It's Already 2AM: 17th SPAMdition... Time to learn the Science of BUYology!!

monk3y wrote in post #13045871
doesn't Sigma make their lenses in Sony Mount as well?

They do, the problem is, when i was looking, They are only making the new in-lens OS versions for many lenses, And i dont see the point in paying for the in-lens OS on the Sony as the Sony has built in Steady Shot....it seems redundant to me...

KenjiS wrote in post #13045909
The 70-200 thats fair with pricing I guess, but the Nikon and Canon DO have optical IS/VR in them, the Sony doesnt, The optics on the Sony are also a bit...Eh from what I saw..Heres it VS the Nikon 70-200, at 70 the Sony is a little better, but at 200 the Nikon is a lot better...Keep in mind, this is on the 12mp a700, So whats it going to be like on the 24mp a77?!

http://www.dpreview.co​m …viewConfigurati​on.xml%3F1

Heres VS the Canon Mk II on a 7D...Even with the higher res 7D the Canon comes out on top

http://www.dpreview.co​m …viewConfigurati​on.xml%3F1

I wont post the Sigma OS result because DPReviews copy isnt as good as some I've seen...The Sony is closest in performance to the Sigma OS, IE, its really not worth the money..

The Macro however, The Sony uses screwdrive AF for one, not AF-S or USM, for two it extends while focusing

http://www.photozone.d​e …ens-tests/378-sony_100_28

It also lacks VR/IS in lens like the Canon or Nikon (We're talking about -cost- Not the fact the camera body has it) and its not weather sealed like the Canon or the Nikon...

hahahaha ok Kenji you need to wait a bit more... they need to improve their lenses first, I was under the impression that Sony lenses are made by Zeiss

FJ LOVE wrote in post #13045903
that was my thoughts exactly Omar, and i got the rolleyes, good luck with that

Everyone wins on this deal

vipergts831 wrote in post #13045886
Nick go buy that light for me using your performance discount. I'll paypal you the money and you can talk to your friend while making the purchase

How many times do I have to say it..

She doesn't work at performance.

Also, I don't get a discount, I just get a % back as a credit.

Blurr Cube wrote in post #13045885
Canon and Nikon are the big boys... Sony is trying to gain some steam. The A77 seems like it's headed in the right direction. I'm sure Sony already has it's fanboys.

Yeah, I wish Sony would offer some price breaks on their glass though, a lot of it is pretty harshly priced..

Sure the 135mm f/1.8 isnt overpriced, i actually feel its fairly priced, But some of the other things just seem bad right now....The 70-200 for instance i think is grotesquely overpriced when you can get the Canon or Nikon non-stabilized 70-200 for about a grand...and the Sigma 70-200 HSM for $800...

vipergts831 wrote in post #13045902
Once in a lifetime

yeap due to how expensive it is, it will definitely be once in a lifetime

FJ LOVE wrote in post #13045912
i may need to build a hut Steven and fish for food

hahahaha sure man...I'll even build the small hut for you free of charge

KenjiS wrote in post #13045913
They do, the problem is, when i was looking, They are only making the new in-lens OS versions for many lenses, And i dont see the point in paying for the in-lens OS on the Sony as the Sony has built in Steady Shot....it seems redundant to me...

well I guess you just have to switch it off you can't do anything about it since Sigma is still cheaper than the Sony equivlanet

vipergts831 wrote in post #13045902
Once in a lifetime

what ? a chance to see a monkey

*sigh* wrote in post #13045919
How many times do I have to say it..

She doesn't work at performance.

Also, I don't get a discount, I just get a % back as a credit.

Bah she is useless then

FJ LOVE wrote in post #13045922
what ? a chance to see a monkey

hahaha don't worry you'll see me again in the near future... I'll surely make my way to Toronto sooner or later

FJ LOVE wrote in post #13045922
what ? a chance to see a monkey

I'm convinced he is trying to bankrupt you

monk3y wrote in post #13045915
hahahaha ok Kenji you need to wait a bit more... they need to improve their lenses first, I was under the impression that Sony lenses are made by Zeiss

Some are, Some are Sony-designed, and some are simply old Konica Minolta lenses in a new package

The macros fall into the "old Konica Minolta" category...as do pretty much every non-Carl Zeiss badged prime...

I am just concerned that many of their aging optics really -cant- handle a 24mp APS-C sensor when most were struggling at 12! (Theres exceptions obviously..)

KenjiS wrote in post #13045932
Some are, Some are Sony-designed, and some are simply old Konica Minolta lenses in a new package

The macros fall into the "old Konica Minolta" category...as do pretty much every non-Carl Zeiss badged prime...

I am just concerned that many of their aging optics really -cant- handle a 24mp APS-C sensor when most were struggling at 12! (Theres exceptions obviously..)

I think its pretty obvious it can't handle 24mp... I mean these companies really need to redesign some of their lenses to cope with the increasing resolution of the cameras

monk3y wrote in post #13045926
hahaha don't worry you'll see me again in the near future... I'll surely make my way to Toronto sooner or later

you should come, cheaper for me

vipergts831 wrote in post #13045931
I'm convinced he is trying to bankrupt you

hahaha I would never do that to Martin :p

vipergts831 wrote in post #13045931
I'm convinced he is trying to bankrupt you

yes he is and he's getting help from my GF too, she just bought a friggn' dress