[Leica] Sony 55 Sonnar question

[Douglas Barry]

Good stuff, Sonny, and thanks to Jayanand, Philippe, and Mark.
I went ahead and got the 55mm Sonnar today as I was in hospital 
yesterday, so going into Dublin was a non runner. Small thing really as 
I was only getting tests to ensure my heart wouldn't stop during my 
upcoming knee operation. I'd normally be put on a threadmill, but, 
thanks to my shot knees, they used chemical stimulants (dobutamine and 
atropine) to set my heart racing. Personally, I would have preferred 
good looking women.

Anyway, I managed to pick up an immaculate used one, and at a 
considerable discount from a reputable Sony and Leica dealer, and have 
to admit I am impressed even though I only farted around with it tonight 
in the house.
I'll be giving it some serious use during the Presidential election over 
the coming weekend.

Douglas
PS I will look at the Vario-Tessar 24-70 in the new year as the kit zoom 
is a little underwhelming.

On 23/10/2018 01:01, Sonny Carter via LUG wrote:
> http://sonc.com/look/?p=5985
>
> Also, go to www.sonc.com/look and search for sonnar for more
>
> On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 6:46 PM Douglas Barry <imra at iol.ie> wrote:
>
>> Thanks Sonny, I'll break the bad news to the beloved that the bank
>> balance will be shrinking, but the lens inventory will be climbing. I'm
>> sure her little heart will just surge with joy...
>>
>> Douglas
>>
>>
>> On 22/10/2018 23:14, Sonny Carter via LUG wrote:
>>> terrific lens.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 4:42 PM Douglas Barry <imra at iol.ie> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I've an assignment which involves a day's shooting in an office
>>>> environment with my Sony A7ll, and will need to use flash more than a
>>>> bit. I'm not overly thrilled with the kit lens that came with the Sony,
>>>> so am thinking of going for 55mm 1.8 Sonnar as it is designed for the
>>>> camera and flash. I have a perfectly good Elmar 50 2.8, but it won't
>>>> give me the response times I will need for this task.
>>>>
>>>> So the question for the Sony shooters out there is, have you got this
>>>> lens, and are you happy with it? Of course, I have looked at reviews,
>>>> but it's good to hear real world experiences.
>>>>
>>>> Douglas
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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