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dan_
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 Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 11:21 am Post subject: Time to upgrade - Sony A7II, A7R or A7RII? |
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dan_ wrote:
The time to upgrade my beloved NEX-7 has finally arrived.
With the approval of my wife I'll spoil myselfe with a nice Christmas present. The budget could be over 3000€.
My options are:
- A7II with a Batis 25mm f/2.
- A7R with a Batis 25mm f/2.
- A7RII without lenses.
A FE Sonnar 55mm f/1.8 will certanly be added soon to the chosen camera.
I'll use the camera mainly as a passionate amateur but I need to be prepared for some professional assignments as well, including landscape and architecture (no weddings or events).
You can imagine that I read everything I could find on internet about each of the 3 cameras and I know the specs of each of them. So far my first choice is the A7II+Batis combo.
Anyway, it is an important upgrade and a consistent financial effort for me and therefore I'm asking for your advice.
I know many of you have recently faced a similar dilemma and therefore my questions to you are:
What was your choice? And why? If you could chose again you'll change your mind? If you were in my situation what would you chose? |
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calvin83
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calvin83 wrote:
I see no reasons not buying an A7RII. Even you don't take 4K video, it is still one of the best MILC for landscape and architecture if you need the resolution. Don't buy the A7R as it lacks EFCS, IBIS(both benefits hand-held shooting)and uncompressed Raw(useful for low light photography).
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kds315*
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kds315* wrote:
Can't agree more to what Calvin said Dan! Great decision, happy for you!!
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Lomo Уфар-12 f2.5/41mm
Lomo Зуфар-2 f4.0/350mm
Lomo ZIKAR-1A f1.2/100mm
Nikon UV Nikkor f4.5/105mm
Zeiss UV-Sonnar f4.3/105mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f1.8/45mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f4.1/94mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f2.8/100mm
Steinheil Quarzobjektiv f1.8/50mm
Pentax Quartz Takumar f3.5/85mm
Carl Zeiss Jena UV-Objektiv f4/60mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha II f1.1/90mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha I f2.8/200mm
COASTAL OPTICS f4/60mm UV-VIS-IR Apo
COASTAL OPTICS f4.5/105mm UV-Micro-Apo
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f4.5/85mm
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f5.6/300mm
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cooltouch
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cooltouch wrote:
Yes, if I had the wherewithall, I'd buy an A7RII. But I can't justify that sort of expense right now. Happy hunting!
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Nordentro wrote:
A7R2 also have the nice new BSI sensor 
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miran
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miran wrote:
Personally I'll probably take the A7II because I don't need the extra resolution (and in fact think it would actually weigh me down), and also there's a not insignificant difference in price but if you plan to use the camera professionally and have the budget for it, then I too don't see a reason not to go for the A7RII. Though you might also need to upgrade your compute and storage sooner or later.
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calvin83
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calvin83 wrote:
You will need the extra pixels to get the most out of the FE 55 and Batis 25 too.
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Tedat
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Tedat wrote:
I won't tell you what to chose.. but can tell you that I just upgraded my A7 with the A7R2
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dan_
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dan_ wrote:
Thank you all for your advices.
You made me change my initial option and finally decide for A7RII. I've just ordered it today on ebay (locally it costs ~500€ more) here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121769450599?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Hopefully it will arrive between 15 and 17 Dec.
There was a cheaper offer:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281858646836?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
but, by reading the feedback, I discovered that the seller had to refund 2 A7RII cameras in the last month and that made me suspicious.
Unfortunatly the beautiful Batis 25mm will have to wait for a while.
Now I am anxious like a child waiting for his Christmas gift  |
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kds315*
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kds315* wrote:
Congrats Dan!! I press thumbs that all goes smoothly with your deal!
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"S'il vient a point, me souviendra" [Thomas Bohier (1460-1523)]
http://www.macrolenses.de for macro and special lens info
http://www.pbase.com/kds315/uv_photos for UV Images and lens/filter info
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kds315/albums my albums using various lenses
http://photographyoftheinvisibleworld.blogspot.com/ my UV BLOG
http://www.travelmeetsfood.com/blog Food + Travel BLOG
https://galeriafotografia.com Architecture + Drone photography
Currently most FAV lens(es):
X80QF f3.2/80mm
Hypergon f11/26mm
ELCAN UV f5.6/52mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f4/60mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f2/62mm
Lomo Уфар-12 f2.5/41mm
Lomo Зуфар-2 f4.0/350mm
Lomo ZIKAR-1A f1.2/100mm
Nikon UV Nikkor f4.5/105mm
Zeiss UV-Sonnar f4.3/105mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f1.8/45mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f4.1/94mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f2.8/100mm
Steinheil Quarzobjektiv f1.8/50mm
Pentax Quartz Takumar f3.5/85mm
Carl Zeiss Jena UV-Objektiv f4/60mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha II f1.1/90mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha I f2.8/200mm
COASTAL OPTICS f4/60mm UV-VIS-IR Apo
COASTAL OPTICS f4.5/105mm UV-Micro-Apo
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f4.5/85mm
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f5.6/300mm
Rodenstock UV-Rodagon f5.6/60mm + 105mm + 150mm
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dan_
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dan_ wrote:
Thank you Klaus! |
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Nordentro
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Nordentro wrote:
Congratz!
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dan_
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dan_ wrote:
Thank you Lars! |
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Nordentro
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Nordentro wrote:
Well, there is no doubht of what is the best camera regarding IQ these days. I am pretty sure you will get wonderfull results with the A7R II. Even fast AF guys have started looking at Sony after this camera release. I am happy for you Dan!
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dan_
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dan_ wrote:
Thank you again, Lars.
The camera has just arrived today, sooner than expected. It's a beauty and everything seems O.K. so far!
I'm trying to get used with the menus and settings. Tommorow I'll take it out for a walk.
Before I'll let feedback for the seller - is there anything in particular I must check and test on it? |
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kds315*
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kds315* wrote:
Great you already have it Dan! Looking forward to seeing some results!!
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"S'il vient a point, me souviendra" [Thomas Bohier (1460-1523)]
http://www.macrolenses.de for macro and special lens info
http://www.pbase.com/kds315/uv_photos for UV Images and lens/filter info
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kds315/albums my albums using various lenses
http://photographyoftheinvisibleworld.blogspot.com/ my UV BLOG
http://www.travelmeetsfood.com/blog Food + Travel BLOG
https://galeriafotografia.com Architecture + Drone photography
Currently most FAV lens(es):
X80QF f3.2/80mm
Hypergon f11/26mm
ELCAN UV f5.6/52mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f4/60mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f2/62mm
Lomo Уфар-12 f2.5/41mm
Lomo Зуфар-2 f4.0/350mm
Lomo ZIKAR-1A f1.2/100mm
Nikon UV Nikkor f4.5/105mm
Zeiss UV-Sonnar f4.3/105mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f1.8/45mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f4.1/94mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f2.8/100mm
Steinheil Quarzobjektiv f1.8/50mm
Pentax Quartz Takumar f3.5/85mm
Carl Zeiss Jena UV-Objektiv f4/60mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha II f1.1/90mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha I f2.8/200mm
COASTAL OPTICS f4/60mm UV-VIS-IR Apo
COASTAL OPTICS f4.5/105mm UV-Micro-Apo
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f4.5/85mm
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f5.6/300mm
Rodenstock UV-Rodagon f5.6/60mm + 105mm + 150mm
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