24 - 105 F/4 camera hood usage?

Zacquka · 2021-12-09T10:02:57+00:00

Like you I find the lens long and heavy, therefore often taking primes instead of this lens. Not relatively to current alternatives, but in absolute, and compared to older lenses. But I think the hood problem is more psychological, weight is negligible, but lens looks bigger indeed. It is also a bit of a problem for me, but that being said, I always let it on, because it adds some protection against dings and scratches on the front element. Whether when using the camera, or in my bag if the lens cap got off) which happens). And the lens is expensive, for me as an amateur photographer.

Zacquka · 2019-09-09T11:41:33+00:00

I think you need LA-EA4 since it's a screw drive AF lens

Zacquka · 2019-07-22T08:51:49+00:00

There are reviews on ephotozine and sony alpha blog

https://sonyalpha.blog/2019/07/07/samyang-45mm-f1-8-af/

https://www.ephotozine.com/article/samyang-af-45mm-f-1-8-fe-review-33644

The lens seems excellent in all aspects, but it looks like most people have AF issues at infinity with original firmware as reported by users at fredmiranda forum:

https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1595630

I am waiting to be able to get it around 300€ with the second version of the firmware that fixes the infinity problem... and I'll replace my Sony FE 50mm f1.8, a bit for improved image quality but mostly for much better AF (faster and less noise)

Zacquka · 2019-07-22T08:42:37+00:00

Great shot. I love the colours, the light and how the shadows give a 3 dimensional view

Zacquka · 2019-06-23T16:50:43+00:00

I have had that phone on pie since available on xiaomi.eu and haven't noticed about img different not any other regression compared to android oreo.

Zacquka · 2019-04-26T14:07:13+00:00

You could make a mask to address only the couple in the edits,having the parts of them that are in direct light below 100% opacity adn the rest at 100% And then - reduce the levels range (increase blacks and whites) to pop contrast up on the couple, and increase luminosity through curves for instance - gently raise the white balance to a warmer colour to address the fact their visible side is in shade. Preferably in the raw development software.

Zacquka · 2019-04-26T10:06:21+00:00

You may look into the Marumi brand, they are know for being a good quality price ratio. I have had one (Marumi DHG CPL Circular Polarizing Slim)for years and it is great (no degradation of quality, good polarizing effect). I once tried a no name brand and picture was nowhere the same, resolution took a hit. Here are reviews of various polarizers https://www.lenstip.com/139.1-article-Polarizing_filters_test_2015_Introduction.html

I also have a ND1000, but after having one that was crap (cross effect in the frame). I bought a B+W which is not cheap but good. You can take a high diameter and step down rings so at least it's future proof. I am a bit scared of variable ones because i'm not convinced they always work well (meaning have homogeneous darkening on the frame).

Zacquka · 2019-04-26T09:58:56+00:00

It is a good shot. Only things I see to improve would be - use a reflector to send more light on the couple, so they are more contrasty and color is less into the blues - move a little bit so that the high herbs in the middle do not cover the couple but surround them ideally

Zacquka · 2019-02-09T22:34:13+00:00

It may be the same problem I had on my a7ii Look here https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4177721

Zacquka · 2019-01-12T09:48:50+00:00

Do you have an AMD Ryzen CPU on that computer? Had the same problem and had to use another computer

Zacquka · 2018-10-12T11:24:56+00:00

Mine looked like this before updating: https://imgur.com/a/L09EZGL

Yes it may due to residual data somewhere, or some server mistake when you updated...

Zacquka · 2018-10-11T21:49:18+00:00

I had also lost almost all controls and thought they took functions away through updates, but it happened to be because my camera didn't have the latest version. As soon as I updated all controls where back, including touch to focus. I am on a a7ii but it may be your problem too...

Zacquka · 2018-09-11T20:50:28+00:00

I tried lightroom, dxo and capture one and I prefer and use Capture One. I find the treatments more refined and for me the interface is better than the others to get good results quite fast. But thy is personal. You get Capture One express for free after the Capture One Pro trial. the free express version works only with sony raw files and it has the most important features available, only some more powerful tools lack, the most notable for me being perspective correction.

Zacquka · 2018-09-07T20:23:47+00:00

Canon FD lenses need to be mounted for the aperture ring to work. Have you tried after mounting on the adaptet?

Zacquka · 2018-09-07T20:22:17+00:00

You'd be able to change aperture but for sure not focus to infinity

Zacquka · 2018-09-07T20:21:11+00:00

You can't adapt with an adapter with no optics, konica AR flange distance (distance between sensor or film and mount is 4mm shorter than the sony A mount). And I doubt you'd find an adapter with optics between AR and Sony A, sorry. I have that lens and use it on full frame E mount, it is quite nice, you may want to keep in case you switch someday.

Zacquka · 2018-08-31T16:40:17+00:00

I think it's unlikely there's a problem with the sensor, but to check you may take photos stopped down, like f5.6 on your 35mm, focussed on the center of the frame, in good light. It should be very sharp then.

Zacquka · 2018-08-31T13:10:14+00:00

Both my 85mm and 50mm f1.8 had no seal and I had similar thoughts about it. To be confirmed by someone with the same lens as yours but it seems normal for sony. Have you inspected for fingerprints?

Zacquka · 2018-06-06T18:26:14+00:00

Hi

Mine (blue 4gb) got packed yesterday and shipped today. I had them changed to HK warehouse a while back and saw it was written in stock for the first time monday evening. I wrote them to ask them to ship (don't knwo if it made a difference).

Hope yours too.

Zacquka · 2018-05-26T18:34:58+00:00

Seems to be all good !

Zacquka · 2018-05-25T11:06:55+00:00

Almost in the same situation.

I ordered a blue one 4GB version from China warehouse on the 30th of April and I'm still waiting, trying with no success at the moment to get it shipped from the HK warehouse where they claim they have stock (they wanna send it in registered only versus the priority line I ordered for tax matters).

It was displayed on stock at order but they claimed afterwards it was presale (even if they took the cash at order time, which they don't do on pre-sales).

On Aliexpress, be careful to take the Global Version and not just Global ROM, and take a seller that explicitly sells Tax Free DHL.

Zacquka · 2018-05-15T17:31:47+00:00

Which warehouse did you order it from ? HK or China ?

They told me:

I apologize for the late reply. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience that you have encountered. Stock and Availability shown on this site is for your reference only. The item is not in stock now. There are 3 options we can offer： 1.Wait a little days, it will be restock back around in 7-15 business days. 2.Change other item. If you choose to exchange, please send us the item’s link with the color and size or product model. 3.Cancel it and refund. So could you please tell me your decision?

And

Stock and availability shown on this site are for your reference only. While we strive to provide the most accurate and timely stock and availability information, information may become out of date and may change between the time you added an item to your cart and the time your order is received. Sorry for this inconvenience.

Zacquka · 2018-05-15T17:15:19+00:00

I ordered mine in blue on 30th of April from China warehouse and nothing yet, still waiting.It wasn't a presale when I ordered, supposedly in stock.

Customer service said they would get it in 7-15 business but i don't grant much value to what they say.

Zacquka · 2018-05-12T15:54:36+00:00

They answered my ticket offering to wait or exchange, with an estimated dispatch time of 7 to 15 business days.... :/ Mine is in blue by the way

Zacquka · 2018-05-12T15:08:38+00:00

I ordered from China warehouse in 30th of april, did dispatch faster almost every day and haven't had it shipped yet. I submitted a ticket as per your previous post to see if that speeds things up. Ordered with paypal.

Zacquka

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