I torn between 60 2.0 voightlander, 85mm 1.4 GM, 135 Batis, 18 batis and the loxia 21mm 2.8. I will get this lens. The lens consistently front-focus when using Eye-AF in AF-C. If you know a well done comparision which supports your assesment please link to it and I will have a look at it. THANK you for myself and everybody who doesn’t acknowledge your great efforts. I don’t see why there would ever be sudden praise for a 28-105mm lens. Crystal clear hair, fine lines in plant leaves, the colors are rich, creamy, pure, outstanding. I know the adapters has somewhat questionable performance in some circumstances, but some combinations are usable. All-round still be best fast AF fifty for fullframe E mount. I can confirm the issues with Eye-AF. Your reviews are objective and Ken is exactly opposite This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Plenty more info on you tube if you want, and perhaps there is the SONY news release (?). This depends on what you want to shoot, the lenses neither share a focal length nor the maximum aperture. Of course, my Batis may not be the very best copy, but it is well centred and as sharp as the FE, so it can’t be a very bad one either…and perhaps I’ve managed to find a very good copy of the FE! Our own review will soon be published and the link corrected. If accurate focus is not achieved, select a different increment value. Example website Recommendation: Don’t look any further if you need a high end 85mm portrait lens, it is one of the special lenses in the system and offers one of the smoothest bokeh renderings. The bokeh connoisseur might still prefer the GM for less cat’s eyes and even smoother bokeh rendering in some circumstances. BTW, congratulations for the web. I think studying our wideangle guide and deciding on what is important to you would be the best way. True, with a maximum aperture of “only” f/1.8, the Sonnar is merely a middling option for low-light photography. I’ve also noticed that it’s harder to get sun stars, and that quality of sun stars is worse than 28mm f/2, but I still need to test this more. Which of these two lenses is sharper at what focal length seems to depend more on sample variation than anything else. I am planning to purchase an a7rii or possibly wait for the a7iii, not totally decided yet but I have the a6000 to keep me content right now. Im currently looking at sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 hoping you guys have a try on it. Cheers Stu Length: 46mm | Diameter: 64mm | Weight: 215g | Filter Thread: 55mm | Price (November 2020): $549 The metabones v does a commendable job, autofocus is pretty good, but then again, I am a manual focus nut and when focus magnifier is on, the sharpness really, really jumps out in clarity that not even the Canon can match.. Well worth the money big time. Thank you for the excellent overview. 5) The 28-75 has a “Budget recommendation” note, that means good price/performance ratio, because it is the cheapest f/2.8 standard zoom that many may find useful for reportage/wedding work. Granted, those are not the best primes available being rather tiny and cheap, but 28-200 is also tiny and cheap for such focal range/aperture, so I think comparison makes sense. I bought one last year, and while it is a decent lens, it never really delivered the sharpness I wanted. B&H (affiliate links). I was looking for an Article like this for a long time. 1) I wrote that it offers better optical quality than the Sony 24-240mm, and everything else would be a great surprise, one is a 10x zoom starting at 24mm the other one a much easier to design 7.1x zoom starting at 28mm. Thank you for putting this together. Cheers Stu Hopefully this and your experience won’t happen to anyone else. Our review | Length: 78mm | Diameter: 92mm | Weight: 335g | Filter Thread: 67mm | Price (March 2018): 1299€ Amazon.de (affiliate Link). I really enjoy it, but don’t trust myself at events with so many people moving and manual focus. Use this when the subject is in motion. Again I am not sure you actually read what was written here. Review | Amazon.com  | Amazon.de | Ebay (affiliate Links). Appreciate the hard work. My​ source is​ my​ own len, Sigma​ 35f1.4​ for​ e​ mount.​ I​ can​’t show​ picture​s​ to​ you​ because​ this Web​ can’​t add picture​s​ in​ comment but​ I think my​ info is​ correct.​ The​ box show​ that filter size​ is​ 67mm and​ the​ weight is​ 665g. This is useful for photographers using old manual lenses, with an adapter, or those filming videos. If you purchase the lens through one of thee affiliate-links in this article we get a small compensation with no additional cost to you. After reading your praise for the 12-24 I am now a little torn… I love its size/weight and that it doesn’t extend like the GM. One advantage could be to have the f2.8 at 16mm in order to leave my Samyang 14mm home for astrophotography to reduce the carry-on weight when traveling with an airplane. 