This post is for all my fellow Sony shooters out there. Specifically, those using NEX-series cameras who are considering upgrading to the full-frame goodness of the A7 or A7R. Last month, I made the same switch, jumping from my trusty NEX-7 to the new Sony A7 mirrorless camera.
I’d spent well over a thousand dollars on glass for the NEX-7, so moving to a full-frame camera gave me anxiety that my lenses wouldn’t work. Now that I’ve had the A7 for a few weeks and had a chance to put it through its paces, I’m here to let you know what works and what doesn’t when it comes to NEX glass.
In this video, I’ll attach three different Sony NEX lenses to the new Sony A7 to see how usable they are on the new full-frame camera. Because NEX lenses are cropped for APS-C sensors, we can expect some interesting results.
The three lenses I’ll be testing:
- Sony 16mm f/2.8 Pancake (Prime) SEL16F28
- Sony 10-18mm f/4 Super Wide Angle SEL1018
- Sony 18-55 f/3.5 – 5.6 Kit Glass for NEX-7 SEL1855
And lastly, we’ll add the Fisheye Converter (VCL-ECF1) to the 16mm pancake, just for fun. Enjoy.
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Give the Sigma 30mm f2.8 a try. Once the rear baffle is removed it’s very usable on the A7