Which sony nex is best

Bringing up the rear of our database is a lens that should score highly. While not a macro lens, the equivalent focal length from Sigma on the other hand and again, already no longer available in the guise tested — though the new Art model is soon to be added to our database has more consistent sharpness across the field and lower levels of troublesome Chromatic Aberration. We thought it would be of interest to compare image quality with a retro-focus model designed for the same sensor format.

If we look at the three super-zooms in our database measured on the NEX-7 the DxOMark Scores are similar but, as always, it pays to look at the fine print. Not only is it sharper albeit mainly in the centre but it has better transmission overall and lower Chromatic Aberration. Do you have a favorite lens for a Sony NEX-7? If so, please tell us in the comments below. For those wishing for a full frame NEX camera, keep in mind that if this happens none of these lenses will work with the camera as they are not full frame lenses.

They would only work in a crop mode which would defeat the whole purpose of having a full frame sensor. The image below is from RAW with no enhancements. It was shot up close with the 35 1. It is the full size file so click on the image to see it in full size. The new Wide Angle. The new is a very cool lens, but a bit on the costly side. Wide angles, especially versatile ones such as this usually cost because they are tricky to make.

Sometimes wide angles are very soft on the edges or have distortion issues. So how does the Sony stack up? Well, just make sure you are using in camera distortion correction and you will be golden. I found the to be an excellent lens for the NEX system. I have not had the time to sit down and do any scientific testing but I never do that anyway! In real world images the lens performs great. The overall build is very good and it feels much better made than some of the older Sony lenses like the and 16mm.

This is a lens for those who wanted a quality wide angle solution and here it is. Below is an image you can click on to see the full size out of camera file.

It was taken with the NEX-6 and Sigma 30 2. Sony is having a huge and as we approach I have a feeling they will be very successful with their latest and greatest camera releases.

You know what to expect if you have ever shot with one and these are basically the same as the ones that came before with some refinements, enhancements and new lenses. They are more mature but at the same time they throw in even more features which make them feel like mini computers that also take photos. The menu system is the same as the previous NEX cameras but these days they are as customizable as ever with so many buttons to customize to your liking you will not have any problems or issues finding your favorite settings and controls.

If you want a small mirrorless that is responsive and can deliver the image quality you want from an APS-C then your choices come down to either Sony or Fuji. Sony wins on speed and size.

Fuji wins on sharpness and color. Which one you like is up to you. But these days, any of the mirrorless choices can deliver the goods. Just go with what feels right for you. The NEX 5R and 6 are once again superb cameras but in all honesty I do feel that Sony will need to create something like this that has a full frame sensor for the next go round. How they will go about it if at all is the mystery. Oh and as for the other things I did not go over this time, the App store and WiFi for me at least are a miss right now.

The App feature slows the camera down to a crawl at times so I just avoided using them. I will have to do more video to really see what is happening there. It is not horrible, but I remember being wowed by the NEX-5n and 7 video, no so much on the 6. So if you are a NEX user and fan the 5R and 6 are improvements once again when it comes to photos, but only you can decide if they are worth the upgrade.

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This is a few days late and some of yuo may already have downloaded it but there is a new firmware out for the NEX-7 which adds […]. Hey there! Hi, I really have to laugh at the comparisons made between makes of camera nowadays, they are all thrown together probably in the same factory in China, made down to a price, made to last if you are lucky as long as the guarantee but not much longer… I will say the older ones did seem to last longer — remember when the jump from 1. At the moment IMHO think the Samsung NX is better than the Sony Nex 6 for colour but no one cares about that one…Fuji are notoriously unreliable and refuse to acknowlege known faults with recalls XF1 lens control error , X10 sensor etc.

I tried the Xpro1, XE1 etc but not impressed, look good on the outside but as rubbish made inside as all the rest. I spend my life repairing them so I know. An old camera shop owner said to me once you take a camera apart and see how its made you will never trust it again. And he was right. Steve, I just found your site and in comparison to others I found yours better for a person as myself, just like taking pictures and not a pro nor an amateur. I would like hearing from you before I make a decision.

I travel alot domestically and abroad and the compactness is high on my list. Looking forward to hear from you soon.

