Sony Alpha NEX Cameras and E Mount Lenses

Sony NEX-5 and the Pentax DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited Lens GuyV posted some examples of his Sony NEX-5 and the Pentax DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited lens The Pentax 21mm is a pancake lens for Pentax dslrs. The lenses do not have aperture rings therefore the Pentax DA to Sony E-mount lens adapter has an aperture controller. Here are some sample photos taken with the Pentax DA 21mm on the NEX-5. Pentax DA to E-mount Adapter Aperture Setting at 3 Check out larger samples of the NEX-5 and the Pentax 21mm F/3.2 AL Limited Lens at GuyV's gallery .

Sony NEX Wired Shutter Release Interface Trunk from Get Hypoxic emailed us about his NEX hack. He disassembled the NEX to add a wired shutter release for his camera. The starndard infrared remote for the NEX-5 is too slow for certain applications and a hardwired remote is the solution. A hardwired remote is also the only way to trigger the shutter release for the NEX-3, which does not come with an IR receiver. Watch the video of the disassembly, wiring, and assembly of the NEX-5 at gethypoxic.com . Trunk testing the NEX shutter release The NEX disassembly and assembly is for experts, and wiring a shutter release is a notch above that. Contact Trunk at gethypoxic.com if you're interested in a wired shutter release for your NEX camera.

Suwen emailed us and told us that he converted the low light Voigtlander 25mm f/0.95 lens for the Sony NEX E-mount. He wasn't pleased with the micro four thirds to E-mount adapter since the lens couldn't achieve focus at infinity on the NEX. The converted CV 25mm f/0.95 lens is now on eBay . As you can see from the video about, the Voigtlander 25mm f/0.95 is great for low light with such a large aperture but since it was designed for the smaller micro four thirds sensor it vignettes on the Sony NEX's aps-c sensor. Check out Suwen's website for more sample photos. Sony NEX-5 with Voigtlander 25mm f/0.95 Here was our post in December 2010 showing sample shots from the NEX-5 and the Voigtlander 25mm f/0.95 .

Carl Zeiss 85/2.1 Compact Prime on Sony NEX-VG10 by farwesttexasphotog from CP+ Carl Zeiss Cinematography officially announced that the Compact Prime CP.2 lenses will be available in the Sony NEX E-mount. CP.2 lenses have interchangeable mounts and with the short register distance of the NEX an adapter or mount was easily made. The NEX and the CP.2 combination was first shown in Japan at the CP Plus convention . This is great news for videographers who use the NEX-VG10 and the new NEX-FS100. Sony NEX E-mount for Zeiss CP.2 Lenses Zeiss has instructions on how to replace the lens mounts of Compact Prime CP.2 lenses to E-mount if you already have the set. Focal Lengths of Zeiss Compact Prime Lenses ( larger image ) The Zeiss Compact Prime lenses are available in the following focal lengths and apertures: CP.2 18mm f/2.6 CP.2 21mm f/2.9 CP.2 25mm f/2.9 CP.2 28mm f/2.1 CP.2 35mm f/2.1 CP.2 50mm f/2.1 CP.2 50mm f/2.1 Macro CP.2 85mm f/2.1 CP.2 100mm f/2.1 Close Focus Here is the press r

Sony NEX-5 with a 1920s Sirene 135 9x12 cm large format camera Face emailed us with an interesting contraption. He had a Sirene 135, with a 13 cm lens and maximum aperture of f/8, that was collecting dust and a new Sony NEX-5 . He cut a hole in the back of the Sirene 135 and attached an E-mount lens cap to it. The NEX-5 now functions as a digital back for this large format camera made between 1914 and 1926. Face tells us that focusing is quite difficult since the lens needs plenty of light with a maximum aperture of f/8. He sets the NEX shutter at 4 seconds and uses the Sirene 135's shutter mechanism to take the shot. Amazing for a camera almost 100 years old. The NEX sensor size is 23.4 x 15.6 mm which is more than 5 times smaller than the original 9x12 cm film plates that the Sirene 135 used. Here are some impressive sample photos taken with the Sirene 135 and the NEX-5 digital back. Thanks Face!

