#186. Low-light long exposures with the Sony A7r

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[Note : This post is part of the ongoing review of the Sony A7r system] Since my initial review of the  Sony A7r, I have been asked by several readers to perform long exposure tests in low light, with 2 … Continue reading

#185. A spotty flaw in the Zeiss FE 35/2.8 ZA & Sony A7r combo ?

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[Note : This post is part of the ongoing review of the Sony A7r system] Shooting at low apertures against the produces sun stars that can add a lot to some pictures. The more open the diaphragm, the more blurry … Continue reading

#184. The Zeiss Sonnar 2,8/35 ZA jewel in the A7r crown

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[Note : This post is part of the ongoing review of the Sony A7r system] A few weeks ago, I postulated – from looking at MTF curves for this lens – that it would be a stellar performer. But MTF … Continue reading

#168. Is the new Zeiss 35/2.8 Z better than the RX1 ?

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By now, it’s pretty certain the new Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA will be a stellar performer on the equally new Sony A7 and A7R cameras. Brilliant samples such as the one below by ijsvogel at Dyxum have shown … Continue reading

#166. Are the new Zeiss / Sony lenses for the A7 camera too expensive ?

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Short answer: NO. They’re a bargain. The end. ============= Disclaimer : Let me state upfront that I am a fanboy, but of Voigtlander and Leica lenses. Not of Zeiss. The first lens to go when I decided to switch from … Continue reading