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Christine Tham · 11-22-2013, 02:30 PM

I only have two Carl Zeiss lenses - the new Carl Zeiss 35mm will be a worthy addition to this collection. I will probably buy the 55mm as well - when it arrives in December.

Carl Zeiss Biogon 2.8/25 ZM

Carl Zeiss Planar 2/50 ZM

Christine Tham · 11-22-2013, 02:33 PM

My Voigtländer collection.

Voigtländer Super Wide-Heliar 15mm F4.5

Voigtländer Ultron 28mm F2

Voigtländer Nokton 35mm F1.2

Voigtländer Nokton 50mm F1.1

Voigtländer Heliar 75mm F1.8

elpolodiablo · 11-22-2013, 02:51 PM

Time to get another camera bag Chris?

Seriously though, doesn't look like it will fit into that bag you usually use.

kenafein · 11-22-2013, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by Christine Tham

My Voigtländer collection.

Voigtländer Super Wide-Heliar 15mm F4.5

Voigtländer Ultron 28mm F2

Voigtländer Nokton 35mm F1.2

Voigtländer Nokton 50mm F1.1

Voigtländer Heliar 75mm F1.8

A jaw dropping collection. The 35/1.2 doesn't look too big on that camera.

JohnBee · 11-22-2013, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by Christine Tham

I only have two Carl Zeiss lenses - the new Carl Zeiss 35mm will be a worthy addition to this collection. I will probably buy the 55mm as well - when it arrives in December.

Carl Zeiss Biogon 2.8/25 ZM

Carl Zeiss Planar 2/50 ZM

Looking good.
You going to take some test shots with those lenses?
I'm interested in seeing how the A7r fair with MF lenses on the mount.

elpolodiablo · 11-22-2013, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by JohnBee

Looking good.
You going to take some test shots with those lenses?
I'm interested in seeing how the A7r fair with MF lenses on the mount.

Give her some time, it's 11am Saturday in Sydney and she's probably out having fun with the new camera

sanjmaghera · 12-01-2013, 04:46 AM

Originally posted by Christine Tham

Okay, I gave up trying to hate this camera and placed my order (expected arrival early December).

I ordered the body, the grip, the quick battery charger, and the remote.

Considering the 55mm f1.8, but holding off for now. Don't think I'll order the 35mm - it's not my favourite focal length and f2.8 isn't awe inspiring.

Anyone else ordered and what did they get?

Somehow I ordered the A7r and ended up being one of the first recipients in England! I'm using leica mount lenses and canons plus an alpha zeiss 135mm f1.8 - love it! My thoughts are here...scroll down for pics with all these lenses..

Sony A7R Review! » Sanjio.com

Parry · 12-01-2013, 06:59 AM

Originally posted by sanjmaghera

Somehow I ordered the A7r and ended up being one of the first recipients in England! I'm using leica mount lenses and canons plus an alpha zeiss 135mm f1.8 - love it! My thoughts are here...scroll down for pics with all these lenses..

Sony A7R Review! » Sanjio.com

Great video and especially the narration, very smooth delivery. Looking forward to the next one.

But blimey man! Seriously, how much have you spent on cameras???!!!! An M9?

Christine Tham · 12-02-2013, 02:35 PM

Some new toys - arrived last week

The camera with leather half case and SEL35F28Z lens.

Christine Tham · 12-02-2013, 09:47 PM - **1 Like**

Last lot of toys from the postman - the system is now complete, I think I have bought just about every accessory I can think of.

Camera with grip:

Side profile:

Front view:

The full enchilada, including HVL-60M flash:

Portrait shooting configuration:

Clicker · 12-03-2013, 12:09 AM

Oh i didn't know there was a vertical grip

kenafein · 12-03-2013, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by Christine Tham

Last lot of toys from the postman - the system is now complete, I think I have bought just about every accessory I can think of.

Camera with grip:

Side profile:

Front view:

The full enchilada, including HVL-60M flash:

Portrait shooting configuration:

I love that grip. It's the perfect size to make the camera stable for long lenses.

Christine Tham · 12-03-2013, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by kenafein

I love that grip. It's the perfect size to make the camera stable for long lenses.

I bought it so that I can manage the Summicron 90 (heaviest Leica in my collection)

But I discovered yesterday it is quite handy even with the smaller lenses like the Summicron 50 or the Zeiss 25 (the only two lenses I used in the shoot). It really stabilises the camera for a portrait shot.

The grip adds bulk to the camera without any weight. By itself, it is amazingly light. However, if you want a bit of heft to it, add a second battery - with two batteries in the grip, the camera starts feeling like a more "tradtitional" double grip camera like an EOS-1D for example.

jcdoss · 12-03-2013, 06:03 PM

Sorry, but I think the grip is butt-ugly. I bet it feels great, though.

wombat2go · 12-03-2013, 10:10 PM

I would appreciate any info on the adaptors to the K mount for K, -M , & -A lenses.
Also any info on the charger that comes in the box, is it multi national?
Thanks

11-22-2013, 02:51 PM	#33
elpolodiablo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,637	Time to get another camera bag Chris? Seriously though, doesn't look like it will fit into that bag you usually use. Last edited by elpolodiablo; 11-22-2013 at 03:21 PM.

