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Sony NEX Lens Lineup - One Man's Dreams

Discussion in 'Open Discussion' started by Amin Sabet, Sep 4, 2011.

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  1. Amin Sabet

    Amin Sabet Administrator

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    Aug 6, 2011
    If you could determine Sony's E-Mount (NEX) lens roadmap for the next five years, what would it look like?

    Here's one take by Canadian photographer, Chris Kroeger:

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    Above, from left to right: 12mm f/5.6 rectilinear, Zeiss 14mm f/2 rectilinear (mislabeled "18mm"), 16mm f/2.8, 18mm f/2.8, Zeiss 24mm f/ 1.8, 30mm f/2, 50mm f/2.8 (collapsed), 50mm f/2.8 (expanded), 50mm f/1.8 OSS, Zeiss 60mm f/2, 70mm f/2.8 OSS (collapsed), 70mm f/2.8 OSS (expanded), 85mm f/1.4 OSS, 135mm f/2 OSS.
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    Above, from left to right, above: 200mm f/4, 135mm f/2, 85mm f/1.8, 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3

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    Above, from left to right: Zeiss 24mm f/1.8, 30mm f/2, 35mm f/1.4, Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 (different optical formula), 50mm f/2.8 (collapsed), 50mm f/1.8 OSS.


    According to Chris, all of the above are true representations of how big or small the lens would be. He hasn't yet completed the zoom lineup and while I look forward to seeing that, I would be a very happy camper if the lens above came to pass.

    I'd pick the 18mm f/2.8, 30mm f/2, and Zeiss 60mm f/2. What about you?
     
    Amin Sabet, Sep 4, 2011
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  2. Jaladhi Pujara

    Jaladhi Pujara New to TalkEmount

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    Aug 28, 2011
    That is exactly what I would pick too. That would mimic my current m43 lenses quite well.
     
    Jaladhi Pujara, Sep 4, 2011
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  3. serhan

    serhan TalkEmount All-Pro

    1,690
    Aug 27, 2011
    NYC
    Those primes will work for me too, but I am still looking for a replacement for my 24-60mm that I used with my 5D and lx3. So far Samsung is the only one showing a 16-80mm 3.5-4.5 lens on their lens roadmap.
     
    serhan, Sep 4, 2011
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  4. JJJPhoto

    JJJPhoto TalkEmount Regular

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    Aug 8, 2011
    There are a number of lenses in that fake roadmap that I would like to see ... particularly the 85mm 1.8 or 1.4 OSS and the 35mm 1.8 or 1.4 lenses.

    That said, I'm even more interested in the details surrounding the real Sony lens roadmap for the E-mount. Sony's roadmap says there will be a "high performance standard zoom lens" with "G" branding next year but no details on the focal length range or whether it will be fixed aperture or variable aperture over the zoom range. Also, the "mid telephoto lens" on the roadmap is probably an 85mm 1.8 or 1.4 OSS ... hopefully based around the upcoming 50mm 1.8 OSS which looks like it might be a very sharp yet affordable lens.
     
    JJJPhoto, Sep 4, 2011
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  5. Ross

    Ross TalkEmount Regular

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    Aug 22, 2011
    Unless...they are cheap.
     
    Ross, Sep 5, 2011
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  6. Henry Peach

    Henry Peach TalkEmount Rookie

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    Sep 5, 2011
    KS, USA
    I love the size of the 30mm f/2 and 35mm f/1.4. I also like the look of those collapsible lenses. It hadn't occurred to me that would be an option, but I've used them on my old Leica, and would be fine with it.
     
    Henry Peach, Sep 5, 2011
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  7. ryandigweed

    ryandigweed TalkEmount Regular

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    Sep 2, 2011
    Looks amazing, i wonder if the pricing is as good :) 
     
    ryandigweed, Sep 15, 2011
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  8. sadwitch

    sadwitch TalkEmount Rookie

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    Sep 29, 2011
    same selection but i'll rather have the 35 1.4 instead
     
    sadwitch, Sep 29, 2011
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  9. storyteller

    storyteller TalkEmount Veteran

    325
    Sep 25, 2011
    If that 60mm Zeiss had 1:1 Macro I'd be doubly interested.
     
    storyteller, Sep 30, 2011
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  10. Armanius

    Armanius TalkEmount Regular

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    Aug 8, 2011
    Houston Texas USA
    If only his dream would come true .... soon ....
     
    Armanius, Sep 30, 2011
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  11. freddytto

    freddytto TalkEmount All-Pro

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    Dec 2, 2011
    Puebla, Mexico
    wow........never too late ... I already with my nex team


    <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/freddy_007/7167551876/" title="My Babys E-mount by Freddytto Robles, on Flickr">
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    "800" height="531" alt="My Babys E-mount"></a>
     
    freddytto, May 15, 2012
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  12. Dioptrick

    Dioptrick TalkEmount All-Pro

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    Feb 4, 2012
    New Zealand
    Looks great! What lens were you using when you shot your lenses? I like the effect of the yellow hexagonal flares against the green bokeh - beautiful background! :) 
     
    Dioptrick, May 15, 2012
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  13. freddytto

    freddytto TalkEmount All-Pro

    1,449
    Dec 2, 2011
    Puebla, Mexico
    my Minolta rokkor 50mm 1.7mm mate, yes l agree i like the bukeh ;) 
     
    freddytto, May 15, 2012
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  14. Dioptrick

    Dioptrick TalkEmount All-Pro

    1,528
    Feb 4, 2012
    New Zealand
    The flares look like gemstones and could be a handy backdrop for photographing jewelry. I suppose your SEL lens collection can be considered as jewels! :) 
     
    Dioptrick, May 16, 2012
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  15. Oli

    Oli New to TalkEmount

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    May 16, 2012
    I'd like to see a 18 - 85mm or similar. Would be a great all around lens for me personally
     
    Oli, May 16, 2012
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