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Randy Johnson · July 20th, 2016, 12:03 PM

I know this lens is crazy expensive BUT does it have servo zoom? If not what is it marketed for stills?

Chris Harding · July 21st, 2016, 12:17 AM

Hi Randy

Is the range what you are looking for? I had a Sigma F2.8 28mm - 70mm and found the wide setting on the EA-50 was never wide enough for anything ..it equates to around 42mm at full wide and the tele side it's only really good for portrait stuff .. I found it nice on my Nikon for stills but not adaptable enough for video. If Sony does have a PZ model it's gonna cost you but are you sure about the range ..Sony make a servo 28 -135 with constant F4 thru the range not 70mm though and here it's over $3000 !!! I don't see a listing for a 28-70 with a servo zoom so you must be talking about the 28-135 PZ model surely??

Randy Johnson · July 21st, 2016, 06:30 AM

Sorry I meant 24 to 70

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1222774-REG/sony_sel2470gm_fe_24_70mm_f_2_8_gm.htmlI know its expensive BUT if it has all the features I need ( I dont think it will) it might be worth the investment for me. I relized I need auto focus and iris and servo zoom. Although for that money it would make sense to spend a little more and get one of the new panasonics.

Steven Digges · July 21st, 2016, 01:04 PM

Here is the lens Chris was referring to:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1001011-REG/sony_selp18105g_18_105mm_f_4_g_lens.html
It is only $600.00 instead of the $2,200.00 for the one your looking at. It is a perfect lens for the EA50. I have plenty of faster glass but this Sony G has become my go to lens for most things. It is every bit as sharp as my Canon "L" series glass. That means it is a lot sharper than the original EA50 kit lens.

Kind Regards,

Steve

Randy Johnson · July 21st, 2016, 05:47 PM

Yeah I alreadu have that one. Its ok but that 4.0 down to 2.8 makes a big difference. Plus I have troubles with that lens with the autofocus sometimes it doesnt want to focus even though its picks up the right zone. I find myself turning off AF sometimes.

July 20th, 2016, 12:03 PM	#1
Randy Johnson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,067	Sony 28 to 70 I know this lens is crazy expensive BUT does it have servo zoom? If not what is it marketed for stills?

July 21st, 2016, 12:17 AM	#2
Chris Harding Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 8,441	Re: Sony 28 to 70 Hi Randy Is the range what you are looking for? I had a Sigma F2.8 28mm - 70mm and found the wide setting on the EA-50 was never wide enough for anything ..it equates to around 42mm at full wide and the tele side it's only really good for portrait stuff .. I found it nice on my Nikon for stills but not adaptable enough for video. If Sony does have a PZ model it's gonna cost you but are you sure about the range ..Sony make a servo 28 -135 with constant F4 thru the range not 70mm though and here it's over $3000 !!! I don't see a listing for a 28-70 with a servo zoom so you must be talking about the 28-135 PZ model surely??

July 21st, 2016, 06:30 AM	#3
Randy Johnson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,067	Re: Sony 28 to 70 Sorry I meant 24 to 70 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1222774-REG/sony_sel2470gm_fe_24_70mm_f_2_8_gm.htmlI know its expensive BUT if it has all the features I need ( I dont think it will) it might be worth the investment for me. I relized I need auto focus and iris and servo zoom. Although for that money it would make sense to spend a little more and get one of the new panasonics.

July 21st, 2016, 01:04 PM	#4
Steven Digges Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,828	Re: Sony 28 to 70 Here is the lens Chris was referring to: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1001011-REG/sony_selp18105g_18_105mm_f_4_g_lens.html It is only $600.00 instead of the $2,200.00 for the one your looking at. It is a perfect lens for the EA50. I have plenty of faster glass but this Sony G has become my go to lens for most things. It is every bit as sharp as my Canon "L" series glass. That means it is a lot sharper than the original EA50 kit lens. Kind Regards, Steve __________________ www.CorporateShow.com Been at this so long I'm rounding my years of experience down...not up!

July 21st, 2016, 05:47 PM	#5
Randy Johnson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,067	Re: Sony 28 to 70 Yeah I alreadu have that one. Its ok but that 4.0 down to 2.8 makes a big difference. Plus I have troubles with that lens with the autofocus sometimes it doesnt want to focus even though its picks up the right zone. I find myself turning off AF sometimes.