Sony Lounge Thread MKIII (All Sony cameras welcome)

Javelina

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Green jay

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Eddie wrote in post #19438952
Just realised there is a 70-200 GM2 now, is the original version any good? What’s better about the new one? Are there any other brands worth looking at in the 70-200 range?

Thanks

Edit - just went down a Tamron rabbit hole. Thinking that’s the way to go cost wise.

Can’t decide between this (for Iceland) -

1. 16-35GM (own) + Contax zeiss 35-70 (own) + Tamron 70-180

Or

2. 16-35GM (own) + Tamron 35-150

Whilst the 35-150 is heavy it’s actually lighter than the 35-70 and 70-180 combined (although 150 vs 180 on the long end)

Anyone using the 35-150 for landscape?

Personally I would go with option 1. The 16-35 would be a great choice for a place like Iceland for the wide shots and 70-180 for the cropped landscapes. Never shot with either of the Tamrons but the 70-180 is highly regarded based on what I have read.Not sure I would take the 35-70 though, I would prefer a 50mm prime instead.

I have the Sony 70-200 GM2, it's a fantastic lens for sure, it's super sharp even wide open, focus is super fast and the lens is surprisingly lightweight for what it is the downside as you already mentioned is cost.

here is a wide open shot from a visit to a local Raptor centre this past weekend, I'm always surprised on how sharp this zoom is.

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Bill in Texas wrote in post #19439619
Javelina

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Nice shot Bill, are these Javelina the same species as Wild Boar?

I spent my morning the other day drinking coffee and watching this little one perform crazy gymnastics in my honeysuckle munching on seedpods. He or she was getting ready for a long cold winter.

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Miranda1 wrote in post #19439792
Nice shot Bill, are these Javelina the same species as Wild Boar?

Thanks, Jose. Actually, they are not the same as wild boars and aren't pigs at all.

https://www.tamuk.edu/​about/what-is-a-javelina.html

Miranda1 wrote in post #19439791
Personally I would go with option 1. The 16-35 would be a great choice for a place like Iceland for the wide shots and 70-180 for the cropped landscapes. Never shot with either of the Tamrons but the 70-180 is highly regarded based on what I have read.Not sure I would take the 35-70 though, I would prefer a 50mm prime instead.

I have the Sony 70-200 GM2, it's a fantastic lens for sure, it's super sharp even wide open, focus is super fast and the lens is surprisingly lightweight for what it is the downside as you already mentioned is cost.

here is a wide open shot from a visit to a local Raptor centre this past weekend, I'm always surprised on how sharp this zoom is.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2nUL​zps Eastern Screech Owl by Jose Raposo, on Flickr

Thanks for the input Jose

Bill in Texas wrote in post #19439835
Thanks, Jose. Actually, they are not the same as wild boars and aren't pigs at all.

https://www.tamuk.edu/​about/what-is-a-javelina.html

Super-interesting Bill! Love learning new stuff like that.

Bill in Texas wrote in post #19439835
Thanks, Jose. Actually, they are not the same as wild boars and aren't pigs at all.

https://www.tamuk.edu/​about/what-is-a-javelina.html

And they can be quite mean when they want to..... but anything that roots around cactus with thorns stuck in their nose should tell people to give them a wide berth lol

Eddie wrote in post #19438952
Just realised there is a 70-200 GM2 now, is the original version any good? What’s better about the new one? Are there any other brands worth looking at in the 70-200 range?

Thanks

Edit - just went down a Tamron rabbit hole. Thinking that’s the way to go cost wise.

Can’t decide between this (for Iceland) -

1. 16-35GM (own) + Contax zeiss 35-70 (own) + Tamron 70-180

Or

2. 16-35GM (own) + Tamron 35-150

Whilst the 35-150 is heavy it’s actually lighter than the 35-70 and 70-180 combined (although 150 vs 180 on the long end)

Anyone using the 35-150 for landscape?

havent used it for landscape because it's too darn big, but for everything else, it's fantastic. Keep in mind that with a lens like this, it will be on the camera a lot and you're carrying all the weight in your hand most the time.

A starling and another Tui shot. Playing around with borders and a signature I made in Photoshop. Absolutely having a blast with the FE200-600mm, such a nice lens

Charlie wrote in post #19440014
havent used it for landscape because it's too darn big, but for everything else, it's fantastic. Keep in mind that with a lens like this, it will be on the camera a lot and you're carrying all the weight in your hand most the time.

Thanks Charlie, it is something to consider, although lighter overall than the other combo I mentioned, like you say it’s all in the one place with the weight. For the Iceland trip we are living out of a campervan so actual carry time won’t be excessive. I feel myself edging towards the 35-150 but will sleep on it more.

eriet30 wrote in post #19439999
And they can be quite mean when they want to..... but anything that roots around cactus with thorns stuck in their nose should tell people to give them a wide berth lol

Thanks for the link really interesting read, wasn't aware of this species. I have come across wild board out in the field, normally they are pretty shy and run as soon as they see you or "sniff" you but I did have an encounter with one that stood his ground and just starred at me, he was a pretty big male, scarred the hell out of me to be frank.

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