The Sony α7r (ILCE-7r) pictures thread

normhead · 09-15-2014, 02:32 PM - **1 Like**

I have to say, this thread hs me looking at an A7r as a landscape option for my K-3 bag. I love the K-3 most of the time, but the low light , DR, and resolution numbers for the A7r, would make it worth carrying it around and getting it out of the bag when warranted. Nice small footprint, will use my k-mount lenses, whats not to like? Unlike Christine I wouldn't plan to buy any glass for it. Just my K-3 glass. The camera bag is already full. But there is room for something skinny.

Last edited by normhead; 09-15-2014 at 03:20 PM.

Christine Tham · 09-15-2014, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by normhead

I have to say, this thread hs me looking at an A7r as a landscape option for my K-3 bag. I love the K-3 most of the time, but the low light , DR, and resolution numbers for the A7r, would make it worth carrying it around and gutting it out o the bag when warranted. Nice small footprint, will use my k-mount lenses, whats not to like? Unlike Christine I wouldn't plan to buy any glass for it. Just my K-3 glass. The camera bag is already full. But there is room for something skinny.

I am pretty sure you will be able to shoot wildlife on it

Here's another one of my "smirky face" photos for you, shot on the FE55mm. I just realised after looking at this that I have put on a fair amount of weight. Yikes! Time to go on that diet! That's what 3 months of working does to me - I always put on weight when I work because I go for those large lunches. On the plus side, I'm earning money to buy them new lenses.

camerons · 09-15-2014, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by Christine Tham

I have the Zeiss Biogon 25mm and FA*24. Neither are perfect, but both have their strengths.

Did you see the massive Sony lens announcement? I didn't want to reply to your post yesterday because I knew the announcement was coming.

All I can say is - wow, REALLY WOW.

I am hoping to eventually buy all the lenses (apart from the Ultra Wide Adapter - don't think I need that given I am planning to buy the 16-35mm).

I was going to buy the Zeiss Loxias, but I think saving my money and buying the Sony lenses is better.

Wow. I hadn't seen that. Glad I didn't buy anything. I should probably just save my money.

Will be interesting to compare the 28+adapter against the zoom. The zoom would probably suite me better though. Better start saving pennies. $1349 preorder price at B&H.

Christine Tham · 09-16-2014, 04:26 AM

Spring

osv · 09-16-2014, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by camerons

Edit: Thinking of taking advantage of the ebay 15% off thing. I have about $500 to spend. Any recommendations for a 20-24mm lens? A couple of options around my price point I've found are: Contax-Zeiss 25mm distagon, Pentax FA* 24mm

the canon fd/fdn 24/2.8 is the best ff bang for the buck, by far.

the pentax 24/2.8 is the best handling 24mm lens that i have, but it never cleans up fully on the sides... 1/3rd of the picture frame is mush, even at f/8... good for crop sensor use tho, i like the contrast that it has.

here is the fdn 24/2.8, from a shot that i did last week in smokey yosemite valley:

camerons · 09-16-2014, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by osv

the canon fd/fdn 24/2.8 is the best ff bang for the buck, by far.

the pentax 24/2.8 is the best handling 24mm lens that i have, but it never cleans up fully on the sides... 1/3rd of the picture frame is mush, even at f/8... good for crop sensor use tho, i like the contrast that it has.

here is the fdn 24/2.8, from a shot that i did last week in smokey yosemite valley:

Thanks for the thoughts. I have read good things about the canon.

pinholecam · 09-21-2014, 07:28 AM

FD lens day for me.

A7+Canon FD55/1.2 SSC

A&+Canon FD135/2

Last edited by pinholecam; 09-21-2014 at 07:55 AM.

pinholecam · 09-23-2014, 07:21 AM

A7+CV35/1.4 Nokton

The CV35/1.4 is quite a marvel of a lens.
So small for a FF 35mm f1.4
The downside is its odd performance characteristic.
The off centre does not sharpen up well enough between f2-f5.6 and needs f8 to be good up to the edges.
This is mainly a A7+lens combi problem

Christine Tham · 09-23-2014, 02:09 PM - **1 Like**

Spacecraft descending through the atmosphere

pinholecam · 09-23-2014, 04:32 PM - **1 Like**

A7+Industar61

Christine Tham · 09-23-2014, 10:23 PM - **2 Likes**

X marks the spot

Malfunction · 09-24-2014, 04:42 PM - **1 Like**

Hiya ive not been around for a few weeks
great to see every one still posting amazing images !

