Is this lens sharp?

woodrim · Joined: 14 Jan 2010 Posts: 4060 Location: Charleston

Aside from the jpeg issues, I'm coming to the conclusion that this lens does live up to its reputation. I'm learning more about this new NEX, so the future will be more successful for my images. I've discovered that so far all of my lenses go past infinity with these adapters. That's actually preferable to me since otherwise it could stop short, providing for less than optimum sharpness, and I wouldn't necessarily know. I learned today how to use the zoom feature for detail focusing. I still won't be able to see well enough outdoors until the hood arrives, but I was able to focus very accurately today indoors.

woodrim · Joined: 14 Jan 2010 Posts: 4060 Location: Charleston

I was able to give this lens a better workout on the NEX-5N and now have a much better appreciation. The lens is known for its resolution in macro, but it can also perform in regular use. However, as a landscape lens - anything at infinity - it isn't quite as good as my better mid range lenses, but is still quite respectable. At medium distances, what you would do at portrait length or across the room, it excels with excellent sharpness. I gave it a go yesterday at the creek along with the Series 1 200mm reported in another thread.

This lens, as well as the 200mm, gets little attention in the forum. Perhaps it's because of the cost; these do get a premium and probably more than they should, but they are also not as available as other lenses in the focal length. But when it comes to versatility, this will give you macro, portrait, and whatever else with very good results. I caution using it as a portrait lens for women.

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luisalegria · Expire: 2018-01-18

More seagulls !

Well done. Yes it does look more than sharp enough.

IAZA · Joined: 16 Apr 2010 Posts: 2587 Location: Indonesia

#5 is outstanding
I believe the lens can do both macro and portrait, and landsape too Wink