08-16-2010, 07:50 PM
[quote name='genotypewriter' timestamp='1281975028' post='1816']
I go for the best lenses and when it comes to measurements and resolution tests, I go to the extent of getting hold of the lenses and doing them myself because I'm _that_ pedantic and extremely technical about things. So all I can say is you guys are completely missing out because of dpreview('s incompetence) and it's a sad thing to see.
The Nex-5 + 16mm is a fantastic combo and yes, it's sharp wide open and f/2.8 is the only aperture I use! My usual/previous favourite was the 5D2+24L II*... yes... so I do have standards when I say that <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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GTW
* which I still have for more demanding shots but haven't even taken out once since I got the Nex around a month ago
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Interesting ...
Could you post some example shots?
I go for the best lenses and when it comes to measurements and resolution tests, I go to the extent of getting hold of the lenses and doing them myself because I'm _that_ pedantic and extremely technical about things. So all I can say is you guys are completely missing out because of dpreview('s incompetence) and it's a sad thing to see.
The Nex-5 + 16mm is a fantastic combo and yes, it's sharp wide open and f/2.8 is the only aperture I use! My usual/previous favourite was the 5D2+24L II*... yes... so I do have standards when I say that <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />GTW
* which I still have for more demanding shots but haven't even taken out once since I got the Nex around a month ago
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Interesting ...
Could you post some example shots?