Sony A6700 Announcement + FE 70-200 F4 G II Macro Lens

[Uncle Kevriano]

My touchscreens are disabled.

Same. I kept changing the focus point with my nose

 

[alexpler]

Wait 26Mp! Isn’t that more pixels than the full frame A9ii which is more than double the price?

And 11 frames per second with insect detect - it’s a beast!

And the buffer for jpeg is 1000 pictures. 59 for raw.

 

[Gaz]

The new 70-200 zoom accepts 2x teleconverters, mounted on the 6700 provides a focal length of ~ 600mm.

Now that’s an attractive combo, albeit F8, but then it’s a full macro lens throughout the range to boot.

The retail on the lens is silly pricing at the moment. If I was in the market for a zoom, maybe the 100-400 GM for similar money.

 

[Deleted Member 5003]

A single SD slot !!!!.....its a no no for anyone who has suffered a SD card failure mid shoot.......as usual Sony doesn't seem to learn.....

 

[MathuStans]

Just tell her you've preordered and you will have sold the necessary number of toys before it gets delivered. Then you can ask forgiveness later.

My wife doesn't know the price of any gear i own. She had strongly suggested we buy a car and i have been taking her round in circles. If she finds out how much i have spent on photography gear and for just a hobby instead of getting a small car, i will be left

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Substitute Motorcycle Parts for Camera Gear (I couldn't be arsed to photoshop it

 

[Gaz]

My wife doesn't know the price of any gear i own. She had strongly suggested we buy a car and i have been taking her round in circles. If she finds out how much i have spent on photography gear and for just a hobby instead of getting a small car, i will be left

Camera equipment is better for the environment

 

[Paul stuart]

The 70-200mm is very interesting ,a shame it comes in at such a tarrif i am looking for something for macro ,and this would be handy in the field ,more so than a 90- or 100mm f2.8 as most subjects require some distance ,quad linear focus motors also, so shows it does not need gm lens label to achieve this ,be great if they put the focus motors in a mk2 200-600mm g lens ,the camera 6700 is what it is competitive against competition in price range ,canon r7 and fuji ,but the admission of not putting a stacked sensor in keeps price lower ,but limits e/s mode and faster frames ,

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

^Personally, the 6700 is nowhere near the spec of the r7 Canon and I have no idea why Sony are sticking to this mini Camera, non stacked sensor format. They are missing the target demographic IMO.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

Sony continues to miss the boat, although I'm wondering now if this new hi-res camera that's not part of any current line is going to be a 40 +/- MP APS-C to compete with Canon and Fuji. The fabled A7000? Could be one reason Sony released the 6700 at the price point they did.

Now THAT would be fascinating!

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Sony continues to miss the boat, although I'm wondering now if this new hi-res camera that's not part of any current line is going to be a 40 +/- MP APS-C to compete with Canon and Fuji. The fabled A7000? Could be one reason Sony released the 6700 at the price point they did.

Well they need to do something, unless they are completely giving up the APSC market.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

^Personally, the 6700 is nowhere near the spec of the r7 Canon and I have no idea why Sony are sticking to this mini Camera, non stacked sensor format. They are missing the target demographic IMO.

I agree, even though I want it.

 

[Matthias]

Sony continues to miss the boat, although I'm wondering now if this new hi-res camera that's not part of any current line is going to be a 40 +/- MP APS-C to compete with Canon and Fuji. The fabled A7000? Could be one reason Sony released the 6700 at the price point they did.

This actually makes a lot of sense! Throw in a stacked sensor and the body of the a9ii and I will even consider to preorder

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

SAR said in one post that it's supposed to follow the A6700 soon, so a delay while you're saving your shekels and trying to get permission from your brutally cruel wife may not be a bad thing after all.

Listen, you joke, but this is how I ended up with an a6400 and not a6600: I bought too soon, not knowing better was literally going to be released 2 months after my purchase date.

