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Sony NEX-5 with Minolta MD 1600mm RF Lens

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Here is the Sony NEX-5 paired up with a Minolta MD 1600mm Reflex Lens with the use of the LE-EA1 adapter and an MD to A mount adapter. Far from the 7200mm lens but this 2400mm equivalent combination is easier to carry and focus. thanks kennyohngu !

Aki Asahi Leather Cases for the NEX

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Aki Asahi has some nice leather goods in many different colors, textures, and finishes for the Sony NEX cameras . They have cases for the NEX-5 and NEX-3, but they do restrict the swivel screen. The leather and stitching look great in the pictures. The pricing, depending on the model of the camera and options, for the case run from ¥8400 to ¥11100, which is $98 to $130. Sony NEX-5 with the Moss Green Leather Case Sony NEX-3 with a Black Leather Case and Red Stitching They also make a very useful leather grip for the Sony NEX-3. It's very reasonably priced at ¥1300, which is around $15. The leather looks great on the white NEX-3. Leather Grips for the Sony NEX-3 Check out Aki-Asahi for more information . Aki-Asahi has been around for a while making replacement leather for cameras as well as cases.

NEX-5 with Nikkor Lenses Video

polispol and DoP took out the Sony NEX-5 and tested out some Nikkor lenses. The adapter used was the Kipon Nikon to NEX E-mount. The lenses used were the 85mm f/1.8 and 50mm f/1.4. Great bokeh from a couple of fast lenses. Thanks for the email pol !

Sony E 18-200 OSS Reviewed by Photozone

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Photozone posted their review of the new E-mount 18-200mm with Optical SteadyShot for the NEX system. The positives are the build quality, looks, and handling. The resolution goes from very fine to good throughout the zoom range. It has low vignetting, and average distortion and chromatic aberration, which can be fixed with software processing. Photozone, using their 5 star scale, gave the E 18-200mm OSS 3 stars for optical quality, 4 stars for mechanical quality, and 4 stars for price and performance. Read the full review at Photozone .

Sony NEX-5 18-200mm OSS Kit

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Fontaine V. posted his Sony NEX-5H kit, which is the Sony NEX-5 camera in black with the E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS lens . The official part number seems to be the NEX-5H. The rare Sony NEX Body Cap spotted below. Some sample photos from the NEX-5 18-200mm Combo. Check out more pictures by Fontaine V . Order the E-mount 18-200 OSS Zoom Lens Here.

NEX vs S90 vs G2 vs 5d Mark II

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Canon S90 vs Sony NEX-5 vs Panasonic G2 vs Canon EOS 5dII Sony NEX-5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Sony E 18-55mm OSS vs Lumix 14-42mm G Vario Thanks saebaryo !

Sony NEX with Voigtlander 15mm Super Wide Heliar

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Here is a Sony NEX-3 with a Cosina Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 Super Wide Heliar from lattetheblue . The Leica screw mount lens is mounted on the Sony E-mount with the use of a lens adapter. Here are some sample images by digitalbear with the Sony NEX-5 and the CV 15mm Super Wide Heliar.