02-20-2014, 08:23 PM
There isn't much I need or want really, until we get into exotics. I'd get the Coastal Optics UV-IR for fun as I do some beyond visible spectrum stuff (both ends) at times. I'm not a fan of 50mm non-macro enough to look at the Otus, but if the new Sigma f/1.4 is close enough to that without the price, that could be some fun too. I still want the Canon fisheye zoom lens for a bit of fun to replace the Samyang.
On 50mm macros, if the Touit is any good, I'll probably get that and a NEX-5-something. Sell the ZE one I have to help pay for it. Tilty screen AF goodness! I still miss that feature from the a350 sometimes (Canon contrast AF doesn't count!)
Next, the Officina Stellare Veloce RH 200. Ok, it's not a camera lens, although I'd still try to stick a DSLR on the back of it. At 600mm f/3 it is a nice balance of relatively short focal length and quite fast speed for astrophotography use. At less than half the price of the 200-400L. And I hate to admit it, but I'm a sucker for Italian design... I know it shouldn't figure into the decision process for a technical item, but on the 99% of days when I can't use it, at least it'll look good indoors!
It'll never happen, but I'd still really like a step up (not straight successor) to the 100-400L retaining its best characteristics and improving on its weaknesses. Keep the push-pull handling as nothing else comes close to speed and accuracy in the heat of the moment. Add more water resistance. Faster AF. More zoom range on both ends, keeping parfocal. Closer MFD. Newer IS. Note I'm not saying make it faster (aperture). If anything, I want all the above at the same or even less weight than the 100-400L. Minimum size should also not increase.
On 50mm macros, if the Touit is any good, I'll probably get that and a NEX-5-something. Sell the ZE one I have to help pay for it. Tilty screen AF goodness! I still miss that feature from the a350 sometimes (Canon contrast AF doesn't count!)
Next, the Officina Stellare Veloce RH 200. Ok, it's not a camera lens, although I'd still try to stick a DSLR on the back of it. At 600mm f/3 it is a nice balance of relatively short focal length and quite fast speed for astrophotography use. At less than half the price of the 200-400L. And I hate to admit it, but I'm a sucker for Italian design... I know it shouldn't figure into the decision process for a technical item, but on the 99% of days when I can't use it, at least it'll look good indoors!
It'll never happen, but I'd still really like a step up (not straight successor) to the 100-400L retaining its best characteristics and improving on its weaknesses. Keep the push-pull handling as nothing else comes close to speed and accuracy in the heat of the moment. Add more water resistance. Faster AF. More zoom range on both ends, keeping parfocal. Closer MFD. Newer IS. Note I'm not saying make it faster (aperture). If anything, I want all the above at the same or even less weight than the 100-400L. Minimum size should also not increase.
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