 

[Tim Mayo]

The 70-200mm is very interesting ,a shame it comes in at such a tarrif i am looking for something for macro ,and this would be handy in the field ,more so than a 90- or 100mm f2.8 as most subjects require some distance ,quad linear focus motors also, so shows it does not need gm lens label to achieve this ,be great if they put the focus motors in a mk2 200-600mm g lens ,the camera 6700 is what it is competitive against competition in price range ,canon r7 and fuji ,but the admission of not putting a stacked sensor in keeps price lower ,but limits e/s mode and faster frames ,

It didn’t interest me too much with only 0.5x magnification but then I read it becomes 1x magnification and effectively a proper macro lens when you attach the 2x tele. That could be fun especially with the quad linear focus motors. But it’s definitely a little on the steep side.

 

[Paul stuart]

It didn’t interest me too much with only 0.5x magnification but then I read it becomes 1x magnification and effectively a proper macro lens when you attach the 2x tele. That could be fun especially with the quad linear focus motors. But it’s definitely a little on the steep side.

certainly a fun lens ,and really nice to use for landscapes /travel that and a 20-70mm f4 lens but they seem really pricey for what they are if you purchased the pair it would be 3k for them ,where as the tamron 28-200mm is only £699 and optically good ,guess you pay a lot for features in sony lenses

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

I kinda wish Tamron would make an APSC version of that 70-200 to compliment their existing 17-70... I wonder how much smaller than the full frame lens it would be?

 

[Jeff A]

I kinda wish Tamron would make an APSC version of that 70-200 to compliment their existing 17-70... I wonder how much smaller than the full frame lens it would be?

Hey, Chris! Over here: Sony a6700 Bali Location Shoot:

Plus: Sony a6700 Camera Review photos:

Sorry Dude!

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

Hey, Chris! Over here: Sony a6700 Bali Location Shoot:

Plus: Sony a6700 Camera Review photos:

Sorry Dude!

Nice photos, but not sure what that was in response to? Meta data shows those photos were taken with a selection of different lenses. Still, it DOES show the camera can take some really nice photos.

Your best bet might be the 28-200. Not too expensive, compact, excellent optically, and an aperture of 2.8-5.6 so not far off an f/4. 42-300mm.

And look, they already have the 6700 on Compact Camera Meter!

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You know what Tim, that would probably make a good all-in-one lens with a bit more reach than either my usual 17-70 or 18-135. I may have to keep my eyes open for deals on that, or the pre-owned market... wait, no if I spend any more money I can't afford the damned camera body. LOL

 

[Matthias]

Nice photos, but not sure what that was in response to? Meta data shows those photos were taken with a selection of different lenses. Still, it DOES show the camera can take some really nice photos.

One of the lenses is the 16-55mm f/2.8 G for APS-C. To be honest, I have not seen much of that lens but the photos are very sharp!

Could be a nice replacement for my 18-105 as I feel like a lot of the photos I take with that are a bit soft.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

One of the lenses is the 16-55mm f/2.8 G for APS-C. To be honest, I have not seen much of that lens but the photos are very sharp!

Could be a nice replacement for my 18-105 as I feel like a lot of the photos I take with that are a bit soft.

The Sony 16-55G is a fantastic lens. If you can afford it, get it. I only got the Tamron 17-70 instead of that lens because the sony costed more and the tammy gave me more reach.
The 18-105 is indeed soft, but a great lens for video!

 

[Gaz]

SAR said in one post that it's supposed to follow the A6700 soon, so a delay while you're saving your shekels and trying to get permission from your brutally cruel wife may not be a bad thing after all.

Release the shackles and free up your shekels?

 

[Clix Pix]

I shoot all FF camera bodies and when the 70-200mm GM II came along, I was interested as I had not gone with the first version. Love the GM II, am astonished at its light weight......it has been enjoying its time on my camera bodies.