A couple of shots from over the summer ,ive been testing a few lenses out so i hope to have
some more to share soon

Christine Tham · 09-24-2014, 10:56 PM

V is for Victory:

hinman · 09-27-2014, 02:35 AM

Not a good shot to share but I always like to pan on motion. This is cropped tiny from the original. Shot with A7 and Sigma SuperWide II 24mm f/2.8

Cheers,
Hin

Christine Tham · 09-27-2014, 02:35 PM

Captured on the A100 - with a bit of practice, MF using focus peaking can be faster than AF:

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09-15-2014, 02:32 PM - 1 Like	#736
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I have to say, this thread hs me looking at an A7r as a landscape option for my K-3 bag. I love the K-3 most of the time, but the low light , DR, and resolution numbers for the A7r, would make it worth carrying it around and getting it out of the bag when warranted. Nice small footprint, will use my k-mount lenses, whats not to like? Unlike Christine I wouldn't plan to buy any glass for it. Just my K-3 glass. The camera bag is already full. But there is room for something skinny. Last edited by normhead; 09-15-2014 at 03:20 PM.

09-15-2014, 03:13 PM	#737
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead I have to say, this thread hs me looking at an A7r as a landscape option for my K-3 bag. I love the K-3 most of the time, but the low light , DR, and resolution numbers for the A7r, would make it worth carrying it around and gutting it out o the bag when warranted. Nice small footprint, will use my k-mount lenses, whats not to like? Unlike Christine I wouldn't plan to buy any glass for it. Just my K-3 glass. The camera bag is already full. But there is room for something skinny. I am pretty sure you will be able to shoot wildlife on it Here's another one of my "smirky face" photos for you, shot on the FE55mm. I just realised after looking at this that I have put on a fair amount of weight. Yikes! Time to go on that diet! That's what 3 months of working does to me - I always put on weight when I work because I go for those large lunches. On the plus side, I'm earning money to buy them new lenses.

09-15-2014, 05:36 PM	#738
camerons Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 243	Originally posted by Christine Tham I have the Zeiss Biogon 25mm and FA*24. Neither are perfect, but both have their strengths. Did you see the massive Sony lens announcement? I didn't want to reply to your post yesterday because I knew the announcement was coming. All I can say is - wow, REALLY WOW. I am hoping to eventually buy all the lenses (apart from the Ultra Wide Adapter - don't think I need that given I am planning to buy the 16-35mm). I was going to buy the Zeiss Loxias, but I think saving my money and buying the Sony lenses is better. Wow. I hadn't seen that. Glad I didn't buy anything. I should probably just save my money. Will be interesting to compare the 28+adapter against the zoom. The zoom would probably suite me better though. Better start saving pennies. $1349 preorder price at B&H.

09-16-2014, 04:26 AM	#739
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	Spring

09-16-2014, 12:19 PM	#740
osv Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,080	Originally posted by camerons Edit: Thinking of taking advantage of the ebay 15% off thing. I have about $500 to spend. Any recommendations for a 20-24mm lens? A couple of options around my price point I've found are: Contax-Zeiss 25mm distagon, Pentax FA* 24mm the canon fd/fdn 24/2.8 is the best ff bang for the buck, by far. the pentax 24/2.8 is the best handling 24mm lens that i have, but it never cleans up fully on the sides... 1/3rd of the picture frame is mush, even at f/8... good for crop sensor use tho, i like the contrast that it has. here is the fdn 24/2.8, from a shot that i did last week in smokey yosemite valley:

09-16-2014, 08:07 PM	#741
camerons Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 243	Originally posted by osv the canon fd/fdn 24/2.8 is the best ff bang for the buck, by far. the pentax 24/2.8 is the best handling 24mm lens that i have, but it never cleans up fully on the sides... 1/3rd of the picture frame is mush, even at f/8... good for crop sensor use tho, i like the contrast that it has. here is the fdn 24/2.8, from a shot that i did last week in smokey yosemite valley: Thanks for the thoughts. I have read good things about the canon.

09-21-2014, 07:28 AM	#742
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706	FD lens day for me. A7+Canon FD55/1.2 SSC A&+Canon FD135/2 Last edited by pinholecam; 09-21-2014 at 07:55 AM.

09-23-2014, 07:21 AM	#743
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706	A7+CV35/1.4 Nokton The CV35/1.4 is quite a marvel of a lens. So small for a FF 35mm f1.4 The downside is its odd performance characteristic. The off centre does not sharpen up well enough between f2-f5.6 and needs f8 to be good up to the edges. This is mainly a A7+lens combi problem

09-23-2014, 02:09 PM - 1 Like	#744
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	Spacecraft descending through the atmosphere

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pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706	A7+Industar61

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09-23-2014, 10:23 PM - 2 Likes	#746
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	X marks the spot

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Malfunction Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tyneside Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 69	Hiya ive not been around for a few weeks great to see every one still posting amazing images ! A couple of shots from over the summer ,ive been testing a few lenses out so i hope to have some more to share soon

09-24-2014, 10:56 PM	#748
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	V is for Victory:

09-27-2014, 02:35 AM	#749
hinman Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,473	Not a good shot to share but I always like to pan on motion. This is cropped tiny from the original. Shot with A7 and Sigma SuperWide II 24mm f/2.8 Cheers, Hin

09-27-2014, 02:35 PM	#750
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269 Original Poster	Captured on the A100 - with a bit of practice, MF using focus peaking can be faster than AF: