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Hello all,

 

I’m a Sony A mount shooter, sports mostly and I currently drive an a77ii. I have invested in A mount glass and I want to move into a full frame system. Should I (a) buy an A99ii , (B) buy the A 7iii made get an A mount adapter or © go fully mirrorlesss and abandon A mount?

 

I know there’s a lot in here, but all opinions are appreciated.

Thanks folks.4ec19b61194889d8c2e55cbfa979bd5e.jpg

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Hello

 

First forget about using adapted A-mount lenses on A7 cameras to shoot sports. You'll get nowhere near adequate autofocus performance.

 

Second, A99II will rock your world. That's factoring in that you're already used to shooting with a good camera.

 

Your variable will be whether you already have good full frame lenses. If you don't you're looking at a huge investment whether you stay with A-mount or move to E-mount. You'll need Sony's SSM lenses for A-mount or G /GM lenses for E-Mount.

 

If you can stay with A99II, do it. I am amazed how much it has improved autofocus performance and image quality on my lenses. I used to shoot A77II as well but I sold it and all Sony crop lenses. No need to have both.

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Hello

 

First forget about using adapted A-mount lenses on A7 cameras to shoot sports. You'll get nowhere near adequate autofocus performance.

 

Second, A99II will rock your world. That's factoring in that you're already used to shooting with a good camera.

 

Your variable will be whether you already have good full frame lenses. If you don't you're looking at a huge investment whether you stay with A-mount or move to E-mount. You'll need Sony's SSM lenses for A-mount or G /GM lenses for E-Mount.

 

If you can stay with A99II, do it. I am amazed how much it has improved autofocus performance and image quality on my lenses. I used to shoot A77II as well but I sold it and all Sony crop lenses. No need to have both.

Thanks for the advice, I’m going to buy an a99ii and probably a 70-400 f4 to f5.6 SSM within the next couple of months. I will hold onto the a77ii also for the time being.

I am looking forward to bringing the a99ii to its first hurling match and putting the autofocus to the ultimate test. 42caee8819aceb9c5b267375c2fe1639.jpg

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Sounds like it will be fun. You could consider the 70-300G SSM II for as a lower cost option. Having the SSM II drive will improve AF performance.

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I use my A7RII to shoot all kinds of fast moving objects. Yes the A-mount to E-mount will not have all the functions vice versa but it still does a great job of focusing on fast moving people in sporting events.

 

 

the A-mount ( SLT ) is SONY/Minolta purchased technology. They belong together.

the E-mount ( Mirrorless ) is SONY technology. Previously there video line.

G and GM lens all have factors from not only giving the sharpness but allowing features on the camera.
However some lens do not have all functions and might change with updates.

 

Here is the thing your A-mount SONY will not out last the E-mount SONY. Mirrorless have less moving parts

as well while SLT your still using mirrors ( correct ? ).  

 

Honestly I wanted my A7RiI because it is taking so many heads in the great camera race. It is a well balanced camera.

Last and first of it's kind.

HOWEVER the A99II is the official flagship when it comes against Canon and Nikon. Among others. The  A7R series

are reasonable but not the end all of camera. A great all around for it's price and usage.
Meaning your getting a reasonable amount of durability from the mirror-less.

 

Think of it like this. If for some dumb reason dropped my A-mount or E-mount. By logic my E-mount will survive without leaving a mess. That is another plus.

 

So far I have seen the A99 series beat the A7R series in factors like FPS and auto focusing.

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@DanArt

 

SLT is an exclusive Sony technology. They did not in fact invent the mirrorless camera.

 

SLT was doing the same thing as mirrorless for years - and doing it better. It's just a commercial decision by Sony to put SLT on the back burner.

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