A7 II body along with a 28-70 zoom on an A7S. Shot about 3000 pix with the 24-240 and 1500 with the 28-70. Very happy with the results off both combinations. The 24-240 on an A7 II is NOT a light weight combo but flexible. The 28-70 on the A7S is much lighter and a great low light combo. Each combo has its pros/cons and worked well for me. I also have a Sony FE 70-200 f/4 which will probably become surplus as a result of the 24-240's performance... bwa An update... Just acquired the A7R II. Sony's 24-240mm works like a charm on it as well! bwa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkg3 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Would really like to see 12-24/f4 and 24-70/f4 mk2 in e-mount. More offerings from 3rd party welcomed... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndizzo15 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Already had the 35/1.4 and it was terribly inconsistent around the frame away from center so it was returned after a week of frustration. Hoping the future productions are better. Currently still have the 28/2 and it is indeed a fantastic piece. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddy Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 As I use my camera (A7Rii) mainly during my travels (SE Asia, Indonesia in particular) I bought it together with the 24-240mm lens. I must admit that I did not have very high expectations of this superzoom, but I find the quality is much better than what I had expected. It may not be perfect - after all it is a superzoom - but using it was a pleasant surprise. Those five (!) aspherical surfaces appear to do their work! Tremendous computing job by Sony. The only other lens I will take with me is a Canon EF 100 mm 2.0. (The EF 24-105 mm was stolen with my Canon EOS 5D3.) Kind regards, Freddy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindegal Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Not new enough to be on the subject list, but I just ordered the FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS for nature, birds etc. The idea being to mount it on an A6000 to get some extra length, autofocus and decent resolution. Looking at the comments here I see the 24-240 is all the rage, however unless dxomark really dropped the ball I think the 70-200 is right for my purposes. /A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveShots Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I have the 35/1.4 for my A6000, the weight and size of the lens was not an issue for me. For me it's worth the money, I just wish I could get out more and really put it through its paces, I'm very impressed with it so far and I'm looking forward to trying it out on some sports shots. I also have the 55/1.8, next up will probably be the 28/2.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fender Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 70-200 f2.8 . We dont need more at the moment.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLWolfe Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I loved my Canon 24-105 as a walk-around lens. While dragging a 24-70 and 70-200 all over New York last weekend, I decided that is definitely my next lens! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmes4 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 I too loved the Canon 24-105 for walk-around, so when Sony announced its 24-105 I jumped. Love this lens! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinplater Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Have the Sigma 24-105 and it is exceptional, but still might go for the Sony native version...smaller and I presume with less noisy autofocus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danze Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I tested the G 24-105mm against the Canon L 24-105mm with a Metabones EF to E adapter (Mk4), the Sony beats the Canon hands down on my A7rIII, the G lens has very sharp extreme edges even at 105mm f4 and close to the GM 16-35mm f2.8 (16mm) at 24mm. The Canon has similar IQ as my Sony 24-70mm f4 but with a lot more chromatic aberration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anbar56 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Soon I will receive the Sony α7. My arsenal of 20 Pentax and M39 mount lenses wait to be tested on the new camera with impatience. My only concern is the 28mm focal length (I am not enthusiastic with my Pentax-M 28mm F2,8) and probably, will serch in the seconhand market for a Pentax-K 28mm F3,5 or a Nikkor AI-s. Zeiss lenses are to expensive and I can afford only the Sony 28mm F2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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