I bought a Sony NEX-5N

Christine Tham · 03-11-2012, 12:02 PM

More photos from the 30mm macro - my favourite Sony lens:

pingflood · 03-12-2012, 12:25 AM

How is the focusing speed on the 30mm? I like the Nex cameras but find the system lacking in quality glass, and the 30 and 24 primes are the only ones of any interest to me.

Christine Tham · 03-12-2012, 01:50 AM

Originally posted by pingflood

How is the focusing speed on the 30mm? I like the Nex cameras but find the system lacking in quality glass, and the 30 and 24 primes are the only ones of any interest to me.

To be honest, I was perfectly happy with the focusing speed on the original firmware. With the new firmware, the camera seems to hunt a lot more in difficult situations.

I wish there is a way for me to downgrade back to the original firmware.

I'm not sure I like the Carl Zeiss 24mm - I've heard reports that it is slightly soft. That's why I ended up buying the Zeiss 25mm M-mount instead - now that is one sharp lens.

The two zooms (18-55, and 55-210) are very good lenses - the only thing lacking is aperture

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03-11-2012, 12:02 PM	#136
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	More photos from the 30mm macro - my favourite Sony lens:

03-12-2012, 12:25 AM	#137
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	How is the focusing speed on the 30mm? I like the Nex cameras but find the system lacking in quality glass, and the 30 and 24 primes are the only ones of any interest to me.

03-12-2012, 01:50 AM	#138
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	Originally posted by pingflood How is the focusing speed on the 30mm? I like the Nex cameras but find the system lacking in quality glass, and the 30 and 24 primes are the only ones of any interest to me. To be honest, I was perfectly happy with the focusing speed on the original firmware. With the new firmware, the camera seems to hunt a lot more in difficult situations. I wish there is a way for me to downgrade back to the original firmware. I'm not sure I like the Carl Zeiss 24mm - I've heard reports that it is slightly soft. That's why I ended up buying the Zeiss 25mm M-mount instead - now that is one sharp lens. The two zooms (18-55, and 55-210) are very good lenses - the only thing lacking is aperture

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