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Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera $1198 at B&H Photo
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I've been looking for a good deal on a decent mirrorless camera but missed the recent Nikon sale. Many people have recommended the Sony A7 series of cameras and this version from around 2015 seems to have just gone on sale for about $600 cheaper than usual.
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Example of Z vs RF prices from BH.
Nikon 35mm F1.8 - $850
Canon 35mm F1.8 - $500
Nikon 50mm F1.8 - $600
Canon 50mm F1.8 - $200
Nikon 85mm F1.8 - $800
Canon 85mm F2 - $600
Nikon 24-70mm F4 - $1000
Canon 24-105mm F4 - $1100. This lens goes on sale all the time, and has an extra 35mm.
Nikon 24-200mm - $900
Canon 24-240mm - $900 - similar price but longer reach.
Nikon 24-70mm F2.8 - $2300
Canon 24-70mm F2.8 - $2300
Nikon 14-24mm F2.8 $2400
Canon 15-35mm F2.8 - $2300
If you think adapting lenses is so great, why did you buy a Viltrox 85mm lens? Matt Granger "That Nikon guy" says that the Viltrox isnt a great value, and several people reported that the lens died pretty quickly.
Does GreenPanther agree with you that Z-mount lenses are superior to anything from Canon?
Look at most reviews, they praise the Viltrox. The rando's on Amazon who say it failed didn't update their firmware because they are idiots. Pro-tip, don't believe idiots.
As for why I bought the Viltrox if I praise Z glass because, this is Slick Deals and I'm not a pro. 95% performance for half the cost is a slick deal. F glass is still needed or do you have a link a 150-600mm Z-mount lens?
Look at most reviews, they praise the Viltrox. The rando's on Amazon who say it failed didn't update their firmware because they are idiots. Pro-tip, don't believe idiots.
As for why I bought the Viltrox if I praise Z glass because, this is Slick Deals and I'm not a pro. 95% performance for half the cost is a slick deal. F glass is still needed or do you have a link a 150-600mm Z-mount lens?
https://nikonrumors.com/2021/07/0...ore-158880
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1) The grip extension you linked would not work on any tripod
2) It does not require a hex tool.
3) If taking the camera off the tripod, then removing some grip extension is too much work to do "in the field", you could just.... not use a grip extension.
https://www.amazon.com/MK-X1EM-Br...8536123022
And btw you want a hex tool - not a thumb screw - or you will not get enough torque to keep it secure on a tripod, or capture clip etc.
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Or better yet just have a battery that lasts twice as long and be able to swap it normally lol.
And btw you want a hex tool - not a thumb screw - or you will not get enough torque to keep it secure on a tripod, or capture clip etc.
Since we are back on the subject. Earlier, you stated
1) The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 for E-mount is no good, because of its "Astounding Distortion"
2) That Nikon's Z zoom lenses are better than Canon RF zoom lenses.
Have you looked at the reviews for the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8?
Here is a nice excerpt from photographylife.com
The lens certainly has quite a bit of barrel distortion at 24mm, which is unfortunate....the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has significantly more distortion at longer focal lengths in comparison. As you zoom in towards 35mm, the lens switches to slight pincushion distortion, and by 70mm it reaches close to 3%, which is a bit high. - Basically distortion at every focal length
Here is KenRockwell, he measured 4.5% distortion
The Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 has a lot of distortion, and it all goes away if you turn Distortion Correction ON in your camera.
Petapixel compared 5 of the top 24-70mm F2.8 mirrorless lenses. Lets see what they had to say.
Current Favorite: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Lens
From what I have read, the Sigma is just as good or better and at half the cost. For $2300 you can buy a 24-70mm F2.8 Z lens without a camera or, you can buy this A7Rii+Sigma 24-70mm F2.8
https://nikonrumors.com/2021/07/0...ore-158880
Since we are back on the subject. Earlier, you stated
1) The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 for E-mount is no good, because of its "Astounding Distortion"
2) That Nikon's Z zoom lenses are better than Canon RF zoom lenses.
Have you looked at the reviews for the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8?
Here is a nice excerpt from photographylife.com
The lens certainly has quite a bit of barrel distortion at 24mm, which is unfortunate....the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has significantly more distortion at longer focal lengths in comparison. As you zoom in towards 35mm, the lens switches to slight pincushion distortion, and by 70mm it reaches close to 3%, which is a bit high. - Basically distortion at every focal length
Here is KenRockwell, he measured 4.5% distortion
The Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 has a lot of distortion, and it all goes away if you turn Distortion Correction ON in your camera.
Petapixel compared 5 of the top 24-70mm F2.8 mirrorless lenses. Lets see what they had to say.
Current Favorite: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Lens
From what I have read, the Sigma is just as good or better and at half the cost. For $2300 you can buy a 24-70mm F2.8 Z lens without a camera or, you can buy this A7Rii+Sigma 24-70mm F2.8
Second, the sigma has 3.8% barrel distortion at 24mm - more than the nikon Z at any level. That isn't a HUGE deal because it can be corrected - but keep in mind you'll lose part of the image when you do that (which brings the 24mm to closer to 26mm), and its softer optically due to the correction as well. Third, the sigma has (what I would call) fairly pronounced Longitudinal chromatic aberration - which cannot be removed in post processing. ( https://www.opticallimi
Forth, I think a lot of this stems from your apparent nervousness to buy and sell camera equipment. Lenses hold their value VERY well. You are only out maybe 30% of the cost once you resell the lens (much less if you buy used to begin with). Is the Z mount lens more money? Yeah, it is. But its not that much when you consider you will recoup most of it when reselling. And like I said, you can get GREAT lenses cheaply if you use legacy lenses. For instance, take a look at this GREAT tamron zoom: https://www.amazon.com/Tamron-35-...6581840619 . You can find those used for ~$500. And it will AF just fine with an adapter. If you wanted a cheap zoom to compete with the sigma - there it is (they have a wider version too).
Fifth, even if you want to go with the sigma, I still wouldn't go with the a7rii body. If you want to go with sony, either go for the A7Riii, or wait a few months (maybe less?) for the a7iv to come out, and buy the a7iii on sale or used when everyone goes to dump theirs. I bought my a7riii when rumors of the a7riv started to leak, and it literally sells used today for the same price I purchased it. My lenses have lost maybe another 300-400$ because I bought them used too. In other words, I have ~$3500 of stuff sitting here next to me, but my actual cost if I resold today is only ~$350?
If you treat your stuff nicely, you really don't need to be such a penny pincher. Think of it as a loan.
Edit:
I do find it ironic that the review you quoted literally ends with: "The Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is alone a good enough of a reason to get into the Nikon Z ecosystem. That's all we have to say about this marvel…"
Less marketshare means less revenue and less resources to innovate.
Have a read
https://hbr.org/1975/01/market-sh...fitability
Do you think companies like Pentax and Olympus can pump out bleeding edge tech on a consistent basis that is not gonna cost a liver?
I have a d2x. Do you know how much that camera was at launch. Do you know what tech Nikon was pumping out back then. The stuff they are doing now is non competitive. The last great camera was the D850. Nikon is slipping and the numbers show it.
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Less marketshare means less revenue and less resources to innovate.
Have a read
https://hbr.org/1975/01/market-sh...fitability
Do you think companies like Pentax and Olympus can pump out bleeding edge tech on a consistent basis that is not gonna cost a liver?
I have a d2x. Do you know how much that camera was at launch. Do you know what tech Nikon was pumping out back then. The stuff they are doing now is non competitive. The last great camera was the D850. Nikon is slipping and the numbers show it.