I am not a professional but always want to take better pictures with my young kids. I have a nex 5 from about 3 yr ago but have a few things that I like to change. 1. No zoom...that doesn't work well for me. 2. I like to blur the background as much as possible so that the object is very crisp and stands out. Somehow setting the nex 5 at aperture priority still doesn't fully get what I want. I only have the e2.8/16 lens. Would I need a different lens to do better? 3. I always try to take pics with both my android phone (easy to share) and nex 5 (better pics for long term keeping). This is a hassle esp while trying to capture 2 kids at the same time. Given my 3 biggest issues, does upgrading to this latest model help me? Do I still need to purchase new lens to resolve problem 2? Thanks a lot. I am not a professional but always want to take better pictures with my young kids. I have a nex 5 from about 3 yr ago but have a few things that I like to change. 1. No zoom...that doesn't... » Read More I am not a professional but always want to take better pictures with my young kids. I have a nex 5 from about 3 yr ago but have a few things that I like to change. 1. No zoom...that doesn't work well for me. 2. I like to blur the background as much as possible so that the object is very crisp and stands out. Somehow setting the nex 5 at aperture priority still doesn't fully get what I want. I only have the e2.8/16 lens. Would I need a different lens to do better? 3. I always try to take pics with both my android phone (easy to share) and nex 5 (better pics for long term keeping). This is a hassle esp while trying to capture 2 kids at the same time. Given my 3 biggest issues, does upgrading to this latest model help me? Do I still need to purchase new lens to resolve problem 2? Thanks a lot. « Show Less
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You don't like zoom and you want more bokeh. I would recommend spending money on better glass, instead of on a new body. I would recommend either the SEL50F18 or the SEL35F18. The 50mm is considerably cheaper, but the focal length might be too long for indoor shooting. I have the SEL35F18 and absolutely love the lens and the resulting shots.
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The pancake is more compact and better for portraits (brighter lens means less flash use), but not much of a zoom. If you will be taking pics of your kids sporting events, you will need the bigger lens. Im going for the pancake (it is also worth more!) so its a better deal.
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I bought mine used and the seller I got it from had the body only but it was like new. And for the kit lens, as I've stated, I didn't get mine with the kit lens but I will say I use the nex f3 with an la-ea2 adapter with Sony dt 35mm f1.8 Sam lens. It works beautifully for beginners. But I am an enthusiast and hobbyist photographer and I will get a semi pro or pro level dslt camera from Sony in future. You can visit my Facebook page to see my photos all shot with it. http://m.facebook.com/pages/KTan-Photography/144023702417316?id=144023702417316&refsrc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch&_rdr
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I also taking my children's picture a lot. If you using for your children, I recommend 18-55mm zoom lens. 22mm is fixed focal length, this lens suitable for landscape.(I think)
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Hello Paul, I have the Sony nex 5 camera and I need a lense with a higher zoom, which do you recommed??the 350 dollar one or the 800 dollar one?? and what is the difference between the too??Thanks
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I couldn't get a response from anyone on this topic so I just went ahead and bought the sel55210 lens a couple weeks ago. Like you said, it attaches with no problems, however, with my nex-3 it seems to work just fine. I can't say that I have used the camera all that much with the new lens so there could be some subtle problems that I haven't encountered yet but mine definitely does take pictures. It also doesn't seem to have any problems using any of the default shoot modes and it auto focuses just fine. Have you tried updating your camera's software? There might be something with the initial release of the software that doesn't allow this lens to work. I couldn't get a response from anyone on this topic so I just went ahead and bought the sel55210 lens a couple weeks ago. Like you said, it attaches with no problems, however, with my nex-3 it seems to work just fine. I can't say that I have used the camera all that much with the new lens so there could be some subtle problems that I haven't encountered yet but mine definitely does take pictures. It also doesn't seem to have any problems using any of the default shoot modes and it auto focuses just fine. Have you tried updating your camera's software? There might be something with the... » Read More I couldn't get a response from anyone on this topic so I just went ahead and bought the sel55210 lens a couple weeks ago. Like you said, it attaches with no problems, however, with my nex-3 it seems to work just fine. I can't say that I have used the camera all that much with the new lens so there could be some subtle problems that I haven't encountered yet but mine definitely does take pictures. It also doesn't seem to have any problems using any of the default shoot modes and it auto focuses just fine. Have you tried updating your camera's software? There might be something with the initial release of the software that doesn't allow this lens to work. « Show Less
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Hi Erica,If you already have the 18-55mm lens that came with the NEX, I would personally get the 55-210mm. You will have to wait, as it is not yet available (available for Pre-order), but I personally couldn't justify the $800 lens. It does goes down to 18mm, so it is more versatile in the fact that you don't have to change lenses between your 18-55 lens and 55-210. The 18-200mm is also pretty large compared to the 55-210mm. Hope that helps.Paul
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No. You have to use the manual focus. I do not think this is an issue because the NEX has focus peaking where it highlights the areas that are in focus.
