Hi! How well does it perform with a Sony A6000? (I was looking for a 35mm and i saw this Carl Zeiss lens. Any Thoughts? -Greatly appreciate it!)
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I'm using it with A7s, but I can't imagine anyone not loving this lens on any alpha body. You would have to spend a whole pile of money to get anything that performs better imho.
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Sharp! Could be the best lens you can get for the a6000 but very expensive. My favorite lens along with Zeiss Touit 32mm. Ask yourself if you like this 35mm angle of view and is it worth the price.
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First, I have the NEX-7; an older generation of the A6000, but very similar being a 24mp camera. I love this Lens. I believe it's the best of the lenses for any of Sony's APS-C Cameras. If you're willing to ante up for a priceyLens, you will not be disappointed. The Optics are Professional grade with a nice wide f/1.8 aperture delivering really nice Bokeh. Excellent corner to corner sharpness. Being Zeiss, the build quality is superb. Nice quiet operation for both photos and video. I have to believe you'll be as happy with this Lens on your A6000 as I am on my NEX-7. If money is not a consideration, Go For It !!!! First, I have the NEX-7; an older generation of the A6000, but very similar being a 24mp camera. I love this Lens. I believe it's the best of the lenses for any of Sony's APS-C Cameras. If you're willing to ante up for a priceyLens, you will not be disappointed. The Optics are Professional grade with a nice wide f/1.8 aperture delivering really nice Bokeh. Excellent corner to corner sharpness. Being Zeiss, the build quality is superb. Nice quiet operation for both photos and video. I have to believe you'll be as happy with this Lens on your A6000 as I am on my NEX-7. If money is not a... » Read More First, I have the NEX-7; an older generation of the A6000, but very similar being a 24mp camera. I love this Lens. I believe it's the best of the lenses for any of Sony's APS-C Cameras. If you're willing to ante up for a priceyLens, you will not be disappointed. The Optics are Professional grade with a nice wide f/1.8 aperture delivering really nice Bokeh. Excellent corner to corner sharpness. Being Zeiss, the build quality is superb. Nice quiet operation for both photos and video. I have to believe you'll be as happy with this Lens on your A6000 as I am on my NEX-7. If money is not a consideration, Go For It !!!! « Show Less
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I've tested it on my OMD in daylight condition, and find that it worked almost like an 40-150mm Olympus zuiko on the OMD with no lag and identical image quality. But have yet test the auto-focus capacity in in low light condition.
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I have a Sony A77 (was going to get the A99, but needed a built-in flash) and use the Zeiss 24-70. I chose the Zeiss after VERY extensive research on it and the A77 and bought them at the same time. In most internet reviews the Zeiss is as good or slightly better than the best Canon and Nikon lenses. It's not cheap, but the pictures are incredible. When sharing photos, people assume they were taken by a professional. Close-up headshots in portrait or auto+ mode are amazing. You can probably get good quality with the higher end Sony lenses, but if you can handle the price, you won't regret the Zeiss. I have a Sony A77 (was going to get the A99, but needed a built-in flash) and use the Zeiss 24-70. I chose the Zeiss after VERY extensive research on it and the A77 and bought them at the same time. In most internet reviews the Zeiss is as good or slightly better than the best Canon and Nikon lenses. It's not cheap, but the pictures are incredible. When sharing photos, people assume they were taken by a professional. Close-up headshots in portrait or auto+ mode are amazing. You can probably get good quality with the higher end Sony lenses, but if you can handle the price, you won't regret... » Read More I have a Sony A77 (was going to get the A99, but needed a built-in flash) and use the Zeiss 24-70. I chose the Zeiss after VERY extensive research on it and the A77 and bought them at the same time. In most internet reviews the Zeiss is as good or slightly better than the best Canon and Nikon lenses. It's not cheap, but the pictures are incredible. When sharing photos, people assume they were taken by a professional. Close-up headshots in portrait or auto+ mode are amazing. You can probably get good quality with the higher end Sony lenses, but if you can handle the price, you won't regret the Zeiss. « Show Less
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This is a fantastic lens, I love it and have it on one of my cameras all the time. But it is not the best for landscape photography, especially on an APS-C camera like the 60D. As Archman below said, I'd look for something with a wide angle in the 10-18mm range. Also concur--rent a couple of lenses if you can locally to see what you like best. Of course, you might pick something that was more than you planned to spend.... Good luck and have fun!
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I use it on my Sony a7s and it has provided excellent service and great image quality in a variety of situations, some of them almost completely dark! The a7s completely silent mode with this lens is amazing! Just set it to aperture or shutter priority and auto ISO with the top of 109,000 and watch the miracles happen!
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Yes Karl, This lens is amazing. You can see some of my photos that were taken with this lens on my page @ https://www.flickr.com/photos/123197757@N06/Good Luck,Matt K.
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Did you ever get a lens? I'm making the same decision now. If so, what did you buy? Are you happy with your decision? Is there anything else you would add that would help me make a decision. Thanks!
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Hi, thanks question. This lens can not fit for Sony A7‡U. You need adapter for A Mount. Thanks in advance.
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I tested it on NEX-5 and a7. Works fine, though the AF speed is slow. There is no reason it shouldn't work on a6000. YMMV.
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I am using it one a 5D MIII and am quite happy with the lens. I got it for time-lapse with the manual aperture feature. So far very happy with the lens for the price.
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I've had the 50mm 1.8 and the kit lens, and I can definitely say this will blow both of them away! This is essentially a high-quality upgrade from the kit lens, and in my opinion gives at least as good an image result as the 50mm prime - but with the range of a zoom. The 35mm I don't have experience with, but I would still bet that the Sigma would compete just fine :)
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I don't possess a 35mm nor have I received this lens as yet, the recipient hasn't given me lens. I have an 18-55mm. From the comments I've read prior to purchasing it, it seems of great performance but I guess lighting (whether frm natural lighting or a speedlight) will also determine ur photo outcome. Speedlite helps alot! I tuk evn a few shots yesterday with mine n they're of great quality. Go browse some reviews from evn Youtube, like I did. Am planning to buy a 35mm prime lens later also.
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Hi All, very interested in these postings but still can't get this lens to work with my D70 in M or AF. I too get fEE message displayed and shutter won'r fire, even after locking off at f22 etc. Starting to wonder if its a camera setting or am I missing something?
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I got this lens for my D600. It's fun. With the D600, the camera has to be set completely manual and it won't take a pic unless the lens aperture is set at f/22. The focus ring seems to do very little unless the object is super close, everything else seems to be ok but nothing is spot on in focus. IMHO, if you're looking for something fun to play with it's an ok lens. Hope this helps.
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Hey A.M.M Arguello, I noticed in your initial post you mentioned you have the NEX-3 camera. I also noticed in your last post that you ordered the 55-210 mm zoom lense. Have you had a chance to use the 55-210 mm zoom lense with your NEX-3 yet? Have you had any problems? I only ask because on the sony website this lense does not list the NEX-3 as a compatible camera. However I think this has to do with the fact that the NEX-3 was technically a discontinued model when this lense was released. Any first hand experience you can provide would be much appreciated.
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I have Canon D60 and T3i and this lens is fantastic on both at all settings. I would contact sigma and talk to them about it.
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I'm curious . Did you return or keep your lens and are you satisfied with it ? I'm looking to order one for my camera . Thanks .