The Sony A73/A7R3/A7S3/A9 Thread

sHo0sH · 19 Oct 2018 at 13:50

Check the serial number on the lens - any think after 012868 will not need it. Or through the camera menu screen, please select "Setup" then "Display version."

sHo0sH · 19 Oct 2018 at 14:13

Just ordered the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 to try on some astro shots. 10% off code sitewide on ebay until 8pm tonight - PUMPKINS (max £50 discount) got me it for about £216

Captain · 19 Oct 2018 at 14:15

Cheers.

You ordered this one?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samyang-...epid=2017763768&hash=item4b09cad11a:rk:1:pf:0

sHo0sH · 19 Oct 2018 at 16:08

Clov!s said:
Cheers.

You ordered this one?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samyang-...epid=2017763768&hash=item4b09cad11a:rk:1:pf:0

No that one hasn't been reviewed as well, and for Astro AF is basically useless. I went with this one as I have the MC11 adapter, and if I don't like it I can sell on easier with the Canon fit - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Samy...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Greebo · 19 Oct 2018 at 17:09

sHo0sH said:
No that one hasn't been reviewed as well, and for Astro AF is basically useless. I went with this one as I have the MC11 adapter, and if I don't like it I can sell on easier with the Canon fit - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Samyang-14mm-F2-8-ED-AS-IF-UMC-Lens-f-2-8-for-Canon-EF/183096192557?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Its the same lens but different fit????????

sHo0sH · 19 Oct 2018 at 18:49

Greebo said:
Its the same lens but different fit????????

Nope, totally different lens. The one I've gone with is manual focus and has been around for a few years . The one that Clovis linked is a new autofocus version.

Greebo · 19 Oct 2018 at 19:03

sHo0sH said:
Nope, totally different lens. The one I've gone with is manual focus and has been around for a few years . The one that Clovis linked is a new autofocus version.

Ah didnt spot the AF. You are right in that case, the manual focus one is the far better astro lens

tatts · 19 Oct 2018 at 22:30

Greebo said:
Sony said today animal eye focus coming in next firmware

I hope its soon

jonneymendoza said:
Yea innit. im flip flopping between getting the 70-200 but this lens keeps on giving

The 70-200 GM was my most used / favourite lens. I had my first trip out with the 100-400 yesterday and I'm really made up with it. Shooting the sharpness cards I cant tell the difference between the two, I'll try and shoot them back to back the next time I venture out but its definitely better than the 70-200 F4 I had. I'm probably daft keeping both but I don't fancy the financial hit if I let one go

I will probably end up with new the apsc when it comes out and carry both.

Greebo said:
Since the last firmware update on the A7iii, all auto focus features no work with the mc-11 and Canon glass.

Which focus features? I'm sure this wasn't the case when I tested a 24-105 last week, AF-s and AF-c worked but I had options greyed out.

Greebo · 20 Oct 2018 at 09:24

tatts said:
I hope its soon

The 70-200 GM was my most used / favourite lens. I had my first trip out with the 100-400 yesterday and I'm really made up with it. Shooting the sharpness cards I cant tell the difference between the two, I'll try and shoot them back to back the next time I venture out but its definitely better than the 70-200 F4 I had. I'm probably daft keeping both but I don't fancy the financial hit if I let one go I will probably end up with new the apsc when it comes out and carry both.

Which focus features? I'm sure this wasn't the case when I tested a 24-105 last week, AF-s and AF-c worked but I had options greyed out.

According to Sony

Note: Focus Area options added: Zone, Expand Flexible Spot, and Lock-on AF

tatts · 20 Oct 2018 at 13:24

Greebo said:
According to Sony

That’s only 3 options though?

Greebo · 20 Oct 2018 at 15:08

tatts said:
That’s only 3 options though?

Three more than they had before

I don’t know how many were missing before the firmware update though as I don’t have any canon glass

tatts · 20 Oct 2018 at 16:54

Greebo said:
Three more than they had before I don’t know how many were missing before the firmware update though as I don’t have any canon glass

Very true. I get wide, center, flexible spot s has the three options and AF-S or AF-C for mode

Raymond Lin · 20 Oct 2018 at 17:04

tatts said:
Very true. I get wide, center, flexible spot s has the three options and AF-S or AF-C for mode

That’s before with version 1, version 2 gets all the modes.

tatts · 20 Oct 2018 at 17:32

Raymond Lin said:
That’s before with version 1, version 2 gets all the modes.

Version 2 on what? I updated everything a few weeks back.

Raymond Lin · 21 Oct 2018 at 06:41

tatts said:
Version 2 on what? I updated everything a few weeks back.

On the bodies. The firmware is quite recent, like 2 weeks old.

Greebo · 22 Oct 2018 at 11:50

My third GM lens this month. I think I'm skint now

speed bomb on bus

Richdog · 22 Oct 2018 at 13:59

Today I am going to try and take my crappy soft, flare-prone, displeasing 55mm f1.8 back and swap it for a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8. Wish me luck!

Wedge · 22 Oct 2018 at 15:14

So I am really loving the A7III, my next purchase is going to be a Flash (likely Godox TT685S)

Greebo · 22 Oct 2018 at 17:13

Richdog said:
Today I am going to try and take my crappy soft, flare-prone, displeasing 55mm f1.8 back and swap it for a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8. Wish me luck!

soft? My 55mm is razor sharp.

Richdog · 22 Oct 2018 at 17:23

Well, just traded in my 55mm f1.8 and 28mm f2 and picked up the Tamron 28-75mm (the lenses covered the cost) and took a few test shots and I like it already... sharp and light. Can't wait to try it in the studio.

Greebo said:
soft? My 55mm is razor sharp.

I assume from the amount and expense of gear you buy that you have heard of sample variation, right? Well, I unfortunately got 2 lemons ranging from awful to poor, both field tested with lots of hikes and studio shooting, and decided to call it quits on that lens.