03-14-2012, 08:34 AM
[quote name='Klaus' timestamp='1331710955' post='16694']
I haven't tested it but the 55-210 doesn't feel like 3.5* just from the viewfinder feedback.
The focus peaking doesn't react strongly enough for that (which it would do if there were sharp edges).
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There haven't been many tests of this lens. From what I've seen from mine the center is generally quite sharp, but the borders are softer at the short end and sharper at the long end, which is unusual for a zoom. I have the Sony 70-400G too and I hugely appreciate the lower weight for walking around even if it doesn't have the range.
I haven't tested it but the 55-210 doesn't feel like 3.5* just from the viewfinder feedback.
The focus peaking doesn't react strongly enough for that (which it would do if there were sharp edges).
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There haven't been many tests of this lens. From what I've seen from mine the center is generally quite sharp, but the borders are softer at the short end and sharper at the long end, which is unusual for a zoom. I have the Sony 70-400G too and I hugely appreciate the lower weight for walking around even if it doesn't have the range.