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11-22-2013, 02:30 PM	#31
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	I only have two Carl Zeiss lenses - the new Carl Zeiss 35mm will be a worthy addition to this collection. I will probably buy the 55mm as well - when it arrives in December. Carl Zeiss Biogon 2.8/25 ZM Carl Zeiss Planar 2/50 ZM

11-22-2013, 02:33 PM	#32
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	My Voigtländer collection. Voigtländer Super Wide-Heliar 15mm F4.5 Voigtländer Ultron 28mm F2 Voigtländer Nokton 35mm F1.2 Voigtländer Nokton 50mm F1.1 Voigtländer Heliar 75mm F1.8

11-22-2013, 03:11 PM	#34
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Originally posted by Christine Tham My Voigtländer collection. Voigtländer Super Wide-Heliar 15mm F4.5 Voigtländer Ultron 28mm F2 Voigtländer Nokton 35mm F1.2 Voigtländer Nokton 50mm F1.1 Voigtländer Heliar 75mm F1.8 A jaw dropping collection. The 35/1.2 doesn't look too big on that camera.

11-22-2013, 05:05 PM	#35
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by Christine Tham I only have two Carl Zeiss lenses - the new Carl Zeiss 35mm will be a worthy addition to this collection. I will probably buy the 55mm as well - when it arrives in December. Carl Zeiss Biogon 2.8/25 ZM Carl Zeiss Planar 2/50 ZM Looking good. You going to take some test shots with those lenses? I'm interested in seeing how the A7r fair with MF lenses on the mount.

11-22-2013, 05:11 PM	#36
elpolodiablo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,637	Originally posted by JohnBee Looking good. You going to take some test shots with those lenses? I'm interested in seeing how the A7r fair with MF lenses on the mount. Give her some time, it's 11am Saturday in Sydney and she's probably out having fun with the new camera

12-01-2013, 04:46 AM	#37
sanjmaghera New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 8	Originally posted by Christine Tham Okay, I gave up trying to hate this camera and placed my order (expected arrival early December). I ordered the body, the grip, the quick battery charger, and the remote. Considering the 55mm f1.8, but holding off for now. Don't think I'll order the 35mm - it's not my favourite focal length and f2.8 isn't awe inspiring. Anyone else ordered and what did they get? Somehow I ordered the A7r and ended up being one of the first recipients in England! I'm using leica mount lenses and canons plus an alpha zeiss 135mm f1.8 - love it! My thoughts are here...scroll down for pics with all these lenses.. Sony A7R Review! » Sanjio.com

12-01-2013, 06:59 AM	#38
Parry Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 606	Originally posted by sanjmaghera Somehow I ordered the A7r and ended up being one of the first recipients in England! I'm using leica mount lenses and canons plus an alpha zeiss 135mm f1.8 - love it! My thoughts are here...scroll down for pics with all these lenses.. Sony A7R Review! » Sanjio.com Great video and especially the narration, very smooth delivery. Looking forward to the next one. But blimey man! Seriously, how much have you spent on cameras???!!!! An M9?

12-02-2013, 02:35 PM	#39
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	Some new toys - arrived last week The camera with leather half case and SEL35F28Z lens.

12-02-2013, 09:47 PM - 1 Like	#40
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	Last lot of toys from the postman - the system is now complete, I think I have bought just about every accessory I can think of. Camera with grip: Side profile: Front view: The full enchilada, including HVL-60M flash: Portrait shooting configuration:

12-03-2013, 12:09 AM	#41
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	Oh i didn't know there was a vertical grip

12-03-2013, 12:01 PM	#42
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Originally posted by Christine Tham Last lot of toys from the postman - the system is now complete, I think I have bought just about every accessory I can think of. Camera with grip: Side profile: Front view: The full enchilada, including HVL-60M flash: Portrait shooting configuration: I love that grip. It's the perfect size to make the camera stable for long lenses.

12-03-2013, 01:07 PM	#43
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	Originally posted by kenafein I love that grip. It's the perfect size to make the camera stable for long lenses. I bought it so that I can manage the Summicron 90 (heaviest Leica in my collection) But I discovered yesterday it is quite handy even with the smaller lenses like the Summicron 50 or the Zeiss 25 (the only two lenses I used in the shoot). It really stabilises the camera for a portrait shot. The grip adds bulk to the camera without any weight. By itself, it is amazingly light. However, if you want a bit of heft to it, add a second battery - with two batteries in the grip, the camera starts feeling like a more "tradtitional" double grip camera like an EOS-1D for example.

12-03-2013, 06:03 PM	#44
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,801	Sorry, but I think the grip is butt-ugly. I bet it feels great, though.

12-03-2013, 10:10 PM	#45
wombat2go Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	I would appreciate any info on the adaptors to the K mount for K, -M , & -A lenses. Also any info on the charger that comes in the box, is it multi national? Thanks

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