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Sony CLM-V55 clip-on LCD Monitor Review

Jun 24, 2014 Posted in Gear Reviews, Legacy Tagged with CLM-V55, LCD Monitor, Sony

Sony CLM-V55 clip-on monitor

Did you ever wish you could have a better, and bigger main LCD on your camera, one that makes it easier to focus and compose on? The Sony CLM-V55 is one such product. This screen is great for old folks that can’t see too well anymore, or anybody else that has problems seeing the standard 2.5″ …

Sony CZ 16-35mm F/2.8 SSM Review

Jun 24, 2014 Posted in Gear Reviews, Legacy Tagged with 16-35mm, CZ, F/2.8, Lens, Sony, SSM

Here’s a brief look at the Sony 16-35mm F/2.8 SSM zoom lens. Scroll down for the main review.

Lens SAL-1635Z Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Box contents
Front and rear caps, users manual, hood and soft case. Cost $1998 retail for original version, $2250 for II version. Build quality Very good Additional information
New Carl Zeiss…

Sony DT 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Review

Jun 24, 2014 Posted in Gear Reviews, Legacy Tagged with 11-18mm, DT, F/4.5-5.6, Lens, Sony

Here’s a brief look at the Sony DT 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 zoom lens. Scroll down for the review. Lens SAL1118 Sony DT 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 zoom lens Box contents
Front and rear caps, hood and users manual. Cost $800 retail Build quality Good Additional information
Good lens, but check out the Sigma 10-20mm too. Specifications below
Optical configuration 15 elements in 12…

Sony DT 16-105mm F/3.5-5.6 Review

Jun 24, 2014 Posted in Gear Reviews, Legacy Tagged with 16-105mm, DT, F/3.5-5.6, Lens, Sony

Here’s a brief look at the Sony DT 16-105mm F/3.5-5.6 zoom lens. Scroll down for the main review. Lens SAL-16105 Sony DT 16-105mm F/3.5-5.6 zoom lens Box contents
Front and rear caps, hood, and users manual. Cost $698 retail Build quality Good Additional information
Performs much the same as the more expensive Carl Zeiss 16-80mm. For APS-C cameras only. Specifications …

Sony DT 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 SAM Review

Jun 24, 2014 Posted in Gear Reviews, Legacy Tagged with 18-55mm, DT, F/3.5-5.6, Lens, SAM, Sony

Here’s a brief look at the Sony DT 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 SAM zoom lens. Scroll down for the review. Lens SAL-1855 Sony DT 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 zoom lens Box contents
Front and rear caps, and users manual. Cost $199 retail Build quality OK to Good Additional information
Second generation basic “DT” kit lens with “smooth auto-focus motor” or SAM. Specifications below
Optical …

Sony DT 18-70mm F/3.5-5.6 Kit Review

Jun 24, 2014 Posted in Gear Reviews, Legacy Tagged with 18-70mm, DT, F/3.5-5.6, Kit, Lens, Sony

Here’s a brief look at the Sony DT 18-70mm F/3.5-5.6 zoom lens. Scroll down for the review. Lens SAL1870 Sony DT 18-70mm F/3.5-5.6 zoom lens Box contents
Front and rear caps, hood and users manual. Cost $199 retail by itself, or $100 as part of kit. No longer available from Sony. Build quality OK to Good Additional information
Basic kit…

Sony DT 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6 SAM Review

Jun 24, 2014 Posted in Gear Reviews, Legacy Tagged with 18-135mm, DT, F/3.5-5.6, Lens, SAM, Sony

Full review of the Sony DT 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6 SAM lens. Box and contents The Sony A77 was used for this review. For a better understanding of terms and methods used in this review, go here. The usual center, mid-section and corner crops are located below the conclusion. Don’t forget to check out the bonus section at the bottom…

Sony DT 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Review

Jun 24, 2014 Posted in Gear Reviews, Legacy Tagged with 18-250mm, DT, F/3.5-6.3, Lens, Sony

Here’s a brief look at the Sony DT 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 zoom lens. Scroll down for the review. Lens SAL18250 Sony DT 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 zoom lens Box contents
Front and rear caps, hood and users manual. Cost $650 retail Build quality Good Additional information
Same as Tamron 18-250mm, but Tamron costs less money. Specifications below
Optical configuration 16 elements in 13…

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Sony CLM-V55 clip-on LCD Monitor Review

Sony CZ 16-35mm F/2.8 SSM Review

Sony DT 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Review

Sony DT 16-105mm F/3.5-5.6 Review

Sony DT 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 SAM Review

Sony DT 18-70mm F/3.5-5.6 Kit Review

Sony DT 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6 SAM Review

Sony DT 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Review

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