Showing posts with label traveling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label traveling. Show all posts

Sony NEX 5N, my compact camera in hiking and skiing with 1-lens

2016-04-21
Some product shots using the A6000 and E 50mm f/1.8
The subject is my NEX 5N with Fujian 35mm f/1.7 mounted

Sony NEX 5N, my compact camera in hiking and skiing with 1-lens
f/2.0, iso 2500
Sony NEX 5N, my compact camera in hiking and skiing with 1-lens
f/2.0, iso 1600
Sony NEX 5N, my compact camera in hiking and skiing with 1-lens

The 5N is a smaller camera than the A6000. Instead of getting a 1 inch sensor camera, I am keeping my 5N and use smaller lenses like the 16-50 kit zoom, sigma 30 and 19, along with manual compact lenses such as my Voiglander 40mm f/1.4 or Fujian 35mm f/1.7. The combo can't beat the size of a Sony Rx100 IV or Panasonic LX100 but it is smaller than any dSLR that I have used. One of my most favorite Pentax is the Kx but the size can't match the 5N with a small lens. I have these comparisons pictures of K-01 and Sony 5N before.
Sony NEX 5N, my compact camera in hiking and skiing with 1-lens
Sony NEX 5N, my compact camera in hiking and skiing with 1-lens

When the 1" sensor camera get closer to < $400, I may consider it but until then, I am using the 5N for those moments that smaller size is better suited on 5N.



This small combo with NEX 5N and 16-50 pancake kit zoom happen to be my most used combination even though I have my A6000 with me. I use the A6000 with a fast prime in Voiglander 20mm f/1.8 for other 1-lens outing in Mammoth Lakes visit last week.
Sony NEX 5N, my compact camera in hiking and skiing with 1-lens
Sony NEX 5N and Voiglander 40mm f/1.4
Sony NEX 5N and Voiglander 40mm f/1.4

Both were taken with Voiglander 40mm f/1.4 and A6000. A nice combo for small and compact size similar to FA 43mm f/1.9. The Voiglander has great character wide open and when paired with a $35 Helicoil adapter for better close up, it is well rounded manual focus lens that is UNLIKE any bigger dSLR lenses.

Thoughts on Pentax DA 21mm f/3.2 limited In Traveling

2010-06-15

It is my irony that I frequently go for zoom in traveling instead of having primes for less lens change. I have recently pushed myself in bringing two primes in short weekend trips with Pentax DA 21mm f/3.2 limited and Pentax DA 70mm f/2.4 limited. It is a surprise for me that I have gotten used to using the 21mm for both landscape and portraits. I see more in the background. And that is a welcoming thought that I have grown to love with the 21mm. It is a dependable limited pancake in traveling. It is not in the extreme wide angle but I find it very capable and dependable in traveling. I love the color and wonderful flare control that I can depend upon.

pentax da 21mm f/3.2 in traveling
pentax da 21mm f/3.2 in traveling
Great with portraits to add scenic background
with more to blend in the picture
pentax da 21mm f/3.2 in traveling
Decent for street shooting
if emphasis is not on people as I do find
the need to get up close for portraits
pentax da 21mm f/3.2 in traveling

Decent for indoor
pentax da 21mm f/3.2 in traveling
Quick for indoor snapshot
pentax da 21mm f/3.2 in traveling
Get up close in a pinch for portraits
pentax da 21mm f/3.2 in traveling
Very dependable flare control
Built in lens hood outstanding
pentax da 21mm f/3.2 in traveling

Impressions & Notes

pentax da 21mm f/3.2 in traveling
  • Its close up is at 0.2 meters. Not sure on filter size as I see 43mm on the lens hood. The cap between the 70 and 21 are not interchangeable. Yes, one can still mount a 49mm on the lens but the hood will not fit. The lens hood that comes with the 21mm limited has inner thread that is likely to fit a 43mm filter.
  • Color is outstanding. I can't say it is the sharpest among all limited lens. It is quite good but I find other limited lens to be sharper than my 21mm.
  • Flare control is outstanding. I especially love its thin lens hood. The lens hood provides great protection to the lens that I don't find the need to put an optical filter for protection.
  • I am surprised to find its good use in portraits to blend in with great landscape on the background. You see more in the background.
  • Great pancake for traveling for sure. It is not an extreme wide angle but it has its pancake uniqueness to be much liked for its excellent build and compactness.


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Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 limited

2009-11-19

I am someone who are careless and sells with no fear but buy back when I think I want to try it again. I still remember the day that I sold my ex-LadyQueen 31mm f/1.8 limited. Being frugal actually is more expensive when it comes to lens purchase.

I stayed away from thinking about the queen as I don't see it fit in my gear when compared to my documentary Pentax DA 35mm 1:1 macro limited lens. I call my 35mm limited as my best documentary lens as I shot all of my LBA/CBA shots exclusively from DA 35mm limited. To prepare a small combo for traveling light with K-x, I have been looking for a used copy of pancake limited and I just got it yesterday


Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 limited product shot

Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 limited product shot

Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 limited product shot

Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 limited product shot

Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 limited product shot

Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 limited

and I have finally given in for the Pentax K-x white which should come anytime well before thanksgiving. I don't really need the 40mm limited but it is a perfect match to the K-x for traveling light and small with elegance. And the pancake primes and FA limited primes are one of the reasons to stay loyal, unique and interesting as a Pentaxian.


Initial Impressions & Notes
  • It is smaller and thinner than my Pentax DA 21mm f/3.2 limited. It is likely the smallest prime. I forget if it is any bigger than the Pentax M 40mm f/2.8 that I once have
  • I am glad that my used copy come with lens hood and the original lens cap with 30.5mm size.
  • With the lens hood mounted, it looks thicker but for lens protection sake, I have the lens hood mounted all the time.
  • Unlike the 35mm limited, I get more correct exposures or tiny slightly over-exposures.
  • AF seems quick and responsive with my K20D in indoor setting
  • Somehow, I found it very odd that the Pentax logo was printed on the inside of the lens cap instead of outside like the other lens caps in the limited lens
  • Minimum focusing distance is at 0.4m, quite nice for closeup in a normal lens.


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