Sony A7/A9 and Nikon F mount lenses
Jan 17, 2018 17:23:52 #
DTran wrote:
I am new to digital and I don't even have my first... (show quote)
Untrue. The main point of mechanical failure in cameras have always been shutters, and the Sony has one too. Mirror mechanisms tend to be quite reliable in dslrs.
The Sony A7SII is indeed great in low light, but 12 MP is a bit low for still photography. It is designed for video primarily within the A7 series, where the low MP sensor has decided advantages.
Jan 17, 2018 17:55:41 #
mas24 wrote:
That's some interesting info that you just provided. I didn't realize the versatility of the Sony E-mount in accepting many Brands of lenses. Putting the E-mount in a completely different category from other digital cameras. I would guess that the Sony A-mount does not have such versatility?
Indeed not.The E mount has a flange distance of 17mm, while the A mount’s is 44.5mm. That means that you can mount Nikon manual lenses on it but not much else. Canon has a flange distance of 44mm, so it is possible to adapt M42, Pentax K, Exakta and Olympus OM lenses to Canon with infinity focus.
Do note that other mirrorless cameras also have very short flange distances, so the Sony is almost unique only in being full frame. I say almost because the Leica SL is also FF with a flange distance of 18mm, but odd adapters for the SL are not readily available because the market is small.
Jan 17, 2018 18:02:29 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
kymarto wrote:
Indeed not.The E mount has a flange distance of 17... (show quote)
Thanks for the additional information.
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