PHIL RUDIN
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Thanks Marshall I will be looking for that.
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I tested the 20mm with the WA and FE adapters. Along with the Sigma 60mm using the extension tubes for super-macro.
I used a copy stand, graph paper and objects to show maximum magnification and working distances in super-macro with the Sigma, as compared to the 18-55. Results were excellent with much higher magnification than what the 18-55 provided. Of course, with the extensions tubes on, it's like going down with the +10 diopters on for the entire dive. so one would be limited with the kind of images they can focus on.
The Sony 20mm performed very well with the WA amd FE adapters. I shot some very detailed pictures in the desert to make 100% comparisons in the corners where the 16mm was weak with and w/o both adapters.
In the meantime, the big news coming out of the Sony rumor mill is the upcoming release of the Zeiss 16-70 f4 NEX zoom. From what I've read, it's be released in a couple weeks. Sony has set the dates publicly for major photographic product announcements in Germany on the 26th (read that last night, but can't find the article today to provide a link). The lens won't be cheap, maybe around $1000, but it should be razor sharp and small. The f4 size should keep the width of the lens small enough to fit our Nauticam mini ports. This will be a good sharp replacement for the 18-55 kit. A little wider and longer reach for macro with diopters. If we're lucky, it'll fit our Port 72 with perhaps the addition of the 10 or 20mm mini-port extensions currently available. Of course, it's a rumor, but this one is so hyped I suspect there's some truth in it. I'd love a 16-70mm zoom for my NA-NEX7, especially if it will work with my Port 72 and diopter swing mount. I guess we'll know in a couple weeks.
I'll try to post results from the Sigma 60 and Sony 20mm-WA-FE as soon as I get some time. Just way too busy right now.
bjfspeedy,
I'm not sure what macro lens you're referring to when you ask that I take some macro shots too? If you're referring to the Sigma 60, it's only good for UW super-macro, really nothing else. Nice portrait lens top-side though from what I've read.
Cheers