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I'm not sure if this will help or not, but I have found that when I want to take pictures of kids or moving sports objects - I select a mode like the sports mode and then push the shutter down half way to allow the camera time to focus on the subjects. Then I continue to follow the subject while holding the shutter half way down and when the shot I want appears I just complete pushing down the shutter and the picture will be taken instantly. If I don't push the shutter down half way first, I end up with the same 1 second delay between the picture I wanted to capture and what actually shows up on the viewfinder. Hope that helps. Mike I'm not sure if this will help or not, but I have found that when I want to take pictures of kids or moving sports objects - I select a mode like the sports mode and then push the shutter down half way to allow the camera time to focus on the subjects. Then I continue to follow the subject while holding the shutter half way down and when the shot I want appears I just complete pushing down the shutter and the picture will be taken instantly. If I don't push the shutter down half way first, I end up with the same 1 second delay between the picture I wanted to capture and what actually shows... » Read More I'm not sure if this will help or not, but I have found that when I want to take pictures of kids or moving sports objects - I select a mode like the sports mode and then push the shutter down half way to allow the camera time to focus on the subjects. Then I continue to follow the subject while holding the shutter half way down and when the shot I want appears I just complete pushing down the shutter and the picture will be taken instantly. If I don't push the shutter down half way first, I end up with the same 1 second delay between the picture I wanted to capture and what actually shows up on the viewfinder. Hope that helps. Mike « Show Less
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I agree with Otodom. While my prefered mode to make portraits is seeing through the viewfinder, the EM5 will allow me to see the image completely live while composing the picture. Older cameras allowed me to see the image only when it was already taken, that is, in playback mode. Completely live means that the view takes into account the DOF and luminosity resulting from the ISO, aperture and speed selected.
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I am strongly looking at the Nex c3 myself. It has a new sensor, less heat (better low light) more shots out of the same battery. Lots more good stuff here... http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/News/DxOMark-news/DxOMark-Sony-NEX-C3-Review-a-great-sensor-in-tiny-a-camera I do think they will upgrade the Nex 5 also though. I have also heard talk of a Nex 7, don't know what your budget is but it really looks like a beast, 24mp and an oled screen. It is way out of my current budget though.
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I do not think you should purchase this lens for NEX3. The standard zoom which comes with this camera will give you much more flexibility. I purchased it for NEX7 which has a much higher resolution. The standard zoom is just firne for NEX3. Save your money. Good luck.
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Photofun123-I am in a similar situation. What did you decide on and what do you think of it? I will be getting a 50d and only one lens. My main subject will be my toddler. I am considering 24-70 and 24-105. Thanks.
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I have an nex 5. It did not work for me. It fit but didn't work. Everything was blurry. But I am no camera expert.
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I have a 5 year old and a 2.5 year old. Both love the camera! The 5 year old is able to do a little bit more with it (like make little "movies") and he takes better pictures, but the 2.5 year old loves having something that she can take pictures with! I think that in a few years my 5 year old will likely grow out of wanting to play with it, but since he is my oldest it is hard to say.
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I believe all i had to do to get it to work was (on my nex6):-Enter the main menu screen-go to the 'setup' section-Scroll down to 'Release w/o Lens'-Set 'Release w/o Lens' to 'enable'Your camera will never recognise the lens as its a 3rd party-un-powered-manual lens so you have to enable the camera to operate like normal without a lens attached. If the shutter activates without a lens attached then you are good to go.Hope this helps. BB
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Digital cameras selling for less than $500 do not have "instant" response, so taking photos of moving children and pets requires some "tricks". With the S1800, you can "lock" the aperture at f/3.1 and lock the ISO at ISO 200 to get higher shutter speeds. Pre-focus the camera on a location and keep your finger on the shutter. When the kids run across the picture frame, release the shutter. Also, the S1800 has a "burst" mode that lets you take three photos in about one second...a good way to capture motion.Digital photos are essentially free. At a kid's baseball game, I might take 200 photos with the goal of getting five or ten photos that are "great"...and then I format the SD memory card and start over. Digital cameras selling for less than $500 do not have "instant" response, so taking photos of moving children and pets requires some "tricks". With the S1800, you can "lock" the aperture at f/3.1 and lock the ISO at ISO 200 to get higher shutter speeds. Pre-focus the camera on a location and keep your finger on the shutter. When the kids run across the picture frame, release the shutter. Also, the S1800 has a "burst" mode that lets you take three photos in about one second...a good way to capture motion.Digital photos are essentially... » Read More Digital cameras selling for less than $500 do not have "instant" response, so taking photos of moving children and pets requires some "tricks". With the S1800, you can "lock" the aperture at f/3.1 and lock the ISO at ISO 200 to get higher shutter speeds. Pre-focus the camera on a location and keep your finger on the shutter. When the kids run across the picture frame, release the shutter. Also, the S1800 has a "burst" mode that lets you take three photos in about one second...a good way to capture motion.Digital photos are essentially free. At a kid's baseball game, I might take 200 photos with the goal of getting five or ten photos that are "great"...and then I format the SD memory card and start over. « Show Less