[Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX

[john at mcmaster.co.nz (John McMaster)]

I sold my D800E after very little use for similar reasons ;-)

john

> -----Original Message-----
> From Akhil Lal
> Sent: Sunday, 1 September 2013 3:08 p.m.
> To: Leica Users Group
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Sony Full Frame NEX
> 
> 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
> >>