Stabilization of lenses for E mount Cameras
Jul 23, 2014 21:29:40 #
azted
Loc: Las Vegas, NV.
I have been researching lenses to utilize with my Nex7. The problem I have come into with the long zooms is that there is no image stabilization on lenses made for the Sony Alpha mount. This is because the Alpha cameras have a built in stabilization, but the E mount cameras do not. So when I bought an adapter to utilize the Alpha type lenses, I learned that all the Tamron and Sigma (for Sony) lenses as well as the Sony lenses do not have built in image stabilization. How much of a disadvantage is this?
Jul 23, 2014 21:41:47 #
How steady are you? Will you use a tripod? Some folks do great without and some do not. Take some shots and see how you do and then you will no what you need. Untill the last few years there was none and lots of good pictures were taken. - Dave
Jul 23, 2014 22:51:18 #
As a dedicated Sony shooter, it makes a lot of difference to me. Number 1 reason is it saves me a lot of money when I buy photo gear. My Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 zoom cost me $769.00 without IS because it's built in to my Sony A850 body. The closest focus distance is just over 36". The IS version of the lens is $1400.00 & only focuses to 51". If I'm being serious about what I'm shooting, I use a tripod. Chances are very good if I'm not using my tripod, I'm using my monopod.
Jul 23, 2014 23:28:00 #
I'm new with Sony cameras but I own a Alpha A7r with a 70/200mm E mount lens it has Stabilization in the lens. I can't says about the other E mount lens.
Jul 24, 2014 08:47:30 #
Jul 24, 2014 13:23:20 #
azted
Loc: Las Vegas, NV.
So the end result seems to be that image stabilization in the lens is an oversold marketing tool?
Jul 24, 2014 15:54:25 #
azted wrote:
So the end result seems to be that image stabilization in the lens is an oversold marketing tool?
I don't think that is true. There are times when using a tripod/monopod are not practical or there isn't time to grab 1. IS makes shooting at those time possible. You'll get the equivalent of 2-3 EV advantage over not having it depending on your camera.
Jul 24, 2014 22:47:04 #
azted wrote:
So the end result seems to be that image stabilization in the lens is an oversold marketing tool?
Yes, for the most part - and, Ultimately, in lens stabilization degrades image quality ( over an equivilent lens without IS/OS/VR ).......a dirty little secret.
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