I have the NEX 5n. I want to shoot interior photos of rental cottages. Is this lens be the best lens for this camera? If not, which one is?? thanks
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There aren't a lot of choices if you need a wide angle lens. I also have the wide angle adapter which together with the sel16f28 gets the camera's focal length down to 12mm. Probably I'd worry more about the NEX-5n since I don't believe it has a built in flash. If you need a high quality photograph and the light is terrible it won't matter which lens you have. The nice thing about the sel16f28 with the wide angle adapter is that you'll have it if you need it.
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I think it would be great for that purpose. If you already have the 16-50 kit zoom, that will work just fine at the 16mm setting, but you may need to use a tripod. You can buy a dandy tripod for much, much less than the cost of the SEL16F28.
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Hi JaPaK, this Sony SEL16F28 E-mount lens will work on your NEX-5N and will work properly when shooting those interiors and rentals. Having a wide angle lens will capture most of your subject. -Ely
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Yes, this would be a great lens for interior shots. You may even consider the ultrawide adapter to use along with this but even without that it has fantastic picture quality and a very wide angle, around 100 degrees viewable. http://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/knowhow/common/img/l12/l12_01.jpgThe minimum aperture on the stock 16-55 lens is 3.5 but this lens takes it to 2.8, and for me, has given much better results than the stock lens.
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I used the lens extensively for landscape photos but also for interiors. It works pretty well with reduced, if any, distortion. Colors are consistent with white balance settings. Highly recommended also for interiors photos from "strange" or "naive" perspectives such as very high or very low positions, e.g. floors and ceilings to produce a different view of the rooms. Good photos also without any tripod by increasing the ISO to 800 and switching on the lights even with NO FLASH.
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thanks tom. took your advise bought the 15-85. all i can say the image the quality is superb for a non l lense. thank you for recommending this lens.
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Excellent, I use this lens for interior shots almost all the time. I'm extremely happy with the results
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This is a very nice lens and will work very well for all of your shooting. Just understand, it will feel a bit heavy hanging around your neck. Though the quality of your photos will be worth it.
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Yes it works on Nex5N but manually. You will not be able to autofocus. Especially if you will be using Nex E-mount lenses on it you will have to fist perform these steps: 1. switch to manual mode and 2. open you aperture fully and then 3. turn the camera off and only then remove the lense. If you will not perform this your lens will automatically close the apperture down to a maximum as it always does to protect the sensor from harmful accidental light. Therefore once you connect it through the extention tube the apperture will stay closed and you will not be able to open it without power!
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Yes - The Fotodiox adapter works well for that application. I have been using all of my old Minolta lenses (especially 50mm f1.4 and 50mm macro) on my Nex 5N. Make sure you set the menu to allow shutter to release "without lens". Use Manual or Aperture priority setting for metering and Focus Peaking to assist in focusing. You will have to manually set aperture on lens as there is no electronic communication with body
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Its a great all around lense. It produces very sharp images. Portrait shots will definatelly come out crisp but keep in kind that its a 70-300 lense, therefore; distance may be an issue when trying to shoot indoors.
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I do not own this lens anymore do to the fact that I started shooting indoor events. I loved the lens but with a 4 aperture it doesn't take in enough light. I would recommend the 2.8 version of this lens or a prime lens for your needs. You will be able to keep your shutter speeds up and ISP down.
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I couldn't get a response from anyone on this topic so I just went ahead and bought the sel55210 lens a couple weeks ago. Like you said, it attaches with no problems, however, with my nex-3 it seems to work just fine. I can't say that I have used the camera all that much with the new lens so there could be some subtle problems that I haven't encountered yet but mine definitely does take pictures. It also doesn't seem to have any problems using any of the default shoot modes and it auto focuses just fine. Have you tried updating your camera's software? There might be something with the initial release of the software that doesn't allow this lens to work. I couldn't get a response from anyone on this topic so I just went ahead and bought the sel55210 lens a couple weeks ago. Like you said, it attaches with no problems, however, with my nex-3 it seems to work just fine. I can't say that I have used the camera all that much with the new lens so there could be some subtle problems that I haven't encountered yet but mine definitely does take pictures. It also doesn't seem to have any problems using any of the default shoot modes and it auto focuses just fine. Have you tried updating your camera's software? There might be something with the... » Read More I couldn't get a response from anyone on this topic so I just went ahead and bought the sel55210 lens a couple weeks ago. Like you said, it attaches with no problems, however, with my nex-3 it seems to work just fine. I can't say that I have used the camera all that much with the new lens so there could be some subtle problems that I haven't encountered yet but mine definitely does take pictures. It also doesn't seem to have any problems using any of the default shoot modes and it auto focuses just fine. Have you tried updating your camera's software? There might be something with the initial release of the software that doesn't allow this lens to work. « Show Less
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Hi Carrie, Picture quality with the nex-5 is great- I think it might be the flash that's an issue. The Nex-5's flash is small and quite delicate. If you're doing a lot of interiors, you might look at the Nex-6, which I believe has a more traditional shoe for the flash. The nex-5 flash is finicky to attach (it works fine) and doesn't appear rugged enough for me to comfortably leave attached to the camera.
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It's a solid lens with good range. If you plan on using it outside, then the lighting should be ample to take the type of shots you're seeking. I have found that indoor shooting is not its strength. But the shots I've gotten are clear and I've been pleased with it. The additional range has come in handy.
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I would go for the middle (B) range and not even interchangeable lens if not worthed. So: apart from price, loving fidelity in colours and proportions (I hate "postcard" photos), and speed, what between:Sony Nex 5NsOlympus E-PM1Panasonic GF3 (if better than G3, otherwise please tell me)?Any non interchangeble lens as worthed as those? (Olympus XZ-1?)Eventually, thanks a loT
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recvd my nex5n a few wks ago,haven't tried video about the clicking sound though it doesn't matter to me, i have sony a55 for when i need it but so far I didn't use it too. If I want movies I'll buy a camcorder. all I'm interested a go around convience,which the the 5n has,and acording to the reviews. I'm thinking of the evf and wondering if it's worth the price. Lens adapter,forget about it.already have the a55 and my various lens,it's just defeating it's purpose. so again is the evf worth the dough. I'd like to hear from users.
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I use my 50mm for some portraits, but mainly detail shots (close up). The 85mm is a fan-freaking-tastic portrait lens. I also use it for some landscape shots and it does a great job with that as well. I would recommend this lens to anyone I know.
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I do not think you should purchase this lens for NEX3. The standard zoom which comes with this camera will give you much more flexibility. I purchased it for NEX7 which has a much higher resolution. The standard zoom is just firne for NEX3. Save your money. Good luck.
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I've used it on the Nex 6 and focus peaking as well as release shutter without lens works just fine. Best bet is to use aperture priority mode.