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Loving the Zeiss 24mm!

Discussion in 'Sony Alpha E-Mount Cameras' started by lowincash, Jan 23, 2012.

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  1. lowincash

    lowincash TalkEmount Regular

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    Dec 21, 2011
    Los Angeles
    Kin
    I must admit, this lens is quite expensive and I had been thinking of returning it. However, whenever I use this lens I fall in love with this lens every time. Love the sharpness and the colors it produces. I think I am going to keep it after all lol

    Here's a few more shots taken with the NEX-7

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    lowincash, Jan 23, 2012
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  2. freddytto

    freddytto TalkEmount All-Pro

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    the colors are beautiful ,would be ideal for my nex5n nice shot's
     
    freddytto, Jan 23, 2012
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  3. Phoenix

    Phoenix TalkEmount Top Veteran

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    Phoenix Gonzales
    Its a keeper buddy
     
    Phoenix, Jan 23, 2012
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  4. lowincash

    lowincash TalkEmount Regular

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    Dec 21, 2011
    Los Angeles
    Kin
    Yup definitely a keeper. I also have the Tamron 18-200mm lens but haven't used it much, the 24mm stays on the camera majority of the time haha I just purchased a Minolta 50mm f2 lens from ebay and I'll be testing it out when I get it :D 
     
    lowincash, Jan 23, 2012
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  5. Phoenix

    Phoenix TalkEmount Top Veteran

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    Phoenix Gonzales
    Sounds good, post some pics when you can ;) 
     
    Phoenix, Jan 24, 2012
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  6. davect01

    davect01 Super Moderator Subscribing Member

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    Aug 20, 2011
    Fountain Hills, AZ
    Dave
    nice

    Not my favorite range, but you got some nice ones.
     
    davect01, Jan 24, 2012
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  7. jfazer

    jfazer TalkEmount Regular

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    Dec 1, 2011
    Spain
    Wow... great sharpness and color as you say!
     
    jfazer, Jan 24, 2012
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  8. Poki

    Poki TalkEmount Hall of Famer

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    Aug 30, 2011
    Austria
    Thanks for your pics! The color rendering looks great! And even the sharpness seems good (hard to tell appropriate at this image size). The more I read about this lens, the more I'm convinced I made the right decision ordering it.
     
    Poki, Jan 24, 2012
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  9. Poki

    Poki TalkEmount Hall of Famer

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    Aug 30, 2011
    Austria
    Just unboxed my Zeiss lens. It already feels like a very expensive lens. It's better crafted than the cheaper NEX lenses (although I can't really say it's another material - it just feels more premium due to it's matte finish) and the leather case is nice. As for sharpness, I just was able to take a quick relatively low light portrait and compared it with the 16mm lens. The Zeiss one shows much more detail! But that's hardly scientific.

    As the weather today is absolutely boring, I'll wait at least till tomorrow to give it a shootout. Of course I'll post some pics here.
     
    Poki, Jan 26, 2012
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  10. lowincash

    lowincash TalkEmount Regular

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    Dec 21, 2011
    Los Angeles
    Kin

    congrats on the lens :D  definitely a very high quality lens, both image and built wise.
     
    lowincash, Jan 26, 2012
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  11. freddytto

    freddytto TalkEmount All-Pro

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    Dec 2, 2011
    Puebla, Mexico
    I've been saving some money and in my plans is to buy the 24mm f/1.8 Carl Zeiss, 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Zoom Zoom,55-210mm Telephoto f/1.8 or 50mm.

    I thinking a good zoom lens, I'm thinking between the 18-200 or 55-210 you advise me?
     
    freddytto, Jan 26, 2012
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  12. lowincash

    lowincash TalkEmount Regular

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    Dec 21, 2011
    Los Angeles
    Kin

    Hmm what color is your 5n? I bought the Tamron 18-200mm lens in black to go with the 7. The silver 55-210 lens will look out of place on a black body IMO, that's why I didn't get the Sony version of the 18-200 lens. Also, do you already have the 18-55 kit lens? If you have kit lens then you don't really need the 18-200 (thought it's more convenient as an all in one lens) and just get the 55-210 lens.

    For me the Zeiss 24mm is my go everywhere lens from day to night and the 18-200mm is my day at the park kind of lens. I only have these two lenses at the moment plus the Minolta 58mm 1.4 but that's a lens to play around with MF.
     
    lowincash, Jan 26, 2012
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  13. freddytto

    freddytto TalkEmount All-Pro

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    Dec 2, 2011
    Puebla, Mexico
    Hi thanks, I have the nex5n silver, and I have the 18-55mm, 16mm and Rokkor, Minolta 50mm 1.7,
     
    freddytto, Jan 26, 2012
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  14. Dioptrick

    Dioptrick TalkEmount All-Pro

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    Feb 4, 2012
    New Zealand
    Fantastic colour and sharpness!

    I agree, a 24mm is a really good focal length for the NEX.
     
    Dioptrick, Feb 12, 2012
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  15. ac611

    ac611 New to TalkEmount

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    Feb 1, 2012
    Zeiss 24mm good or bad

    While I agree that that 24mm is an excellent focal lenth for the Nex, I sort of think that the zeiss 24mm 1.8 does not seem to live up to its excellent quality claimed by many experts; I am not saying I am better than them but a side by side comparison with the kit zoom only shows that itbis marginally better in many instances. As a result, I have decided not to keep it. I am now thinking of getting the 50mm 1.8 but f course this is a very different focal length. Cheers!
     
    ac611, Feb 14, 2012
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  16. hodad66

    hodad66 Sony Guru Subscribing Member

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    Feb 8, 2012
    Indialantic, Fl
    John
    have fun with that excellent lens....
     
    hodad66, Feb 14, 2012
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  17. ac611

    ac611 New to TalkEmount

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    Feb 1, 2012
    Sir, do you mean that 50mm 1.8 sel is an excellent lens? If yes, could You share your experience with this lens please?
     
    ac611, Feb 14, 2012
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  18. lowincash

    lowincash TalkEmount Regular

    131
    Dec 21, 2011
    Los Angeles
    Kin
    I am waiting for the 50mm 1.8 and will most likely get it too. I already have a few MF lenses around that focal length but would like AF and OSS. From reviews it's a pretty good lens.

    As for the 24mm 1.8, I find it a very good match for the 7. I don't have the kit lens so I didn't get to compare the both. However, you'll be able to use the 24mm at night with better results than the kit lens. I only wished it wasn't that expensive lol
     
    lowincash, Feb 15, 2012
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  19. hodad66

    hodad66 Sony Guru Subscribing Member

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    Feb 8, 2012
    Indialantic, Fl
    John
    lens envy....... ;-)
     
    hodad66, Feb 15, 2012
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