Відео

@@cjewe1z when I had the 70-200 SSM it was just a very tiny bit sharper but the LOOK was more like Sony lenses and flat without as much character. Silent focus with more AF points but just a slight hesitation when you press the button. I love my 80-200 much more. AF is at least as fast and more responsive, just makes a bit of noise and twerks with torque it is so fast. Mine is VERY sharp and I often start laughing when I review the images on my computer because I still can’t believe how nice the images are right out of camera. Amazing LOOK. Together with my A99ii it is the best combo I could ever want. I don’t need 999 AF point to fill the subject. I mostly use the center AF point and I track the subject and decide in the moment what I want to focus on. It focuses and shoots INSTANTLY when I press the button

@@mylverafrica7609 no sorry. I have my dream camera now - the A99ii. It is amazing and would not trade it for anything else.

@@AnhNguyen-o2z9t SSM lens does not have the screw drive so the LAEA3 works best. The LAEA4 has the motor with the screw drive. I don’t think the LAEA5 works with the older cameras.

@@kingghidorah8106 same as the A77ii, they are hard to find because they are really nice and they don’t make them anymore. Sorry. Have to pay lots to get one.

@@kingghidorah8106 the A99ii is NOT like the A7R3! Totally different cameras. I LOVE holding and handling my A99ii. I hate holding and handling my A7R2 which has the same sensor. Mirrorless feels like tiny kids toys and I hate them.

@@PolioVitruvius yeah it's not loke the a7r3 but it fulfills that niche, of course the a7r3 is much better as far as image quality goes but the a99ii is overall a much more powerful camera

@@PolioVitruvius both a99ii and a6700+ LA-EA5 cost around 2000. The A6700 offers more flexibility but i am already pretty much complete as far as photo gear goes.

​@@PolioVitruvius hello, I eventually got me an A7IV and the LA-EA5 adapter but my 80-200 is very slow. New lenses for Mirrorless cameras take god awful photos, if you crop a lot the lines aren't straight because the new lenses are sharp by contrast and not by rendition accuracy. Also the looks of the background being as lit as the foreground throws me. How does the Minolta SSM do? do you think I can do good with the 70-200 SSM II? LA-EA5 rattles around and hesitates whenn locking on something, but the tracking is okay

Well I actually use it a lot. I don’t collect it to sit in a case for 50 years. In 10 years every smart phone will out perform it anyway. I cringe when I see people NOT use their equipment.

Also note that none of my camera gear has a single scuff or scratch, not even the hot shoe or the tripod mounts.

@@PolioVitruviusi respect your opinion but you could atleast be bit more carfull. Its not really canon so… It just make people that likes to buy used having second thoughts….

Get an E mount native lens. There are lots of E mount options now.

Thanks. Ya, I really didn’t like going from my A77ii to the A7R and I still don’t love my A7R2. The A99ii is absolutely my dream camera and I have not seen anything I would trade it for for any money. I do wish it had a pop up flash as a trigger for remote flashes but no big deal.

Sorry. No longer have this camera

For which camera and lens and adapter? I can confirm what I have if you want. There is eye af that starts the af when you put your eye to the viewfinder or eye af that focuses on eyes.

@@PolioVitruvius eye af and or eye tracking. Using a La-ea4 with Sony G 70-200mm f2.8 SSM Lens A Mount on a Sony a7rII

Sorry I don’t know.

Thanks! Of course the price of the SSM v2 is insane when the 80-200 is about $700. And the 70-200 is much larger too especially with the hood.

@@PolioVitruvius Yea I have the 70-200 SSM mark 2 it is heavy! 💪💪💪

​@@351linzdoctor wow does this mean I'm getting all the ssm speed in E mount as the G APO in A mount?? Screw the G Master series then! also gimme large heavy lenses pls

Ha ha, ya the 80-200 HS has some real torque and sounds. More than I anticipated. Now I actually love it. Real analogue feel from the 90s with all the benefits of the A99ii. The 70-200 SSM was very nice too but I got a bad copy and it is way longer. I can’t afford the newer E mount cameras and I wouldn’t buy one if I could. I simply hate the feel of the mirrorless cameras and my A99ii does everything I need it to.

I still have the original A99. Wished Sony kept that body, as it holds three batteries with the grip. The E-mount bodies feel okay with smaller lenses. If you shoot sports and wildlife, A9 bodies & A1 is the best way to go. There’s no substitute for no blackouts and silent shooting. There’s also no substitute for the better buffer, AF and speed. Night and day difference versus the A99II.

@@rlpring78I will have to try a newer E mount some day. I have NO issues with AF speed on the A99ii and the 80-200 HS. I shoot very fast action redeo stuff and it has NO problem keeping up. IBIS OFF is clearer IQ.

@@PolioVitruvius Have you tried shooting with an A9 + 70200 G Master v2? 20fps with no blackouts and crazy AF is an awesome experience. Also, the amount of shots that are keeper is crazy!

