[I]f you want a prime lens that is sharp, that is wellb built, that doesn't weigh a ton, and it doesn't cost you the cost of a new car, then this is definitely a viable option.
[I]f you want a prime lens that is sharp, that is wellb built, that doesn't weigh a ton, and it doesn't cost you the cost of a new car, then this is definitely a viable option.
Ultimately, if you want a small, light lens with this focal range, this lens is very hard to beat.
I think at the price point, that's the key. At this price, it's the perfect backup camera. It's the perfect upgrade from the Z5. It's just a really, really good camera.
The first thing was the 150 to 400 Pro lens, and I have to say that is one of the best zoom lenses I have ever used.
I think if you want an 800 mm lens that's sharp and you shoot Sony, I think this is a bit of a no-brainer.
The Sony a1 II is almost the perfect wildlife camera; it ticks so many boxes.
What are my overall thoughts of this lens? They're very positive. I think anybody who buys this lens will be very happy.
This is one of the best combinations that money can buy at the moment for bird photography. It is so light, it is so accurate, it's so quick, the body is fantastic.
For me, I think this camera is for anybody who wants to enjoy wildlife in the field with a very light kit, somebody who wants high FPS, good autofocus, good image quality, and a very light package.
[T]his is one of the best zoom lenses I have ever used. The strength, of course, its autofocus is very fast, its IBIS is great, it's extremely sharp, it's very light, it's very versatile, it can just jack of all trades, do just about everything.
[T]his lens is simply fantastic as a 300 2.8.
So my overall impression of the camera is very Good and in terms of just having fun I actually prefer to use this over my R5. This is by far the most usable and best camera I have used today and I absolutely love it.
So in conclusion, this lens, as you can probably tell, has impressed me a lot. The fact I got all those photos I shared today with this $695 lens shows you that wildlife photography is no longer in the realms of our big ten thousand dollar lenses.
If you're on a real budget and you want a really good DSLR, then the Canon EOS-1D X may be an option for you.
So in conclusion, really happy with how this lens performed. Got lots of nice shots, plenty I'm going to add to my catalog.