Sony NEX-5 with a Chrome LEICA ELMAR-M 1:2.8/50 E39 50mm Here is a nice portrait of a Sony NEX-5 and a collapsible Leica 50mm Elmar-M f/2.8. The effective focal length for the NEX camera is 75mm which makes for a nice portrait lens. This lens series was made between 1994 and 2007. The lens was available in chrome or black. We will have samples soon from uintaangler. Black Leica 50mm Elmar-M on a black Leica M6 Thanks uintaangler!

Fotosky came up with a new Sweep Panorama method for the Sony NEX cameras which gives the final image a fisheye effect. This is accomplished by swinging the NEX in an arc. The camera motion is somewhat like a pendulum. This takes some practice. Fisheye 3D Sweep Panoramas should also be possible. We would love to see some of your samples - email us. Sony NEX Fisheye Sweep Panorama Sample Photos Check out Fotosky's gallery for more samples. These shots do not use the NEX Fisheye Conversion lenses .

Sony NEX Aftermarket Battery Grip Here's the Ownuser battery grip for the Sony NEX-3 and NEX-5 camera. It seems that grip can use two NPFW50 batteries to extend your shooting time. It also provides a better grip for shooting in the vertical position. All we see are wholesale prices which price each NEX battery grip down to $132. Check out PCHome.com.tw for more information on the Ownuser Sony NEX Battery Grip. Please email us if you have one. Here is the Ownuser website where you can buy the battery grip for $99 shipped. We don't know all the details, so buyer beware.

Conurus has developed the electronic interface between a Sony NEX body and a Canon EOS / EF lens. This allows the aperture of a Canon EOS lens to be controlled by the Sony NEX. Normally Canon EOS lenses are at minimum aperture when they are not on a Canon body. The lenses do not have aperture rings and when used with an adapter on a Sony NEX body , the aperture cannot be changed. This Conurus system changes that. Hopefully they can miniaturize the system. Sony NEX-3 with Conurus Canon Aperture Controller Conurus specializes in converting Contax N autofocus lenses for use with Canon EOS systems.

Here are some images from Ronbeau from his Ugandan Safari. He used his Sony NEX-5 and the SEL 18-200mm OSS Lens . The images below shows the high ISO performance of the NEX. They are also good examples of the Optical Steady Shot at work. Check out Ronbeau's gallery at dpreview . 92mm f/9.0 1/1250 iso 6400 178mm f/6.3 1/60 ISO 1600 200mm f/6.3 1/320 ISO 200 200mm f/6.3 1/320 ISO 250 200mm f/6.3 1/320 ISO 1000 200mm f/10 1/1600 ISO 6400 200mm f/6.3 1/320 ISO 500 Sony NEX-5 SEL 18-200 OSS Lens on Safari Thanks Ronbeau!

Sony NEX-5 with a Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-C Cine Lens Here is the newest Leica Summilux-C 50mm PL Mount for motion picture cameras mounted on the Sony NEX-5. The Leica Summilux-C line uses the Arriflex PL mount. PL to E-mount lens adapters have been around but this is the first we've seen the NEX using one. Check out FD Times for an excellent sample photo taken with the Summilux-C 50 and the NEX-5. Leica Summilux-C Cine Lenses Leica Summilux-C Prime lenses were introduced in April 2010 and will ship this year. The available focal lengths are 16mm, 18mm, 21mm, 25mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 65mm, 75mm, and 100mm. All with maximum apertures of f/1.4. Leica Summilux-C Cinematography lenses are available from BandPro . Initial pricing was around $180,000 for a set of 8 lenses.

Sony NEX-3, Leica Visoflex I, and a Leitz 280mm/f4.8 ver.2 Lens Here is NikonD200 's Sony NEX DSLR with the use of the Leica Visoflex I from 1956. The Visoflex is attached to the NEX-3 using a Leica M to E-mount lens adapter . Below shows how a Leica bellows can be used for macro shots using the NEX and the Visoflex. Sony NEX-3, Leica Visoflex I, Bellows I and a Leitz 280mm/f4.8 ver.2 Lens The focusing and composing is done through the Leica Visoflex viewfinder. A lever flips up the mirror and then hits the shutter release button. Leica Visoflex in Action So if you are looking for a viewfinder for your NEX, hunt down a Leica Visoflex. Pictures from NikonD200 and video from Lowcomotive. Thanks NikonD200!