@@rlpring78 No, I have no interest in spending another $6,000 to go from 42MP to 24MP and a less comfortable camera when my setup works perfect. My AF is instant and very accurate. The shutter and lens noises do not scare the animals so I am good with what I have. I know people keep thinking they need something better but I am extremely happy with what I have and I do not have any issues with AF speed.

That is what I am still trying to figure out. Same sensor and similar era but they handle very different. Trying to figure out how much is handling due to size and how much is the camera. I shoot events like rodeos and barrel racing where everything is moving in every direction very fast and the animals head is constantly crossing between the camera and the rider. I like shooting f.2.8 so it NEEDS to be focused on the rider or the shot is no good. I see most people, even the pros, just shoot f5.6 - f6.3 and everything is in focus and it is easier and safer. I just don’t think those images look any better than a cell phone image so what’s the point of that. The A99ii is “snappier” with AF set to center point. I just need to make sure to keep the center point on the rider. It will focus and fire INSTANTLY when I press the bottom. I love it because it is reliable and precise and I have control. Old school. The A7Rii seems to have better object tracking capabilities. If I let lock-on track the rider it will track pretty good BUT I shoot in bursts which means I completely let off the button between bursts and have to reacquire the rider every time really fast by half press during panning and zooming which doesn’t work. It seems to be able to track objects good with the sensor but then when I fully press the button it hesitates to fine focus before shooting. Very frustrating. I tried eye start AF tracking last week where it activates the continues AF when you put your eye to the camera. That was also very unreliable and used batteries. Perhaps a much newer camera has better tracking and more reliability but I can’t live that delay between full press and shot. I much prefer the A99ii for that reliability and it is way more comfortable. I honestly don’t understand what the advantage of mirrorless is. Smaller fells less comfortable and comfort is very important to my shooting.

@@PolioVitruvius thanks for the reply! I’m in a somewhat similar situation. I have an a77ii that I love. But I wanted to try full frame. I found a good deal on a nice a7riii, but I’m not sure about it yet. The 28-70 kit type lens is not exciting me. So I ordered an la-ea4, and I’ll start experimenting with the lenses I have. I suppose my a7riii with the ea4 adaptor could sort of be an “a99iii” 😂😂

Yes but for me comfort and handling are very important to get a good shot lying on the ground zooming and moving with the action. The mirrorless just isn’t ergonomic for me. I wish they made a A99iii but that won’t happen now with the global shutter of the A9iii.

@@PolioVitruvius agreed! I love the feel of the a7, as it feels like a film body, but the a77 is much more ergonomic. I started with an a100, had an a580, and the a77ii, and it feels much more natural in use.

No. I think you lose some functionality with some lenses through the conversion and it is expensive. Would be interesting to try.

@PolioVitruvius Yeah you do for Sam lenses. Good too have an extra LAEA4. There's always the LAEA5 A7RIV A7IV. Which I what I want too do.

I also used to use LA-EA3 and EA4 then I picked up a LA-EA5. I no longer use LA-EA4 adapter.

SSM lenses work better with LA-EA3 as it uses the camera focus motors. Most of the SAM lenses I know are screw drive hence would only autofocus on the LA-EA4 adapter albeit its slower than LA-EA3 due to its older autofocus tech from the A65 or A55 am not sure and the translucent mirror eats a tiny bit of light as well.

@@Alaminjos Actually all Sony SAM lens have a focus motor in them that's what the SAM mean (Smooth Autofocus Motor) therefore they will work with LA-EA3, LA-EA4 and LA-EA5!

Thanks for your correction @@351linzdoctor

It is the Tamron-F AF TELE-CONVERTER 2X Mx-AF BBAR MC7. I have done lots of testing with it on a few different lenses. There is NO increase in image quality. When you compare a picture without the teleconverter at 200% digital zoom it is the same as a picture with the teleconverter at 100% zoom. And you lose some contrast and saturation because there is more glass. As much as I want to see a difference, I have not seen any. I think a 1.4X teleconverter might have a net benefit.

@@PolioVitruvius thanks! So it is "ok" but a 1.4x would be better?

I only have the 2X and I have not found any improvement by using it so I don’t use it anymore. I have not tried a 1.4x but it might provide some improvement. Not sure. I would only buy a high quality one and those are very expensive so it is not worth it for me. I would rather get a different lens.

@@PolioVitruvius got it thanks! I was considering for the extra reach on the A77ii which I just got this week. I am planning on getting the 80-200mm APO 😁

I have a video of my A77ii with the 80-200. Amazing combo! 8 years ago and there aren’t any new cameras with some of those features, like in camera adjustable front and back focus linter with a simple button and two dials. Seems like they discontinue features to bring them back again years later as “new” tech. Even Canon had eye control system in 1992 where it tracked your eye in the viewfinder and matched where you were looking to the AF point selection.

Sorry I don’t have those so I can’t check.

@@PolioVitruvius ok thanks

Just spent the day at a dog show trying out my new Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 on the A7Rii. It has huge potential but the extra weight is a huge difference that drastically reduces maneuverability and the AF hesitates again with the MC-11 adapter. Does not work for candid action shot unfortunatly. Pulled out my A99ii with my Minolta 80-200mm f2.8 HS and I was back in business. The Sigma will be great for bronc and bull riding at a further distance.

