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DigiChromeEd
Joined: 29 Dec 2009 Posts: 3461 Location: Northern Ireland
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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 6:17 pm Post subject: Canon or Sony - I need some advice |
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
I have a Canon 5DMKII + Canon EF 4/24-105 L IS USM lens but cannot use my favourite legacy glass with it i.e. a selection of Rokkors and Hexanons. I'm considering selling it and purchasing a Sony A6000 plus Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar E 4/16-70 ZA OSS lens.
Would this be a wise decision or am I missing something? _________________ "I've got a Nikon camera, I like to take a photograph" - Paul Simon |
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TrueLoveOne
Joined: 30 Sep 2012 Posts: 1840 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 6:39 pm Post subject: |
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TrueLoveOne wrote:
Well, i think i have the same problem. Many Minolta and Konica lenses, and not a possibility to use them on full-frame.
I use them on a Sony NEX3 now, but since i have the Canon with FF sensor, i hardly use the NEX for serious shooting.
My humble opinion: go for nothing less than full-frame. And that means your choices have been limited to one camera: the Sony A7.
I still don't have one, because i do not want to sell my Canon EF gear and i don't have the budget for an A7 right now. But i am patient, the A7 will be mine one day, just for the Minolta and Hexanon lenses!
One option i have been thinking about, very cheap: the A3000 and an additional speed-booster. I have seen some very great results from these boosters on this forum and the A3000 can be had for a mere 150 euros (second hand).
One other thing: i started to shoot more film with my Minolta and Konica gear! (and absolutely love it) _________________ My Flickr photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chantalrene/
Sony A7, Canon 5D mkII, Minolta 7D + RD3000 and some more.....
Minolta and Konica collector.... slowly selling all the other stuff! |
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7775 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
The A6000 is a very good camera, I looked at buying a NEX7 buc chose the A6000. It's not FF - but the picture quality is stunning. I have no experience of the Canon to compare it with though. _________________ LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/mudplugga/
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http://www.ipernity.com/home/294337 |
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7547 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 2:49 am Post subject: |
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calvin83 wrote:
If you want a light combo, the A6000 + Vario-Tessar is a good choice. I can live with my 5N until there is better FF mirror-less. _________________ https://lensfever.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_lens_fever/
The best lens is the one you have with you. |
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DigiChromeEd
Joined: 29 Dec 2009 Posts: 3461 Location: Northern Ireland
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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
Thank you for your replies. Maybe I should be thinking of changing it for a Sony A7? _________________ "I've got a Nikon camera, I like to take a photograph" - Paul Simon |
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Aanything
Joined: 27 Aug 2011 Posts: 2201 Location: Piacenza, Italy
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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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Aanything wrote:
DigiChromeEd wrote: |
Thank you for your replies. Maybe I should be thinking of changing it for a Sony A7? |
If you are thinking to "migrate" to a new system altogether, I'd choose one of the sony Full Frame mirrorless cameras.
A cheaper nex (like an F3) could be an addition to your full frame canon with the bonus of huge compatibility. _________________ C&C and editing of my pics are always welcome
Samples from my lenses
My gear
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BurstMox
Joined: 04 Dec 2011 Posts: 1998 Location: France
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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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BurstMox wrote:
Aanything wrote: |
DigiChromeEd wrote: |
Thank you for your replies. Maybe I should be thinking of changing it for a Sony A7? |
If you are thinking to "migrate" to a new system altogether, I'd choose one of the sony Full Frame mirrorless cameras.
A cheaper nex (like an F3) could be an addition to your full frame canon with the bonus of huge compatibility. |
+1
I had 5D + Nex3 before my A7. That was a good choice untill I got enough money for an A7. _________________ Pierre
sovietlenses.fr
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l9magen
Joined: 13 Jul 2011 Posts: 326 Location: Calgary, Canada
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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 1:45 am Post subject: |
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l9magen wrote:
+1 to the A7.
I have the A7r myself, and at first there was a slight regret over not having gone for the (relatively) cheaper A7, but after some time with it, I can't complain. It has its drawbacks, but the positives far outweigh the negatives. Your legacy glass will have a wonderful new lease of life.
Just be careful in your choice of adapters. _________________ Lochlann
Digital Camera: Leica MM246 & M10
RF lenses: Zeiss ZM, assorted Japanese LTMs & Nikkor-S |
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barryreid
Joined: 27 Aug 2013 Posts: 285 Location: London
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Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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barryreid wrote:
I moved from an Eos 1Ds to an A7r and haven't regretted it. I can use my Contax, Tamron and Canon EF lenses on it as well as the FE 35 & 55 lenses. I started out keeping my canon 24-105 but found the AF too slow and have decided to get one of the sony zooms instead. Other than that no regrets, really. _________________ Canon + Contax + Minolta + Nikon + Olympus + Pentax + Yashica = Adaptall-2 |
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memetph
Joined: 01 Dec 2013 Posts: 942 Location: Poland
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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memetph wrote:
DigiChromeEd wrote: |
Thank you for your replies. Maybe I should be thinking of changing it for a Sony A7? |
Rokkors and Hexanons work so well with the A7. |
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