Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2018/10/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >>