Is there a reason for making this lens for Sony without the VC? Would that affect the image quality?
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Sony has image stabilization built into the body of their Alpha series cameras so it is not necessary in the lens.
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I have a Canon camera, so I can't answer this with certainty; however I expect that the image quality could be affected - because without vibration control, the lens would obviously be harder to use hand-held.
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I believe Sony puts its version of image stabilization in its bodies, so it's not needed in the lens.
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This seems odd. I've not thought that before of this lens. I shot part of a wedding ceremony with this lens. You are referring to the vr or the focus motor? Do you have any other lenses with VR? How does it compare?
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I have not used this lens extensively with video, I'm a stills guy myself, but I will mention that it is very noisy when it focuses. If you're doing video work you likely have an external mic in which case this may not be an issue, although even with that it might pick up lens noise if the mic is mounted on the camera. When I used it for video the image was fine but occasionally it was slow to focus and the sound from focusing was picked up from the built in mic as I mentioned.
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Interesting question, glad you asked. The short answer is no. If there is any I haven't noticed. Having said that, it is a less expensive lens compared to my Canon 100-400mm which I am used to looking at photos with that lens. I am sure I would have seen any purple or color fringing by now. I guess the largest drawback is that it is not tack sharp as its expensive cousin, that is to be expected, but still very good.
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Can't help you out here but I would suspect that the inherent DOF range in kinds of lenses would make it a good choice. You're not auto focusing with video anyway so glass quality and to some extent weight might be your considerations in buying this lens.
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By the way, in case this gets cross-posted elsewhere, the lens I'm referring to is the "Sony VCL-DH1758 Tele Conversion Lens". Thanks again!
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Mine is excellent. I'd never read anything where this particular lens is bad. Wide open you'll get purple fringe. But you'll get that on most 85mm lenses. Stopped down at a lower f stop is clean. You can always get rid of the fringe in Photoshop if you prefer to shoot wide open. But you may not need to, seeing that the lens is a low light shooting lens. Beautiful lens and a steal compared to the Sony Zeiss version.
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it depends on the design of the lens. It won't affect the image quality though.
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The thread is there but it's a smaller diameter than most of the other E-type lenses so you will need a new set of filters. The lens is very compact but the images need to be corrected for distortion. SONY provides software for this as do Photoshop and LightRoom.
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Thank you for your comment. I found it very helpful. I naturally prefer Canon but really want the wide-angle offered in this Sony camcorder. Canon missed the boat on wide angle in my view.
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Hello. I purchased tis lens and I can not be happier with it. The image quality comapred to the sigma to em is superior. LEss Chromatic Averration and way less distrotions on the edge of the frame on full frame cameras.Build is oustanding and I do used it for my paid jobs. Lokk at this link so you cna see some of the images of this magnificent and very good quality lens:http://fmta.com.mx/index.php/galerias-de-fotos/galeriasolimpiadas2014/64-olimpiadasclasificatorias2
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I bought the VF-4 to help me with composition in bright sunlight. Whatever you see in the viewfinder isn't going to affect the image quality of the final photograph. (I too use this on an E-PL 5.
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Yes, I would think it's the main reason to have this lens. Some say the lens gets too close to the subject when used for macro work, I have not found that to be a problem. I find the lens very useful especially all around, but would probably not own it if not for its macro capability.
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I have both lenses and their ib no comparison. The Sony far exceeds the Sigma lens in terms of image quality. But it costs more and is much heavier. I use it with my Sony A900 and would not move back to the Sigma. Image quality is excellent even with the 2X extender.
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Here is the best info on Sony mounts. http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2014/01/21/mounting-confusion-de-mystifying-sony-lens-mounts What I can tell you is I love mine especially for video.
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Yes. It is WAY better in every aspect. Although it costs a bit more, the image quality is much higher with the Sony lens. The Sigma is very soft, especially above 300mm. I tried the Sigma and was not satisfied with the images. My Sony 70-400 never disappoints.
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If you hear a click before and after focus and release the shutter in your camera is totally normal....switch the VR off and you will notice that the click disappears...not big deal is totally normal...actually i have a few lenses that click in some way when the VR or OS or VC is ON....for me the results are that really matters...however..without the Vr if the noise of "click" is there then you should call nikon or if you can return for an exchange....good luck...I have thus lens and i made an extensive research about it...plus, I have another lenses like the 105 sigma OS macro and tamron 70-300 VC that some way make some "click" when the VC,OS, or VR is on...