RayQ gmail. Hi there. However, it does allow the screen to tilt degrees which will be very useful for my intended use. The touchscreen also looks interesting for touch focus…. I see these magnetic viewfinders that let you look at the LCD screen in sunlight but would wonder how they could possibly work with the touchscreen!

Thanks for the great review. They both similar price now in Sydney. Both are great, and if you plan on getting some nice lenses go OM-D.. If planning on kit lens, go for Sony. I also like the Sony 50mm lens for portrait work. If you buy an inexpensive 3rd-party lens like the Sigma 30mm, it will look slightly better on the Sony than on the Olympus, but on the OM-D, you get image stabilization, so the 30mm is a draw.

Once you get outside the kit lens and the 50mm, almost every category goes to the OM-D. The autofocus on the OM-D is much faster and slightly more accurate. The OM-D is more rugged, and also has a much higher level of moisture-proofing. Gerpy, I can agree with what Steve said. I shoot with the NEX-6 and the 50mm lens. It matters which lens you shoot with, though. There are a few cheap lenses that you can put on the OM-D that will slow it down. Even the Oly 25mm 2. But if you put a nice lens on the OM-D, like the Oly 75mm, there is no contest.

The OM-D finds focus and holds it, even in low light, as fast as the Sony in bright sunlight. Is it ok to use NEX 6 for traveling on some extreme weather especially snow? On the dpreview forum, several NEX-6 owners report that the camera works well in that range, but the battery life is significantly shorter. Because the EVF has a high pixel count and refresh rate, it is already a battery hog. I hope they also fix the colors on all these camera as well. Sony Japan also has a thing against using English here in Japan.

Even though 66 percent of people are meant to be able to use or speak English around the world they strip it from their cameras over here in Japan.

Do you know why? The RX1 is all about the lens mated to the sensor, and it is an incredible lens. As for colors, all Sony cameras have the same color signature and have for years and years. Very nice. Sony must release lenses which they are always slow on doing good ones anyway. It seems Sony has released the lens firmware finally to allow phase detect in older lenses like 50 f1.

Hi Steve! Is it easy to focus accurately? The main thing that is interesting for me about the NEX system is the Viewfinder and Leica compatibility. Yes it works fine. Using focus peaking or without I can usually focus a NEX-6 or 7 easily with a Leica lens or any manual lens. Just watch out for retractable and those lenses like the old 35mm f2. The Phase Detection AF ranging points are not displayed on the screen.

Can you tell us if PD actually works while shooting video? The Sony statement is quite ambiguous…. I would get the OM-D with the mm, 12mm and 45mm. I would get the Nex-6 with the 20mm f2. I have heard for you as well that the Nex pictures can look a bit flat. Dear Steve.. The NEX-6 focused like lightning for me with the as long as I enabled phase detect in the menu but the 35 1. Focusing all depends on lens used but the NEX series is far from perfect, much like Fuji.

I am using the kit lens for the NEX-6 which is , and the phase detection is turn on.. I really enjoyed this review, thanks! Does anyone know if there are color-shifts or corner smearing? I would hope it performs as good or better than the 5n.

Hello, Steve, Great review. The only downside is that on the NEX-7 it is not free from color shift. It depends on the lightning. When there is enough light to shoot at ISO , the NEX-7 still provides the larger dynamic range and of course you get a significant resolution advantage when the lens can support it. When you compare the total package, the NEX-7 is still the flagship for me. You may also like. Sigma mm F2. Latest sample galleries.

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And even at ISO , the interpolation mushes up detail that looks sharp in a regular crop. Conclusion While the Alpha NEX-F3 doesn't wow me for any particular aspect of the camera, overall it's a nice package that should suit many point-and-shoot upgraders looking for the versatility and photo quality of a dSLR without the bulk.

Lori Grunin. The new automated self-portrait is also a boon for people who like to put themselves in the picture. The LCD can be difficult to view in bright light, and the SD card slot is in a bad spot for tripod users. Though it doesn't wow us for any particular aspect, the Sony Alpha NEX-F3 is a nice overall package for photographers looking for something with better photo quality and more flexible than a point-and-shoot.

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