peace rose buds

For those of you who might be wondering if the Sony SEL 55-210 lens is worth buying I present the following:

NEX-5N    E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS    210mm    f/6.3    1/50s    ISO 100

NEX-5N    E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS    210mm    f/8.0    1/60s    ISO 100

NEX-5N    E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS    200mm    f/6.3    1/80s    ISO 100

These were shot off a tripod, sitting on some boxes to get high enough to get the right angle, and through the window in my home office. All three shots are full frame.

 

Thanks guys. I love shooting in the shade of the house, but shooting through the window to do it is a first for me.

Freddy, I'd like to go with you to those places.

Paul, I hope the wait isn't too long for you.

Dave- the good news (according to my wife) is with these roses growing up above the window sill the window is actually clean for the first time in recent memory,  

 

These were shot just outside the minimum focus distance, so just over 1 meter. It's always a tough decision- which lens(es) to buy. Both the 55-210 and the 18-55 are relatively inexpensive lenses. Common internet wisdom says you can't get good, sharp pictures with such slow inexpensive lenses. I beg to differ.