The Sony A73/A7R3/A7S3/A9 Thread

Spleen Sauce · 22 Mar 2021 at 13:41

robj20 said:
The latest small lenses just leaked look purpose designed for the C as well. Small and have the aperture ring.

https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/lea..._gKDkW58w0u899k7dCdRAqRfySMRWbCTDpSBIMlOt6DcI

I really like the look of these.

robj20 · 22 Mar 2021 at 13:47

Spleen Sauce said:
I really like the look of these.

New too, shame they're all a focal length I don't want.
Pretty much only need a fast 35mm now to complete my main line up of lenses, and at the minute only the Voigtlander 35 se ticks the boxes.

Random Guy Esq. · 23 Mar 2021 at 11:11

Guys, are grey importers a taboo talking point here on OcUK forums? I was searching for feedback on one of them, but was told it was a censored word.

Captain · 23 Mar 2021 at 11:28

Random Guy Esq. said:
Guys, are grey importers a taboo talking point here on OcUK forums? I was searching for feedback on one of them, but was told it was a censored word.

Pana moz?

Random Guy Esq. · 23 Mar 2021 at 11:34

Captain said:
Pana moz?

That's the one!

Captain · 23 Mar 2021 at 11:36

Random Guy Esq. said:
That's the one!

They’re fine to talk about.

Random Guy Esq. · 23 Mar 2021 at 12:45

Captain said:
They’re fine to talk about.

Thanks! So they're popular here then. I'll search for Pana moz and do a bit of reading. Thanks again.

Captain · 23 Mar 2021 at 13:10

Random Guy Esq. said:
Thanks! So they're popular here then. I'll search for Pana moz and do a bit of reading. Thanks again.

Yeah they offer great support and everything comes with a 3 year UK warranty.

Check out Einfin and Nextdaydeal too, both offer good prices.

Random Guy Esq. · 23 Mar 2021 at 14:20

Captain said:
Yeah they offer great support and everything comes with a 3 year UK warranty.

Check out Einfin and Nextdaydeal too, both offer good prices.

Cheers! Hadn't heard of Nextdaydeal.

Merlin5 · 23 Mar 2021 at 14:53

E-infinity is very good and reliable, I bought most of my stuff from them. They're generally the cheapest grey import place, a bit cheaper than pana moz, but have a 1 year warranty instead of 3.

Random Guy Esq. · 23 Mar 2021 at 15:03

Merlin5 said:
E-infinity is very good and reliable, I bought most of my stuff from them. They're generally the cheapest grey import place, a bit cheaper than pana moz, but have a 1 year warranty instead of 3.

Yeah, I've used them in the past as well, albeit for smaller/less valuable items. Great value.

robj20 · 23 Mar 2021 at 15:05

I always get my bodies from Pana moz, better warranty than UK places and better service as well.
E-infinity I generally get my lenses from them.
Got my A7C, Tamron 28-200 and Sony 20mm f1.8 most recently from them both.

Random Guy Esq. · 24 Mar 2021 at 16:02

Ordered the A7C with kit lens from Pana moz this morning. Was expecting to be waiting a couple of weeks with everything going on, but I've already received an email from FedEx telling me it will be with me in Dublin on Monday! Can't wait!

Merlin5 · 24 Mar 2021 at 16:47

Random Guy Esq. said:
Ordered the A7C with kit lens from Pana moz this morning. Was expecting to be waiting a couple of weeks with everything going on, but I've already received an email from FedEx telling me it will be with me in Dublin on Monday! Can't wait!

Awesome, I bet you're excited.

I don't have the A7C but I have it's aps-c brother the a6600 which is basically the same size and form factor. The smallness is excellent and lovely to hold in the hand. I particularly like the rangefinder style EVF. Being on the left end of the camera I find it makes it easier for the left eye to check whatever might be approaching or coming into view while keeping the right eye on the EVF, so you can basically alternate between eyes.

Greebo · 24 Mar 2021 at 17:06

Random Guy Esq. said:
That's the one!

You cant spell it because in some language its a very rude word!

Random Guy Esq. · 24 Mar 2021 at 20:44

Merlin5 said:
Awesome, I bet you're excited. I don't have the A7C but I have it's aps-c brother the a6600 which is basically the same size and form factor. The smallness is excellent and lovely to hold in the hand. I particularly like the rangefinder style EVF. Being on the left end of the camera I find it makes it easier for the left eye to check whatever might be approaching or coming into view while keeping the right eye on the EVF, so you can basically alternate between eyes.

Thanks for that tip! Yeah, very excited. I'm looking forward to being able to take it with me nearly anywhere, it's that compact.

Greebo said:
You cant spell it because in some language its a very rude word!

Ah, that makes sense!

ethan · 25 Mar 2021 at 15:37

Does anybody use a small rig to balance and protect A7R4 as opposed to a battery grip when using a long lens like the 200-600- and if so, can you recommend one?

Greebo · 25 Mar 2021 at 17:22

I have the smallrig L bracket on mine. Makes a big difference and since i have big hands mean my little finger has somewhere to sit as well.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SmallRig...Az8uS7fo4LO-a21FK7mj0z7hO3IkkQaBoCE6oQAvD_BwE

robj20 · 26 Mar 2021 at 17:37

Looks like there is a 14mm f1.8 GM incoming. My sort of focal length.

danoliver1 · 26 Mar 2021 at 23:10

£630 for a f2.5 nifty 50. Sony been smoking the crack again?