Sony A7x lounge

zeiss is always slow in production. like the zeiss 85f1.8 takes forever to order too.

Says in stock at unique photo https://www.uniquephot​o.com …-691/_/searchString/bat​is

However under their fairly good return policy is a small line saying not for lenses with value over $699 just FYI that sorta blows confidence for me.

Buyer beware I never have heard of them.

Unique Photo is authorized Zeiss dealer. I wouldn't mind buying from them since they have in stock.

Fuji Fujinon 55mm 1.8 @1.8

Fuji Fujinon 55mm 1.8 @1.8

I'm enjoying this YT reviewer. Good stuff.

FE 70-200G, seriously good lens, very flare resistent and overall sharpness very good. I'm hoping that stopped down the FE 70-300 can reach this level.

Been busy at work all day, so I'm just catching up. Multi-quote to the rescue.

navydoc wrote in post #18032078
My new birding setup.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/HMzx​Ys For the birds by Gene, on Flickr

I think this setup will work out well.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/HMzD​ZL At the feeder by Gene, on Flickr

Wow. That looks awesome! I have actually been using my A7RII with the 100-400 mk1 a bit around the backyard (and surfing at the beach) and find it to AF well enough.
But I am very curious, since you own both, how the a6300 compares in terms of AF. That may be the solution for me too.

navydoc wrote in post #18032096
I believe the 100-400 Mk II is supposed to focus even faster, at least on the a7rII but for the number of times I shoot using a long lens, I think this will be a great combo for me. One of the reasons why I've hung on to my 5D3 was the fast focusing with this lens. Now, I think I've found a decent replacement for that camera.

Same here (with the 6D). Do tell us how the a6300 AF compares to the A7RII for this lens in particular.

navydoc wrote in post #18032236
^^Nice, I really like the colors in that shot Eddie.

I just ordered the LowPro RX 300. This is the older version I was able to find and to order because I prefer the layout on the inside of the lid. The newer version is the AW model. This older model also has a female 1/4" threaded mount on the top of the extenable handle for attaching a camera, etc if needed...of course, I hope I get this older roller and not the newer version but one never knows anymore.

Once I get it, and hopefully get all my photo gear stowed in it, I'll put up a couple of photos for anyone else that might be thinking about getting something like this.

Nice bag! Curious to see how you like it. I am in the market for something like this too. Not really for travel, but for storing everything in one place at home.

Charlie wrote in post #18032555
FE 70-200G, seriously good lens, very flare resistent and overall sharpness very good. I'm hoping that stopped down the FE 70-300 can reach this level.

Very nice! I am more and more of a mind to sell the Canon 70-200/4 and get the FE 70-200/4.
But I want to see how the 70-300 compares. When do you get yours?

Also, i was on the notify list for the Batis 25 at B&H and just got notified that they have some stock today. Since I already got mine from Adorama (I got lucky and happened to check in on the day they had some in stock...), I figured I'd let you all know.

Puckman wrote in post #18032606
Been busy at work all day, so I'm just catching up. Multi-quote to the rescue.

Wow. That looks awesome! I have actually been using my A7RII with the 100-400 mk1 a bit around the backyard (and surfing at the beach) and find it to AF well enough.
But I am very curious, since you own both, how the a6300 compares in terms of AF. That may be the solution for me too.

Same here (with the 6D). Do tell us how the a6300 AF compares to the A7RII for this lens in particular.

Nice bag! Curious to see how you like it. I am in the market for something like this too. Not really for travel, but for storing everything in one place at home.

Very nice! I am more and more of a mind to sell the Canon 70-200/4 and get the FE 70-200/4.
But I want to see how the 70-300 compares. When do you get yours?

Also, i was on the notify list for the Batis 25 at B&H and just got notified that they have some stock today. Since I already got mine from Adorama (I got lucky and happened to check in on the day they had some in stock...), I figured I'd let you all know.

I get it thursday, will test it, hoping to keep it for the 300mm, otherwise I will get the 70-200.

hi all,i just got a sigma 150-600 con. i got it for my 70d but i figured i would try it on the a7 with the viltrox11 adapter. its not great for speed but useable,has any one used it on their a7r2? if so let me know your findings, also quick question on lens stabilazations,i know the meta bones doesn't allow to choose one or the other i don't think,since i don't have ibis i am having a hard time knowing if its working on this lens,on my canon 70-200 f4 the is is noisy so i know its working,if any one has this lens can u pm me your tips and findings with this lens,i took this in manual focus mode,it seemed to hunt so i manual focused instead

That's the same question I'm hoping to get an answer to.

We should go shooting again this weekend. My trip to AZ is getting cancelled (which means no astro), but I want to make it out to either DTLA or the desert at night. Both locales are screaming for the Batis 18 and Batis 25 to be put to the test.

Puckman wrote in post #18032619
That's the same question I'm hoping to get an answer to.

We should go shooting again this weekend. My trip to AZ is getting cancelled (which means no astro), but I want to make it out to either DTLA or the desert at night. Both locales are screaming for the Batis 18 and Batis 25 to be put to the test.

definitely wont be able to do a desert trip, that's way too much for me, isnt that like a 2 hour drive? I have a big family function on sunday that i've got to host so maybe saturday night? Even then, not completely sure, may need to do prep work, and my son is going to get an award, might have to take him out to dinner afterwards.... It'll be real tight, but I'll let you know if I can get out.

I'm interested in Artic (worth it? no experience), or queen mary? DTLA is fine, but we need owen to take us around

I've shot ARTIC many times. It's an interesting shoot. But you can't really spend more than an hour there. And it's mostly one vantage point.

DTLA is always fun. I know my way around (although not as well as Owen). I shoot there quite a bit.

Some more from the past weekend....Which version? Color or B&W?

Sony α7R II / ILCE-7RM2 • 8s. • f/8 • ISO 100

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/HQJU​Ut DSC00097.jpg by Puckman2012, on Flickr

Sony α7R II / ILCE-7RM2 • 8s. • f/8 • ISO 100

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/HU6Q​M5 DSC00097-Edit.jpg by Puckman2012, on Flickr

A7RII + Canon 70-200/4 IS.

Σ 85mm sold, Batis 85mm on the way
left only one lens from canon mount lineup

uljens wrote in post #18032760
Σ 85mm sold, Batis 85mm on the way
left only one lens from canon mount lineup

Nice one , wait to you feel the weight difference!