現在、製品に関する重要なお知らせはございません。 Where does the Rokinon 20mm f1.8 fit into this list? Stuart Bryce Recommendation:  A very affordable lens with solid optical performance. Has it long travel from 1m to infinity? Just a thought. I can only second this. You are welcome, hope it helps you to make a good decision. I need your help. Early days with it, and still need to put it through its paces in some respects, but it seems to be what I was hoping for (basically, the same set of compromises as the Sony 1.8, which I’ve hired & like in terms of everything except price). We only included lenses with electronic coupling except of two lenses (Mitakon 0.95/50 / Laowa 2/15) that we see as so good/special and unique to (F)E-Mount that they are worth mentioning. Especially the Sigma 35mm art, because that lens with mc11 is lighter and cheaper than Za 35 1.4. and, I heard that it focus as fast as native lens on A7Riii with mc11. Budget is around $1000-1300 at the most. FE 4/24-105 if you can find that one. Length: 81mm | Diameter: 70mm | Weight: 499g | Filter Thread: 39mm (rear) | Price (December 2018): 849$ Any suggestions? cameralabs review | amazon.com | amazon.de | B&H | ebay.com (affiliate links), Voigtlander Nokton 21mm F1.4 (manual focus). It is even at least 200 € pricier and also in relation to other lenses you mentioned here ( see the GM 16-35mm 2.8, where you marked the high price as the only disadvantage, which is absolutely true, but regarding the fact that it is so much more versatile covering this big range of focal length, it is rather worth the price for many I guess…). Recommended to: Photographers looking for a good, small and affordable lens for a range of applications ranging from portraits to landscapes. If you find other sources reporting the same issue then I am happy to include the issue in this guide. Buy Sony Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only). Recommendation: if you need a 24mm 1.4 for environmental portraits this is probably the best money can buy. Has been the most helpful yet!! I simply can’t take the time to switch lenses while I’m on the road, so a long zoom is a definite requirement for me. As a bonus, this becomes a 38-75 on the APS-C A6000-series. No matter, it is the impact on the viewer that leaves them saying ‘oh, wow’. Appreciate it if you can let me know this. cameralabs review | Amazon.com | Amazon.de | B&H | ebay.com (affiliate links), Recommendation: the best 35mm lens for wedding/portraiture/reportage money can buy if you don’t mind the size and weight, Length: 137mm | Diameter: 88mm | Weight: 1090g | Filter Thread: 82mm | Price (August 2019): $1499/1529€ Length: 136mm | Diameter: 88mm | Weight: 886g | Filter Thread: 82mm | Price (March 2018): 2198€/$ Recommendation: if you are after that vintage rendering but want to enjoy the benefits of a native lens and modern coatings. I am grateful for any tip. I find that it’s the best full-service travel zoom. I guess but do not know that the pro service stuff is flow back to Japan. The team, that are four gearheads: Bastian, Jannik and Phillip from Germany as well as David from Australia. If you cannot focus on the intended subject using auto focus, use manual focus. Length: 39.6mm | Diameter: 67mm | Weight: 262g | Filter Thread: 58mm | Price (February 2018): 899$/749€ Many Greetings I have been a Zeiss user for decades coming from the Contax system and then adapted to the Canon 5D – all manual. It is discontinued but there is still some stock available. Length: 73mm | Diameter: 64mm | Weight: 221g | Filter Thread: 67mm | Price (November 2020): $299 However, if the issue does not occur with other lenses, then the focus issue is being caused by just the one lens. Even though he has a standard line for every new lens “Sony 1234 is the greatest lens…”, what i like is some minute data points that he always gives. (Automatic AF): [Single-shot AF] and [Continuous AF] are switched according to the movement of the subject. Recommendation: A slightly slower focusing alternative to the ZA 1.4/35 for a very fair price without the variation issues. Recommended to demanding landscape photographers who prefer 25mm over 21mm. That is a problem with FE lenses, in my experience, much more copy variation.). This is my favorite website as far as Sony camera gear goes, and I tend to read every article very carefully, often multiple times Maybe I get a bit spoiled with other reviews of yours, hence I think you didn’t give a proper evaluation to 28-200 compared to other lenses. Excellent recommendation. You have reviewed it since then. I’ve found a little typo in the header: Situations this product has difficulty handling. Funniest thing about his reviews is that he will proclaim one camera the best, and in some other review, he will rubbish it in the same breath. Will be added