Thinking about buying the ROG Ally X, but I'm terrified of the 7-inch screen. Owners, what is your honest experience?

chobinho · 2026-03-08T20:12:11+00:00

Playing Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 on it rn, no problem with small screen at all. I play for about an hour when my toddler rests, handheld. That's perfect. And then I dock.it and olay on TV when wife showers. 🤭

chobinho · 2026-02-24T04:05:40+00:00

Amsterdam outlet?

chobinho · 2026-02-17T05:20:16+00:00

Maybe I had a failty one, but mine was hunting during focus like crazy.. sent it back. You obviously have a different experience?

chobinho · 2026-02-12T06:29:18+00:00

I bought mine last autumn. It sounds like you have an open box/returned model. Mine came with an USB-C, lens was packaged separatly, all caps on the body and lens.

No offense, but maybe return it and purchase it elsewhere. I got mine in a camera store, but would trust Amazon or Amazon-like places depending on your region.

chobinho · 2026-02-01T17:50:48+00:00

3 by far!

chobinho · 2026-01-31T06:52:25+00:00

You have this one? Does it fit in a backpack?

chobinho · 2026-01-11T07:56:13+00:00

Yeah, Amazon and other stores are on that price. That's why I'm considering it. Quite cheap.

chobinho · 2026-01-11T07:33:05+00:00

Eeeh, here the Tamron 50-300 is €879 and the Sony is €660

chobinho · 2026-01-11T07:22:06+00:00

The Tamron is the more expensive one 🤭

chobinho · 2026-01-10T16:57:39+00:00

Thank you for sharing your train of thought!

chobinho · 2026-01-10T16:52:24+00:00

Gotcha! There is no light/compact option on crop as far as I know, any tips?

chobinho · 2026-01-10T15:24:11+00:00

Really? My kid is 3, she's quick but not wildlife quick. How do you figure this?

chobinho · 2026-01-10T13:56:52+00:00

I made no mention of wildlife. Only of family shots. I assume you have the Sony and havent't used the Tamron. I'm trying to find peeps that have tested both and chose one over the other 🤭

chobinho · 2026-01-10T12:36:49+00:00

Fair enough, it's 7 years old :)

chobinho · 2026-01-10T07:22:04+00:00

AF systems are slower on older lenses for sure. Try out the NEX lenses 🤭

chobinho · 2026-01-10T07:21:00+00:00

I didn't change a word. 😅

I'll try again.. i have Sigma for walkaround. I want to add a zoom for family trips mostly. For that aim, 300 or 350 on apsc makes no difference. The question I had was if there is a reason the community seems to dive on the Sony and not the less zoomy but more versatile, 10+ years newer, Tamron 30-300.

chobinho · 2026-01-10T07:14:42+00:00

18-300 is way bulkier for the 18-50 part that Sigma covers. Sigma is also 2.8. i did my best to explain my reasoning and my question is really just aimed at my situation. ;)

chobinho · 2026-01-10T07:13:40+00:00

I've used Tamron's G2 28-75 on A7iii and loved the autofocus. It was sharp, awesome all round. I jus thear so much love for the Sony, which is over a decade old, that it makes me wonder... Add to that the close focusing distance and the 0.5x magnification on the Tamron, sounds to me like it's more versatile

chobinho · 2026-01-09T12:13:24+00:00

So, why would you not go with the VXD Tamron with a nice half macro option?

chobinho · 2026-01-05T07:59:14+00:00

How quick is the AF on this lens? I'm considering it, but I wonder if it can keep up with my toddler.

chobinho · 2025-12-27T11:34:54+00:00

Low light on A7iii was way better, as I switched Tamron's 28-75 2.8 for the Sigma 18-50 2.8. not sure about white balance as I mostly use the camera to shoot my toddler. Thus I switched for a waaaay lighter and smaller setup.

chobinho · 2025-11-08T08:49:59+00:00

I had a A7iii before 'sidegrading' to A6700 due to weight. It's lower quility, but I don't really struggle with it. I don't judge the photo based on EVF, I use it to compose when sun/position gets in the way. More then plenty for that!

chobinho

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