nex 5n - I couldn't resist!

A local store had a sale and I picked up the Nex 5n for about 550 dlls with the 18-55, and a small sony bag :cool:

I'm waiting for the battery to charge !

I received the offer via email and couldn't believe it, I usually order all my photo equipment online from stores in the USA, then after taxes and import duties I end up paying 20% to 30% more of the USA price and it was still less than the price of the local stores, who usually have stuff for 50 to 100% more than the usa price

Now I have to get an adapter for my f mount glass

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Originally Posted by armando_m

A local store had a sale and I picked up the Nex 5n for about 550 dlls with the 18-55, and a small sony bag :cool:

I'm waiting for the battery to charge !

I received the offer via email and couldn't believe it, I usually order all my photo equipment online from stores in the USA, then after taxes and import duties I end up paying 20% to 30% more of the USA price and it was still less than the price of the local stores, who usually have stuff for 50 to 100% more than the usa price

Now I have to get an adapter for my f mount glass

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Congrats. I also have a 5n. Wait till you see the IQ. It is an awsome little camera.

Congratulations! That is really exciting news! I'm looking forward to seeing the photos - don't forget to post some along with your thoughts. :thumbsup:

We can all relate to the excitement of opening the box which contains a new camera!

Liz

Congratulations! Make sure to post a review in the user reviews once you've gotten to know your new camera. I've actually got one in the box and haven't had a chance to open it yet. I need to start using it and do a review ASAP! I'm really looking forward to using the NEX-5N and then when they're available, the NEX-7!

Certainly I'll post a review
I'm traveling for a couple of days and brought it along

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Originally Posted by armando_m

Certainly I'll post a review
I'm traveling for a couple of days and brought it along

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Perfect travel camera, huh? Now you just need to replace the kit lens with the 18-200 OSS and you'll be all set for future trips!

Congrats. I just got one too. Can't wait to play with it.

You're going to love the NEX-5N, wife got me one for early Christmas, hopefully I can get the 55-210mm lens. I'm waiting on another 30 points from BestBuy which added to the rest will give me $100 total, which will relieve their $350 price.

Question? If I'm using Sony's 55-210mm proprietary lens, do I need the Sony adapter? Seems the guy @BestBuy told me I did, but that doesn't really make sense. What I really like about this camera is the multitude of various brand adapters to use other than Sony lens. Albeit, Sony's lenses are as good as the rest within equivalent specs.

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Originally Posted by BravoGoflTango

Question? If I'm using Sony's 55-210mm proprietary lens, do I need the Sony adapter? Seems the guy @BestBuy told me I did, but that doesn't really make sense. What I really like about this camera is the multitude of various brand adapters to use other than Sony lens. Albeit, Sony's lenses are as good as the rest within equivalent specs.

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If it's the E-mount 55-210mm lens, you don't need an adaptor to use it with the NEX cameras. I just had that lens along with the NEX-5N for review and I have to say - I *don't* think it's necessarily as good as the competition. It's a decent lens for the price but the optics are not so great. I haven't used it yet, but I'm really interested in the Sony 18-200mm zoom. I've used both the Nikon and Canon DSLR versions and they're both great. I love the idea of just one 18-200mm lens for the Sony NEX and based on the price of that lens, I'm betting it's a better way to go.

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Originally Posted by Photo-John

If it's the E-mount 55-210mm lens, you don't need an adaptor to use it with the NEX cameras. I just had that lens along with the NEX-5N for review and I have to say - I *don't* think it's necessarily as good as the competition. It's a decent lens for the price but the optics are not so great. I haven't used it yet, but I'm really interested in the Sony 18-200mm zoom. I've used both the Nikon and Canon DSLR versions and they're both great. I love the idea of just one 18-200mm lens for the Sony NEX and based on the price of that lens, I'm betting it's a better way to go.

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Ok well that makes sense then that you shouldn't need the adapter. Interesting you didn't think that lens was too great, the 18-210 @$800ish (actual price to be announced soon I hear) is out of my budget range so could you recommend a better lens/brand with image stabilization in a similar zoom range?

I never base a decision on just one opinion from one forum so I'll do more research on the general feedback of the Sony 55-210 lens. Aside from that I know Canon makes some really good quality lenses in their A-series (if I remember correctly) but they're pricey as well.

Appreciate any further feedback and very interested in what you recommend in something similar to the 55-210 E lens with IS that's better than Sony's.

This is a good one.