Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/09/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Here ya go -- *this* is what a NEX has to offer over a DSLR? or even a IIIf, for that matter. Tiny size and astounding performance. http://zeissler.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/20120607-1328.jpg Mitch Zeissler === Website: http://exploratorius.us/ On Aug 31, 2013, at 11:07 PM, Akhil Lal <alal at poly.edu> wrote: > Well the NEXs are very compact and relatively lightweight, which is a big > plus. If Sony are serious about competing with Nikon and Canon they will > have to introduce a new lne of lenses. > > I'm sure that I'm not the only one on this list who is disenchanted with > the size and handling of modern top of the line SLRs. I dread taking out > my D800E/24-70 zoom for casual picture taking; back in Leica R days I did > not think twice before slinging an R7 over my shoulder. > > On Sun, 1 Sep 2013, John McMaster wrote: > >> Interesting, Sony will have to produce a whole new range of lenses unless >> Alpha ones fit - then what does NEX offer over DSLRs? >> >> john >> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> >>> >>> Looks like a full frame NEX, perhaps 36 Mpixels,is due soon. Details of >>> a full >>> frame E mount CZ 35/2.8 lens have already been leaked over at >>> Sonyalpharumors.com. >>> >>> If the more extreme rumours are to be believed Sony will make >>> electronically >>> coupled adapters to take Nikon and Canon lenses. >>> >>> Anyone thinking of buying a Fuji X series camera might want to wait a >>> bit to >>> see what Sony releases. >>> >>> Akhil >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information