Thanks. I also have the Minolta 300mm f2.8 HS. I just tried it on the A99ii and then the A7Rii with LA-EA4. It focuses almost exactly the same speed. Very fast AND accurate. Using center point AF. I also sold my Minolta 70-200 SSM and put in a bit extra to get the Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 Sport with MC-11 adapter. IQ so far looks great but AF is TERRIBLE. Just got the dock and cable and updated both firmware. Hope that makes a difference. At the moment it is unusable which is a huge disappointment. Might have to stick with the two Minoltas.

Oh no! Scary! Spooky!

Try a used a7Riii. Best bang for the buck camera ever

​@@nicedward7544Not even an upgrade from the A99ii, considering it has the exact same sensor as my two cameras now, and it's a tiny little toy in my hands.

Get the 70200G2. Get a used A9 or A9II. No blackouts, 20fps on native Sony e-mount lenses and 10-15 fps on Sony A-mount lenses with the LAEA3 or LAEA5 adapter. Sony A99II feels slow compare to the A9 or A9II. The EVF is also better and there are no blackouts. Night and day difference. The A99II feels better on the hand and is more ergonomic.

@@rlpring78 I can't disagree with you on anything there. I don't think I could go back to 24mp though, and the ergonomics on the A9 bug me - I have big hands. Having said that, I'm also getting old and my hands are giving me a bit of trouble lately, so E-mount is looking more attractive, with the new body format on the A9iii and A7Rv - plus they've finally brought back the A77ii/A99ii screen mechanism (sort of)!

@@cadmus777 There is no replacement for displacement. The A99 bodies always felt better in the hands. The controls, buttons and wheels feel smoother and more tactile. But having shot with the A9, with no blackouts, 20fps and ultra fast and sticky AF, it’s hard to shoot on something else that doesn’t have those capabilities. Ultimately, Sony will need to release a bigger body for their flagship models. However, it goes against their plan and philosophy of choosing small bodies for portability and weight-saving.

I have the A7R2 and I still prefer the A77ii in most ways. It was simply far more fun to take pictures even if the IQ wasn’t quit as good. The IQ of the A77ii is much better than the A77. I was just out yesterday taking macro flower photos and really wished I had my A77ii. The A99ii might be perfect but I can’t afford it. There are Geotag apps now for your phone and then you can add the exif data later in Lightroom by matching times. digital-photography-school.com/how-geotag-photos-using-lightroom-smartphone-app/

@@PolioVitruvius Thanks. Just what I was looking for. In terms of IQ the difference between APS-C & FF is basically zero unless you're printing huge posters that will be examined closely. For me the A77II is the perfect balance among ergonomics, price, IQ, size & weight. Now if I could only snag a good one under $500.

@@GeorgeStar yes, there is a reason why they are so hard to find. and they aren’t really much less expensive than they were two years ago which says everything.

Thanks. Remember that having IBIS on can significantly reduce image quality. It is capable of very good IQ. I currently use it with my A7R2 with great results.

Also note that I LOVED my A77ii. It was by far my favorite camera. Unfortunately it fell in the lake. I bought the A7R which I really didn’t like so I sold it and then bought the A7Rii which is better but I still loved the A77ii much more. It simply feels great to shoot. The mirrorless just don’t feel good and aren’t nearly as fun to shoot with. I would buy the A99ii if I could afford it.

@@PolioVitruvius Thank you for that. Yes I was going to go for an A7iii, but I was offered a great deal with the Minolta 80-200 F2.8, so it was a no brainer for me. A lot to learn though with all the new features compared to my previous Sony SLT. Should be fun. Thanks too for the info about turning off IBIS with this lens. For me I think that the Auto ISO in manual mode is a great feature. Will try it later with some garden birds.

@@pathurley2884 one of the best features that you won’t even find on any new cameras or lenses is the focus limiter. You can easily adjust the limit of the near and far focus. Great to set birding range. Crazy that new cameras don’t offer this. One of the worst features is that it limits you to f3.5 with high speed shooting for no apparent reason and Sony refuses to say why or fix it.

@@PolioVitruvius Yes I will try out the focus limiter. It'll make a difference I'd say, in a good way. Not sure why the 12fps mode is the way it is. I can use manual mode anyway with auto ISO, and Hi Speed drive which I think is 8 or 10fps? I might be mistaken though. Best way to find out is to use and try out things. Thank you.

Recommended now people buy ea5 and a6600. I sold a77ii and selling ea4, a6600 and ea5 with sensor phase autofocus is superior to everything. You will even have eye af.

@@vads4683 Good info! Thanks!

@@gundamaction1201 also ea5 is great for old af zoom lenses as on sensor af module focuses better in all zoom ranges. Old af module had to be calibrated for every lens and different zoom meant different setting at times. So ea5 is the way to go, I now have a7riva :).

@@vads4683 agreed! I am using the EA5 with a7iv with the Minolta 80-200 f2.8, and 100-300 apo and the auto focus works brilliantly!