Anyway, so along comes this newcomer, also a 70-200, but at f/4 and also with a couple special new tricks to offer, especially with regard to macro.... As a macro girl from way, way back, this caught my attention straightaway. Oh, the possibility of 1:1 macro with a 70-200mm lens??!!!! Somewhere along the line as I was reading comments (not sure where, now, but maybe DPR?) one mentioned using an achromat closeup lens.... I sat up and took notice and then immediately went to my cabinet and looked, pulled out the 77mm Canon 5D closeup lens, grabbed my 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II and slipped the closeup filter on..... Experimented.....Oh, yeah!!! This is a nice new option for expanding what kinds of things I'm shooting with the 70-200mm GM II..... . Not something I'll use all the time but it's nice to have this possibility every now and then!

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
• 90.0 mm
• ƒ/3.2
• 1/320 sec
• ISO 500

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
• 200.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/320 sec
• ISO 1250

 

[Gaz]

I shoot all FF camera bodies and when the 70-200mm GM II came along, I was interested as I had not gone with the first version. Love the GM II, am astonished at its light weight......it has been enjoying its time on my camera bodies.

Anyway, so along comes this newcomer, also a 70-200, but at f/4 and also with a couple special new tricks to offer, especially with regard to macro.... As a macro girl from way, way back, this caught my attention straightaway. Oh, the possibility of 1:1 macro with a 70-200mm lens??!!!! Somewhere along the line as I was reading comments (not sure where, now, but maybe DPR?) one mentioned using an achromat closeup lens.... I sat up and took notice and then immediately went to my cabinet and looked, pulled out the 77mm Canon 5D closeup lens, grabbed my 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II and slipped the closeup filter on..... Experimented.....Oh, yeah!!! This is a nice new option for expanding what kinds of things I'm shooting with the 70-200mm GM II..... . Not something I'll use all the time but it's nice to have this possibility every now and then!

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I am considering my options. Should I retain that Sony 90mm Macro lens or trade it for this more versatile zoom?

I suppose I’ll have to wait and see what impulses I react to!

 

[Clix Pix]

It would be hard for anyone to wrest my beloved 90mm macro away from me and the A7R V! That lens pretty much lives on that camera body, just as she did on the A7R IV from the day back in 2019 they both became members of this household. For me, the 70-200mm f/4 macro would be an addition to my little macro gang rather than a replacement. I'm going to be watching, though, and seeing what users' experiences in the field with this new lens actually are.....

 

[Gaz]

It would be hard for anyone to wrest my beloved 90mm macro away from me and the A7R V! That lens pretty much lives on that camera body, just as she did on the A7R IV from the day back in 2019 they both became members of this household. For me, the 70-200mm f/4 macro would be an addition to my little macro gang rather than a replacement. I'm going to be watching, though, and seeing what users' experiences in the field with this new lens actually are.....

True. The 90mm lens is extraordinarily versatile and I prefer primes. The idea of having a plausible excuse to purchase the 2x teleconverter perhaps underlies my thoughts.

 

[Clix Pix]

I've experimented with my 70-200mm GM II and a closeup filter, as noted and seen above, but today I made the mistake of reading Dustin Abbott's excellent review of the new 70-200mm f/4 G II lens and it really IS a macro lens!!!! AAAAGGGHHHH!!!!! WOW. (Whispers softly: I want one!). Even before I finished reading the review and staring at the closeup and near-macro images he shared I found myself already thinking of how I could justify this purchase..... I'm just a sucker for macro and closeup capabilities in lenses, always have been. I've been sitting here reminding myself of how much I loved the Nikon 70-180 macro zoom lens that I had years ago....that was a terrific, and indeed very versatile lens, too.

Sony is very clever, not just offering an f/4 updated version of their 70-200mm lens, but also throwing in the extra bits which are likely to tempt even those of us who already have the excellent 70-200 f/2.8 GM..... OK, Sony, you had me at "MACRO......."

 

[Clix Pix]

In the meantime I am still playing with my 70-200mm f/2.8 and the closeup lens:

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
• 200.0 mm
• ƒ/11
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 5000