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09-10-2020, 01:55 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-10-2020, 02:00 PM by Klaus.)
Very nice ...
https://www.opticallimits.com/sonyalphaf...00f5663oss
Funnily a preliminary version of the review (and the charts) was present on the front page since yesterday already ...LOL.
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A surprise and a good review !!
.... Sony hit the ball out of the park with this lens ......... sharp everywhere ....... and great bokeh for such a lens!!
As you say "a steal"....
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09-10-2020, 05:15 PM
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Pretty interesting. The fact that it doesn't extend is not only smart, but I think it really helps with handling. For instance I find the Sigma 150-600 C at max extension a bit unpleasant to hold - also I'm always worried to put a hand at the front extreme for fear of introducing wobbling in the tube.
I'm not surprised that at 600mm the borders are not so great - I'd be curious to know how they are at 550mm or such.
PS I really don't understand why in 2020 manufacturers don't make Arca-style plates...
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Very positive review. In particular central sharpness at the long end is indeed quite unique, not many lenses at such price point can deliver such, if any.
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Klaus, thank you for reviewing this lens! Great option for birds and the price is reasonable.
On the specs did you mean 618mm? It shows 318mm.
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Even better than.
Thank you BC.