when we know more about it. I’m an amateur that enjoys sharp photos. Really curious about your detailed impressions. Can’t give you a number for that. cameralabs review | Amazon.de | B&H | ebay.com (affiliate links). Do you have any advice to help me with this decision? I personally think the lens has a design fault, 70-200 gm. It’s completely obvious that you guys haven’t used the lens and have a biased opinion because it happens to be a super-zoom by classification. The reviews below … In the end I think the Laowa will be the lens that convinces me to stick with primes. Send me a link or a direct reply please, as I am not very computer or internet savvy hence this request. When we will see the review of Voigtlander 12mmf5.6 e mount by Jannik? Length: 118mm | Diameter: 73mm | Weight: 550g | Filter Thread: 67mm | Price (October 2018): 799€/$  99% of new lenses will perform pretty good when stopped down. NOTE: If your camera has Focus Peaking it can be used with DMF to help identify where fine-tune focus adjustments need to be made. Some of it maybe dated? Always depends on application but the Sigma is quite a bit sharper. But what I’ve noticed is the fact that methodology is not the same for 28-200 and 28-75. Love the lens! A little over $1000 though. 2-3 times out of 10 the lens doesn't want to focus after switching on the camera. Length: 123mm | Diameter: 88mm | Weight: 835g | Filter Thread: 82mm | Price (November 2020): $1099 Length: 98mm | Diameter: 74mm | Weight: 585g | Filter Thread: 67mm | Price (March 2018): $479 What you'll find here is a series of field tests of mostly old, mostly affordable manual focus lenses attached to the Sony A7s, the Sony a6000, the sony a6500, and as of summer 2018, the Sony A7iii. For example, the Minolta 20/2.8 is almost on par with the Loxia 21 at f8 (I’ve compared them on the A7RIII) and a viable landscape option at almost a tenth of the price. Heiko. This small and slow 45mm 2.8 is a strong contrast compared to the fast yet huge Sigma Art primes. Length: 37mm | Diameter: 61mm | Weight: 93g | Filter Thread: 49mm | Price (June 2019): 280€/$279 If you need the f/2 the 15mm will be the obvious choice, if you want the convenience of a zoom lens I wouldn’t bother with the 15mm. None the less they are specialized in different areas so they can provide you with a wider perspective. Review | Amazon.com | Amazon.de | ebay.com| ebay.de (affiliate links). Recommendation: A favorite of many landscape photographers but for most the FE 1.8/55 with its smoother bokeh, better sharpness and faster AF is the better solution. Apart from the expensive Batis 135 there are not many alternatives though. Fashion design over practicality! I’ve considered the FE85mm, but that leaves a lot of distance not reachable. Recommendation: A lens for those who put performance above weight, size or price. Besides inferior sun stars, I did not notice any significant drawbacks in using 28-200 for landscape scenarios. If you allergic to loCA this is your lens, otherwise we rather recommend the Sigma Art 35mm 1.2 DG DN, Length: 157mm | Diameter: 88mm | Weight: 1265g | Filter Thread: 82mm | Price (November 2020): $1399 The next time you’re in Morocco, let me buy you a coffee or something. Review | Amazon.com  | Amazon.de | Ebay | B&H (affiliate Links). Length: 59mm | Diameter: 66mm | Weight: 387g | Filter Thread: 58mm | Price (November 2020): $999 Thanky you for the update. Hello Philipp, Hi, Cons are also very similar, but in addition, 28-200 has even worse bokeh and one-stop slower aperture at longer focal lengths. Do you have a recommendation for which lens in the telephoto range would suit me best for landscapes? But in saying that, it is entirely consistent with there being compromises I wouldn’t want to make in normal shooting situations. I have the impression that the glass scratches more easily than the Contax painting . Recommendation: Every once in a while Sigma releases an unexpected lens and this was clearly the case here. But we might include it when we got the chance to test the shift converter. Length: 94.5mm | Diameter: 73mm | Weight: 430g | Filter Thread: 67mm | Price (March 2018): $1098 Any particular reason why those two are not included in this list? My copy of the Sony FE 70-200 f2.8 GM is the best zoom in this range ever experienced (compared to the Minolta and Sony A-mount versions). I swear if Tamron had the identical lens and it was simply 28-105 then all of a sudden praise would be made about it! As do allmost all Canon EF and many Nikon lenses. Use [Single-shot AF] when the subject is motionless. Compromises with 28-200 compared to my primes are pretty straightforward. You describe the lens sharpness/resolution as “good” “very good” “Superb” “excellent” and so on… Review | Amazon.com | B&H | ebay.com| Amazon.de (affiliate links). 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