Does this lens have a "zoom lock" to prevent lens creep?... Or does it have an internal zoom like the 70-200?
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Hi, this Sony Super Telephoto Zoom Lens (70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II) doesn't have a zoom lock but never produces "lens creep". In addition, this lens provides smooth manual focusing due to the easy-grip focus ring on the lens barrel. -Ely
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The lens increases in length about 4" when fully extended. It is not an internal zoom. There is no lock, and I have not noticed any "lens creep" when using it. The lens hood (which you need for glare and general protection of the lens surface) will add another 3" to the length. It weighs 3.31 lbs so add that to your camera weight. Hand-holding is not a problem, but a tripod is very useful.
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It's like any other modern 70-200 f2.8. If you set it to f2.8 in manual it will stay there. In auto mode the camera will change shutter speeds and aperture to suit conditions.
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I have never had a creep problem on any lens. Nikon 70-200, Sigma 150-500, Nikon 70-300 and a few more.
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I have the 45-175 and I'm pretty happy with it. It is very quick to focus and has power zoom; zooming can be slowed down, but not as much I would like. I like to contrast of the images it produces. And it is quiet enough.
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The newer Sigma 17-70 has optical stabilization. This one doesn't. The lock feature is to lock the barrel at its shortest (17mm), to prevent the lens from extending itself when you're carrying it, and is unrelated to OS.
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Hi Pablo, I have a similar camera (and lens set). I have the GF5 with the X series (compact) 14mm-42mm and I recently got the x series 45mm-175mm. After a ton of reading all the reviews and comments and factoring price and everything (for me) I decided this was the best 2nd lens for me. That said, it is no good UNLESS one is 20+ feet away from what you basically want to shoot. When I take a group shot I have to switch back. I will say the 45x175 is a superb lens, but if you were going to mount one and leave the other home, you would really want the 14-140 (IMO). When I chose the 45-175 I figured why get a lens that was already a range of one I had but in practical use I now see the 14mm-140mm There were a few other factors, one was the price was significantly higher (I got my 45-175 for one hundred ninety two using "like new" on warehouse deals) the other was I really wanted a "X" series lens and the 14-140 is a "G" series only. Two other factors were the 14-140 was almost 8 years older and twice as heavy. I have a GF5 and LOVE how with the 45-175 mounted I can hold it like a soda can in one hand when not using it. I am sure the 14-140 is a great lens, and with the GH2 being a much bigger and heavier camera, I am not sure the increase weight would be an issue. Next time I get another lens my quandary may be similar to your, but it would be the 100-300 vs the very useable 14-140. I already get "Wow" comments with the 45-175 mounted on my tiny red GF5 camera. I can only imagine the comments the humongous 100-300 (zoomed out) would get. I do like how the 45-175 it totally internal and am a tad fearful of the 'zooming/slide' tube feature of the 100-300. I know they have to do it, but it's a tad scary. Overall I really think if you are going to REPLACE (meaning sell or no longer have access the 14-42mm lens) you should opt for the 14-140. That way you ONLY change if you want CRAZY zoom potential! Take care!
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Hi All, very interested in these postings but still can't get this lens to work with my D70 in M or AF. I too get fEE message displayed and shutter won'r fire, even after locking off at f22 etc. Starting to wonder if its a camera setting or am I missing something?
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The lens focus is not as fast as the 70-200 VR but it works well outdoors. Indoors it hunts for a focus in AF-S but is reasonable. You may want to consider a mono pod to keep motion blur out of the image in a dark church. Higher shutter speeds will be required to match the lens focal length. Also, a higher ISO may be required to keep up with the shutter and F-stop. I use it for weddings and love the images and I always shoot in manual mode. Hope this helps.
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I've never had IS in any lens. This is a hardy lens for travel, but needs a lot of light. A better choice might be the Tamron 28mm-75mm f/2.8 which is a fast lens. And with your 1.5x crop factor, you essentially have a tele up to about 100mm. This is a great lens and I've not used my 18-200 at all since I put it on my camera. The image quality is miles ahead as well. Good luck and have fun.
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As far as I can tell - it does not have any 1/2 zoom increments. I have used the Zoom a few times and haven't seen those type of increments. Hope that helps!
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I own the previous version of this lens. There was zero zoom creep when brand new, but after a year, zoom creep had gotten pretty bad. It doesn't bother me too much, because I never point this lens downward from a tripod. Just know that if you let go of the zoom ring with the lens pointed downward, you'll definitely have to re-zoom before your next shot. I still highly recommend this lens to friends despite this feature.
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How does this lens compare to the Sony 70-200 f/2.8 (Mark I) with an adapter to E mount?
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I attached the lens from my 35mm and the D70 autofocuses well with it. The d70 does not have a motorized zoom.
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Not at all, it's all internal. And there's no zoom it's a 55mm Lens. We also purchased the other FE lens which we actually waited for and it was disappointing. This Lens is very well rounded. There's no cornering issues and the focusing is impecable. I'll wait for April when the next zoom Fe lenses come out. Sony should listen to his core audience like us... The A7r is a wonderful camera... If you have one ill recommend this lens blindfolded.
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Don't know -- but I do know it does not stay sharply focused at higher zoom levels after about 1 year of regular use. Never dropped the lens or treated it rough. Just noticed the sharpness disappear after a while. Very disappointed in this lens!
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Honestly, there are some available on ebay with buyer protection (but I understand why you would want to get it from the above places instead). The 70-200mm is a great lens, but if you have your heart set on this particular lens you should wait to get this one :) I just ordered one from ebay but I did my research on the seller first.
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I bought this camera for my son as a gift. I did tried a little before I gave it to him. I did not have issue with autofocusing. Of course, it depends on what you are shooting and what lens you have it on. I did remember my son was saying that with the 200 mm zoom lens, the focus may be slower. I bought a Sony NEX7 latter myself. I do not have 200 zoom lens so I can not comment on that. If I need to zoom in for a shot, I use Nikon 70-200 lens on Nikon D700. Sony NEX camera is a great all around camera. I take that everywhere I go. Great image quality.