Why you shouldn't
Mar 7, 2021 07:24:38 #
... visit your camera store for sensor wipes.
As some of you are aware, I have had dirt-on-sensor issues with my recently-acquired Sony A7c. I have never resorted to wet cleaning of a sensor in the past, but there are some persistent and annoying spots on the sensor which prompted me to visit the camera store in advance of a studio session planned for today.
I bought my A7c with the "kit" 28-60mm ƒ4.5-5.6 lens, which I like a lot. I also have adapters for my Nikon and Mamiya lenses, so I don't REALLY need a new lens right now.
But... there were two used 28-70mm ƒ3.5mm lenses in the store and I had taken the camera with me. Of course, I tried them both, and ended up with two items in the bag when I left the store, one a pristine used lens, for about $110 U.S.
I can take the lens back if I don't like it.
Apparently this was a kit lens for one of the Sony DSLRs.
I love the fact that it has a lens hood. It is considerably longer than the other lens, mostly plastic and very light. My first impressions in the shop was that it was a considerably "brighter" lens than the 28-60mm (would not have expected that much difference between ƒ3.5 and ƒ4.5 minima, but there is a lot more glass on the new lens. It also has OSS.
It was a bright sunny (but cold) afternoon, so I took it for a ride.
As usual, I was pushing things to the extreme, shooting into the Sun to see how it worked.
Based on the results, I will now have to find a bigger bag for my gear!
ISO 100, ƒ10, various shutter speeds.
C&C welcome.
As some of you are aware, I have had dirt-on-sensor issues with my recently-acquired Sony A7c. I have never resorted to wet cleaning of a sensor in the past, but there are some persistent and annoying spots on the sensor which prompted me to visit the camera store in advance of a studio session planned for today.
I bought my A7c with the "kit" 28-60mm ƒ4.5-5.6 lens, which I like a lot. I also have adapters for my Nikon and Mamiya lenses, so I don't REALLY need a new lens right now.
But... there were two used 28-70mm ƒ3.5mm lenses in the store and I had taken the camera with me. Of course, I tried them both, and ended up with two items in the bag when I left the store, one a pristine used lens, for about $110 U.S.
I can take the lens back if I don't like it.
Apparently this was a kit lens for one of the Sony DSLRs.
I love the fact that it has a lens hood. It is considerably longer than the other lens, mostly plastic and very light. My first impressions in the shop was that it was a considerably "brighter" lens than the 28-60mm (would not have expected that much difference between ƒ3.5 and ƒ4.5 minima, but there is a lot more glass on the new lens. It also has OSS.
It was a bright sunny (but cold) afternoon, so I took it for a ride.
As usual, I was pushing things to the extreme, shooting into the Sun to see how it worked.
Based on the results, I will now have to find a bigger bag for my gear!
ISO 100, ƒ10, various shutter speeds.
C&C welcome.
Mar 7, 2021 07:50:49 #
These are difficult scenes to capture well - the snow and clouds have very good detail. The lens is a keeper.
Mar 7, 2021 08:54:36 #
Mar 7, 2021 11:26:37 #
Top quality set, George! I have a Sony 24 - 70 lens and it is my "go to" landscape lens.
Mar 7, 2021 11:29:49 #
Mar 7, 2021 13:17:48 #
Good shots with that lens Ours, I like the patterns in the snow you captured, particularly in the first one!
Mar 7, 2021 17:56:26 #
sb wrote:
These are difficult scenes to capture well - the snow and clouds have very good detail. The lens is a keeper.
Thanks for looking in and for the positive comments. I agree, so much for this month's budget!
Mar 7, 2021 17:57:17 #
jaymatt wrote:
Keep it!
Nice to see that you are on my side... the wallet is still grumbling!
Mar 7, 2021 17:58:59 #
weberwest wrote:
Good shots with that lens Ours, I like the patterns in the snow you captured, particularly in the first one!
Thanks for looking in and for taking the time to comment. The stalks certainly added to the scene.
Mar 8, 2021 07:45:56 #
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Mar 10, 2021 21:30:52 #
Ourspolair wrote:
... visit your camera store for sensor wipes. br A... (show quote)
A wonderful series, Ourspolair,
I had no idea we were neighbors!
Dave
Mar 12, 2021 08:53:10 #
Uuglypher wrote:
A wonderful series, Ourspolair,
I had no idea we were neighbors!
Dave
I had no idea we were neighbors!
Dave
Well, that is a surprise! Thanks for looking in and for leaving a positive vibe.
I am in Kitchener... maybe we will come across each other on a photo shoot sometime.
Please stay safe.
George
Mar 15, 2021 12:15:57 #
Ourspolair wrote:
... visit your camera store for sensor wipes. br A... (show quote)
Looks like a keeper. If it makes you happy when you use it, it sounds like a worthwhile use of your money.
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