Sony releases an FE 70-300 and low cost 50mm

[wdwmagic]

Two more join the mirrorless full frame family.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1242614-REG/sony_sel70300g_fe_70_300mm_f_4_5_5_6_g.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1242613-REG/sony_sel50f18f_fe_50mm_f_1_8_lens.html

 

[fractal]

Fills some more gaps in the lineup.

The samples from the 50mm 1.8 look promising.

Rumor is, 4 more lenses coming out this year. I would like to see a 135mm 2.8.

 

[afb28]

a 70-300 variable aperture lens costing $1200 seems a tad steep

 

[fractal]

a 70-300 variable aperture lens costing $1200 seems a tad steep

fwiw, this is a Sony G lens which is generally comparable to Canon L glass.

 

[afb28]

fwiw, this is a Sony G lens which is generally comparable to Canon L glass.

while i don't know all of canon lenses, how many L lenses are variable aperture?

 

[fractal]

while i don't know all of canon lenses, how many L lenses are variable aperture?

I think they have a 70-300 Variable aperture lens. About the same price.

 

[fractal]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/732106-USA/Canon_4426B002_EF_70_300mm_f_4_5_6L_IS.html

 

[afb28]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/732106-USA/Canon_4426B002_EF_70_300mm_f_4_5_6L_IS.html

well looky there, goes to show i had no idea

 

[fractal]

well looky there, goes to show i had no idea

Just did a quick research on the Canon lens. Was $1,600 when first came out. For me, I'd rather have a 70-200 f/4 for a few bucks more or I'd take a "lesser" version of the 70-300 similar to Nikon's for $500.

 

[afb28]

Just did a quick research on the Canon lens. Was $1,600 when first came out. For me, I'd rather had a 70-200 f/4 for a few bucks more or I'd take a "lesser" version of the 70-300 similar to Nikon's for $500.

I assumed this G would be better than the meh 70-300 that nikon has but that was the first one I compared it to and thought $1200 is way too much. But since it is in line with canon it makes sense for that pricing.

But I agree with your thoughts 100%.

 

[wdwmagic]

Just did a quick research on the Canon lens. Was $1,600 when first came out. For me, I'd rather have a 70-200 f/4 for a few bucks more or I'd take a "lesser" version of the 70-300 similar to Nikon's for $500.

Being used to a 70-200 on a crop, I think the 70-300 range would work really well for me on a full frame. Looking forward to see the reviews and see if it's worth the price.