GrandmaG wrote:
I'm looking for a prime lens for my new Sony a7iii and was considering a 50mm. I think it would make a great traveling camera instead of taking my 24-70/4 (I kinda wished I would've gotten the 24-105!).
The zoom is great for everyday pictures and I have my D500 for action and portraits, so I don't want a slew of lenses for the Sony. The 24-70 is the only full frame Sony lens I have.
I've watched many reviews and youtube videos and still can't decide. Now, I'd like to hear from actual users. I read that the 55 has a mechanical flaw by this reviewer on B&H, who said,
"While its optically excellent, it is mechanically flawed. A well-known photo equipment rental company has had to repair many of these lenses due to a STUPID engineering design. A crucial part of the focusing motor, used for both AF and manual focusing, is only secured by a glob of glue!! When this coil releases from the glue, the lens cannot focus. From online discussions, it seems that Sony out-sourced repair centers will deem this defect 'unrepairable' (the rental company disassembles their lenses and reapply another glob of glue). The result for the rest of us is a very expensive paperweight."
I don't want to buy an very expensive paperweight!!
I'm looking for a prime lens for my new Sony a7iii... (
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I have and use the 55 1.8 for three years. No problems and it is a great lens.