Sony Alpha NEX Cameras and E Mount Lenses

MPK2010 might have discovered the perfect normal lens for the Sony NEX-5. Here are some of his shots putting the Sony NEX-5 and the Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5 lens to work. This gives the Sony NEX an effective 52.5mm focal length. The images look very vivid and the colors are spot on. NEX-5 Leica Summarit-m @2.8 NEX-5 Leica Summarit-m @4.0 NEX-5 Leica Summarit-m @5.6 NEX-5 vs Sony Alpha A900 w/ Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar 2,8/24-70mm Thanks MPK2010 !

Abbot W. tried out his new Sony NEX-5 and the 18-55mm OSS kit lens on a Glidecam HD2000 Stabilizer . He stated that the HD2000, rated for 2-6lb cameras, may be overkill for the lightweight Sony NEX-5. We are not sure if OSS was turned off as is suggested when stabilizers are used, like tripods and glidecams. Enjoy the scenery. Thanks Abbott W. !

Here is the legendary Leica 50mm Noctilux-M f/1.0 on the Sony NEX-5. We are hoping to see more samples of this combination from Mr. Aldo Navoni .

For the filmmakers out there, here is the Sony NEX E-mount to Panavision PV Lens Adapter. This is the perfect adapter for the Sony NEX-VG10 . Time to call Panavision to rent some lenses. Click here for the Sony NEX E-mount Panavision Lens Adapter eBay auction . Here is a Canon 5d II with a Panavision Anamorphic 50mm Primo. That NEX-5 will look like a lens cap.

One major difference between the NEX-5 and NEX-3 is that the NEX-5 has a sensor for wireless triggering. The Sony NEX User Manual mentions remote capability of the NEX-5 but it doesn't mention which remote works. We are assuming that the Sony RMT-DSLR1 Remote Commander but we can't confirm that. It looks like some ingenious person has figured it out for us. The video above shows an infrared remote controller triggering the NEX-5's shutter. It also allows for intervalometer shooting for time lapse photography, but the intervals are limited. Google translate says "Seconds can be set from 1 to 16 as in the range of 37 seconds." Please let us know if you have a better translation. Check out switch-science for more info . Buyer beware.

Cosina Voigtlander announced that they will be making Leica M lens adapters for the Sony NEX E-mount. They will be available at the end of the month and will have an MSRP of 19,800 Yen ($228). The street price should be much less. As you can see it will come in black or silver to match your NEX body. It's great to see support for the new Sony E-mount from a major manufacturer. Thanks CV !

Sony NEX-VG10 with 16mm Pancake and NEX-3 with 18-200 OSS Here is the Sony NEX E-mount 18-200 OSS (Optical Steadyshot) f/3.5-6.3 zoom lens with the NEX-VG10 and the NEX-3. The lens will be available in September 2010 with a price of $699. The NEX-VG10 will come with the 18-200 OSS . Sony NEX 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS (SEL18200) Specifications: Lens Type : E-mount 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Aperture : Circular Filter Diameter : 67mm Angle of View : 76o Aperture (Max.) : F3.5 (wide end) - F6.3 (tele end) Aperture (Min.) : F22 (wide end) - F40 (tele end) Aperture Blade : 7 blades (Circular aperture) Aspheric Elements : 4 (5 surface) Dimensions (Max. Diameter x Length) : 3in x 4 in Direct Manual Focus : Yes Distance Encoder : Yes Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Photo: 27mm-300mm; Video: 32.4mm-360mm (35mm equivalent) Lens Groups-Elements : 12 groups, 17 elements (5 aspheric surfaces, 1 ED-glass element) Lens Mount Type : Sony E-mount Lens Stabilization : Optical Steadyshot™ image stabilization w